Compare 2012 Nissan Frontier - Details
| Pricing | |||
| MSRP | $19,260 | $19,915 | $29,350 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Invoice | $18,264 | $18,670 | $26,845 |
| Destination | $845 | $845 | $830 |
| Interior Edit | |||
| Air Conditioning, Front | Manual | Manual | Manual |
| Air Filter | N/A | Standard | Standard |
| Underseat Ducts | Standard | N/A | Standard |
| Auxiliary Visors | N/A | Dual | N/A |
| Clock | In-radio Display | In-dash | In-radio Display |
| Compass | N/A | Optional | Optional |
| Cruise Control | N/A | Optional | Standard |
| Cupholders | Front And Rear | Front And Rear | Front And Rear |
| Gear Shift Knob Trim | Urethane | Urethane | Metal-look |
| 12V DC Power Outlet | 2 | 2 | 3 |
| Lighter Elements | N/A | Front | Front |
| Ashtray | N/A | N/A | Optional |
| Overhead Console | N/A | Mini With Storage | Mini With Storage |
| Floor Console | Full | Full | Partial |
| Floor Mats | Carpeted Front And Rear | Rubber Front And Rear | N/A |
| Front Windows | Manual | Power | Power |
| Rear Windows | Fixed | Fixed | Power |
| 1-touch Window Up | N/A | N/A | Driver |
| 1-touch Window Down | N/A | Driver | Driver |
| Programmable Garage Door Opener | N/A | Optional | N/A |
| Instrumentation | Analog | Analog | Analog |
| Tachometer | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Trip Computer | N/A | N/A | Standard |
| Water Temp Gauge | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Low Fuel Warning | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Service Interval Warning | N/A | Standard | Standard |
| Exterior Temperature Display | N/A | Optional | N/A |
| Lighting - Glovebox | Standard | N/A | Standard |
| Lighting - Map Lights | N/A | Front | Front And Rear |
| Lighting - Dome Light | Fade | Regular | Fade |
| Illuminated Vanity Mirrors | N/A | N/A | Driver And Passenger |
| Rear View Mirror | Day-night | Day-night | Day-night |
| Mirrors - Visor Vanity Mirrors | N/A | Passenger | Driver And Passenger |
| Fuel Door Release | N/A | N/A | Mechanical |
| Retained Accessory Power | N/A | Standard | Standard |
| Seatback Storage Pockets | N/A | N/A | 2 |
| Tilt-Wheel Adjustable Steering Column | N/A | Standard | Standard |
| Steering Wheel Material | Urethane | Urethane | Urethane |
| Seats Edit | |||
| Front Seat Type | Bucket | Bucket | Bucket |
| Standard Seating | 4 Passengers | 4 Passengers | 5 Passengers |
| Front Driver Seat Direction Controls | 4-way | 4-way | 6-way |
| Front Passenger Seat Direction Controls | 4-way | 4-way | 4-way |
| Lumbar Support | N/A | Driver | N/A |
| Fold Flat Front Passenger Seat | Standard | Standard | N/A |
| Front Armrests | Center | Center | Center Sliding |
| Front Head Restraints | Adjustable | Adjustable | Adjustable |
| Rear Seats | 50-50 Jump | Jump | 60-40 Split-bench |
| Rear Armrest | N/A | N/A | Standard |
| Rear Head Restraints | 2 - Adjustable | 2 - Fixed | 3 - Adjustable |
| Seat Trim | Cloth | Cloth | Cloth |
| Entertainment Edit | |||
| Radio | Radio Prep | AM/FM Stereo, Seek-scan | AM/FM Stereo, Seek-scan |
| CD Player | In-dash Mounted Single | In-dash Mounted Single | In-dash Mounted Single |
| MP3 Capability | N/A | Standard | Standard |
| Auxiliary Input Jack | N/A | Standard | N/A |
| Steering Wheel Audio Controls | N/A | Optional | N/A |
| Speakers | 4 | 6 | 6 |
| Speed-Sensitive Volume | N/A | Standard | N/A |
| 1st Row LCD Screen | N/A | 1 | N/A |
| 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 | Seat Mounted, Driver And Passenger |
| 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 |
| Stolen Vehicle Tracking | N/A | Optional | N/A |
| Height Adjustable Seatbelts | Front | Front | Front |
