2013 Nissan Quest Cuts Prices on Popular Trim Levels

Range-topper Gets New Tech, Too

by Charles Krome

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October 5, 2012

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3 min. Reading Time

If the news that Nissan is lowering MSRPs on a 2013 model seems familiar, it should: Just prior to announcing that the 2013 Nissan Quest would benefit from some significant price adjustments for the new model year, the brand also had revealed that the all-new 2013 Nissan Sentra would be priced below the 2012 car. Are we seeing a new high-value approach here in America from the same automaker that's also reviving the Datsun brand as a low-cost alternative in developing markets?

Only time will tell about that, but here’s what Nissan will tell us about the 2013 Quest:

2013 Nissan Quest: Pricing Particulars

Now, truth be told, the 2013 Nissan Quest has the exact same starting point as the 2012 version—$25,990. But the vehicle’s two mid-level grades, the Quest SV and SL, will welcome price reductions of $1,310 and $980, respectively. In addition, Nissan has added its 360-degree Around View Monitor to the Quest LE at the top of the lineup, while holding that model's price increase to a modest $290.

Thus, the new pricing breakdown for the 2013 Nissan Quest is as follows:

Quest S—The entry-level model, with standard features including push-button start, a third row that folds flat without sacrificing rear cargo capacity, a dual-zone climate system with in-cabin air filter and rear-seat vents, and wood-tone cabin accents, is priced from $25,990.
Quest SV—Starting at $29,740, the next rung up the ladder brings a rearview camera system, Bluetooth hands-free calling technology, a leather-wrapped steering wheel with integrated audio controls, a six-speaker premium audio system with 4.3-inch color display and a complimentary three-month satellite-radio subscription, fog lights and aluminum-alloy wheels.
Quest SL—With an MSRP of $33,520 for the new model year, the 2013 Nissan Quest SL tacks on automatic headlights, a power rear liftgate, heated outside mirrors with integrated turn signals, leather-appointed seating throughout and a heated first row, roof rails, 18-inch alloy wheels, side-sill spoilers with chrome accenting, and an auto-dimming interior mirror.
Quest LE—The high point of the Quest family is the LE model, starting at $42,460, and here owners will enjoy blind-spot alert technology, the Around View Monitor, HID headlights, automatic tilt-down side-view mirrors, Nissan’s hard-drive-based nav system with an 8-inch monitor and advanced voice recognition, a rear-seat DVD system with 11-inch monitor, and premium Bose audio with 13 speakers and Bluetooth audio streaming.

2013 Nissan Quest: Segment Update

Nissan’s minivan entry certainly has had its share of challenges since it returned from hiatus last year. Even with sales up by 67.8 percent through the end of September, the Quest has only delivered 14,514 units so far this year; the segment leader—the Dodge Grand Caravan—has posted 108,127 sales during that same time. Of course, the fact that the Grand Caravan has far and away the lowest MSRP of any minivan on the market is probably influencing the results, but that’s actually good news for the Quest. By making a value play with the 2013 model—but without looking cheap—Nissan could be onto something here.

Vehicle

Price

CYTD sales

Sales growth/decline

Dodge Grand Caravan

$19,995

108,127

+26 percent

Honda Odyssey

$28,575

97,824

+28.7 percent