Compare 2003 Nissan Frontier - Details
| Pricing | |||
| MSRP | $13,149 | $16,570 | $21,715 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Invoice | $12,710 | $14,996 | $19,891 |
| Destination | $540 | $635 | $620 |
| Interior Edit | |||
| Air Conditioning, Front | Manual | Manual | Manual |
| Air Filter | Optional | N/A | N/A |
| Clock | In-radio Display | In-radio Display | In-radio Display |
| Compass | N/A | N/A | Optional |
| Cruise Control | N/A | Optional | Optional |
| Cupholders | Front | Front And Rear | Front And Rear |
| Gear Shift Knob Trim | Urethane | Urethane | Urethane |
| 12V DC Power Outlet | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Lighter Elements | Front | N/A | N/A |
| Ashtray | Standard | N/A | N/A |
| Overhead Console | N/A | N/A | Mini With Storage |
| Floor Console | Full | Full | Partial |
| Floor Mats | Vinyl/rubber Front | Vinyl/rubber Front | Carpet Front |
| Front Windows | Manual | Manual | Manual |
| Rear Windows | Manual Vented | Manual Vented | Manual |
| 1-touch Window Down | N/A | N/A | Driver |
| Programmable Garage Door Opener | N/A | N/A | Optional |
| Instrumentation | Analog | Analog | Analog |
| Oil Pressure Gauge | N/A | Standard | Standard |
| Tachometer | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Trip Computer | N/A | N/A | Optional |
| Water Temp Gauge | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Voltage Gauge | N/A | Standard | Standard |
| Low Fuel Warning | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Exterior Temperature Display | N/A | N/A | Optional |
| Lighting - Glovebox | N/A | N/A | Standard |
| Lighting - Map Lights | N/A | Front | Front |
| Lighting - Dome Light | Regular | Delay | Fade |
| Rear Window Defogger | N/A | N/A | Optional |
| Rear View Mirror | Day-night | Day-night | Day-night |
| Mirrors - Visor Vanity Mirrors | N/A | N/A | Passenger |
| Retained Accessory Power | N/A | Standard | N/A |
| Seatback Storage Pockets | 1 | 2 | 1 |
| Tilt-Wheel Adjustable Steering Column | N/A | Optional | Optional |
| Steering Wheel Material | Urethane | Urethane | Urethane |
| Seats Edit | |||
| Front Seat Type | Bucket | Split-bench | Split-bench |
| Standard Seating | 2 Passengers | 4 Passengers | 6 Passengers |
| Front Driver Seat Direction Controls | 4-way | 4-way | 4-way |
| Front Passenger Seat Direction Controls | 4-way | 4-way | 4-way |
| Lumbar Support | N/A | N/A | Driver |
| Front Armrests | Center | Center | Center |
| Front Head Restraints | Adjustable | Fixed | Fixed |
| Rear Seats | N/A | Full Jump | 60-40 Split-bench |
| Rear Head Restraints | N/A | N/A | 2 - Fixed |
| Seat Trim | Cloth | Premium Cloth | Cloth |
| Entertainment Edit | |||
| Radio | Radio Prep | AM/FM Stereo, Seek-scan | AM Stereo/FM Stereo, Seek-scan |
| Cassette Player | N/A | Optional | Standard |
| CD Player | In-dash Mounted Single | In-dash Mounted Single | In-dash Mounted 6-disc |
| CD Changer Compatible | N/A | N/A | Standard |
| Steering Wheel Audio Controls | N/A | N/A | Optional |
| Speakers | Prep | 4 | 4 |
| Amplifier | N/A | N/A | Premium |
| Equalizer | N/A | Automatic | Graphic |
| Speed-Sensitive Volume | N/A | Optional | N/A |
| Safety and Security Edit | |||
| Airbags, Frontal | Driver And Front Passenger W/passenger Front-impact Cancellable | Driver And Front Passenger W/passenger Front-impact Cancellable | Driver And Front Passenger |
