Kia Sedona vs. Nissan Quest
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Kia Sedona 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 Kia Sedona and the Nissan Quest.
In comparing the Kia Sedona's and the Nissan Quest's specifications and ratings, the Kia Sedona 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 Kia Sedona's and the Nissan Quest's specifications and ratings, the Nissan Quest is a better car than the Kia Sedona.
Pricing: A used 2017 Kia Sedona ranges from $8,981 to $21,854 while a used 2017 Nissan Quest is priced between $7,410 to $16,997.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Kia Sedona’s base engine makes 276 horsepower, and the Nissan Quest base engine makes 260 horsepower. The Sedona is rated to deliver an average of 20 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 506 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 Kia Sedona. 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 Kia Sedona, a minivan, has the advantage in the area of rear leg room.
Safety Ratings: The Kia Sedona has an average safety rating of 5 out of 5 Stars based on NHTSA's crash test ratings.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
$26,900
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Minivans)
$25,621
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Minivans)
$21,330 - $29,850
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:
$15,034
Price Range:
$8,981 - $21,854
Category Avg Price:
(Minivans)
$16,826
Category Avg Price Range:
(Minivans)
$11,892 - $24,113
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
77
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
100,088
# Good or Great Deals:
37
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:
16
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
114,011
# Good or Great Deals:
8
Kia Sedona Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.6 / 10
Reliability:
8.1 / 10
Retained Value:
7.7 / 10
Safety:
10.0 / 10
Nissan Quest Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
Not available
Safety:
Not available
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Kia Sedona
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:
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:
5.2
Typical Category Recalls:
(Minivans)
4.2
Category Range for Recalls:
(Minivans)
0.9 - 9.9
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
Kia Sedona Rankings
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7 out of / 7Nissan Quest Rankings
Summary Review
Shoppers seeking an alternative to the Honda Odyssey may find it in the Kia Sedona. The Sedona is a modern minivan with a satisfying luxurious ride in its top trims.
Summary Review
The Quest was a Nissan Minivan available from 1993 through 2017. Now discontinued, it's still available in the used vehicle market. Sales in its final years were low, so finding one may be a challenge.
Pros and Cons
- Modern infotainment system
- Standard V6 power
- Best minivan warranty in America
- Standard spare tire
- About to be discontinued
- LX trim lacks common safety features
Pros and Cons
- Solid reliability ratings
- Low used market demand means low purchase price
- Poor IIHS crash test results
- Outdated infotainment systems in used models
Available Body Styles
Minivan
Available Body Styles
Minivan
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Kia Sedona Trim Levels
EX, L, LX, SX, SXL
Nissan Quest Trim Levels
Platinum, S, SL, SV
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
5 years / 60000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
10 years / 100000 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):
5 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2024 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
2024 NHTSA Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
Not yet available
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
276 hp @ 6000 rpm
Torque:
248 foot-lbs @ 5200 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.063 hp per pound
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
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
3.3 liters
Engine Configuration:
V
Number of Cylinders:
6
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
FWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
18 / 24 / 20
Range (city/hwy):
380 / 506 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
Captain's seat:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Parking Sensors:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Quad Seats:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Android Auto:
Available
Apple CarPlay:
Available
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Heated Seats
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Keyless Ignition:
Available
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Navigation System:
Available
Power Lift Gate:
Available
Roof Rack:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Trailer Hitch:
Available
Air Suspension:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Roadside assistance:
N/A
Wifi:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Alloy wheels:
Available
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Available
Captain's seat:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Parking Sensors:
N/A
Power outlet:
Standard
Quad Seats:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Available
Voice Recognition:
Available
Adaptive Cruise Control:
N/A
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple CarPlay:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Heated Seats
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
N/A
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Navigation System:
Available
Power Lift Gate:
Available
Roof Rack:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Trailer Hitch:
Available
Air Suspension:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Roadside assistance:
N/A
Wifi:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
360-Degree Camera:
Available
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Available
Forward Collision Warning:
Available
Lane Departure Warning:
Available
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Available
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Available
360-Degree Camera:
Available
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Available
Forward Collision Warning:
N/A
Lane Departure Warning:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
39.8 inches
Front Leg Room:
40.9 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
63.9 inches
Rear Head Room:
39.4 inches
Rear Leg Room:
41.1 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
63.1 inches
Cargo Space:
33.9 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 3rd-row seat folded down:
62.1 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
199.7 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, 3rd-row seat folded down:
62.1 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
214.8 cubic feet
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
4411 lbs
Width:
89.3 inches
Height:
68.5 inches
Length:
201.4 inches
Wheelbase:
120.5 inches
Ground Clearance:
6.7 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 6.5 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
235/65R17
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
16.0 x 6.5 inches
Wheel Type:
steel
Tire Size:
225/65R16
Exterior Colors
Black
Aurora Black
Silver
Bright Silver
White
Clear White
Gray
Not available
Exterior Colors
Black
Super Black
Silver
Brilliant Silver / Titanium
White
Pearl White
Gray
Gun Metallic
Interior Colors
Gray
Dark Graphite
Interior Colors
Gray
Gray
