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Compare 6 trims on the 2016 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.

2016 Nissan Frontier

Desert Runner (2 styles)

2WD King Cab V6 Auto Desert Runner 2WD Crew Cab SWB Auto Desert Runner
$25,020
Starting MSRP
$26,340
Starting MSRP
18 combined MPG
MPG
18 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
A/T
Transmission
A/T
Transmission
Rear Wheel Drive
Drivetrain
Rear Wheel Drive
Drivetrain
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Exterior Colors
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Exterior Colors
4
Seating Capacity
5
Seating Capacity

PRO-4X (3 styles)

4WD Crew Cab SWB Manual PRO-4X 4WD Crew Cab SWB Auto PRO-4X 4WD King Cab Auto PRO-4X
$32,340
Starting MSRP
$33,390
Starting MSRP
$32,580
Starting MSRP
18 combined MPG
MPG
17 combined MPG
MPG
17 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
M/T
Transmission
A/T
Transmission
A/T
Transmission
Four Wheel Drive
Drivetrain
Four Wheel Drive
Drivetrain
Four Wheel Drive
Drivetrain
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Exterior Colors
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Exterior Colors
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Exterior Colors
5
Seating Capacity
5
Seating Capacity
4
Seating Capacity

S (5 styles)

2WD King Cab I4 Manual S 2WD King Cab I4 Auto S 2WD Crew Cab SWB Manual S 4WD Crew Cab SWB Auto S 2WD Crew Cab SWB Auto S
$18,290
Starting MSRP
$21,460
Starting MSRP
$23,500
Starting MSRP
$27,250
Starting MSRP
$24,550
Starting MSRP
21 combined MPG
MPG
19 combined MPG
MPG
19 combined MPG
MPG
17 combined MPG
MPG
18 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
M/T
Transmission
A/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
Rear Wheel Drive
Drivetrain
 
 
 
 
 
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

SL (6 styles)

2WD Crew Cab SWB Auto SL *Ltd Avail* 2WD Crew Cab SWB Auto SL 4WD Crew Cab SWB Auto SL 4WD Crew Cab LWB Auto SL 4WD Crew Cab SWB Auto SL *Ltd Avail* 4WD Crew Cab LWB Auto SL *Ltd Avail*
$31,690
Starting MSRP
$32,210
Starting MSRP
$34,860
Starting MSRP
$36,110
Starting MSRP
$34,340
Starting MSRP
$35,590
Starting MSRP
18 combined MPG
MPG
18 combined MPG
MPG
17 combined MPG
MPG
17 combined MPG
MPG
17 combined MPG
MPG
17 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
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
A/T
Transmission
A/T
Transmission
Rear Wheel Drive
Drivetrain
Rear Wheel Drive
Drivetrain
Four Wheel Drive
Drivetrain
Four Wheel Drive
Drivetrain
Four Wheel Drive
Drivetrain
Four Wheel Drive
Drivetrain
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Exterior Colors
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Exterior Colors
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Exterior Colors
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Exterior Colors
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Exterior Colors
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Exterior Colors
5
Seating Capacity
5
Seating Capacity
5
Seating Capacity
5
Seating Capacity
5
Seating Capacity
5
Seating Capacity

SV (10 styles)

4WD King Cab Auto SV 2WD King Cab V6 Auto SV 2WD King Cab I4 Manual SV 2WD King Cab I4 Auto SV 4WD Crew Cab LWB Auto SV 2WD Crew Cab LWB Auto SV 4WD Crew Cab SWB Manual SV 2WD Crew Cab SWB Auto SV 4WD Crew Cab SWB Manual SV *Ltd Avail* 4WD Crew Cab SWB Auto SV
$27,140
Starting MSRP
$24,440
Starting MSRP
$22,680
Starting MSRP
$23,730
Starting MSRP
$28,880
Starting MSRP
$26,180
Starting MSRP
$29,410
Starting MSRP
$25,460
Starting MSRP
$28,890
Starting MSRP
$28,460
Starting MSRP
17 combined MPG
MPG
18 combined MPG
MPG
21 combined MPG
MPG
19 combined MPG
MPG
17 combined MPG
MPG
18 combined MPG
MPG
18 combined MPG
MPG
18 combined MPG
MPG
18 combined MPG
MPG
17 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
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
A/T
Transmission
A/T
Transmission
M/T
Transmission
A/T
Transmission
A/T
Transmission
A/T
Transmission
M/T
Transmission
A/T
Transmission
M/T
Transmission
A/T
Transmission
Four Wheel Drive
Drivetrain
Rear Wheel Drive
Drivetrain
Rear Wheel Drive
Drivetrain
Rear Wheel Drive
Drivetrain
Four Wheel Drive
Drivetrain
Rear Wheel Drive
Drivetrain
Four Wheel Drive
Drivetrain
Rear Wheel Drive
Drivetrain
Four 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
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