| Height Adjustable Seatbelts | Front | N/A | Front |
| Seatbelt Pre-tensioners | Front | N/A | Front |
| Headlights | Halogen | Halogen | Halogen |
| Exterior Light Control | N/A | Auto On/off | N/A |
| Delay-off Headlamps | N/A | N/A | Standard |
| Daytime Running Lights | N/A | Standard | N/A |
| Illuminated Entry | N/A | N/A | Optional |
| Remote Keyless Entry | Keyfob (all Doors) | N/A | Keyfob (all Doors) |
| Panic Alarm | Optional | N/A | Optional |
| Door Locks | Manual | Manual | Manual |
| Rear Child Safety Door Locks | N/A | N/A | Standard |
| Content Theft Deterrent Alarm System | N/A | N/A | Optional |
| Ignition Disable | N/A | PASSLock | Optional |
| First Aid Kit | Optional | N/A | N/A |
| Theft Deterrent Radio | N/A | Theftlock | N/A |
| Overview | |||
| Warranty Overview | Basic (36 Month/36,000 Mileage), Powertrain (60 Month/60,000 Mileage), Corrosion Perforation (60 Month/unlimited Mileage) | Basic (36 Month/36,000 Mileage), Powertrain (36 Month/36,000 Mileage), Corrosion Perforation (72 Month/100,000 Mileage), Roadside Assistance (36 Month/36,000 Mileage) | Basic (36 Month/36,000 Mileage), Powertrain (84 Month/70,000 Mileage), Corrosion Perforation (60 Month/100,000 Mileage), Roadside Assistance (84 Month/70,000 Mileage) |
| Warranty Edit | |||
| Warranty - Basic | 36 Months/36,000 Miles | GM TOTAL Warranty 36 Months/36,000 Miles | 36 Months/36,000 Miles |
| Warrranty - Powertrain | 60 Months/60,000 Miles | 36 Months/36,000 Miles | 84 Months/70,000 Miles |
| Warranty - Corrosion Perforation | 60 Months/unlimited Miles | 72 Months/100,000 Miles | 60 Months/100,000 Miles |
| Warranty - Roadside Assistance | N/A | 36 Months/36,000 Miles | 84 Months/70,000 Miles |
| 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 | Black | N/A | N/A |
| Grille Trim | Black | With Chrome Bar | Body-colored |
| Fog/driving Lights | N/A | N/A | Front |
| Door Count | 2 Doors | 3 Doors | 4 Doors |
| Rear Cargo Door | Tailgate | Tailgate | Tailgate |
| Tinted Windows | Light | Light | Deep |
| Rear Window Type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed |
| Mirrors | Dual Manual | Dual Manual | Dual Manual |
| Heated Door Mirrors | N/A | N/A | Optional |
| Sunroof | N/A | 1st Row Regular Power Sliding And Tilting Glass | N/A |
| Roof Rack | Optional | N/A | N/A |
| Pickup Box | Regular | Regular | Regular |
| Pickup Cargo Box Light | Standard | N/A | Standard |
| Pickup Truck Tonneau Cover | Soft | Hard | Soft |
| Pickup Bed Extender | Optional | Optional | N/A |
| Pickup Bed Liner | Optional | N/A | Optional |
| Rear Step Bumper | N/A | Standard | Standard |
| Front Tires | P225/70SR15.0 BSW AS | P205/75SR15.0 BSW AS | P245/70SR16.0 BSW AT |
| Wheels | 15" Silver Steel | 15" Argent Styled Steel | 16" Silver Aluminum |
| Spare Tire And Wheel | Compact Steel | Compact Steel | Full-size Steel |
| Windshield Wipers - Front | N/A | Variable Intermittent | Variable Intermittent |
| Fender Flares | Standard | N/A | Optional |
| Mechanical Edit | |||
| Engine | 2.4L I-4 | 2.2L I-4 | 3.9L V-6 |
| Engine - Valvetrain | DOHC | OHV | OHV |
| Brakes | Front Disc/rear Drum | Front Disc/rear Drum | 4-wheel Disc |
| Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) | 4-wheel | 4-wheel | Rear Wheel |
| Drive Type | Rear-wheel | Rear-wheel | Rear-wheel |
