I think personally the nissan is the best looking of the 2 but the honda has always carried a better resale value. the crv will take top honors for milage of the 2 and creature comfort goes to Nissan. I would look at all small crossovers in this field, test drive them, compaire the prices and base it on what feels right and fits my needs. Ford, Gm, chrysler Toyota hyunda all of them. you will be suprised some offer prices that give you more car for less money and back them well! All the american car makers are willing to give you the shirt off their backs to get the sales. gm has 7 year no interest on an add. thats huge savings, ford likely will match this. none will do this with the performance line though. the edge mat be a good fit for you, chevys got a similar car and the nitro by chrysler is prety slick as wll.