Nissan Quest (2012) vs. Toyota Camry (2012--2015-2016) Feature Comparison at TrueDelta: Optional and standard features by trim

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Features Comparison: Nissan Quest vs. Toyota Camry

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Model	Quest	Quest	Quest	Quest	Camry	Camry	Camry	Camry	Camry	Camry	Camry	Camry
Trim	S	SV	SL	LE	L	LE	SE	XLE	SE V6	XLE V6	Hybrid LE	Hybrid XLE

Engines
3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 260 hp@6000 240 lb-ft@4400
2.5L I4 DOHC-4v 203 hp@6600 184 lb-ft@5000
3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 268 hp@6200 248 lb-ft@4700
2.5L I4 Hybrid DOHC-4v 156 hp@5700 156 lb-ft@4500
Transmissions
CVT
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic
Drivetrains
FWD
Tires
225/65R16 tires
235/55R18 tires
205/65R16 tires
215/55VR17 tires
225/45VR18 tires
Audio Systems
Unbranded, 4 speakers
Unbranded, 6 speakers
Bose, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)
JBL, 120W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)
Accessories
AC power outletPowers devices with a regular home electrical outlet. Limited wattage: forget about using it to power a blow drier.
Powers devices with a regular home electrical outlet. Limited wattage: forget about using it to power a blow drier.
Cruise control
Dual power sliding doorsBoth sliding doors can be opened and closed using buttons inside the vehicle and on the keyfob.
Both sliding doors can be opened and closed using buttons inside the vehicle and on the keyfob.
Power front side windowsOften must be ordered with power rear side windows, if these are available.
Often must be ordered with power rear side windows, if these are available.
Power liftgateLiftgate can be opened and closed using buttons inside the vehicle and on the keyfob.
Liftgate can be opened and closed using buttons inside the vehicle and on the keyfob.
Power locks
Power rear side windows
Power trunk / liftgate pull-downPulls decklid / liftgate tight after latch is engaged. Door can be shut with very little effort.
Pulls decklid / liftgate tight after latch is engaged. Door can be shut with very little effort.
Proximity keyEnter and start the vehicle without removing the key from your pocket.
Enter and start the vehicle without removing the key from your pocket.
Remote keyless entryUnlock and lock the car using buttons on the keyfob.
Unlock and lock the car using buttons on the keyfob.
Remote window/roof operationOperate the power windows, sunroof, and/or convertible roof using buttons on the keyfob.
Operate the power windows, sunroof, and/or convertible roof using buttons on the keyfob.
Sunshades, second rowGreatly reduce the amount of sunlight entering the rear side windows. Retract into rear doors.
Greatly reduce the amount of sunlight entering the rear side windows. Retract into rear doors.
Sunshades, third rowGreatly reduce the amount of sunlight entering the third-row side windows. Retract into rear side panels.
Greatly reduce the amount of sunlight entering the third-row side windows. Retract into rear side panels.
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual
Universal garage door openerHomelink.
Homelink.
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety
4-wheel disc brakesRear disc brakes.
Rear disc brakes.
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seatsIf active, automatically move forward when the vehicle is rear-ended. Note: becoming less common.
If active, automatically move forward when the vehicle is rear-ended. Note: becoming less common.
AlarmOnly listed when pricing a single model because insufficient data for all cars.
Only listed when pricing a single model because insufficient data for all cars.
Antilock brakes (ABS)Automatically pulse the brakes in hard stops to prevent wheels from locking up, making it possible to brake and steer at the same time.
Automatically pulse the brakes in hard stops to prevent wheels from locking up, making it possible to brake and steer at the same time.
Blind spot warning systemMirror-mounted lights indicate when another vehicle is in a blind spot.
Mirror-mounted lights indicate when another vehicle is in a blind spot.
Brake assistWhen a panic stop is sensed, fully applies the brakes.
When a panic stop is sensed, fully applies the brakes.
Front airbagsMandatory, in all cars.
Mandatory, in all cars.
Knee airbag, driver
Knee airbag, passenger
Rear side airbagsTorso-level second row airbags, usually contained in the rear door. Some also protect the head, but not as well as side curtain airbags.
Torso-level second row airbags, usually contained in the rear door. Some also protect the head, but not as well as side curtain airbags.
Rearview cameraRearview camera connected to display screen on the instrument panel. Often requires navigation system.
Rearview camera connected to display screen on the instrument panel. Often requires navigation system.
Rollover sensorDeploys extended duration side curtain airbags when the vehicle rolls over. Usually included on tall vehicles. Rare on others.
Deploys extended duration side curtain airbags when the vehicle rolls over. Usually included on tall vehicles. Rare on others.
Side curtain airbagsAirbags contained just above the window level. Except in cars without a rear seat usually cover first and second row.
Airbags contained just above the window level. Except in cars without a rear seat usually cover first and second row.
