Compare 2012 Nissan Frontier - Details
| Pricing | |||
| MSRP | $27,090 | $27,090 | $26,705 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Invoice | $25,387 | $25,387 | $24,739 |
| Destination | $845 | $845 | $845 |
| Interior Edit | |||
| Air Conditioning, Front | Manual | Manual | |
| Air Filter | Optional | Standard | |
| Underseat Ducts | Standard | Standard | |
| Auxiliary Visors | Dual | Dual | |
| Clock | In-radio Display | In-dash | |
| Compass | Optional | Optional | |
| Cruise Control | Standard | Optional | |
| Cupholders | Front And Rear | Front And Rear | |
| Gear Shift Knob Trim | Urethane | Urethane | |
| 12V DC Power Outlet | 2 | 2 | |
| Lighter Elements | N/A | Front | |
| Overhead Console | Mini With Storage | Mini With Storage | |
| Floor Console | Full | Full | |
| Floor Mats | Carpeted Front And Rear | Rubber Front And Rear | |
| Front Windows | Power | Power | |
| Rear Windows | Power | Power | |
| 1-touch Window Down | Driver | Driver | |
| Programmable Garage Door Opener | N/A | Optional | |
| Instrumentation | Analog | Analog | |
| Oil Pressure Gauge | Standard | N/A | |
| Tachometer | Standard | Standard | |
| Trip Computer | Optional | N/A | |
| Water Temp Gauge | Standard | Standard | |
| Voltage Gauge | Standard | N/A | |
| Low Fuel Warning | Standard | Standard | |
| Service Interval Warning | N/A | Standard | |
| Exterior Temperature Display | Optional | Optional | |
| Lighting - Glovebox | Standard | N/A | |
| Lighting - Map Lights | Front | Front | |
| Lighting - Dome Light | Fade | Regular | |
| Rear Window Defogger | Standard | N/A | |
| Rear View Mirror | Day-night | Day-night | |
| Mirrors - Visor Vanity Mirrors | Driver And Passenger | Passenger | |
| Retained Accessory Power | Standard | Standard | |
| Seatback Storage Pockets | 1 | 2 | |
| Tilt-Wheel Adjustable Steering Column | Standard | Standard | |
| Steering Wheel Material | Urethane | Urethane | |
| Seats Edit | |||
| Front Seat Type | Bucket | Bucket | |
| Standard Seating | 5 Passengers | 5 Passengers | |
| Front Driver Seat Direction Controls | 4-way | 4-way | |
| Front Passenger Seat Direction Controls | 4-way | 4-way | |
| Lumbar Support | Driver | Driver | |
| Fold Flat Front Passenger Seat | Standard | Standard | |
| Front Armrests | Center | Center | |
| Front Head Restraints | Adjustable | Adjustable | |
| Heated Front Seats | N/A | Driver And Front Passenger Heated-cushion, Heated-seatback | |
| Rear Seats | 60-40 Split-bench | 60-40 Split-bench | |
| Rear Head Restraints | 2 - Adjustable | 3 - Adjustable | |
| Seat Trim | Cloth | Cloth | |
| Entertainment Edit | |||
| Radio | AM/FM/Satellite-prep, Seek-scan | SiriusXM AM/FM/Satellite, Seek-scan | |
| CD Player | In-dash Mounted Single | In-dash Mounted Single | |
| MP3 Capability | Optional | Standard | |
| Auxiliary Input Jack | Optional | Standard | |
| Steering Wheel Audio Controls | Optional | Optional | |
| Speakers | 6 | 7 | |
| Speed-Sensitive Volume | N/A | Standard | |
| Navigation System | N/A | Optional | |
| 1st Row LCD Screen | N/A | 1 | |
| Bluetooth Compatibility | Optional | N/A | |
| Safety and Security Edit | |||