| Seatbelt Pre-tensioners | Front | Front | Front |
| Headlights | Halogen | Halogen | Halogen |
| Exterior Light Control | N/A | Auto Off | Auto Off |
| Daytime Running Lights | N/A | Optional | Standard |
| LED Taillights | N/A | Standard | N/A |
| Door Curb Lights | N/A | N/A | 4 |
| Illuminated Entry | N/A | Standard | Standard |
| Parking Assist | N/A | Park Pilot | Optional |
| Remote Keyless Entry | N/A | Keyfob (front Doors) | Keyfob (all Doors) |
| Panic Alarm | N/A | Optional | Standard |
| Door Locks | Manual | Power With 2 Stage Unlock | Power With 2 Stage Unlock |
| Rear Child Safety Door Locks | N/A | N/A | Standard |
| Content Theft Deterrent Alarm System | N/A | Optional | Optional |
| Ignition Disable | N/A | N/A | Standard |
| First Aid Kit | N/A | Optional | N/A |
| Theft Deterrent Radio | N/A | N/A | Standard |
| 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/60,000 Mileage), Corrosion Perforation (60 Month/unlimited Mileage), Accessories (36 Month/36,000 Mileage) |
| Warranty Edit | |||
| Warranty - Basic | 36 Months/36,000 Miles | 36 Months/36,000 Miles | 36 Months/36,000 Miles |
| Warrranty - Powertrain | 60 Months/60,000 Miles | 60 Months/60,000 Miles | 60 Months/60,000 Miles |
| Warranty - Corrosion Perforation | 60 Months/unlimited Miles | 60 Months/unlimited Miles | 60 Months/unlimited Miles |
| Warranty - Roadside Assistance | N/A | 24 Months/25,000 Miles | N/A |
| Warranty - Maintenance | N/A | 24 Months/25,000 Miles | N/A |
| Exterior Edit | |||
| Antenna | Fixed | Fixed | Concealed |
| Body Material | Fully Galvanized Steel | Fully Galvanized Steel | Fully Galvanized Steel |
| Paint | Clearcoat Monotone | Clearcoat Monotone | Clearcoat Monotone |
| Bodyside Mouldings | N/A | N/A | Body-colored |
| Grille Trim | Chrome | Argent | Metal-look W/chrome Surround |
| Fog/driving Lights | N/A | Front | Front |
| Door Count | 4 Doors | 4 Doors | 4 Doors |
| Rear Cargo Door | Tailgate | Tailgate | Tailgate W/swing-out |
| Tinted Windows | Deep | Light | Light |
| Rear Window Type | Fixed | Fixed | Power |
| Mirrors | Dual Manual | Dual Manual Remote | Dual Power Remote |
| Roof Rack | N/A | N/A | Optional |
| Pickup Box | Regular | Regular Composite | Regular Composite |
| Pickup Cargo Box Light | Standard | N/A | Standard |
| Pickup Truck Tonneau Cover | N/A | Hard | Hard |
| Pickup Bed Extender | N/A | Optional | Optional |
| Pickup Bed Liner | Optional | N/A | N/A |
| Rear Step Bumper | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Front Tires | P235/75TR15.0 BSW AS | P215/70SR15.0 BSW AS | P245/65TR17.0 BSW AS |
| Wheels | 15" Silver Styled Steel | 15" Silver Styled Steel | 17" Silver Styled 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 | Optional |
| Fender Flares | N/A | Optional | N/A |
| Mud Flaps | Optional | Standard | Standard |
| Mechanical Edit | |||
| Engine | 2.5L I-4 | 2.7L I-4 | 3.5L V-6 |
| Engine - Valvetrain | DOHC | DOHC | SOHC |
| Brakes | 4-wheel Disc | Front Disc/rear Drum | 4-wheel Disc |
| Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) | 4-wheel | 4-wheel | 4-wheel |
| Brake Assist | N/A | Standard | Standard |
| Drive Type | Rear-wheel | Rear-wheel | Four-wheel |
| 4WD Shift | N/A | N/A | 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 | Standard |
| Suspension Tuning | Regular | Regular | Regular |
| Front Suspension Type | Double Wishbone | Double Wishbone | Strut |
| 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 | Multi-link |
| Rear Anti-roll Bar | N/A | N/A | Standard |
| Rear Shocks | Gas-pressurized | Gas-pressurized | Gas-pressurized |
| Rear Springs | Leaf | Leaf | Coil |
