The 2005 Infiniti FX is available as two models. The FX35 ($34,750) is powered by the 280-horsepower 3.5-liter V6 from the Nissan 350Z sports car, and comes with rear-wheel drive. An all-wheel version ($36,250) is also available.The FX45 ($45,250) adopts the 315-horsepower 4.5-liter V8 from the Infiniti Q45 luxury sedan. It comes only with all-wheel drive. All come with a five-speed automatic transmission, dual-zone climate control with microfiltration, power front seats, split folding and reclining rear seats, tilt/telescope steering wheel, high-intensity discharge (HID) headlights, and a long list of electronic and safety features, including electronic stability control. The FX45 gets a firmer suspension; 20-inch wheels as opposed to 18-inchers; leather heated seats and trim; a power tilt/telescope steering wheel; and memory for the driver's seat, mirrors and steering wheel. The Premium Package ($2,500) adds a power sliding glass sunroof, 300-watt 11-speaker stereo with steering-wheel controls and a six-disc CD changer, automatic headlights and a HomeLink built-in garage door transmitter. The FX35 can be loaded with the FX45's luxury features with the Touring Package ($2,900), which includes leather-appointed seating surfaces, heated front seats, the 11-speaker Bose system and a long list of other features. The FX35 Sport Package ($1,950) adds the 20-inch wheels, the stiffer suspension and aluminum pedals. To answer your question: With the Sport and Touring packages, an all-wheel-drive FX35 is equipped identically to a Premium Package FX45, without the V8, for $6,650 less. Both FX models offer a Technology Package ($4,200) that includes a GPS navigation system, a security system that allows the owner to unlock and start the vehicle without the key, traffic-sensing cruise control, and a rear-facing camera to assist backing up. A rear-seat DVD viewer is now bundled ($1,750) with the Lane Departure Warning system. A satellite radio receiver (XM or Sirius, $400), tow hitch ($600), roof rail crossbars ($240-$340) and 20-inch chrome wheels ($1,600) are also offered separately. Safety features that come standard include: dual-stage front airbags, front side-impact airbags, full-cabin curtain-style airbags, front seatbelt pretensioners and load limiters, active front head restraints, a sophisticated anti-lock brake system with electronic brake proportioning, and electronic stability control (VDC).
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