Compare 2012 Nissan Frontier - Details
| Pricing | |||
| MSRP | $32,440 | $26,705 | $30,320 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Invoice | $30,051 | $24,739 | $28,804 |
| Destination | $845 | $845 | $810 |
| Interior Edit | |||
| Air Conditioning, Front | Manual | Manual | Manual |
| Air Filter | Standard | Standard | N/A |
| Underseat Ducts | Standard | Standard | N/A |
| Auxiliary Visors | Dual | Dual | N/A |
| Clock | In-radio Display | In-dash | In-radio Display |
| Compass | Standard | Optional | Standard |
| Cruise Control | Standard | Optional | Standard |
| Cupholders | Front And Rear | Front And Rear | Front And Rear |
| Gear Shift Knob Trim | Leather/chrome | Urethane | Urethane |
| 12V DC Power Outlet | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Lighter Elements | N/A | Front | N/A |
| Overhead Console | Mini With Storage | Mini With Storage | N/A |
| Floor Console | Full | Full | Full |
| Floor Mats | Carpeted Front And Rear | Rubber Front And Rear | Rubber Front And Rear |
| Front Windows | Power | Power | Power |
| Rear Windows | Power | Power | Power |
| 1-touch Window Down | Driver | Driver | Driver |
| Programmable Garage Door Opener | Standard | Optional | N/A |
| Instrumentation | Analog | Analog | Analog |
| Oil Pressure Gauge | Standard | N/A | N/A |
| Driver Information Centre | N/A | N/A | Standard |
| Tachometer | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Trip Computer | Standard | N/A | N/A |
| Water Temp Gauge | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Voltage Gauge | Standard | N/A | N/A |
| Low Fuel Warning | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Service Interval Warning | N/A | Standard | Standard |
| Exterior Temperature Display | Standard | Optional | Standard |
| Lighting - Glovebox | Standard | N/A | N/A |
| Lighting - Map Lights | Front | Front | Front |
| Lighting - Dome Light | Fade | Regular | Delay |
| Illuminated Vanity Mirrors | Driver And Passenger | N/A | N/A |
| Rear Window Defogger | Standard | N/A | N/A |
| Rear View Mirror | Auto-dimming Day-night | Day-night | Auto-dimming Day-night |
| Mirrors - Visor Vanity Mirrors | Driver And Passenger | Passenger | Passenger |
| Retained Accessory Power | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Seatback Storage Pockets | 1 | 2 | 1 |
| Tilt-Wheel Adjustable Steering Column | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Steering Wheel Material | Leather/metal-look | Urethane | Leather |
| Seats Edit | |||
| Front Seat Type | Bucket | Bucket | Bucket |
| Standard Seating | 5 Passengers | 5 Passengers | 5 Passengers |
| Front Driver Seat Direction Controls | 8-way Power | 4-way | 4-way |
| Front Passenger Seat Direction Controls | 4-way Power | 4-way | 4-way |
| Lumbar Support | Driver | Driver | Driver |
| Fold Flat Front Passenger Seat | N/A | Standard | N/A |
| Front Armrests | Center | Center | Center |
| Front Head Restraints | Adjustable | Adjustable | Adjustable |
| Heated Front Seats | Driver And Front Passenger Heated-cushion, Heated-seatback | Driver And Front Passenger Heated-cushion, Heated-seatback | Driver And Front Passenger Heated-cushion, Heated-seatback |
| Rear Seats | 60-40 Split-bench | 60-40 Split-bench | 60-40 Bench |
| Rear Armrest | Standard | N/A | N/A |
| Rear Head Restraints | 2 - Adjustable | 3 - Adjustable | 2 - Fixed |
| Seat Trim | Leather | Cloth | Premium Cloth |
| Entertainment Edit | |||
| Radio | SiriusXM AM/FM/Satellite, Seek-scan | SiriusXM AM/FM/Satellite, Seek-scan | SiriusXM AM/FM/Satellite, Seek-scan |