| Engine Block Heater | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Exhaust | Non Stainless Steel | Stainless Steel | Stainless Steel |
| Steering | Re-circulating Ball | Re-circulating Ball | Rack And Pinion |
| Speed Sensitive Steering | N/A | Standard | N/A |
| Suspension Tuning | Regular | Heavy Duty | Heavy Duty |
| Front Suspension Type | Double Wishbone | Short And Long Arm | Short And Long Arm |
| Front Anti-roll Bar | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Front Shocks | Regular | Regular | Heavy Duty |
| Front Springs | Torsion Bar | Coil | Coil |
| Rear Suspension Type | Leaf | Leaf | Leaf |
| Rear Anti-roll Bar | N/A | N/A | Optional |
| Rear Shocks | Regular | Regular | Heavy Duty |
| Rear Springs | Leaf | Leaf | Leaf |
| Transmission | 5-spd Man W/OD | 5-spd Man W/OD | 5-spd Man W/OD |
| Axle Ratio | 3.90 | 4.10 | 3.55 |
| Locking/limited Slip Differential | N/A | Optional | Optional |
| Specifications Edit | |||
| Exterior Length | 202.9 " | 204.8 " | 215.0 " |
| Exterior Body Width | 67.7 " | 67.9 " | 71.6 " |
| Exterior Height | 63.2 " | 62.7 " | 66.9 " |
| Exterior Box Length | 74.6 " | 72.8 " | 63.7 " |
| Engine | 2.4L I-4 | 2.2L I-4 | 3.9L V-6 |
| Horsepower | 143 @ 5,200 Rpm | 120 @ 5,000 Rpm | 175 @ 4,800 Rpm |
| Torque | 154 @ 4,000 Rpm | 140 @ 3,600 Rpm | 225 @ 3,200 Rpm |
| Fuel Economy - City | 22 Mpg | 22 Mpg | 15 Mpg |
| Fuel Economy - Highway | 25 Mpg | 28 Mpg | 21 Mpg |
| 0-60mph / 0-100kmh (s) | 9.7 Seconds | N/A | N/A |
| 1/4 Mile Time | 17.5 Seconds | N/A | N/A |
| 1/4 Mile Speed | 83 Mph | N/A | N/A |
| Lateral Acceleration (g) | .8 | N/A | N/A |
| Slalom Speed | 60 Mph | N/A | N/A |
| Bore-and-Stroke | 3.50/3.78 " | 3.50/3.46 " | 3.91/3.31 " |
| Curb Weight | 3,186 Lbs. | 3,198 Lbs. | 4,230 Lbs. |
| Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) | 4,700 Lbs. | 4,600 Lbs. | 6,010 Lbs. |
| Front Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) | N/A | 2,500 Lbs. | 3,100 Lbs. |
| Rear Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) | N/A | 2,300 Lbs. | 3,806 Lbs. |
| Payload | 1,312 Lbs. | 1,202 Lbs. | 1,780 Lbs. |
| Maximum Trailer Weight | 3,500 Lbs. | 5,600 Lbs. | 6,200 Lbs. |
| Maximum GCWR | N/A | 5,500 Lbs. | 10,500 Lbs. |
| Wheelbase | 116.1 " | 122.9 " | 131.0 " |
| Front Track | 54.9 " | 54.5 " | 61.4 " |
| Rear Track | 54.7 " | 54.6 " | 62.4 " |
| Turning Radius | 19.2 '' | 20.6 '' | 20.6 '' |
| Ground Clearance | N/A | 8.5 " | N/A |
| Front Legroom | 41.4 " | 42.4 " | 41.9 " |
| Rear Legroom | N/A | 32.2 " | 36.0 " |
| Front Headroom | 39.3 " | 39.5 " | 39.6 " |
| Rear Headroom | N/A | 33.3 " | 38.3 " |
| Front Hip Room | 55.2 " | 51.6 " | 55.9 " |
| Rear Hip Room | N/A | 18.4 " | 54.2 " |
| Front Shoulder Room | 55.3 " | 56.9 " | 57.2 " |
| Rear Shoulder Room | N/A | 15.6 " | 57.4 " |
| Luggage Volume | 14.4 Cu.ft. | N/A | N/A |
| Luggage Volume (max) | 14.4 Cu.ft. | N/A | N/A |
| Pickup Box Minimum Width | 41.7 " | 40.3 " | 59.3 " |
| Pickup Box Depth | 17.1 " | 16.8 " | 17.5 " |
| Passenger Volume | 51 Cu.ft. | N/A | 101 Cu.ft. |
| Fuel Tank | 15.9 Gal. | 18.0 Gal. | 24.0 Gal. |
| Cost To Own | |||
| NHTSA Frontal Crash Test Ratings Edit | |||
| Passenger's | 4 | N/A | N/A |
| Side Barrier Rating Driver | 5 | N/A | N/A |
| Driver's | 4 | N/A | N/A |
| Side Barrier Rating Passenger Rear Seat | 5 | N/A | N/A |
| Overall Rollover Rating | 3 | N/A | N/A |
| IIHS Frontal Offset Crash Test Ratings | |||