Side curtain airbags, three rowsAirbags contained just above the window level. Cover all three rows.
Airbags contained just above the window level. Cover all three rows.
Stability controlSelectively applies the brakes to prevent excessive understeer or oversteer (spinning).
Selectively applies the brakes to prevent excessive understeer or oversteer (spinning).
Temporary spare tire
Tire-pressure monitorTwo types: a warning light when a tire is low on air and a pressure readout for each tire.
Two types: a warning light when a tire is low on air and a pressure readout for each tire.
Traction controlWhen a drive wheel slips, it is braked and/or engine power is reduced, restoring traction.
When a drive wheel slips, it is braked and/or engine power is reduced, restoring traction.
Cargo Management
Cargo mat
Cargo net
Class II trailer hitchHitch rated for up to 3,500 pounds. Capacity of the vehicle could be lower.
Hitch rated for up to 3,500 pounds. Capacity of the vehicle could be lower.
Console with shifter
Console without shifter
Overhead sunglass holderUsually part of an overhead console.
Usually part of an overhead console.
Removable second-row console
Roof rack crossbarsRequires roof rails. Together constitute a roof rack.
Requires roof rails. Together constitute a roof rack.
Roof railsNo crossbars.
No crossbars.
Storage beneath cargo floorLarge storage area beneath the load floor, often compartmentalized.
Large storage area beneath the load floor, often compartmentalized.
Trailering equipment (4 wire)Includes four-wire harness, limited to relatively small trailers.
Includes four-wire harness, limited to relatively small trailers.
Climate Control
Air conditioning
Automatic air recirculationAutomatically recirculates interior air when pollution is detected in outside air.
Automatically recirculates interior air when pollution is detected in outside air.
Automatic climate control, frontMaintains set temperature in front row. Requires air conditioning and does not include its value.
Maintains set temperature in front row. Requires air conditioning and does not include its value.
Dual-zone climate controlTemperature can be separately set for left and right sides of the passenger compartment. Requires air conditioning and does not include its value.
Temperature can be separately set for left and right sides of the passenger compartment. Requires air conditioning and does not include its value.
Interior air filterFilters exterior air before it enters the passenger compartment. No default value because most cars have them, even in cases where they're not in the official list of features.
Filters exterior air before it enters the passenger compartment. No default value because most cars have them, even in cases where they're not in the official list of features.
Intermittent wipers
Ionizing air filtrationIonizes air to clean it. Might create high levels of ozone.
Ionizes air to clean it. Might create high levels of ozone.
Rear air ventsVents at aft end of center console, in B-pillars, and/or in ceiling.
Vents at aft end of center console, in B-pillars, and/or in ceiling.
Rear air vents with automatic controlsMaintains set temperature in rear passenger area by providing heated or cooled air through vents in the center console, B-pillars, and/or ceiling. Replaces and includes value of rear air vents with manual controls.
Maintains set temperature in rear passenger area by providing heated or cooled air through vents in the center console, B-pillars, and/or ceiling. Replaces and includes value of rear air vents with manual controls.
Rear air vents with manual controlsFan speed and/or temperature can be manually set for vents in the center console, B-pillars, and/or ceiling. Includes value of rear vents.
Fan speed and/or temperature can be manually set for vents in the center console, B-pillars, and/or ceiling. Includes value of rear vents.
Rear defrost
Rear heat ductsDucts under front seats direct heated air to the second row.
Ducts under front seats direct heated air to the second row.
Rear HVAC unitA second evaporator provides cool air to rear vents. Does not include the value of these vents. Includes rear heater.
A second evaporator provides cool air to rear vents. Does not include the value of these vents. Includes rear heater.
Rear wiper
Speed-sensitive wipersOnly listed when pricing a single model because insufficient data for all cars.
Only listed when pricing a single model because insufficient data for all cars.
Variable intermittent wipersTime between wipes can be precisely adjusted.
Time between wipes can be precisely adjusted.
Engine / Motor
Automatic start / stopAutomatically cuts off the engine when the vehicle is stopped and restarts it when the driver lifts off the brake pedal. Not listed for hybrids, where it is generally part of the powertrain system.
Automatically cuts off the engine when the vehicle is stopped and restarts it when the driver lifts off the brake pedal. Not listed for hybrids, where it is generally part of the powertrain system.
Exterior
Additional chrome trimOnly listed if not standard on all trims. No value because no way to compare across models.
Only listed if not standard on all trims. No value because no way to compare across models.
Body kitSide skirts and possibly a front air dam and rear apron.
Side skirts and possibly a front air dam and rear apron.
Bodyside claddingProtective cladding extending partly onto the doors.
Protective cladding extending partly onto the doors.