| CD Player | In-dash Mounted 6-disc | In-dash Mounted Single | In-dash Mounted Single |
| MP3 Capability | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Auxiliary Input Jack | Standard | Standard | N/A |
| Steering Wheel Audio Controls | Standard | Optional | N/A |
| Speakers | 9 Performance | 7 | 6 |
| Amplifier | Rockford Fosgate | N/A | N/A |
| Equalizer | N/A | N/A | Automatic |
| Speed-Sensitive Volume | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Navigation System | N/A | Optional | N/A |
| 1st Row LCD Screen | N/A | 1 | N/A |
| Bluetooth Compatibility | Standard | N/A | Standard |
| Safety and Security Edit | |||
| Airbags, Frontal | Driver And Front Passenger | Driver And Front Passenger | Driver And Front Passenger |
| Airbags, Side Impact | Seat Mounted, Driver And Passenger | Seat Mounted, Driver And Passenger | N/A |
| Airbags, Side Curtain | Curtain 1st And 2nd Row | Curtain 1st And 2nd Row | Curtain 1st And 2nd Row |
| Occupancy Sensor | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Traction Control | ABS And Driveline | ABS And Driveline | ABS And Driveline |
| In-Vehicle Assistance Service | N/A | N/A | OnStar Directions & Connections |
| Automatic Crash Response (airbags And/or Sensors) | N/A | N/A | OnStar Directions & Connections |
| Emergency Services | N/A | N/A | OnStar Directions & Connections |
| Crisis Assist | N/A | N/A | OnStar Directions & Connections |
| Stolen Vehicle Assistance | N/A | N/A | OnStar Directions & Connections |
| Remote Door Unlock | N/A | N/A | OnStar Directions & Connections |
| Roadside Assistance | N/A | N/A | OnStar Directions & Connections |
| Remote Horn And Lights | N/A | N/A | OnStar Directions & Connections |
| Turn-by-Turn Navigation | N/A | N/A | OnStar Directions & Connections |
| Hands-Free Calling | N/A | N/A | OnStar Directions & Connections |
| Vehicle Diagnostics | N/A | N/A | OnStar Directions & Connections |
| Stolen Vehicle Tracking | N/A | Optional | Standard |
| Height Adjustable Seatbelts | Front | Front | Front |
| Seatbelt Pre-tensioners | Front | Front | Front |
| Headlights | Halogen | Halogen | Halogen |
| Exterior Light Control | Auto On/off | Auto Off | Auto On/off |
| Delay-off Headlamps | Standard | N/A | N/A |
| Daytime Running Lights | N/A | Optional | Standard |
| LED Taillights | N/A | Standard | N/A |
| Illuminated Entry | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Parking Assist | N/A | Park Pilot | N/A |
| Remote Keyless Entry | Keyfob (all Doors) | Keyfob (all Doors) | Keyfob (all Doors) |
| Panic Alarm | Standard | Optional | Standard |
| Door Locks | Power With 2 Stage Unlock | Power With 2 Stage Unlock | Power With 2 Stage Unlock |
| Rear Child Safety Door Locks | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Content Theft Deterrent Alarm System | Standard | Optional | Standard |
| Ignition Disable | Standard | Standard | PASSLock |
| First Aid Kit | Standard | Optional | N/A |
| Theft Deterrent Radio | N/A | N/A | TheftLock |
| Low Tire Pressure Warning | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Overview | |||
| Warranty Overview | Basic (36 Month/36,000 Mileage), Powertrain (60 Month/60,000 Mileage), Corrosion Perforation (60 Month/unlimited Mileage), Accessories (36 Month/36,000 Mileage) | Basic (36 Month/36,000 Mileage), Powertrain (60 Month/60,000 Mileage), Corrosion Perforation (60 Month/unlimited Mileage), Roadside Assistance (24 Month/25,000 Mileage), Maintenance (24 Month/25,000 Mileage), Accessories (36 Month/36,000 Mileage) | Basic (36 Month/36,000 Mileage), Powertrain (60 Month/100,000 Mileage), Corrosion Perforation (72 Month/100,000 Mileage), Roadside Assistance (60 Month/100,000 Mileage) |
