Quick Car Finder

Nissan Quest vs. Chevrolet Express 3500 Review

How the Nissan Quest stacks up against the Chevrolet Express 3500 - by Nigel Cooper, Topanga CA

2009 Nissan Quest
Price Range: $25,950 - $35,650
2010 Chevrolet Express 3500
Price Range: $28,655 - $34,185
Nissan Quest vs. Chevrolet Express 3500 Review

Cost
The destination charge is a standard charge for transporting the vehicle from its point of origin to the dealer. The Nissan Quest is substantially cheaper to get to the dealership than the Chevrolet Express 3500. The Nissan Quest isn't much less costly than the Chevrolet Express 3500 as far as MSRP.

Utility
The Chevrolet Express 3500 will most certainly prove more practical than the Nissan for those of you with frequent kid-cargo. The Chevrolet Express 3500 is a better choice than the Nissan Quest in terms of transporting cargo, especially if you often need to carry a lot of loot or large dogs. Towing is substantially more the Express 3500's forte than it is the Nissan Quest's.

Comfort
Taller drivers will considerably enjoy the extra head room in the Nissan Quest's front cabin compared to the Express 3500. The ampler interior dimensions of the Nissan make it significantly more spacious for your passengers than the Chevrolet.

Dimensions
The Chevrolet is tremendously heavier than the Quest. Your wallet will hurt more every time you fill up the Express 3500 than the Nissan Quest because of its larger tank. The Nissan Quest and the Chevrolet Express 3500 compete for the same parking spaces. The Quest's shorter wheelbase will give a nimbler feel in daily traffic. On the other hand, the Chevrolet Express 3500 is likely to have a smoother, more stable ride.

Performance
Regarding horsepower, the Chevrolet packs quite a punch and will knock the Nissan Quest down a few rungs. However, remember that high horsepower engines often command higher insurance premiums.

Handling
With its tighter turning circle, the Nissan Quest is most certainly nimbler than the Chevrolet Express 3500, something to consider if you do a lot of city driving; on the flip side, note that a vehicle with a tight turning circle may feel a bit twitchy on the highway.

Drivetrain
The Express 3500 has a more sizeable engine than the Nissan. Keep in mind that smaller engines are often cheaper to fix, but smaller engines can be stressed more. Torque is roughly equivalent to acceleration, and in this respect, the Chevrolet Express 3500 is tremendously more powerful than the Nissan Quest. The Chevrolet Express 3500 packs quite a wallop compared to the Nissan Quest in terms of torque, which is roughly equivalent to acceleration.

Warranty
The Chevrolet Express 3500 and the Quest have the same basic after-sale protection.

The price a car site displays won't be what you'll pay for an actual car with specific options.

That's why we tell our customers to get an Internet Price Quote. Our price quotes give you:

  • Real Car Pricing
  • Internet-Based Discounts
  • No Hassle Negotiation
Choose your vehicle:
Enter
Your ZIP: