Purchasing a 2022 Infiniti QX80 should be a relatively stress-free experience. There are just three trim levels to choose from - Luxe, Premium Select, and Sensory, all of which are available with four-wheel-drive. The Luxe is the cheapest and offers a 400-hp 5.6-liter V8, leather seating with power adjustment and heating, and a 13-speaker Bose audio system. There's plenty more, including lane departure warning, pedestrian detection, and LED headlamps.
Next up is the Premium Select. You don't get much for the extra cost over the base model, except for larger 22-inch wheels finished in a darkened chrome and similarly colored body trim. The most expensive model is the Sensory, with a lofty MSRP of over $82k. The notable price bump does bring with it several additional features, such as a rear-seat entertainment system with eight-inch monitors. The heated seats are supplanted by climate-controlled items trimmed in sumptuous quilted-aniline leather. A 17-speaker Bose sound system and a hydraulic body motion control system also form part of the comprehensive equipment list.
The Infiniti QX80's cost of entry is lower than rivals, with a starting MSRP of $71,100 for the Luxe, the cheapest model. The mid-spec Premium Select weighs in at $75,400, with the range-topping Sensory derivative priced at $82,250. All three trim levels have a four-wheel-drive equivalent, priced at $3,100 more than the RWD models.
It's worth noting that these prices are exclusive of licensing, registration, tax, and incentives, as well as the $1,395 shipping and handling fee.
Aside from the optional paint schemes, Infiniti doesn't offer much in the way of optional extras or packages. Where Cadillac, Lincoln, and Mercedes-Benz have numerous personalization choices available at extra cost, Infiniti doesn't have anything similar. There are several accessories, such as bicycle racks, roof rails, and subtle styling add-ons.
Your local Infiniti dealer will likely have pricing for the various accessories. Weirdly, this trend is carried across all three trim levels; what Infiniti gives you, you take. The only option available allows buyers to eschew the captain's chairs in the second row for a more traditional three-seater bench. This may be less luxurious but makes the QX80 a more practical eight-seater.
The main selling point of the QX80 is its low price when compared to rivals. With this in mind, it's best to opt for the Luxe trim level. At $71,100, the RWD model has all the features you really need. The extra $4,300 for the Premium Select certainly isn't worth it and, while it gains several superb features, the $82,250 needed for the RWD Sensory ruins the value-for-money factor. As there are no options to choose from, all that's left to do is choose your preferred color and place your order.