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Price Range: $25,950 - $35,650
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Cost
The destination charge is a standard charge for transporting the vehicle from its point of origin to the dealer. It costs roughly the same to get the Nissan Quest to the dealership as the typical minivan/van.
The typical minivan/van doesn't pale in comparison to the Nissan Quest in terms of gas mileage.
The typical minivan/van isn't much more expensive than the Nissan Quest as far as MSRP.
Utility
Neither the Nissan Quest nor the average minivan/van has a marked advantage as far as seating capacity.
The typical minivan/van is likely a better choice than the Nissan Quest regarding transporting cargo, especially if you frequently need to carry a lot of stuff or large dogs.
Towing is significantly more the average minivan/van's forte than it is the Quest's.
Convenience
The Nissan Quest's fuel tank will need to be replenished more often than the unit in the average minivan/van.
Comfort
While the front cabin in the Quest offers a bit more head room than the average minivan/van, there honestly isn't much of a difference.
The ampler interior dimensions of the Quest make it considerably roomier for your passengers than the typical minivan/van.
Dimensions
The typical minivan/van is significantly heavier than the Quest.
Your wallet will hurt more every time you fill up the typical minivan/van than the Nissan Quest because of its bigger tank.
The Nissan Quest and the average minivan/van compete for the same parking spaces.
Handling
With its tighter turning radius, the Quest is quite certainly nimbler than the typical minivan/van, something to consider if you do a lot of city driving; however, note that a vehicle with a tight turning circle may feel a bit twitchy on the highway.
Drivetrain
The Quest's engine is significantly smaller than the typical minivan/van's. Note that a smaller engine usually has to work a little harder; however, smaller engines typically get better gas mileage.
The Nissan Quest could learn a lesson or two from the typical minivan/van with respect to torque.
Torque equals pickup, and the typical minivan/van will have picked up and gone by the time the Quest finally gets moving.
Overview
The basic after-sale protection that comes with the Nissan Quest isn't quite as generous as the typical minivan/van's.
