Compare 2021 Nissan Frontier - Details
| Pricing | |||
| MSRP | $27,190 | $27,700 | $36,490 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Invoice | $26,247 | $26,426 | $34,016 |
| Destination | $1,295 | $1,195 | $1,225 |
| Interior Edit | |||
| Air Conditioning, Front | Manual | Manual | Dual Zone Automatic |
| Air Filter | Standard | N/A | Standard |
| Air Conditioning, Rear | N/A | N/A | With Separate Controls |
| Underseat Ducts | Standard | N/A | Standard |
| Auxiliary Visors | N/A | Dual | Dual |
| Clock | In-radio Display | In-radio Display | In-radio Display |
| Compass | N/A | Standard | N/A |
| Cruise Control | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Adaptive Cruise Control | N/A | N/A | Standard |
| Cupholders | Front And Rear | Front And Rear | Front And Rear |
| Gear Shift Knob Trim | Leather | Urethane | N/A |
| 12V DC Power Outlet | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Ashtray | N/A | N/A | Optional |
| Overhead Console | Mini With Storage | Mini With Storage | Mini With Storage |
| Floor Console | Full | Full | Full |
| Floor Mats | Carpeted Front And Rear | Carpeted Front And Rear | Carpeted Front And Rear |
| Front Windows | Power | Power | Power |
| Rear Windows | Fixed | Fixed | Power |
| 1-touch Window Up | N/A | Driver | Driver And Passenger |
| 1-touch Window Down | Driver | Driver | Driver And Passenger |
| Programmable Garage Door Opener | N/A | N/A | Standard |
| Instrumentation | Analog | Analog | Digital/analog |
| Driver Information Centre | N/A | Standard | Standard |
| Tachometer | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Trip Computer | N/A | Standard | 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 | Standard | Standard |
| Lighting - Glovebox | N/A | N/A | Standard |
| Lighting - Map Lights | Front | Front | Front And Rear |
| Lighting - Dome Light | Fade | Fade | Fade |
| Illuminated Vanity Mirrors | N/A | Driver And Passenger | N/A |
| Rear Window Defogger | N/A | Optional | Standard |
| Rear View Mirror | Day-night | Auto-dimming Day-night | Day-night |
| Mirrors - Visor Vanity Mirrors | N/A | Driver And Passenger | Driver And Passenger |
| Fuel Door Release | N/A | N/A | Mechanical |
| Retained Accessory Power | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Seatback Storage Pockets | N/A | 1 | 2 |
| Tilt-Wheel Adjustable Steering Column | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Steering Wheel Material | Urethane | Leather/metal-look | Urethane |
| Seats Edit | |||
| Front Seat Type | Bucket | Bucket | Bucket |
| Standard Seating | 4 Passengers | 4 Passengers | 5 Passengers |
| Front Driver Seat Direction Controls | 4-way | 6-way Power | 6-way |
| Front Passenger Seat Direction Controls | 4-way | 4-way | 4-way |
| Lumbar Support | N/A | Driver | N/A |
| Front Armrests | Center | Center | Driver And Passenger |
| Front Head Restraints | Adjustable | Adjustable | Adjustable |
| Heated Front Seats | N/A | Driver And Front Passenger Heated-cushion, Heated-seatback | N/A |
| Rear Seats | 50-50 Jump | Jump | 60-40 Split-bench |
| Rear Armrest | N/A | N/A | Standard |
| Rear Head Restraints | 2 - Adjustable | 2 - Adjustable | 3 - Adjustable |
| Seat Trim | Cloth | Cloth | Cloth |
| Entertainment Edit | |||
| Radio | AM/FM Stereo, Seek-scan | SiriusXM AM/FM/Satellite, Seek-scan | AM/FM Stereo, Seek-scan |
| Auxiliary Input Jack | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Steering Wheel Audio Controls | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Voice Recognition | Standard | Optional | Standard |
| Speakers | 4 | 6 | 7 |
| Amplifier | N/A | N/A | 215W |
| Speed-Sensitive Volume | N/A | N/A | Standard |
| Navigation System | N/A | Optional | N/A |
| 1st Row LCD Screen | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| Bluetooth Compatibility | Standard | Standard | 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 | SmartVent 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 | LED Low Beam |
| Exterior Light Control | N/A | Auto On/off | Auto On/off |
| Delay-off Headlamps | N/A | Standard | Standard |
| Daytime Running Lights | N/A | Standard | Standard |
| LED Taillights | N/A | N/A | Standard |
| Illuminated Entry | N/A | Standard | Standard |
