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Compare 6 trims on the 2018 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.

2018 Nissan Frontier

Desert Runner (2 styles)

King Cab 4x2 Desert Runner Auto Crew Cab 4x2 Desert Runner Auto
$25,900
Starting MSRP
$27,330
Starting MSRP
18 combined MPG
MPG
18 combined MPG
MPG
261.0-hp, 4.0-liter, V6 Cylinder Engine (Flex Fuel Capability)
Engine
261.0-hp, 4.0-liter, V6 Cylinder Engine (Flex Fuel Capability)
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)

King Cab 4x4 PRO-4X Auto Crew Cab 4x4 PRO-4X Manual Crew Cab 4x4 PRO-4X Auto
$33,030
Starting MSRP
$32,740
Starting MSRP
$33,790
Starting MSRP
17 combined MPG
MPG
18 combined MPG
MPG
17 combined MPG
MPG
261.0-hp, 4.0-liter, V6 Cylinder Engine (Flex Fuel Capability)
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
M/T
Transmission
A/T
Transmission
Four Wheel Drive
Drivetrain
Four Wheel Drive
Drivetrain
Four Wheel Drive
Drivetrain
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Exterior Colors
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Exterior Colors
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Exterior Colors
4
Seating Capacity
5
Seating Capacity
5
Seating Capacity

S (5 styles)

Crew Cab 4x4 S Auto Crew Cab 4x2 S Manual Crew Cab 4x2 S Auto King Cab 4x2 S Manual King Cab 4x2 S Auto
$29,090
Starting MSRP
$24,550
Starting MSRP
$25,600
Starting MSRP
$18,990
Starting MSRP
$22,660
Starting MSRP
17 combined MPG
MPG
19 combined MPG
MPG
18 combined MPG
MPG
21 combined MPG
MPG
19 combined MPG
MPG
261.0-hp, 4.0-liter, V6 Cylinder Engine (Flex Fuel Capability)
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
152.0-hp, 2.5-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
Engine
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
Rear Wheel Drive
Drivetrain
 
 
 
 
Exterior Colors
 
 
 
 
Exterior Colors
 
 
 
 
Exterior Colors
 
 
 
 
Exterior Colors
 
 
 
 
Exterior Colors
5
Seating Capacity
5
Seating Capacity
5
Seating Capacity
4
Seating Capacity
4
Seating Capacity

SL (3 styles)

Crew Cab 4x4 SL Auto Crew Cab 4x2 SL Auto Crew Cab 4x4 SL Auto Long Bed *Ltd Avail*
$36,400
Starting MSRP
$33,560
Starting MSRP
$36,800
Starting MSRP
17 combined MPG
MPG
18 combined MPG
MPG
17 combined MPG
MPG
261.0-hp, 4.0-liter, V6 Cylinder Engine (Flex Fuel Capability)
Engine
261.0-hp, 4.0-liter, V6 Cylinder Engine (Flex Fuel Capability)
Engine
261.0-hp, 4.0-liter, V6 Cylinder Engine (Flex Fuel Capability)
Engine
A/T
Transmission
A/T
Transmission
A/T
Transmission
Four Wheel Drive
Drivetrain
Rear Wheel Drive
Drivetrain
Four Wheel Drive
Drivetrain
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Exterior Colors
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Exterior Colors
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Exterior Colors
5
Seating Capacity
5
Seating Capacity
5
Seating Capacity

SV (2 styles)

King Cab 4x2 SV Auto King Cab 4x2 SV Manual
$24,510
Starting MSRP
$23,460
Starting MSRP
19 combined MPG
MPG
21 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
A/T
Transmission
M/T
Transmission
Rear Wheel Drive
Drivetrain
Rear Wheel Drive
Drivetrain
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Exterior Colors
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Exterior Colors
4
Seating Capacity
4
Seating Capacity

SV V6 (7 styles)

King Cab 4x2 SV V6 Auto King Cab 4x4 SV V6 Auto Crew Cab 4x4 SV V6 Manual Crew Cab 4x2 SV V6 Auto Crew Cab 4x2 SV V6 Auto Long Bed Crew Cab 4x4 SV V6 Auto Crew Cab 4x4 SV V6 Auto Long Bed
$25,220
Starting MSRP
$28,110
Starting MSRP
$32,380
Starting MSRP
$26,350
Starting MSRP
$28,960
Starting MSRP
$29,540
Starting MSRP
$29,960
Starting MSRP
18 combined MPG
MPG
17 combined MPG
MPG
18 combined MPG
MPG
18 combined MPG
MPG
18 combined MPG
MPG
17 combined MPG
MPG
17 combined MPG
MPG
261.0-hp, 4.0-liter, V6 Cylinder Engine (Flex Fuel Capability)
Engine
261.0-hp, 4.0-liter, V6 Cylinder Engine (Flex Fuel Capability)
Engine
261.0-hp, 4.0-liter, V6 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
Engine
261.0-hp, 4.0-liter, V6 Cylinder Engine (Flex Fuel Capability)
Engine
261.0-hp, 4.0-liter, V6 Cylinder Engine (Flex Fuel Capability)
Engine
261.0-hp, 4.0-liter, V6 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
Engine
261.0-hp, 4.0-liter, V6 Cylinder Engine (Flex Fuel Capability)
Engine
A/T
Transmission
A/T
Transmission
M/T
Transmission
A/T
Transmission
A/T
Transmission
A/T
Transmission
A/T
Transmission
Rear Wheel Drive
Drivetrain
Four Wheel Drive
Drivetrain
Four Wheel Drive
Drivetrain
Rear 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
4
Seating Capacity
4
Seating Capacity
5
Seating Capacity
5
Seating Capacity
5
Seating Capacity
5
Seating Capacity
5
Seating Capacity