Used 2021 INFINITI Q50 for SaleNationwide

Compare 2021 INFINITI Q50 Trims

The Q50 offers a range of trims from budget-friendly options to performance-oriented models, all featuring a powerful V6 engine.

• Starting at $18,907
• Best MPG/MPGe: 20 city / 29 hwy
• Most Popular: 3.0t Luxe RWD

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3.0t Pure RWD — "Who It's For"

The 3.0t Pure RWD is the pick for shoppers who want a luxury sedan experience without the higher price tag of other trims.

• Avg. market price: $19,608 (updated weekly)
• MPG/MPGe: 20 city / 29 hwy
• Inventory: 15 listings — lower availability; may limit negotiating room
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3.0t Luxe RWD — "Who It's For"

The 3.0t Luxe RWD is the pick for shoppers who want a well-rounded luxury sedan with popular features at an accessible price.

• Avg. market price: $18,907 (updated weekly)
• MPG/MPGe: 20 city / 29 hwy
• Inventory: 227 listings
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3.0t Luxe AWD — "Who It's For"

The 3.0t Luxe AWD is the pick for shoppers who want all-wheel drive capability without sacrificing luxury features.

• Avg. market price: $20,179 (updated weekly)
• MPG/MPGe: 19 city / 27 hwy
• Inventory: 226 listings
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3.0t Sensory AWD — "Who It's For"

The 3.0t Sensory AWD is the pick for shoppers who want a sportier driving experience with added luxury and all-wheel drive.

• Avg. market price: $24,223 (updated weekly)
• MPG/MPGe: 19 city / 27 hwy
• Inventory: 15 listings — lower availability; may limit negotiating room
• View 3.0t Sensory AWD listings

Red Sport 400 RWD — "Who It's For"

The Red Sport 400 RWD is the pick for shoppers who want a high-performance luxury sedan without the AWD premium.

• Avg. market price: $27,563 (updated weekly)
• MPG/MPGe: 20 city / 26 hwy
• Inventory: 93 listings — lower availability; may limit negotiating room
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Red Sport 400 AWD — "Who It's For"

The Red Sport 400 AWD is the pick for shoppers who want top-tier performance and all-weather capability in a luxury sedan.

• Avg. market price: $28,931 (updated weekly)
• MPG/MPGe: 19 city / 26 hwy
• Inventory: 125 listings — lower availability; may limit negotiating room
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Trim Recommendations

Most Popular — 3.0t Luxe RWD

With 227 active listings, the 3.0t Luxe RWD is the clear volume leader in the lineup.

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Best Budget Option — 3.0t Luxe RWD

At $18,907 avg market price — below the lineup median of $22,201 — it's the most accessible entry point.

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Best for Fuel Economy — 3.0t Pure RWD

The 3.0t Pure RWD offers the best fuel economy in the lineup at 20/29 MPG/MPGe.

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These recommendations are based on CarGurus' proprietary market data from September 24, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.

How much does the 2021 INFINITI Q50 cost?

Prices have softened 14.03% compared to this time last year, making it a favorable time to shop this model year.

There are 347 listings available, which gives you a modest pool to compare before you commit.

Is the 2021 INFINITI Q50 a good car?

Yes — you’re looking at a 4.5/5 user-rated sedan with an expert score of 6.83/10. The standout strength is Look and feel at 8/10.

Owners consistently praise the powerful performance, the classy interior, and the blend of luxury and sporty driving feel. The review summary also points to strong handling and ride quality, which helps the Q50 feel engaging on the road.

The trade-offs are just as clear: the technology feels outdated, earlier-model feature content can be lacking, and cabin noise is a recurring complaint. That lines up with the overview, which frames the Q50 as a style-and-performance sedan that still feels rooted in an older formula.

With 21.6% of listings marked as good or great deals, you have some room to shop selectively if you want the right mix of price and equipment.

Is the 2021 INFINITI Q50 reliable?

Owners rate it 4.5/5, a strong signal of long-term satisfaction.

The owner feedback points to a dependable-feeling powertrain, with many drivers describing the car as powerful and enjoyable to live with over time. The review summary also suggests a trouble-free ownership experience for many shoppers who value the Q50’s strong performance and solid road manners.

The expert evaluation reinforces that sense of durability by describing the chassis as solid on the highway and the drivetrain as strong and responsive. On the cost side, the Q50 also comes with a four-year, 60,000-mile basic warranty and a six-year, 70,000-mile powertrain warranty.

For used buyers, the main long-term risk is that age-related wear may show up more in technology, interior materials, and ride comfort than in outright mechanical weakness.

What should I look for when buying a used 2021 INFINITI Q50?

At 59.7% accident-free, a meaningful share of listings has prior incidents — history verification is especially important.

You should start with a vehicle history report and then prioritize a close inspection of body panels, paint consistency, and interior condition. Because the Q50’s appeal depends so much on its styling and equipment, you’ll want to make sure the car still feels clean, complete, and well cared for.

Pay extra attention to whether the trim level matches the features you expect, since the base car leaves out some desirable driver-assist equipment. It’s also worth checking that the infotainment and safety systems work properly, because those are among the areas where age can show most clearly.