| Parking Assist | N/A | UltraSonic | Optional |
| Remote Keyless Entry | Keyfob (front Doors) | Keyfob (all Doors) | Keyfob (all Doors) |
| Keyless Access System | Standard | N/A | Standard |
| Panic Alarm | N/A | Standard | Standard |
| Door Locks | Power With 2 Stage Unlock | 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 | Standard | Standard |
| Ignition Disable | N/A | Standard | Standard |
| Lane Departure Warning | N/A | Lane Departure Warning | Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS) W/Road Departure Mitigation (RDM) |
| First Aid Kit | N/A | N/A | Optional |
| 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), Roadside Assistance (36 Month/36,000 Mileage), Accessories (36 Month/36,000 Mileage) | Basic (36 Month/36,000 Mileage), Powertrain (60 Month/60,000 Mileage), Corrosion Perforation (72 Month/100,000 Mileage), Roadside Assistance (60 Month/60,000 Mileage), Maintenance (12 Month/12,000 Mileage) | Basic (36 Month/36,000 Mileage), Powertrain (60 Month/60,000 Mileage), Corrosion Perforation (60 Month/unlimited Mileage), Roadside Assistance (36 Month/36,000 Mileage), Accessories (36 Month/36,000 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 | 60 Months/60,000 Miles | 60 Months/60,000 Miles |
| Warranty - Corrosion Perforation | 60 Months/unlimited Miles | 72 Months/100,000 Miles | 60 Months/unlimited Miles |
| Warranty - Roadside Assistance | 36 Months/36,000 Miles | 60 Months/60,000 Miles | 36 Months/36,000 Miles |
| Warranty - Maintenance | N/A | 12 Months/12,000 Miles | N/A |
| Exterior Edit | |||
| Antenna | Fixed | Integrated Roof | Integrated Roof |
| Body Material | Fully Galvanized Steel | Galvanized Steel/aluminum | Galvanized Steel/aluminum |
| Paint | Clearcoat Monotone | Clearcoat Monotone | Clearcoat Monotone |
| Bodyside Mouldings | N/A | Black | Body-colored |
| Bodyside Insert | N/A | N/A | Chrome |
| Grille Trim | Chrome | Chrome | Black |
| 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 | Deep | Deep |
| Rear Window Type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed |
| Mirrors | Dual Manual | Dual Power Remote | Dual Power Remote |
| Heated Door Mirrors | N/A | Optional | N/A |
| Roof Rack | N/A | N/A | Optional |
| Roof Rails | N/A | N/A | Optional |
| Pickup Box | Regular | Regular | Regular Composite |
| Pickup Cargo Box Light | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Pickup Truck Tonneau Cover | N/A | Soft | Hard |
| Pickup Bed Extender | N/A | N/A | Optional |
| Pickup Bed Liner | Optional | Optional | N/A |
| Rear Step Bumper | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Front Tires | P265/70TR16.0 BSW AS | P255/65SR17.0 BSW AS | P245/60HR18.0 BSW AS |
| Wheels | 16" Silver Styled Steel | 17" Silver Aluminum | 18" Gray Aluminum |
| Spare Tire And Wheel | Full-size Steel | Compact Aluminum | Compact Steel |
| Windshield Wipers - Front | Variable Intermittent | Variable Intermittent | Variable Intermittent |
| Running Boards | N/A | N/A | Illuminated |
| Fender Flares | N/A | Optional | Optional |
| Mud Flaps | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Mechanical Edit | |||
| Engine | 3.8L V-6 | 2.5L I-4 | 3.5L V-6 |
| Engine - Valvetrain | DOHC | DOHC | SOHC |
| Brakes | 4-wheel Disc | 4-wheel Disc | 4-wheel Disc |
| Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) | 4-wheel | 4-wheel | 4-wheel |
| Brake Assist | N/A | Optional | Standard |
| Drive Type | Rear-wheel | Rear-wheel | All Wheel |
| Engine Block Heater | N/A | Optional | 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 | Short And Long Arm | 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 | StabiliTrak W/Proactive Roll Avoidance | Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA) |
| Sequential Shift Control | N/A | Standard | Standard |
| Transmission | 9-spd Auto W/OD | 6-spd Auto W/OD | 9-spd Auto W/OD |
| Axle Ratio | 3.69 | 4.10 | 4.33 |
| Locking/limited Slip Differential | Standard | N/A | Standard |
| Remote Vehicle Starting System | N/A | Optional | Standard |
| Specifications Edit | |||
| Exterior Length | 205.5 " | 212.7 " | 210.2 " |
| Exterior Body Width | 72.8 " | 74.3 " | 78.6 " |
| Exterior Height | 70.1 " | 70.4 " | 70.8 " |
| Exterior Box Length | 73.3 " | 74.0 " | 64.0 " |
