Compare 2008 Nissan Frontier - Details
| Pricing | |||
| MSRP | $22,080 | $17,720 | $17,195 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Invoice | $20,931 | $16,257 | $16,249 |
| Destination | $780 | $685 | $685 |
| Interior Edit | |||
| Air Conditioning, Front | Manual | Manual | Manual |
| Air Filter | Optional | Standard | N/A |
| Underseat Ducts | Standard | N/A | N/A |
| Auxiliary Visors | Dual | Dual | N/A |
| Clock | In-radio Display | In-dash | In-radio Display |
| Cruise Control | Optional | Optional | Standard |
| Cupholders | Front And Rear | Front And Rear | Front |
| Gear Shift Knob Trim | Urethane | Urethane | Urethane |
| 12V DC Power Outlet | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Lighter Elements | N/A | Front | N/A |
| Ashtray | Optional | Standard | N/A |
| Overhead Console | Mini With Storage | Mini With Storage | N/A |
| Floor Console | Full | Full | N/A |
| Floor Mats | Carpeted Front And Rear | Carpeted Front And Rear | Vinyl/rubber Front |
| Front Windows | Manual | Manual | Manual |
| Rear Windows | Manual | Fixed | Fixed |
| 1-touch Window Down | Driver | Driver | 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 |
| 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 |
| Lighting - Glovebox | Standard | N/A | N/A |
| Lighting - Map Lights | Front | Front | N/A |
| Lighting - Dome Light | Delay | Regular | Delay |
| Rear Window Defogger | Standard | N/A | N/A |
| Rear View Mirror | Day-night | Day-night | Day-night |
| Mirrors - Visor Vanity Mirrors | Driver And Passenger | Passenger | Passenger |
| Retained Accessory Power | Standard | Optional | Standard |
| Seatback Storage Pockets | 1 | N/A | N/A |
| Tilt-Wheel Adjustable Steering Column | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Steering Wheel Material | Urethane | Urethane | Urethane |
| Seats Edit | |||
| Front Seat Type | Bucket | Bucket | Split-bench |
| Standard Seating | 5 Passengers | 4 Passengers | 3 Passengers |
| Front Driver Seat Direction Controls | 4-way | 4-way | 2-way |
| Front Passenger Seat Direction Controls | 4-way | 4-way | 2-way |
| Lumbar Support | N/A | Driver | N/A |
| Fold Flat Front Passenger Seat | Standard | Optional | N/A |
| Front Armrests | Center | Center | N/A |
| Front Head Restraints | Adjustable | Adjustable | Fixed |
| Rear Seats | 60-40 Split-bench | Jump | 40-40 Jump |
| Rear Head Restraints | 2 - Adjustable | N/A | N/A |
| Seat Trim | Cloth | Cloth | Vinyl |
| Entertainment Edit | |||
| Radio | AM/FM Stereo, Seek-scan | AM/FM Stereo, Seek-scan | AM/FM/Satellite-prep, Seek-scan |
| CD Player | In-dash Mounted Single | In-dash Mounted Single | In-dash Mounted Single |
| MP3 Capability | N/A | N/A | Optional |
| Auxiliary Input Jack | Optional | N/A | N/A |
| Steering Wheel Audio Controls | N/A | Optional | N/A |
| Speakers | 6 | 6 | 4 |
| Equalizer | N/A | N/A | Automatic |
| Speed-Sensitive Volume | N/A | N/A | Optional |
| Entertainment System | With DVD | N/A | N/A |
| Navigation System | N/A | Optional | N/A |
| 1st Row LCD Screen | N/A | 1 | N/A |
| 2nd Row LCD Screen | 1 | N/A | N/A |
| Bluetooth Compatibility | N/A | N/A | Optional |
| Safety and Security Edit | |||
| Airbags, Frontal | Driver And Front Passenger | Driver And Front Passenger W/passenger Front-impact Cancellable | Driver And Front Passenger |
| Airbags, Side Impact | Seat Mounted, Driver And Passenger | N/A | N/A |
| Airbags, Side Curtain | Curtain 1st And 2nd Row | N/A | Curtain 1st Row |
| Occupancy Sensor | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Traction Control | ABS | ABS And Driveline | Driveline |
