2013 Nissan Frontier vs. 2014 Nissan Frontier
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the 2013 Nissan Frontier and 2014 Nissan Frontier contrasts the two cars across a broad spectrum of vehicle specifications to determine which car is better. In addition to comparing pricing and specs, iSeeCars uses all the ratings, rankings, and insights from its comprehensive analyses of each vehicle model, including calculations of reliability, safety, depreciation, value retention, and the vehicle's projected lifetime recalls (based on analyzing over 25 billion data points). This in-depth evaluation is used to identify which vehicle represents a better overall choice for shoppers who are considering both the 2013 Nissan Frontier and the 2014 Nissan Frontier.
When comparing the 2013 Nissan Frontier's and the 2014 Nissan Frontier's specifications and ratings, the 2013 Nissan Frontier has the advantage in the area of typical lower range of pricing for used cars. The 2013 Nissan Frontier and 2014 Nissan Frontier have the same fuel efficiency, interior volume, overall quality score and base engine power. Based on this comparison of the 2013 Nissan Frontier's and the 2014 Nissan Frontier's specifications and ratings, the 2013 Nissan Frontier is a better car than the 2014 Nissan Frontier.
Pricing: A used 2013 Nissan Frontier ranges from $9,390 to $20,989 while a used 2014 Nissan Frontier is priced between $9,995 to $21,993.
Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate, the 2013 Nissan Frontier and the 2014 Nissan Frontier both lose 32.7 percent of their value.
Quality Rating: The iSeeCars Overall Quality rating for the Nissan Frontier is 8.3 out of 10. Nissan Frontier is ranked 5 out of 7 Best Midsize Trucks based on its reliability, retained value, and safety ratings.
Reliability Rating: iSeeCars' Reliability Rating for the Nissan Frontier is 8.4 out of 10.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the base engine of both the 2013 Nissan Frontier and the 2014 Nissan Frontier makes 152 horsepower. Both the Frontier and the Frontier are rated to deliver an average of 21 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 485 miles. Both models use gasoline.
Available Cab Types and Bed Lengths: Both the 2013 Nissan Frontier and the 2014 Nissan Frontier are available in Crew Cabor an Extended Cab configuration. Both the 2013 Nissan Frontier and the 2014 Nissan Frontier offer bed lengths of 59.5 and 73.3 inches.
Safety Ratings: The Nissan Frontier has an average safety rating of 4 out of 5 Stars based on NHTSA's crash test ratings.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
$17,990
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Midsize Pickup Trucks)
$21,688
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Midsize Pickup Trucks)
$17,625 - $29,450
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
$17,990
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Midsize Pickup Trucks)
$21,897
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Midsize Pickup Trucks)
$17,990 - $29,575
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$15,126
Price Range:
$9,390 - $20,989
Category Avg Price:
(Midsize Pickup Trucks)
$17,447
Category Avg Price Range:
(Midsize Pickup Trucks)
$15,126 - $20,183
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
104
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
119,932
# Good or Great Deals:
37
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$16,140
Price Range:
$9,995 - $21,993
Category Avg Price:
(Midsize Pickup Trucks)
$18,700
Category Avg Price Range:
(Midsize Pickup Trucks)
$16,140 - $21,560
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
137
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
118,083
# Good or Great Deals:
46
Nissan Frontier Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.3 / 10
Reliability:
8.4 / 10
Retained Value:
8.5 / 10
Safety:
8.0 / 10
Nissan Frontier Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.3 / 10
Reliability:
8.4 / 10
Retained Value:
8.5 / 10
Safety:
8.0 / 10
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for 2013 Nissan Frontier
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
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Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
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Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for 2014 Nissan Frontier
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
2.2
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Midsize Pickup Trucks)
3.6
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Midsize Pickup Trucks)
2.2 - 4.7
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
36.1%
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
1.4
Typical Category Recalls:
(Midsize Pickup Trucks)
5.5
Category Range for Recalls:
(Midsize Pickup Trucks)
1.4 - 13
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
2
Typical Category Recalls:
(Midsize Pickup Trucks)
4.2
Category Range for Recalls:
(Midsize Pickup Trucks)
2 - 12.4
Nissan Frontier Rankings
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7 out of / 7Available Body Styles
Pickup Truck
Available Body Styles
Pickup Truck
Available Cab Types
Crew Cab, Extended Cab
Available Cab Types
Crew Cab, Extended Cab
Available Bed Length(s)
59.5 inches, 73.3 inches
Available Bed Length(s)
59.5 inches, 73.3 inches
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
2013 Nissan Frontier Trim Levels
