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Compare 5 trims on the 2012 Nissan Frontier

It’s important to carefully check the trims of the car you’re interested in to make sure that you’re getting the features you want, and aren’t overpaying for those you don’t want.


Our comparison will help you prioritize the trims that are right for you.

2012 Nissan Frontier

PRO-4X (4 styles)

4WD Crew Cab SWB Manual PRO-4X 4WD Crew Cab SWB Auto PRO-4X 4WD King Cab Manual PRO-4X 4WD King Cab Auto PRO-4X
$29,920
Starting MSRP
$30,970
Starting MSRP
$29,030
Starting MSRP
$30,230
Starting MSRP
17 combined MPG
MPG
16 combined MPG
MPG
17 combined MPG
MPG
16 combined MPG
MPG
261.0-hp, 4.0-liter, V6 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
Engine
261.0-hp, 4.0-liter, V6 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
Engine
261.0-hp, 4.0-liter, V6 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
Engine
261.0-hp, 4.0-liter, V6 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
Engine
M/T
Transmission
A/T
Transmission
M/T
Transmission
A/T
Transmission
Four Wheel Drive
Drivetrain
Four Wheel Drive
Drivetrain
Four Wheel Drive
Drivetrain
Four Wheel Drive
Drivetrain
 
 
 
 
 
 
Exterior Colors
 
 
 
 
 
 
Exterior Colors
 
 
 
 
 
Exterior Colors
 
 
 
 
 
Exterior Colors
5
Seating Capacity
5
Seating Capacity
4
Seating Capacity
4
Seating Capacity

S (6 styles)

2WD King Cab I4 Manual S 2WD King Cab I4 Auto S 2WD Crew Cab SWB Manual S 4WD Crew Cab SWB Manual S 4WD Crew Cab SWB Auto S 2WD Crew Cab SWB Auto S
$19,260
Starting MSRP
$20,310
Starting MSRP
$23,300
Starting MSRP
$26,000
Starting MSRP
$27,050
Starting MSRP
$24,350
Starting MSRP
21 combined MPG
MPG
19 combined MPG
MPG
17 combined MPG
MPG
17 combined MPG
MPG
16 combined MPG
MPG
17 combined MPG
MPG
152.0-hp, 2.5-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
Engine
152.0-hp, 2.5-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
Engine
261.0-hp, 4.0-liter, V6 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
Engine
261.0-hp, 4.0-liter, V6 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
Engine
261.0-hp, 4.0-liter, V6 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
Engine
261.0-hp, 4.0-liter, V6 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
Engine
M/T
Transmission
A/T
Transmission
M/T
Transmission
M/T
Transmission
A/T
Transmission
A/T
Transmission
Rear Wheel Drive
Drivetrain
Rear Wheel Drive
Drivetrain
Rear Wheel Drive
Drivetrain
Four Wheel Drive
Drivetrain
Four Wheel Drive
Drivetrain
Rear Wheel Drive
Drivetrain
 
 
 
 
Exterior Colors
 
 
 
 
Exterior Colors
 
 
 
 
Exterior Colors
 
 
 
 
Exterior Colors
 
 
 
 
Exterior Colors
 
 
 
 
Exterior Colors
4
Seating Capacity
4
Seating Capacity
5
Seating Capacity
5
Seating Capacity
5
Seating Capacity
5
Seating Capacity

SL (4 styles)

2WD Crew Cab SWB Auto SL 2WD Crew Cab LWB Auto SL 4WD Crew Cab SWB Auto SL 4WD Crew Cab LWB Auto SL
$29,790
Starting MSRP
$30,290
Starting MSRP
$32,440
Starting MSRP
$32,990
Starting MSRP
17 combined MPG
MPG
17 combined MPG
MPG
16 combined MPG
MPG
16 combined MPG
MPG
261.0-hp, 4.0-liter, V6 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
Engine
261.0-hp, 4.0-liter, V6 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
Engine
261.0-hp, 4.0-liter, V6 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
Engine
261.0-hp, 4.0-liter, V6 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
Engine
A/T
Transmission
A/T
Transmission
A/T
Transmission
A/T
Transmission
Rear Wheel Drive
Drivetrain
Rear Wheel Drive
Drivetrain
Four Wheel Drive
Drivetrain
Four Wheel Drive
Drivetrain
 