| Airbags, Frontal | Driver And Front Passenger | Driver And Front Passenger | |
| Airbags, Side Impact | Seat Mounted, Driver And Passenger | Seat Mounted, Driver And Passenger | |
| Airbags, Side Curtain | Curtain 1st And 2nd Row | Curtain 1st And 2nd Row | |
| Occupancy Sensor | Standard | Standard | |
| Traction Control | ABS And Driveline | ABS And Driveline | |
| Stolen Vehicle Tracking | N/A | Optional | |
| Height Adjustable Seatbelts | Front | Front | |
| Seatbelt Pre-tensioners | Front | Front | |
| Headlights | Halogen | Halogen | |
| Exterior Light Control | N/A | Auto Off | |
| Daytime Running Lights | N/A | Optional | |
| LED Taillights | N/A | Standard | |
| Illuminated Entry | Standard | Standard | |
| Parking Assist | N/A | Park Pilot | |
| Remote Keyless Entry | Keyfob (all Doors) | Keyfob (all Doors) | |
| Panic Alarm | Standard | Optional | |
| Door Locks | Power With 2 Stage Unlock | Power With 2 Stage Unlock | |
| Rear Child Safety Door Locks | Standard | Standard | |
| Content Theft Deterrent Alarm System | Optional | Optional | |
| Ignition Disable | Standard | Standard | |
| First Aid Kit | N/A | Optional | |
| Low Tire Pressure Warning | 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) | |
| Warranty Edit | |||
| Warranty - Basic | 36 Months/36,000 Miles | 36 Months/36,000 Miles | |
| Warrranty - Powertrain | 60 Months/60,000 Miles | 60 Months/60,000 Miles | |
| Warranty - Corrosion Perforation | 60 Months/unlimited Miles | 60 Months/unlimited Miles | |
| Warranty - Roadside Assistance | N/A | 24 Months/25,000 Miles | |
| Warranty - Maintenance | N/A | 24 Months/25,000 Miles | |
| Exterior Edit | |||
| Antenna | Fixed | Fixed | |
| Body Material | Fully Galvanized Steel | Fully Galvanized Steel | |
| Paint | Clearcoat Monotone | Clearcoat Monotone | |
| Grille Trim | Chrome | Argent | |
| Fog/driving Lights | Front | Front | |
| Door Count | 4 Doors | 4 Doors | |
| Rear Cargo Door | Tailgate | Tailgate | |
| Tinted Windows | Deep | Light | |
| Rear Window Type | Sliding | Fixed | |
| Mirrors | Dual Power Remote | Dual Power Remote | |
| Roof Rack | N/A | Optional | |
| Pickup Box | Regular | Regular Composite | |
| Pickup Cargo Box Light | Standard | N/A | |
| Pickup Truck Tonneau Cover | N/A | Hard | |
| Pickup Bed Extender | Optional | Optional | |
| Pickup Bed Liner | Optional | N/A | |
| Rear Step Bumper | Standard | Standard | |
| Front Tires | P265/70TR16.0 OWL AS | P245/75SR16.0 BSW M+S | |
| Tires - Rear | N/A | 245/75SR10 | |
| Wheels | 16" Painted Aluminum | 16" Silver Styled Steel | |
| Spare Tire And Wheel | Full-size Steel | Full-size Steel | |
| Windshield Wipers - Front | Variable Intermittent | Fixed Interval | |
| Running Boards | N/A | Optional | |
| Fender Flares | N/A | Standard | |
| Mud Flaps | Standard | Standard | |
| Mechanical Edit | |||
| Engine | 4.0L V-6 | 4.0L V-6 | |
| Engine - Valvetrain | DOHC | DOHC | |
| Brakes | 4-wheel Disc | Front Disc/rear Drum | |
| Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) | 4-wheel | 4-wheel | |
| Brake Assist | N/A | Standard | |
| Drive Type | Four-wheel | Four-wheel | |
| 4WD Shift | Electronic | Electronic | |