Desert Runner, PRO-4X, S, SL, SV, SV V6
2014 Nissan Frontier Trim Levels
Desert Runner, PRO-4X, S, SL, SV, SV V6
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
5 years / 60000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
5 years / 60000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
3 years / 36000 miles
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
4 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:
3 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
3 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
4 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:
3 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
3 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
152 hp @ 5200 rpm
Torque:
171 foot-lbs @ 4400 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.041 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
3500 lbs
Max Payload:
971 lbs
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
152 hp @ 5200 rpm
Torque:
171 foot-lbs @ 4400 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.041 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
3500 lbs
Max Payload:
971 lbs
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
2.5 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Manual
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
4X2 / 4X4
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
19 / 23 / 21
Range (city/hwy):
401 / 485 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Gasoline
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
2.5 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Manual
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
4X2 / 4X4
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
19 / 23 / 21
Range (city/hwy):
401 / 485 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Gasoline
Standard/Optional Features
Bench Seats:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Alloy wheels:
Available
Bluetooth:
Available
Heated Seats
Available
Internet Radio:
Available
Keyless Entry:
Available
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Navigation System:
Available
Parking Sensors:
Available
Roof Rack:
Available
Satellite radio:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Trailer Hitch:
Available
Voice Recognition:
Available
Adaptive Cruise Control:
N/A
Air Suspension:
N/A
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple CarPlay:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Heated Steering Wheel:
N/A
Keyless Ignition:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Power Lift Gate:
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roadside assistance:
N/A
Wifi:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Bench Seats:
Available
Power outlet:
Standard
Alloy wheels:
Available
Bluetooth:
Available
Heated Seats
Available
Internet Radio:
N/A
Keyless Entry:
Available
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Navigation System:
Available
Parking Sensors:
Available
Roof Rack:
Available
Satellite radio:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Trailer Hitch:
Available
Voice Recognition:
Available
Adaptive Cruise Control:
N/A
Air Suspension:
N/A
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple CarPlay:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Heated Steering Wheel:
N/A
Keyless Ignition:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Power Lift Gate:
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roadside assistance:
N/A
Wifi:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Available
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Blind Spot Monitoring:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Forward Collision Warning:
N/A
Lane Departure Warning:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Available
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Blind Spot Monitoring:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Forward Collision Warning:
N/A
Lane Departure Warning:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
38.7 inches
Front Leg Room:
42.4 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
58.3 inches
Rear Head Room:
38.3 inches
Rear Leg Room:
25.4 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
54.9 inches
Cargo Space:
Not yet available
Overall Interior Volume:
87.7 cubic feet
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
39.7 inches
Front Leg Room:
42.4 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
58.3 inches
Rear Head Room:
38.3 inches
Rear Leg Room:
25.4 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
54.9 inches
Cargo Space:
Not yet available
Overall Interior Volume:
87.7 cubic feet
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3708 lbs
Width:
72.8 inches
Height:
68.7 inches
Length:
205.5 inches
Wheelbase:
125.9 inches
Ground Clearance:
8.7 inches
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3708 lbs
Width:
72.8 inches
Height:
68.7 inches
Length:
205.5 inches
Wheelbase:
125.9 inches
Ground Clearance:
8.7 inches
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
15.0 x 7.0 inches
Wheel Type:
steel
Tire Size:
P235/75R15
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
15.0 x 7.0 inches
Wheel Type:
steel
Tire Size:
P235/75R15
Exterior Colors
Black
Super Black
Red
Cayenne Red
Silver
Brilliant Silver
White
Glacier White
Exterior Colors
Black
Super Black
Red
Cayenne Red
Silver
Brilliant Silver
White
Glacier White
Interior Colors
Gray
Graphite / Steel
Interior Colors
Gray
Graphite / Steel