 
 
 
 
 
Exterior Colors
 
 
 
 
 
 
Exterior Colors
 
 
 
 
 
 
Exterior Colors
 
 
 
 
 
 
Exterior Colors
5
Seating Capacity
5
Seating Capacity
5
Seating Capacity
5
Seating Capacity

SV (12 styles)

4WD King Cab Manual SV 2WD King Cab V6 Manual SV 2WD King Cab I4 Auto SV 4WD King Cab Auto SV 2WD King Cab V6 Auto SV 2WD King Cab I4 Manual SV 4WD Crew Cab LWB Auto SV 2WD Crew Cab LWB Auto SV 2WD Crew Cab SWB Manual SV 4WD Crew Cab SWB Manual SV 2WD Crew Cab SWB Auto SV 4WD Crew Cab SWB Auto SV
$25,840
Starting MSRP
$23,140
Starting MSRP
$23,600
Starting MSRP
$26,890
Starting MSRP
$24,190
Starting MSRP
$22,550
Starting MSRP
$28,560
Starting MSRP
$25,860
Starting MSRP
$24,390
Starting MSRP
$27,090
Starting MSRP
$25,440
Starting MSRP
$28,140
Starting MSRP
17 combined MPG
MPG
17 combined MPG
MPG
19 combined MPG
MPG
16 combined MPG
MPG
17 combined MPG
MPG
21 combined MPG
MPG
16 combined MPG
MPG
17 combined MPG
MPG
17 combined MPG
MPG
17 combined MPG
MPG
17 combined MPG
MPG
16 combined MPG
MPG
261.0-hp, 4.0-liter, V6 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
Engine
261.0-hp, 4.0-liter, V6 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
Engine
152.0-hp, 2.5-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
Engine
261.0-hp, 4.0-liter, V6 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
Engine
261.0-hp, 4.0-liter, V6 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
Engine
152.0-hp, 2.5-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
Engine
261.0-hp, 4.0-liter, V6 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
Engine
261.0-hp, 4.0-liter, V6 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
Engine
261.0-hp, 4.0-liter, V6 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
Engine
261.0-hp, 4.0-liter, V6 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
Engine
261.0-hp, 4.0-liter, V6 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
Engine
261.0-hp, 4.0-liter, V6 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
Engine
M/T
Transmission
M/T
Transmission
A/T
Transmission
A/T
Transmission
A/T
Transmission
M/T
Transmission
A/T
Transmission
A/T
Transmission
M/T
Transmission
M/T
Transmission
A/T
Transmission
A/T
Transmission
Four Wheel Drive
Drivetrain
Rear Wheel Drive
Drivetrain
Rear Wheel Drive
Drivetrain
Four Wheel Drive
Drivetrain
Rear Wheel Drive
Drivetrain
Rear Wheel Drive
Drivetrain
Four Wheel Drive
Drivetrain
Rear Wheel Drive
Drivetrain
Rear Wheel Drive
Drivetrain
Four Wheel Drive
Drivetrain
Rear Wheel Drive
Drivetrain
Four Wheel Drive
Drivetrain
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Exterior Colors
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Exterior Colors
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Exterior Colors
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Exterior Colors
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Exterior Colors
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Exterior Colors
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Exterior Colors
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Exterior Colors
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Exterior Colors
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Exterior Colors
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Exterior Colors
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Exterior Colors
4
Seating Capacity
4
Seating Capacity
4
Seating Capacity
4
Seating Capacity
4
Seating Capacity
4
Seating Capacity
5
Seating Capacity
5
Seating Capacity
5
Seating Capacity
5
Seating Capacity
5
Seating Capacity
5
Seating Capacity