| Electronic Stability System | Standard | Standard | VSA |
| Transmission | 5-spd Man W/OD | 5-spd Man W/OD | 5-spd Auto W/OD |
| Axle Ratio | 4.08 | 3.31 | 4.53 |
| Locking/limited Slip Differential | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Specifications Edit | |||
| Exterior Length | 205.5 " | 208.1 " | 206.9 " |
| Exterior Body Width | 72.8 " | 72.2 " | 77.8 " |
| Exterior Height | 68.7 " | 66.1 " | 70.3 " |
| Exterior Box Length | 73.3 " | 73.5 " | 60.0 " |
| Engine | 2.5L I-4 | 2.7L I-4 | 3.5L V-6 |
| Horsepower | 152 @ 5,200 Rpm | 159 @ 5,200 Rpm | 250 @ 5,700 Rpm |
| Torque | 171 @ 4,400 Rpm | 180 @ 3,800 Rpm | 247 @ 4,300 Rpm |
| SAEJ1349 AUG2004 Compliant | N/A | Standard | Standard |
| Fuel Economy - City | 19 Mpg | 21 Mpg | 15 Mpg |
| Fuel Economy - Highway | 23 Mpg | 25 Mpg | 21 Mpg |
| 0-60mph / 0-100kmh (s) | 9.8 Seconds | 10.0 Seconds | 7.2 Seconds |
| 1/4 Mile Time | 17.6 Seconds | 17.6 Seconds | 15.3 Seconds |
| 1/4 Mile Speed | 82 Mph | 78 Mph | 88 Mph |
| Lateral Acceleration (g) | .8 | .8 | .8 |
| Slalom Speed | 57 Mph | 57 Mph | 56 Mph |
| Bore-and-Stroke | 3.50/3.94 " | 3.74/3.74 " | 3.50/3.66 " |
| Curb Weight | 3,686 Lbs. | 3,605 Lbs. | 4,504 Lbs. |
| Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) | 4,690 Lbs. | 4,900 Lbs. | 6,050 Lbs. |
| Front Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) | N/A | N/A | 3,105 Lbs. |
| Rear Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) | N/A | N/A | 3,245 Lbs. |
| Payload | 971 Lbs. | 1,295 Lbs. | 1,546 Lbs. |
| Maximum Trailer Weight | 3,500 Lbs. | 3,500 Lbs. | 5,000 Lbs. |
| Maximum GCWR | 7,976 Lbs. | 7,500 Lbs. | 10,085 Lbs. |
| Wheelbase | 125.9 " | 127.4 " | 122.0 " |
| Front Track | 61.8 " | 61.0 " | 67.1 " |
| Rear Track | 61.8 " | 61.0 " | 66.9 " |
| Turning Radius | 21.7 '' | 21.0 '' | 21.3 '' |
| Ground Clearance | 8.7 " | N/A | N/A |
| Drag Coefficient | N/A | .37 | N/A |
| Front Legroom | 42.4 " | 41.7 " | 40.8 " |
| Rear Legroom | 25.4 " | 24.7 " | 36.4 " |
| Front Headroom | 39.7 " | 40.0 " | 40.7 " |
| Rear Headroom | 38.3 " | 34.9 " | 39.1 " |
| Front Hip Room | 55.8 " | 53.5 " | 57.6 " |
| Rear Hip Room | 55.0 " | 52.7 " | 57.1 " |
| Front Shoulder Room | 58.3 " | 57.7 " | 63.2 " |
| Rear Shoulder Room | 54.9 " | 55.7 " | 62.6 " |
| Luggage Volume | N/A | N/A | 2.6 Cu.ft. |
| Luggage Volume (max) | N/A | N/A | 41.4 Cu.ft. |
| Pickup Box Minimum Width | 44.4 " | 41.5 " | 49.5 " |
| Pickup Box Maximum Width | 61.4 " | 56.7 " | N/A |
| Pickup Box Depth | 18.0 " | 18.0 " | 20.7 " |
| Passenger Volume | 88 Cu.ft. | 89 Cu.ft. | 112 Cu.ft. |
| Fuel Tank | 21.1 Gal. | 21.1 Gal. | 22.0 Gal. |
| Cost To Own | |||
| NHTSA Frontal Crash Test Ratings | |||
| Overall Rollover Rating | 3 | 3 | 4 |
| IIHS Frontal Offset Crash Test Ratings Edit | |||
| Overall Rear | acceptable | good | good |
| Chest | good | good | good |
| Driver Torso | acceptable | good | good |
| Rear Passenger Head Protection | good | good | good |
| Rear Passenger Head and Neck | good | good | good |
| Structure/safety cage | good | good | good |
| Rear Passenger Torso | good | good | acceptable |
| Rear Passenger Pelvis/Leg | good | good | good |
| Driver Head and Neck | good | good | good |
| Overall Front | good | good | good |
| Overall Side | good | good | good |
| Left Leg/Foot | marginal | good | good |
| Roof Strength | good | marginal | good |
| Driver Head Protection | good | good | good |
| Seat Head/Restraint Geometry | good | good | good |
| Restraints | good | good | good |
| Driver Pelvis/Leg | good | acceptable | good |
| Right Leg/Foot | acceptable | good | acceptable |
| Head/Neck | good | good | good |
| Dynamic Rating | acceptable | good | good |