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)Increasingly often these are not actually connected to the exhaust.
Increasingly often these are not actually connected to the exhaust.
Deep-tinted rear windows
Mud guardsFlaps mounted behind two to four wheels, to protect the body from mud and rocks.
Flaps mounted behind two to four wheels, to protect the body from mud and rocks.
Rear spoilerCan be small lip spoiler or a larger raised spoiler.
Can be small lip spoiler or a larger raised spoiler.
Special exterior trimOnly listed if not standard on all trims. No value because no way to compare across models.
Only listed if not standard on all trims. No value because no way to compare across models.
Sunroof
Sunroof, second rowSunroof over the second row.
Sunroof over the second row.
Infotainment
A/V input jacksJacks for a video camera, game console, or other device with A/V output.
Jacks for a video camera, game console, or other device with A/V output.
App supportTouchscreen and/or voice control over apps that can include online search, Facebook, Twitter, Pandora, OpenTable, and MovieTickets.com. Requires connected compatible phone. Fees may apply after first three years.
Touchscreen and/or voice control over apps that can include online search, Facebook, Twitter, Pandora, OpenTable, and MovieTickets.com. Requires connected compatible phone. Fees may apply after first three years.
Audio controls on steering wheel
Aux inputJack for an iPod or similar device. No value because of incomplete data. Will soon be standard on nearly every car.
Jack for an iPod or similar device. No value because of incomplete data. Will soon be standard on nearly every car.
Bluetooth audio streamingUses Bluetooth rather than a cable to integrate audio device. Requires compatible audio device and/or phone.
Uses Bluetooth rather than a cable to integrate audio device. Requires compatible audio device and/or phone.
Bluetooth cell phone linkEnables hands-free communication by wirelessly connecting a cell phone to a microphone and the vehicle's stereo speakers.
Enables hands-free communication by wirelessly connecting a cell phone to a microphone and the vehicle's stereo speakers.
CD changer, in-dashIncludes CD player.
Includes CD player.
CD player
DVD-compatible playerAudio system capable of playing DVDs on a front-row screen. Inoperative when the vehicle is moving. No value because of incomplete data.
Audio system capable of playing DVDs on a front-row screen. Inoperative when the vehicle is moving. No value because of incomplete data.
Entertainment system, ceiling-mountedA DVD player and ceiling-mounted screen. Often includes a pair of wireless headphones.
A DVD player and ceiling-mounted screen. Often includes a pair of wireless headphones.
HD radioHigh-definition radio, which broadcasts a digital signal. Free, no subscription fees.
High-definition radio, which broadcasts a digital signal. Free, no subscription fees.
Media driveBuilt-in drive with at least 10 GB of storage for MP3 and other audio files.
Built-in drive with at least 10 GB of storage for MP3 and other audio files.
Media drive, smallBuilt-in flash drive with a small amount of storage for MP3 and other audio files.
Built-in flash drive with a small amount of storage for MP3 and other audio files.
MP3-compatible playerAudio system capable of playing discs with MP3 files.
Audio system capable of playing discs with MP3 files.
Navigation systemScreen-based navigation system.
Screen-based navigation system.
Rear seat audio controlsAudio controls for rear seat passengers, usually to control output through headphone jacks.
Audio controls for rear seat passengers, usually to control output through headphone jacks.
Satellite radioXM or Sirius. Includes a subscription for three to six months, after which monthly fees apply.
XM or Sirius. Includes a subscription for three to six months, after which monthly fees apply.
SMS text-to-speech readerConverts text messages to speech.
Converts text messages to speech.
Surround sound
Telematics service, such as OnStarIn-vehicle security, communications, and diagnostics system. For 2011 and newer cars often includes a remote app. Monthly fee after the first 1-12 months.
In-vehicle security, communications, and diagnostics system. For 2011 and newer cars often includes a remote app. Monthly fee after the first 1-12 months.
Traffic + travel informationInformation about traffic plus weather, gas prices, sports news, and/or movie times. Monthly fee after first 3-12 months.
Information about traffic plus weather, gas prices, sports news, and/or movie times. Monthly fee after first 3-12 months.
USB portOften permits an iPod or phone to be integrated into the vehicle's entertainment system and controls.
Often permits an iPod or phone to be integrated into the vehicle's entertainment system and controls.
Voice control for nav and audioSometimes also includes voice control over climate control system.
Sometimes also includes voice control over climate control system.
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors
Auto-dimming rearview mirrorInterior rearview mirror automatically dims when hit by headlights of following vehicle.
Interior rearview mirror automatically dims when hit by headlights of following vehicle.
Automatic headlightsHeadlights automatically turn on and off. Includes value of automatic-off headlights.
Headlights automatically turn on and off. Includes value of automatic-off headlights.