Key things to evaluate:

• Trim level: Pure and Luxe models use leatherette upholstery, while higher trims add more upscale touches such as semi-aniline leather, carbon-fiber trim, red brake calipers, 19-inch wheels, and a sportier front bumper with larger air intakes and dual exhaust. The base trim also misses adaptive cruise control, blind-spot monitoring, lane-departure warning, and the Around View Monitor 360-degree camera system, which arrive on the Luxe trim.
• Powertrain: Every Q50 uses a 3.0-liter twin-turbocharged V6 with a seven-speed automatic transmission. Most versions make 300 horsepower and 295 pound-feet of torque, while the Red Sport 400 raises output to 400 hp and 350 lb-ft.
• Safety package: Forward-collision warning and automatic emergency braking are standard. Adaptive cruise control, blind-spot monitoring, lane-departure warning, and the Around View Monitor 360-degree camera system are added on the Luxe trim, while models with Direct Adaptive Steering also get Active Lane Control.
• Infotainment: The standard setup includes 8-inch upper and 7-inch lower touchscreens, Apple CarPlay/Android Auto smartphone connectivity, Bluetooth, and SiriusXM satellite radio. Sensory and Red Sport 400 models also get a 16-speaker Bose audio system.
• Fuel efficiency: Most rear-wheel-drive models are rated at 23 mpg combined, while all-wheel-drive versions are rated at 22 mpg combined. The Red Sport 400 is rated at 22 mpg combined with rear-wheel drive and loses 1 mpg in the city category with AWD.

Which 2021 INFINITI Q50 trim should I buy?

The 2021 INFINITI Q50 is offered in 4 trim levels: Pure, Luxe, Sensory, Red Sport 400.

Here's the short version:

• Pure: This is the entry point, and it gives you the Q50’s core twin-turbo V6 performance and standard safety basics at the lowest price. It makes sense if you want the most affordable way into the lineup and can live without the extra driver-assist and comfort features.
• Luxe: This is the best-value trim for most shoppers because it adds the features many buyers will actually miss in the base car, including adaptive cruise control, blind-spot monitoring, lane-departure warning, and the Around View Monitor 360-degree camera system. If you want the most balanced mix of equipment and price, this is the trim to target.
• Sensory: This trim adds a more upscale feel and includes the 16-speaker Bose audio system. It’s a good fit if you want more luxury content without jumping all the way to the sportiest version.
• Red Sport 400: This is the performance choice, with the 400-hp version of the twin-turbo V6, red brake calipers, 19-inch wheels, carbon-fiber exterior accents, and a sportier front bumper. Choose it if you want the strongest acceleration and the most aggressive look.

The safety-content note to keep in mind is that the base trim leaves out several desirable driver-assistance features, so the Luxe trim is the smarter starting point for many used buyers.

Is now a good time to buy a used 2021 INFINITI Q50?

This looks like a moderate, selective buyer’s market, so you can shop with some leverage if you’re patient.

• Deal availability: 21.6% of listings are priced as good or great deals.
• Inventory: There are 347 listings available.
• Price trend: Prices have softened 14.03% compared with last year.
• Clean inventory: 59.7% of listings are accident-free.

If you find a listing below $21,082, that's toward the low end of the year-round range and worth acting on quickly.

What is the 2021 INFINITI Q50's resale value?

The current average of $21,082 sits slightly below last year's $24,522.

That decline suggests the Q50 has already absorbed a meaningful amount of depreciation, which can help future resale stability if you buy at the right price. For a seller, the key takeaway is that the market is currently more favorable to buyers than sellers, so holding out for top-dollar may be difficult unless your car is especially clean and well equipped.

The Q50’s strong performance reputation and distinctive styling can still support demand among shoppers who want a sporty luxury sedan. But because the model is older and its technology feels dated, resale value will likely depend heavily on condition, trim, and mileage.

Vehicles with strong owner satisfaction ratings, like this model year's 4.5/5, tend to retain buyer demand, which supports resale value over time.

Is the 2021 INFINITI Q50 safe?

The 2021 Infiniti Q50 received top “Good” scores in all Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) crash tests, but “Average” and “Marginal” ratings for headlights. At the time of publication, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) hadn’t released full safety ratings for the 2021 Q50, only showing five stars in rollover crash tests.

It earns a 6/10 safety score from our experts.

Forward-collision warning and automatic emergency braking are standard. If you move up from the base Pure trim to the Luxe trim, you also get adaptive cruise control, blind-spot monitoring, lane-departure warning, and the Around View Monitor 360-degree camera system.

Models with Direct Adaptive Steering also get Active Lane Control, which helps keep the car centered in its lane. The main caveat is the headlight performance, where the IIHS results were weaker than the rest of the crash-test picture.

Should I buy a 2021 INFINITI Q50 or consider a different year?

If you're weighing the 2021 against nearby model years, here's how to think about it:

Choose the 2021 if:

• 21.6% of listings are priced as good or great deals.
• At 59.7% accident-free, a meaningful share of listings has prior incidents — history verification is especially important.
• Price trend: Prices have softened 14.03% compared with last year.
• Owners rate it 4.5/5 — a strong satisfaction signal.
• The 2021 model adds a new Sensory trim level, more driver-assist tech, and a built-in WiFi hotspot.

The bottom line: If you want the Q50’s strongest mix of price, performance, and available equipment, the 2021 is a sensible used-car target. If you’re shopping mainly on value and want the best chance of finding a clean, well-priced example, focus on the Luxe trim and compare it carefully against other years only if you need a different feature mix or a lower entry price.

These recommendations are based on CarGurus' proprietary market data from September 29, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.