Real price data
What should you pay for a 2018 Infiniti Q50?
Original MSRP
$36,200
When new
Fair market price
$15,917
Mileage-adjusted
Below MSRP
$20,283
A fair used price
Where prices land
25th $13,930 · 75th $19,690 · MSRP $36,200
Spread of current 2018 Infiniti Q50 listings · 25th–75th percentile marked.
Negotiating leverage
61
out of 100
strong leverage
~55 days of national supply — strong leverage to negotiate.
Ridekick's negotiating-leverage score blends national Market Day Supply with how far listings sit above the mileage-adjusted fair price. Higher means more room to negotiate.
Market demand & negotiating leverage
55days of supply
Balanced marketSupply and demand are roughly balanced for the 2018 Infiniti Q50.
National Market Day Supply — how long it would take to sell the current used 2018 Infiniti Q50 inventory at the recent sales rate (lower means it sells faster). Source: MarketCheck.
Estimated dealer cost (invoice)
$33,304–$34,752
Estimated dealer invoice — about $36,200 MSRP minus a typical 4–8% manufacturer margin.
An estimate, not a sourced figure. Actual dealer invoice varies with manufacturer incentives, holdback, and regional pricing.
Fair price by trim
| Trim | Fair price | MSRP | Est. dealer cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| LUXE | $15,265 | $40,950 | $37,674–$39,312 |
| SPORT | $16,355 | $42,650 | $39,238–$40,944 |
| RED SPORT | $20,989 | $51,000 | $46,920–$48,960 |
| pure | — | $36,200 | $33,304–$34,752 |
| hybrid-luxe | — | $50,600 | $46,552–$48,576 |
- LUXE
- $15,265
- SPORT
- $16,355
- RED SPORT
- $20,989
Fuel economy
20
MPG city
29
MPG highway
23
MPG combined
EPA-estimated fuel economy for a representative 2018 Infiniti Q50 configuration (Premium).
Safety & recalls
3 open NHTSA recalls on record for the 2018 Infiniti Q50.
BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Nissan Altima, Armada, Frontier, Kicks, Leaf, Maxima, Murano, NV, NV200, Pathfinder, Rogue, Rogue Sport, Sentra, Titan, Titan Diesel, Versa Note and Versa Sedan vehicles, as well as Infiniti Q50, Q60, QX30 and QX80 vehicles. Additionally included are 2019 Nissan GT-R and Taxi and Infiniti QX50, QX60, Q70, Q70L vehicles. The back-up camera and display settings can be adjusted such that the rear view image is no longer visible and the system will retain that setting the next time the vehicle is placed in reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rear Visibility."
Remedy: Nissan will notify owners in phases, having dealers update the back-up camera settings software, free of charge. The recall began November 11, 2019 and all affected VINs should be activated. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669 or INFINITI customer service at 1-800-662-6200.
Campaign 19V654000 · 12/09/2019
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2016-2018 Infiniti Q50 and 2017 Infiniti Q60 vehicles equipped with a 2.0L engine. Incorrect Fuel Pump Control Module (FPCM) software may allow the fuel level in the main tank to be too low to supply fuel to the engine, causing the engine to stall while driving.
Remedy: Nissan will notify owners, and Infiniti dealers will reprogram the Fuel Pump Control Module (FPCM) with corrected software, free of charge. The recall began August 29, 2017. Owners may contact Infiniti customer service at 1-800-662-6200.
Campaign 17V476000 · 27/07/2017
POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT
Nissan North America, Inc. (INFINITI) is recalling certain 2011-2013 M56, 2012-2013 M35 Hybrid, 2014-2018 Q50, Q70 Hybrid, 2014-2019 Q70, and 2015-2019 Q70L two-wheel drive vehicles. The driveshaft can fatigue and break.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the driveshaft, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 13, 2024. Owners may contact INFINITI's customer service at 1-800-662-6200. INFINITI's numbers for this recall are R24A5 and R24A7.
Campaign 24V470000 · 21/06/2024
Source: NHTSA. Contact your dealer to schedule a free recall repair.
Frequently asked questions
What is a fair price for a 2018 Infiniti Q50?
A fair, mileage-adjusted price is about $15,917, within a typical market range of $13,930 to $19,690.
Is the 2018 Infiniti Q50 cheaper than MSRP?
Yes — its original MSRP was about $36,200, so a fair used price is roughly $20,283 below MSRP.
Is now a good time to buy a 2018 Infiniti Q50?
There are about 55 days of national market supply for the 2018 Infiniti Q50 — Supply and demand are roughly balanced for the 2018 Infiniti Q50.
How much can you negotiate on a 2018 Infiniti Q50?
Negotiating leverage rates 61/100 (strong). ~55 days of national supply — strong leverage to negotiate.
What does the dealer pay for a 2018 Infiniti Q50?
The estimated dealer cost (invoice) is roughly $33,304–$34,752 — its $36,200 MSRP minus a typical 4–8% margin. An estimate; actual invoice varies.
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Prices are computed from live market listings, adjusted for mileage, and aggregated by trim · updated 6/23/2026. Estimates only; your price depends on condition, options, and location.