| Warranty Edit | |||
| Warranty - Basic | 36 Months/36,000 Miles | 36 Months/36,000 Miles | GM TOTAL Warranty 36 Months/36,000 Miles |
| Warrranty - Powertrain | 60 Months/60,000 Miles | 60 Months/60,000 Miles | 60 Months/100,000 Miles |
| Warranty - Corrosion Perforation | 60 Months/unlimited Miles | 60 Months/unlimited Miles | 72 Months/100,000 Miles |
| Warranty - Roadside Assistance | N/A | 24 Months/25,000 Miles | 60 Months/100,000 Miles |
| Warranty - Maintenance | N/A | 24 Months/25,000 Miles | N/A |
| Exterior Edit | |||
| Antenna | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed |
| Body Material | Fully Galvanized Steel | Fully Galvanized Steel | Fully Galvanized Steel |
| Paint | Clearcoat Monotone | Clearcoat Monotone | Clearcoat Monotone |
| Bodyside Mouldings | Body-colored | N/A | Body-colored |
| Grille Trim | Chrome | Argent | Body-colored W/chrome Accents |
| Fog/driving Lights | Front | Front | Front |
| Door Count | 4 Doors | 4 Doors | 4 Doors |
| Rear Cargo Door | Tailgate | Tailgate | Tailgate |
| Tinted Windows | Deep | Light | Deep |
| Rear Window Type | Sliding | Fixed | Sliding |
| Mirrors | Dual Power Remote | Dual Power Remote | Dual Power Remote |
| Heated Door Mirrors | Standard | N/A | N/A |
| Sunroof | 1st Row Regular Express Open/close Sliding And Tilting Glass | N/A | N/A |
| Roof Rack | Standard | Optional | N/A |
| Pickup Box | Regular | Regular Composite | Regular |
| Pickup Cargo Box Light | Standard | N/A | Standard |
| Pickup Truck Tonneau Cover | N/A | Hard | Soft |
| Pickup Bed Extender | Optional | Optional | N/A |
| Pickup Bed Liner | Standard | N/A | Standard |
| Rear Step Bumper | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Front Tires | P265/60TR18.0 BSW AS | P245/75SR16.0 BSW M+S | P265/70SR17.0 BSW AT |
| Tires - Rear | N/A | 245/75SR10 | N/A |
| Wheels | 18" Machined Aluminum | 16" Silver Styled Steel | 17" Aluminum |
| Spare Tire And Wheel | Full-size Aluminum | Full-size Steel | Full-size Steel |
| Windshield Wipers - Front | Variable Intermittent | Fixed Interval | Variable Intermittent |
| Running Boards | N/A | Optional | N/A |
| Fender Flares | N/A | Standard | Standard |
| Mud Flaps | Standard | Standard | Optional |
| Mechanical Edit | |||
| Engine | 4.0L V-6 | 4.0L V-6 | 3.7L I-5 |
| Engine - Valvetrain | DOHC | DOHC | DOHC |
| Brakes | 4-wheel Disc | Front Disc/rear Drum | Front Disc/rear Drum |
| Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) | 4-wheel | 4-wheel | 4-wheel |
| Brake Assist | N/A | Standard | N/A |
| Drive Type | Four-wheel | Four-wheel | Four-wheel |
| 4WD Shift | Electronic | Electronic | Electronic |
| Engine Block Heater | N/A | N/A | Optional |
| Exhaust | Stainless Steel | Stainless Steel | Stainless Steel |
| Steering | Rack And Pinion | Rack And Pinion | Rack And Pinion |
| Speed Sensitive Steering | Standard | Standard | N/A |
| Suspension Tuning | Regular | Regular | Off-road |
| Front Suspension Type | Double Wishbone | Double Wishbone | Torsion |
| Front Anti-roll Bar | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Front Shocks | Gas-pressurized | Gas-pressurized | Premium |
| Front Springs | Coil | Coil | Torsion Bar |
| Rear Suspension Type | Leaf | Leaf | Leaf |
| Rear Shocks | Gas-pressurized | Gas-pressurized | Premium |
| Rear Springs | Leaf | Leaf | Leaf |
| Electronic Stability System | Standard | Standard | StabiliTrak |