| In-Vehicle Assistance Service | N/A | N/A | OnStar Safe & Sound |
| Automatic Crash Response (airbags And/or Sensors) | N/A | N/A | OnStar Safe & Sound |
| Emergency Services | N/A | N/A | OnStar Safe & Sound |
| Crisis Assist | N/A | N/A | OnStar Safe & Sound |
| Stolen Vehicle Assistance | N/A | N/A | OnStar Safe & Sound |
| Remote Door Unlock | N/A | N/A | OnStar Safe & Sound |
| Roadside Assistance | N/A | N/A | OnStar Safe & Sound |
| Remote Horn And Lights | N/A | N/A | OnStar Safe & Sound |
| Hands-Free Calling | N/A | N/A | OnStar Safe & Sound |
| Vehicle Diagnostics | N/A | N/A | OnStar Safe & Sound |
| Stolen Vehicle Tracking | N/A | N/A | Optional |
| Height Adjustable Seatbelts | Front | Front | Front |
| Seatbelt Pre-tensioners | Front | Front | Front |
| Headlights | Halogen | Halogen | Halogen |
| Exterior Light Control | N/A | Auto Off | Auto On/off |
| Daytime Running Lights | N/A | Optional | Standard |
| Illuminated Entry | Optional | Optional | N/A |
| Parking Assist | N/A | Optional | N/A |
| Remote Keyless Entry | Keyfob (all Doors) | Keyfob (front Doors) | N/A |
| Panic Alarm | Optional | Optional | N/A |
| Door Locks | Manual | Manual | Manual |
| Rear Child Safety Door Locks | Standard | N/A | N/A |
| Content Theft Deterrent Alarm System | Optional | Optional | N/A |
| Ignition Disable | Standard | N/A | PASSLock |
| First Aid Kit | N/A | 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), 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 | 36 Months/36,000 Miles | 60 Months/100,000 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 | Body-colored | N/A | Gray |
| Grille Trim | Chrome | Black | With Chrome Bar |
| Door Count | 4 Doors | 4 Doors | 4 Doors |
| Rear Cargo Door | Tailgate | Tailgate | Tailgate |
| Tinted Windows | Deep | Light | Light |
| Rear Window Type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed |
| Mirrors | Dual Manual | Dual Manual Remote | Dual Manual |
| Sunroof | 1st Row Regular Express Open/close Sliding And Tilting Glass | N/A | N/A |
| Spoiler | N/A | Lip | N/A |
| Pickup Box | Regular | Regular Composite | Regular |
| Pickup Cargo Box Light | Standard | N/A | Standard |
| Pickup Truck Tonneau Cover | Soft | Hard | N/A |
| Pickup Bed Extender | Optional | Optional | N/A |
| Pickup Bed Liner | Standard | N/A | Standard |
| Rear Step Bumper | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Front Tires | P265/70TR16.0 OWL AS | P215/70SR15.0 BSW AS | P205/75SR15.0 BSW AS |
| Wheels | 16" Silver Aluminum | 15" Silver Styled Steel | 15" Argent Steel |
| Spare Tire And Wheel | Full-size Steel | Full-size Steel | Compact Steel |
| Windshield Wipers - Front | Variable Intermittent | Fixed Interval | Variable Intermittent |
| Running Boards | N/A | Optional | N/A |
| Fender Flares | N/A | Optional | N/A |
| Mud Flaps | Optional | Standard | N/A |
| Mechanical Edit | |||
| Engine | 4.0L V-6 | 2.7L I-4 | 2.9L I-4 |
| 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 | Rear-wheel | Rear-wheel | Rear-wheel |
| 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 | N/A | N/A |
| Suspension Tuning | Regular | Regular | Regular |
| Front Suspension Type | Double Wishbone | Double Wishbone | Short And Long Arm |
| Front Anti-roll Bar | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Front Shocks | Gas-pressurized | Gas-pressurized | Gas-pressurized |
| Front Springs | Coil | Coil | Coil |
| Rear Suspension Type | Leaf | Leaf | Leaf |
| Rear Shocks | Gas-pressurized | Gas-pressurized | Gas-pressurized |
