Ford Flex vs. Nissan Quest
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Ford Flex and Nissan Quest contrasts the two cars across a broad spectrum of vehicle specifications to determine which car is better. In addition to comparing pricing and specs, iSeeCars uses all the ratings, rankings, and insights from its comprehensive analyses of each vehicle model, including calculations of reliability, safety, depreciation, value retention, and the vehicle's projected lifetime recalls (based on analyzing over 25 billion data points). This in-depth evaluation is used to identify which vehicle represents a better overall choice for shoppers who are considering both the Ford Flex and the Nissan Quest.
In comparing the Ford Flex's and the Nissan Quest's specifications and ratings, the Ford Flex has the advantage in the area of base engine power. The Nissan Quest has the advantage in the areas of typical lower range of pricing for one- to five-year-old used cars, and fuel efficiency and interior volume. Based on this comparison of the Ford Flex's and the Nissan Quest's specifications and ratings, the Nissan Quest is a better car than the Ford Flex.
Pricing: A used 2017 Ford Flex ranges from $11,073 to $21,882 while a used 2017 Nissan Quest is priced between $7,410 to $16,997.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Ford Flex’s base engine makes 287 horsepower, and the Nissan Quest base engine makes 260 horsepower. The Flex is rated to deliver an average of 19 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 428 miles. The Quest is rated to deliver an average of 22 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 540 miles. This gives the Nissan Quest the fuel efficiency and maximum range advantage over the Ford Flex. Both models use regular unleaded.
Passenger Space Comparison: The Nissan Quest has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more front head room, front shoulder room, front leg room, rear head room, rear shoulder room, and cargo space. The Ford Flex has the advantage in the area of rear leg room.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
$30,025
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Large SUVs)
$48,407
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Large SUVs)
$30,025 - $84,775
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
$26,580
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Minivans)
$25,621
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Minivans)
$21,330 - $29,850
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$16,757
Price Range:
$11,073 - $21,882
Category Avg Price:
(Large SUVs)
$28,772
Category Avg Price Range:
(Large SUVs)
$16,757 - $57,889
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
57
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
114,944
# Good or Great Deals:
12
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$11,892
Price Range:
$7,410 - $16,997
Category Avg Price:
(Minivans)
$16,826
Category Avg Price Range:
(Minivans)
$11,892 - $24,113
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
13
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
109,318
# Good or Great Deals:
3
Ford Flex Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.3 / 10
Reliability:
9.2 / 10
Retained Value:
7.4 / 10
Safety:
Not available
Nissan Quest Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
Not available
Safety:
Not available
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Ford Flex
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
3.2
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Large SUVs)
3.2
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Large SUVs)
2.1 - 6.5
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
50.5%
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Nissan Quest
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
N/A
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
N/A
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
2.4
Typical Category Recalls:
(Large SUVs)
2.4
Category Range for Recalls:
(Large SUVs)
1 - 3.5
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
0.9
Typical Category Recalls:
(Minivans)
4.2
Category Range for Recalls:
(Minivans)
0.9 - 9.9
Ford Flex Rankings
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63 out of / 67Nissan Quest Rankings
Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Body Styles
Minivan
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Ford Flex Trim Levels
Limited, SE, SEL
Nissan Quest Trim Levels
Platinum, S, SL, SV
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
5 years / 60000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
5 years / 60000 miles
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
5 years / 60000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
3 years / 36000 miles
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
Not yet available
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
287 hp @ 6500 rpm
Torque:
254 foot-lbs @ 4000 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.065 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
260 hp @ 6000 rpm
Torque:
240 foot-lbs @ 4400 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.060 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
Not yet available
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
3.5 liters
Engine Configuration:
V
Number of Cylinders:
6
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
FWD / AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
16 / 23 / 19
Range (city/hwy):
298 / 428 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Regular Unleaded
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
3.5 liters
Engine Configuration:
V
Number of Cylinders:
6
Transmission:
Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT Automatic)
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
FWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
20 / 27 / 22
Range (city/hwy):
400 / 540 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Regular Unleaded
Standard/Optional Features
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Internet Radio:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Parking Sensors:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Android Auto:
Available
Apple CarPlay:
Available
Automatic Parking:
Available
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Heated Seats
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Keyless Ignition:
Available
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Navigation System:
Available
Paddle Shifters:
Available
Power Lift Gate:
Available
Satellite radio:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Trailer Hitch:
Available
Air Suspension:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roadside assistance:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Wifi:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Alloy wheels:
Available
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Available
Internet Radio:
N/A
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Parking Sensors:
N/A
Power outlet:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Available
Adaptive Cruise Control:
N/A
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple CarPlay:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Heated Seats
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
N/A
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Navigation System:
Available
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Power Lift Gate:
Available
Satellite radio:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Trailer Hitch:
Available
Air Suspension:
N/A
Captain's seat:
Standard
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Quad Seats:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
N/A
Roof Rack:
Available
Wifi:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Available
Forward Collision Warning:
Available
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Available
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Lane Departure Warning:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Available
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Available
Forward Collision Warning:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
360-Degree Camera:
Available
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Lane Departure Warning:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
41.8 inches
Front Leg Room:
40.8 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
58.4 inches
Rear Head Room:
40.5 inches
Rear Leg Room:
44.3 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
58.1 inches
Cargo Space:
20 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
83.2 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 3rd-row seat folded down:
Not applicable
Overall Interior Volume:
175.8 cubic feet
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
42.1 inches
Front Leg Room:
43.8 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
64.5 inches
Rear Head Room:
41.6 inches
Rear Leg Room:
36.7 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
63.2 inches
Cargo Space:
37.1 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
108.4 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 3rd-row seat folded down:
Not applicable
Overall Interior Volume:
214.8 cubic feet
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
4439 lbs
Width:
88.8 inches
Height:
68 inches
Length:
201.8 inches
Wheelbase:
117.9 inches
Ground Clearance:
5.9 inches
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
4344 lbs
Width:
77.6 inches
Height:
71.5 inches
Length:
200.8 inches
Wheelbase:
118.1 inches
Ground Clearance:
6.2 inches
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
17.0 x 7.0 inches
Wheel Type:
painted aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
P235/60R17
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
16.0 x 6.5 inches
Wheel Type:
steel
Tire Size:
225/65R16
Exterior Colors
Black
Shadow Black
Blue
Blue Jeans
Gray
Magnetic
Silver
Ingot Silver
White
Oxford White
Exterior Colors
Black
Super Black
Blue
Not available
Gray
Gun Metallic
Silver
Brilliant Silver / Titanium
White
Pearl White
Interior Colors
Beige
Dune
Black
Charcoal Black
Gray
Not available
Interior Colors
Beige
Not available
Black
Not available
Gray
Gray