CompassWe haven't given this feature a value because it's hard to tell which cars have it.
We haven't given this feature a value because it's hard to tell which cars have it.
Conversation mirrorEnables driver to view rear passenger compartment without turning around.
Enables driver to view rear passenger compartment without turning around.
Fog lightsLight wide area close in front of the vehicle.
Light wide area close in front of the vehicle.
Heated mirrorsClears ice and fog from mirrors.
Clears ice and fog from mirrors.
Illuminated visor mirror, driverIncludes value of non-illuminated vanity mirror.
Includes value of non-illuminated vanity mirror.
Illuminated visor mirror, passengerIncludes value of non-illuminated vanity mirror.
Includes value of non-illuminated vanity mirror.
Interior ambient lightingLEDs cast a soft glow over and/or highlight parts of the interior.
LEDs cast a soft glow over and/or highlight parts of the interior.
Large energy flow and fuel economy displayStandard or optional in some hybrid vehicles. Fancy display of power flows, enhanced trip computer information.
Standard or optional in some hybrid vehicles. Fancy display of power flows, enhanced trip computer information.
Map lightsFront row reading lights.
Front row reading lights.
Mirror tilt-down in reverseOne or both exterior mirrors tilt down when the transmission is in reverse, to provide view of the curb.
One or both exterior mirrors tilt down when the transmission is in reverse, to provide view of the curb.
Outside temperature display
Power mirrorsIncludes value of manual remote mirrors.
Includes value of manual remote mirrors.
Rear reading lights
TachometerReports engine speed.
Reports engine speed.
Trip computerReports average fuel economy, and perhaps also instantaneous fuel economy, distance to empty, average speed, and other stats.
Reports average fuel economy, and perhaps also instantaneous fuel economy, distance to empty, average speed, and other stats.
Turn signals on or near mirrors
Visor mirror, driver
Visor mirror, passenger
Xenon HID headlightsProvide a brighter, whiter light than halogen headlights.
Provide a brighter, whiter light than halogen headlights.
Seats and Interior Trim
Front buckets
Front sport buckets
Second-row buckets
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench
Third-row 2-section 3-person split bench
Center armrest(s), front row
Center armrest(s), second row
Door sill trim plates
Floor mats
Folding second row seatsSeat folds to enlarge cargo area. Unless the seat is also removable, it usually folds flat or nearly flat.
Seat folds to enlarge cargo area. Unless the seat is also removable, it usually folds flat or nearly flat.
Folding third row seatsSeat folds to enlarge cargo area. Unless the seat is also removable, it usually folds flat or nearly flat.
Seat folds to enlarge cargo area. Unless the seat is also removable, it usually folds flat or nearly flat.
Heated front seats
Illuminated door sill trim plates
Leather door panel trim
Leather seating surfacesSeating surfaces are trimmed in leather; other upholstery tends to be leatherette.
Seating surfaces are trimmed in leather; other upholstery tends to be leatherette.
Leather-wrapped steering wheel
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seatsSeat adjusts back and forth to vary the split between the second row and the third row or cargo area.
Seat adjusts back and forth to vary the split between the second row and the third row or cargo area.
Manual height adjuster, driver seat
Manual recliner, second row seats
Manual recliner, third row seats
Memory system, driver seat
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat
Power height adjuster, driver seat
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seatPower-adjustable lower back support.
Power-adjustable lower back support.
Power recliner, driver seat
Power recliner, passenger seat
Power tilt adjuster, driver seatPower tilting seat cushion; can take the form of a second height adjustment.
Power tilting seat cushion; can take the form of a second height adjustment.
Power-folding third row seatsSeat powers flat to enlarge cargo area. Also powers back upright. Replaces manual folding seat, and includes the value of that feature.
Seat powers flat to enlarge cargo area. Also powers back upright. Replaces manual folding seat, and includes the value of that feature.
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires
Alloy wheels
Electronic systems calibration selectorVaries throttle, steering, ABS, and/or stability control calibration.
Varies throttle, steering, ABS, and/or stability control calibration.
Machined alloy wheelsOuter surface of alloy wheels machines to yield a bright finish. Replace and include value of reqular alloy wheels.
Outer surface of alloy wheels machines to yield a bright finish. Replace and include value of reqular alloy wheels.
Sport suspension (upgrade)Only listed if not standard on all trims. No value because no way to compare across models.
Only listed if not standard on all trims. No value because no way to compare across models.
Transmission
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controlsPaddles or buttons that can be used to manually shift the transmission. Only listed when optional or not always included with an automatic transmission.
Paddles or buttons that can be used to manually shift the transmission. Only listed when optional or not always included with an automatic transmission.