| Rear Springs | Leaf | Leaf | Leaf |
| Electronic Stability System | N/A | Optional | N/A |
| Transmission | 6-spd Man W/OD | 5-spd Man W/OD | 5-spd Man W/OD |
| Axle Ratio | 3.69 | 3.31 | 3.73 |
| Locking/limited Slip Differential | N/A | Optional | Optional |
| Specifications Edit | |||
| Exterior Length | 219.4 " | 208.1 " | 207.1 " |
| Exterior Body Width | 72.8 " | 72.2 " | 67.6 " |
| Exterior Height | 70.1 " | 65.7 " | 64.9 " |
| Exterior Box Length | 73.3 " | 73.5 " | 72.8 " |
| Engine | 4.0L V-6 | 2.7L I-4 | 2.9L I-4 |
| Horsepower | 261 @ 5,600 Rpm | 159 @ 5,200 Rpm | 185 @ 5,600 Rpm |
| Torque | 281 @ 4,000 Rpm | 180 @ 3,800 Rpm | 190 @ 2,800 Rpm |
| SAEJ1349 AUG2004 Compliant | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Fuel Economy - City | 16 Mpg | 20 Mpg | 18 Mpg |
| Fuel Economy - Highway | 20 Mpg | 25 Mpg | 24 Mpg |
| 0-60mph / 0-100kmh (s) | 7.0 Seconds | 9.5 Seconds | 8.0 Seconds |
| 1/4 Mile Time | 15.5 Seconds | 17.4 Seconds | 16.3 Seconds |
| 1/4 Mile Speed | 91 Mph | 79 Mph | 87 Mph |
| Lateral Acceleration (g) | .8 | .8 | .8 |
| Slalom Speed | 56 Mph | 58 Mph | 59 Mph |
| Bore-and-Stroke | 3.76/3.62 " | 3.74/3.74 " | 3.76/4.00 " |
| Curb Weight | 4,318 Lbs. | 3,425 Lbs. | 3,468 Lbs. |
| Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) | 5,690 Lbs. | 4,850 Lbs. | 5,000 Lbs. |
| Front Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) | 3,296 Lbs. | N/A | 2,533 Lbs. |
| Rear Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) | 3,197 Lbs. | N/A | 2,896 Lbs. |
| Payload | 1,372 Lbs. | 1,425 Lbs. | 1,532 Lbs. |
| Maximum Trailer Weight | 6,300 Lbs. | 3,500 Lbs. | 2,200 Lbs. |
| Maximum GCWR | 11,133 Lbs. | 7,500 Lbs. | 6,000 Lbs. |
| Wheelbase | 139.0 " | 127.2 " | 126.0 " |
| Front Track | 61.8 " | 61.0 " | 57.5 " |
| Rear Track | 61.8 " | 61.0 " | 57.5 " |
| Turning Radius | 21.9 '' | 20.8 '' | 22.1 '' |
| Ground Clearance | N/A | N/A | 9.0 " |
| Drag Coefficient | N/A | .39 | N/A |
| Front Legroom | 42.4 " | 41.7 " | 42.2 " |
| Rear Legroom | 33.6 " | 28.2 " | 23.1 " |
| Front Headroom | 40.0 " | 39.9 " | 39.6 " |
| Rear Headroom | 38.7 " | 35.2 " | 37.9 " |
| Front Hip Room | 55.6 " | 53.6 " | 53.3 " |
| Rear Hip Room | 58.0 " | 53.6 " | 57.6 " |
| Front Shoulder Room | 58.3 " | 57.7 " | 57.1 " |
| Rear Shoulder Room | 58.3 " | 57.7 " | 57.2 " |
| 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. | 89 Cu.ft. | N/A |
| Fuel Tank | 21.1 Gal. | 21.0 Gal. | 19.6 Gal. |
| Cost To Own | |||
| NHTSA Frontal Crash Test Ratings Edit | |||
| Passenger's | 5 | 5 | 4 |
| Side Barrier Rating Driver | 5 | 5 | 4 |
| Driver's | 4 | 5 | 4 |
| Front Seat | N/A | N/A | 4 |
| Overall Rollover Rating | 3 | 4 | 4 |
| IIHS Frontal Offset Crash Test Ratings Edit | |||
| Overall Rear | poor | N/A | N/A |
| Chest | good | N/A | good |
| Driver Torso | poor | N/A | poor |
| Rear Passenger Head Protection | marginal | N/A | acceptable |
| Rear Passenger Head and Neck | good | N/A | good |
| Structure/safety cage | good | N/A | marginal |
| Rear Passenger Torso | good | N/A | marginal |
| Rear Passenger Pelvis/Leg | good | N/A | good |
| Driver Head and Neck | good | N/A | marginal |
| Overall Front | good | N/A | acceptable |
| Overall Side | marginal | N/A | poor |
| Left Leg/Foot | marginal | N/A | marginal |
| Driver Head Protection | marginal | N/A | poor |
| Seat Head/Restraint Geometry | acceptable | N/A | N/A |
| Restraints | good | N/A | good |
| Driver Pelvis/Leg | good | N/A | poor |
| Right Leg/Foot | acceptable | N/A | good |
| Head/Neck | good | N/A | good |
| Dynamic Rating | poor | N/A | N/A |