| Engine | 3.8L V-6 | 2.5L I-4 | 3.5L V-6 |
| Horsepower | 310 @ 6,400 Rpm | 200 @ 6,300 Rpm | 280 @ 6,000 Rpm |
| Torque | 281 @ 4,400 Rpm | 191 @ 4,400 Rpm | 262 @ 4,700 Rpm |
| SAEJ1349 AUG2004 Compliant | N/A | Standard | Standard |
| Fuel Economy - City | 18 Mpg | 19 Mpg | 18 Mpg |
| Fuel Economy - Highway | 24 Mpg | 25 Mpg | 24 Mpg |
| 0-60mph / 0-100kmh (s) | N/A | 8.1 Seconds | N/A |
| 1/4 Mile Time | N/A | 16.2 Seconds | N/A |
| 1/4 Mile Speed | N/A | 86 Mph | N/A |
| Lateral Acceleration (g) | N/A | .8 | N/A |
| Slalom Speed | N/A | 58 Mph | N/A |
| Bore-and-Stroke | 3.76/3.48 " | 3.46/3.98 " | 3.50/3.66 " |
| Curb Weight | 4,180 Lbs. | 3,960 Lbs. | 4,436 Lbs. |
| Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) | 6,012 Lbs. | 5,400 Lbs. | 6,019 Lbs. |
| Front Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) | N/A | 2,900 Lbs. | N/A |
| Rear Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) | N/A | 3,300 Lbs. | N/A |
| Payload | 1,460 Lbs. | 1,410 Lbs. | 1,583 Lbs. |
| Maximum Trailer Weight | 6,620 Lbs. | 3,500 Lbs. | 5,000 Lbs. |
| Maximum GCWR | 11,230 Lbs. | 8,500 Lbs. | 9,986 Lbs. |
| Wheelbase | 125.9 " | 128.3 " | 125.2 " |
| Front Track | 61.8 " | 62.4 " | 66.9 " |
| Rear Track | 61.8 " | 62.4 " | 66.8 " |
| Turning Radius | 21.7 '' | 20.6 '' | 21.7 '' |
| Ground Clearance | N/A | N/A | 7.6 " |
| Front Legroom | 42.4 " | 45.0 " | 40.9 " |
| Rear Legroom | 25.4 " | 28.6 " | 36.7 " |
| Front Headroom | 39.7 " | 41.4 " | 40.1 " |
| Rear Headroom | 36.6 " | 36.7 " | 38.8 " |
| Front Hip Room | 55.8 " | 55.0 " | 59.1 " |
| Rear Hip Room | 55.0 " | 52.2 " | 56.6 " |
| Front Shoulder Room | 58.3 " | 57.5 " | 62.0 " |
| Rear Shoulder Room | 54.9 " | 57.3 " | 61.5 " |
| Luggage Volume | N/A | N/A | 2.9 Cu.ft. |
| Pickup Box Minimum Width | 44.4 " | 44.4 " | 50.0 " |
| Pickup Box Maximum Width | 61.4 " | 57.8 " | 60.0 " |
| Pickup Box Depth | 18.0 " | 21.3 " | 16.7 " |
| Passenger Volume | 92 Cu.ft. | N/A | 110 Cu.ft. |
| Fuel Tank | 21.1 Gal. | 21.0 Gal. | 19.5 Gal. |
| Cost To Own Edit | |||
| Cost Rating | N/A | Below Average | N/A |
| Cost Per Mile | N/A | $0.89 | N/A |
| Depreciation | N/A | $13,499 | N/A |
| Fees and Taxes | N/A | $2,944 | N/A |
| Fuel Cost | N/A | $8,461 | N/A |
| Insurance | N/A | $8,370 | N/A |
| Maintenance | N/A | $4,222 | N/A |
| Repairs | N/A | $1,692 | N/A |
| Opportunity Costs | N/A | $647 | N/A |
| Total Cost | N/A | $44,747 | N/A |
| NHTSA Frontal Crash Test Ratings Edit | |||
| Passenger's | N/A | 4 | 5 |
| Overall | N/A | 4 | 5 |
| Overall Side | N/A | 5 | 5 |
| Side Barrier Rating Driver | N/A | 5 | 5 |
| Driver's | N/A | 5 | 5 |
| Side - Pole | N/A | 5 | 5 |
| Side - Pole Barrier combined (REAR) | N/A | 5 | 5 |
| Side Barrier Rating Passenger Rear Seat | N/A | 5 | 5 |
| Side - Barrier | N/A | 5 | 5 |
| Side - Pole Barrier combined (FRONT) | N/A | 5 | 5 |
| Overall Rollover Rating | 3 | 3 | 4 |
| Overall Front | N/A | 4 | 5 |
| IIHS Frontal Offset Crash Test Ratings Edit | |||
| Overall Rear | acceptable | good | good |
| Chest | good | good | good |
| Restraints and Dummy Kinematics | good | acceptable | good |
| Driver Torso | good | acceptable | good |
| Overall Evaluation | marginal | acceptable | acceptable |
| Structure/safety cage | good | good | good |
| Rear Passenger Torso | good | marginal | good |
| Rear Passenger Pelvis/Leg | good | good | good |
| Hip/Thigh | good | good | good |
| Structure and Safety Cage | marginal | acceptable | good |
| Lower Leg/Foot | poor | poor | good |
| Overall Side | good | acceptable | good |
| Roof Strength | good | good | good |
| Restraints | good | good | good |
| Driver Pelvis/Leg | good | good | good |
| Right Leg/Foot | acceptable | good | good |
| Ease of Use | N/A | acceptable | acceptable |
| Head/Neck | good | good | good |
| Dynamic Rating | acceptable | good | good |
| Rear Passenger Head Protection | good | good | good |
| Rear Passenger Head and Neck | good | good | good |
| Driver Head and Neck | good | good | good |
| Overall Front | good | good | good |
| Front Crash Prevention | N/A | basic | superior |
| Left Leg/Foot | marginal | good | good |
| Driver Head Protection | good | good | good |
| Seat Head/Restraint Geometry | good | good | good |