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Option Package Contents

Audio Package with JBL

Features
Sunroof
Illuminated visor mirror, driver
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger
Rear reading lights

Power Driver Seat

Features
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat
Power height adjuster, driver seat
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat
Power recliner, driver seat
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat

Convenience Package

Features
Universal garage door opener
Rearview camera
Alarm
Compass
Alarm
Proximity key

Audio Package with JBL

Features
Sunroof
Illuminated visor mirror, driver
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger
Rear reading lights

Entune Audio with Navigation

Features
Traffic + travel information
App support
Navigation system
Satellite radio
Voice control for nav and audio
HD radio
SMS text-to-speech reader
Voice control for nav and audio
HD radio
SMS text-to-speech reader

Power Driver Seat

Features
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat
Power height adjuster, driver seat
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat
Power recliner, driver seat
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat

Convenience Package

Features
Universal garage door opener
Rearview camera
Alarm
Compass
Alarm
Proximity key

Entune Audio with Navigation

Features
Traffic + travel information
App support
Navigation system
Satellite radio
Voice control for nav and audio
HD radio
SMS text-to-speech reader
Voice control for nav and audio
HD radio
SMS text-to-speech reader

Convenience Package

Features
Universal garage door opener
Rearview camera
Alarm
Compass
Alarm
Proximity key

Audio Package with JBL

Features
Sunroof
Illuminated visor mirror, driver
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger
Rear reading lights

Convenience Package

Features
Universal garage door opener
Rearview camera
Alarm
Compass
Alarm
Proximity key

Audio Package with JBL

Features
Sunroof
Illuminated visor mirror, driver
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger
Rear reading lights

Entune Audio with Navigation

Features
Traffic + travel information
App support
Navigation system
Satellite radio
Voice control for nav and audio
HD radio
SMS text-to-speech reader
Voice control for nav and audio
HD radio
SMS text-to-speech reader

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Available Features of the 2012 Nissan Quest

2012 Nissan Quest Available Features: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2012	4dr Minivan, ext. 260-horsepower 3.5L V6 CVT FWD	. see full Nissan Quest review

What Our Members Are Saying about the Available Features of the 2012--2015-2016 Toyota Camry

2012--2015-2016 Toyota Camry Available Features: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2013	0	Back-up Camera, Blind Spot Monitor, and Rear Cross Traffic Alert are fantastic. see full Toyota Camry review
2012	4dr Sedan 178-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	The one thing I do like the bluetooth -- works great with my phone. see full Toyota Camry review

2012--2015-2016 Toyota Camry Available Features: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2012	4dr Sedan 178-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	The side mirrors are small, need BSM option or a small convex mirror installed. Auto lights don't come on w/wipers (but DRLs always on). Carpet real thin for a deluxe XLE, no floor mats in pkg (but competitors don't supply them either). see full Toyota Camry review

Nissan Quest vs. Toyota Camry Feature Comparison

Features Comparison: Nissan Quest vs. Toyota Camry

Option Package Contents

Audio Package with JBL

Power Driver Seat

Convenience Package

Audio Package with JBL

Entune Audio with Navigation

Power Driver Seat

Convenience Package

Entune Audio with Navigation

Convenience Package

Audio Package with JBL

Convenience Package

Audio Package with JBL

Entune Audio with Navigation

What Our Members Are Saying about the Available Features of the 2012 Nissan Quest

What Our Members Are Saying about the Available Features of the 2012--2015-2016 Toyota Camry