Infiniti QX80 vs Lexus LX
Value retention, real cost and monthly money, compared on the same 2026 South African data.
The Lexus LX wins on money kept: 60% retained after three years vs 47%, worth about R 1 034 194 at trade-in time.
Both curves, one chart
Head to head
| QX80 | LX | |
|---|---|---|
| New price (from) | R 1 238 000 | R 2 687 500 |
| ±Monthly instalment | R 21 638/m | R 46 973/m |
| Retained after 1 year | 69% | 79% |
| Retained after 3 years | 47% | 60% |
| Value after 3 years | R 582 355 | R 1 616 550 |
| Lost to depreciation (3y) | R 655 645 | R 1 070 950 |
| Value after 5 years | R 403 775 | R 1 193 753 |
| Our tier | Orphan & discontinued | Premium (established) |
Infiniti QX80 →
Infiniti's 5.6 V8 flagship SUV reached SA in April 2015 at R1,238,000 with eight seats and every toy fitted as standard. Sheer size and thirst kept sales to a trickle. The few used examples change hands far below original list.
Known for: supersized v8 luxury flagship
Lexus LX →
Lexus SA's flagship SUV shares its ladder-frame platform with the Land Cruiser 300, sold locally in LX 500d diesel, LX 600 petrol and LX 700h hybrid forms. It appeals to buyers who want Sandton polish with genuine bush ability. The Land Cruiser DNA helps it resist depreciation better than European flagships.
Known for: land cruiser 300 underneath
Common questions
Which holds value better, the Infiniti QX80 or the Lexus LX?
The Lexus LX. It keeps about 60% of its price after three years against 47% for the Infiniti QX80, a gap of 13 points.
Which is cheaper to own over three years?
Depreciation is the biggest ownership cost. The Infiniti QX80 loses about R 655 645 over three years and the Lexus LX loses about R 1 070 950. Fuel, insurance and servicing can narrow or widen that, but the depreciation gap is the number to start from.
What do they cost per month?
On typical finance (10% deposit, 72 months, 11.75%), the Infiniti QX80 runs about R 21 638 per month and the Lexus LX about R 46 973, before fees and insurance.
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Modelled estimates on a retail basis; spec levels and real transaction prices vary.