A 2012 Nissan Quest still asks 125% of what a 2017 one does — that's how much value it holds after 5 years. Among 14 vans we price, that ranks #2, above the 55% class median. The steepest single-year drop comes at year 4 (−42.3%), after which losses ease to about 15.6% a year. Calculated from 128 listings.
Nissan Quest value by year
The newest Quest at under half the 2015 price is the 2009, with a median asking price of $3,000 (43% of it).
| Year | Trade-in | Median | Dealer | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | $3,950 | $8,900 | 4 | |
| 2016 | $2,600 | $12,900 | 8 | |
| 2015 | $3,800 | $10,900 | 14 | |
| 2014 | $2,995 | $7,000 | 3 | |
| 2013 | $3,200 | $7,300 | 4 | |
| 2012 | $2,250 | $7,000 | 11 | |
| 2011 | $2,900 | $7,495 | 12 | |
| 2009 | $1,900 | $3,995 | 11 | |
| 2008 | $2,200 | $4,000 | 10 | |
| 2007 | $1,999 | $4,999 | 5 | |
| 2006 | $1,700 | $4,800 | 12 | |
| 2005 | $1,600 | $5,500 | 8 | |
| 2004 | $3,995 | $6,990 | 6 | |
| 2001 | $1,450 | $4,990 | 3 | |
| 2000 | $1,100 | $3,500 | 12 | |
| 1998 | $1,500 | $2,995 | 5 |
How the Nissan Quest depreciates
The newest Nissan Quest has a median asking price of $4,000; a 19-year-older one runs about $2,000 — roughly 50% lost over 19 years (compare the typical depreciation curve by age).
Does the Nissan Quest hold value better than its rivals?
Over the same 5 years the Kia Sedona keeps 36% and the Dodge Grand Caravan 57%, against 125% for the Quest. The Quest holds value better than the Kia Sedona and Dodge Grand Caravan.
The Nissan Quest market right now
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Trade-in, private-party & dealer price
For a 2015 Nissan Quest: a dealer trade-in offer is around $3,800, selling private-party nets about $7,000, and a lot asks near $10,900 — a $7,100 spread on the same car.
What sellers really ask, from our own listings: for the same model year, the Quest costs a median 43% more from a dealer than from a private seller, across the 6 recent model years with enough of both. Title, state and mileage effects are on the Nissan Quest price page.
| Model year | Private seller (listings) | Dealer (listings) | Dealer vs private |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | $4,750 (7) | $7,500 (5) | +58% |
| 2016 | $4,999 (16) | $5,995 (7) | +20% |
| 2015 | $5,300 (24) | $7,995 (17) | +51% |
| 2014 | $3,650 (14) | $5,490 (11) | +50% |
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Nissan Quest value FAQ
How much is a Nissan Quest worth?
It depends mostly on the model year: in our listings the median asking price runs from $1,900 to $7,000 across 16 model years. A 2015 is worth about $7,000, the median of 14 listings.
How much does mileage cut a Nissan Quest's value?
Among Quests from the last eight model years, those with 40,000 to 100,000 miles ask a median $8,900, and those with over 150,000 miles ask $3,950.
Which Nissan Quest year is the best value?
The newest Quest at under half the 2015 price is the 2009, with a median asking price of $3,000 (43% of it).
Is a Nissan Quest cheaper from a dealer or a private seller?
Usually from a private seller: for the same model year, dealers ask a median 43% more, across 6 recent model years in our listings.
Does the Quest hold value better than the Kia Sedona?
Yes: over 5 years the Quest keeps 125% of its value and the Kia Sedona 36%, by the median asking prices of the 2017 and 2012 model years.
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