| Exhaust | Stainless Steel | Stainless Steel | |
| Steering | Rack And Pinion | Rack And Pinion | |
| Speed Sensitive Steering | Standard | Standard | |
| Suspension Tuning | Regular | Regular | |
| Front Suspension Type | Double Wishbone | Double Wishbone | |
| Front Anti-roll Bar | Standard | Standard | |
| Front Shocks | Gas-pressurized | Gas-pressurized | |
| Front Springs | Coil | Coil | |
| Rear Suspension Type | Leaf | Leaf | |
| Rear Shocks | Gas-pressurized | Gas-pressurized | |
| Rear Springs | Leaf | Leaf | |
| Electronic Stability System | Standard | Standard | |
| Transmission | 6-spd Man W/OD | 6-spd Man W/OD | |
| Axle Ratio | 3.69 | 3.73 | |
| Locking/limited Slip Differential | Standard | Standard | |
| Specifications Edit | |||
| Exterior Length | 205.5 " | 208.1 " | |
| Exterior Body Width | 72.8 " | 74.6 " | |
| Exterior Height | 70.1 " | 70.1 " | |
| Exterior Box Length | 59.5 " | 60.3 " | |
| Engine | 4.0L V-6 | 4.0L V-6 | |
| Horsepower | 261 @ 5,600 Rpm | 236 @ 5,200 Rpm | |
| Torque | 281 @ 4,000 Rpm | 266 @ 4,000 Rpm | |
| SAEJ1349 AUG2004 Compliant | Standard | Standard | |
| Fuel Economy - City | 15 Mpg | 15 Mpg | |
| Fuel Economy - Highway | 20 Mpg | 19 Mpg | |
| 0-60mph / 0-100kmh (s) | 7.1 Seconds | 7.8 Seconds | |
| 1/4 Mile Time | 15.5 Seconds | 16.2 Seconds | |
| 1/4 Mile Speed | 90 Mph | 85 Mph | |
| Lateral Acceleration (g) | .8 | .8 | |
| Slalom Speed | 57 Mph | 56 Mph | |
| Bore-and-Stroke | 3.76/3.62 " | 3.70/3.74 " | |
| Curb Weight | 4,420 Lbs. | 4,160 Lbs. | |
| Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) | 5,666 Lbs. | 5,500 Lbs. | |
| Payload | 1,255 Lbs. | 1,395 Lbs. | |
| Maximum Trailer Weight | 6,100 Lbs. | 3,500 Lbs. | |
| Maximum GCWR | 11,133 Lbs. | 8,100 Lbs. | |
| Wheelbase | 125.9 " | 127.4 " | |
| Front Track | 61.8 " | 63.0 " | |
| Rear Track | 61.8 " | 63.4 " | |
| Turning Radius | 21.7 '' | 20.3 '' | |
| Ground Clearance | 10.1 " | N/A | |
| Drag Coefficient | N/A | .39 | |
| Front Legroom | 42.4 " | 41.7 " | |
| Rear Legroom | 33.6 " | 32.7 " | |
| Front Headroom | 40.0 " | 40.2 " | |
| Rear Headroom | 38.7 " | 38.4 " | |
| Front Hip Room | 55.6 " | 53.5 " | |
| Rear Hip Room | 58.0 " | 54.6 " | |
| Front Shoulder Room | 58.3 " | 57.7 " | |
| Rear Shoulder Room | 58.3 " | 58.7 " | |
| Pickup Box Minimum Width | 44.4 " | 41.5 " | |
| Pickup Box Maximum Width | 61.4 " | 56.7 " | |
| Pickup Box Depth | 18.0 " | 18.0 " | |
| Passenger Volume | 101 Cu.ft. | 99 Cu.ft. | |
| Fuel Tank | 21.1 Gal. | 21.1 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 | acceptable | good |
| Chest | good | good | good |
| Driver Torso | acceptable | acceptable | 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 | good |
| 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 | marginal | good |
| Roof Strength | good | good | marginal |
| Driver Head Protection | good | good | good |
| Seat Head/Restraint Geometry | good | good | good |
| Restraints | good | good | good |
| Driver Pelvis/Leg | good | good | acceptable |
| Right Leg/Foot | acceptable | acceptable | good |
| Head/Neck | good | good | good |
| Dynamic Rating | acceptable | acceptable | good |