| Transmission | 5-spd Auto W/OD | 6-spd Man W/OD | 4-spd Auto W/OD |
| Axle Ratio | 3.36 | 3.73 | 3.73 |
| Locking/limited Slip Differential | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Specifications Edit | |||
| Exterior Length | 205.5 " | 208.1 " | 207.1 " |
| Exterior Body Width | 72.8 " | 74.6 " | 68.6 " |
| Exterior Height | 73.9 " | 70.1 " | 66.7 " |
| Exterior Box Length | 59.5 " | 60.3 " | 61.1 " |
| Engine | 4.0L V-6 | 4.0L V-6 | 3.7L I-5 |
| Horsepower | 261 @ 5,600 Rpm | 236 @ 5,200 Rpm | 242 @ 5,600 Rpm |
| Torque | 281 @ 4,000 Rpm | 266 @ 4,000 Rpm | 242 @ 4,600 Rpm |
| SAEJ1349 AUG2004 Compliant | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Fuel Economy - City | 14 Mpg | 15 Mpg | 16 Mpg |
| Fuel Economy - Highway | 19 Mpg | 19 Mpg | 21 Mpg |
| 0-60mph / 0-100kmh (s) | 6.7 Seconds | 7.8 Seconds | 7.0 Seconds |
| 1/4 Mile Time | 15.1 Seconds | 16.2 Seconds | 15.0 Seconds |
| 1/4 Mile Speed | 89 Mph | 85 Mph | 91 Mph |
| Lateral Acceleration (g) | .8 | .8 | .8 |
| Slalom Speed | 57 Mph | 56 Mph | 59 Mph |
| Bore-and-Stroke | 3.76/3.62 " | 3.70/3.74 " | 3.76/4.00 " |
| Curb Weight | 4,564 Lbs. | 4,160 Lbs. | 4,218 Lbs. |
| Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) | 5,816 Lbs. | 5,500 Lbs. | 5,300 Lbs. |
| Front Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) | N/A | N/A | 2,850 Lbs. |
| Rear Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) | N/A | N/A | 2,896 Lbs. |
| Payload | 1,251 Lbs. | 1,395 Lbs. | 1,186 Lbs. |
| Maximum Trailer Weight | 6,100 Lbs. | 3,500 Lbs. | 5,500 Lbs. |
| Maximum GCWR | 11,133 Lbs. | 8,100 Lbs. | 9,800 Lbs. |
| Wheelbase | 125.9 " | 127.4 " | 126.0 " |
| Front Track | 61.8 " | 63.0 " | 59.6 " |
| Rear Track | 61.8 " | 63.4 " | 57.5 " |
| Turning Radius | 21.7 '' | 20.3 '' | 22.1 '' |
| Ground Clearance | 10.1 " | N/A | 11.4 " |
| Drag Coefficient | N/A | .39 | N/A |
| Front Legroom | 42.4 " | 41.7 " | 42.2 " |
| Rear Legroom | 33.6 " | 32.7 " | 34.8 " |
| Front Headroom | 40.0 " | 40.2 " | 39.3 " |
| Rear Headroom | 38.7 " | 38.4 " | 38.3 " |
| Front Hip Room | 55.6 " | 53.5 " | 53.3 " |
| Rear Hip Room | 58.0 " | 54.6 " | 52.9 " |
| Front Shoulder Room | 58.3 " | 57.7 " | 57.1 " |
| Rear Shoulder Room | 58.3 " | 58.7 " | 57.1 " |
| Pickup Box Minimum Width | 44.4 " | 41.5 " | 42.6 " |
| Pickup Box Maximum Width | 61.4 " | 56.7 " | 57.2 " |
| Pickup Box Depth | 18.0 " | 18.0 " | 18.6 " |
| Passenger Volume | 101 Cu.ft. | 99 Cu.ft. | N/A |
| Fuel Tank | 21.1 Gal. | 21.1 Gal. | 19.6 Gal. |
| Cost To Own | |||
| NHTSA Frontal Crash Test Ratings | |||
| Overall Rollover Rating | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| IIHS Frontal Offset Crash Test Ratings Edit | |||
| Overall Rear | acceptable | good | |
| Chest | good | good | |
| Driver Torso | acceptable | good | N/A |
| Rear Passenger Head Protection | good | good | N/A |
| Rear Passenger Head and Neck | good | good | N/A |
| Structure/safety cage | good | good | |
| Rear Passenger Torso | good | good | N/A |
| Rear Passenger Pelvis/Leg | good | good | N/A |
| Driver Head and Neck | good | good | N/A |
| Overall Front | good | good | |
| Overall Side | good | good | N/A |
| Left Leg/Foot | marginal | good | |
| Roof Strength | good | marginal | N/A |
| Driver Head Protection | good | good | N/A |
| Seat Head/Restraint Geometry | good | good | |
| Restraints | good | good | |
| Driver Pelvis/Leg | good | acceptable | N/A |
| Right Leg/Foot | acceptable | good | |
| Head/Neck | good | good | |
| Dynamic Rating | acceptable | good | |
