2019 Nissan Frontier vs. 2020 Nissan Frontier
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the 2019 Nissan Frontier and 2020 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 2019 Nissan Frontier and the 2020 Nissan Frontier.
When we compare the 2019 Nissan Frontier's and the 2020 Nissan Frontier's specifications and ratings, the 2019 Nissan Frontier has the advantage in the areas of typical lower range of pricing for used cars, and fuel efficiency. The 2020 Nissan Frontier has the advantage in the areas of interior volume and base engine power. The 2019 Nissan Frontier and 2020 Nissan Frontier have the same overall quality score Based on this comparison of the 2019 Nissan Frontier's and the 2020 Nissan Frontier's specifications and ratings, the two cars are fairly comparable.
Pricing: A used 2019 Nissan Frontier ranges from $16,989 to $28,884 while a used 2020 Nissan Frontier is priced between $20,994 to $31,997.
Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate, the 2019 Nissan Frontier and the 2020 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 2019 Nissan Frontier’s base engine makes 152 horsepower, and the 2020 Nissan Frontier base engine makes 310 horsepower. The Frontier is rated to deliver an average of 21 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 485 miles. The Frontier is rated to deliver an average of 20 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 506 miles.This gives the 2019 Nissan Frontier the advantage in fuel efficiency and the 2020 Nissan Frontier the advantage in maximum range. Both models use regular unleaded.
Passenger Space Comparison: While both models are midsize trucks, the 2019 Nissan Frontier has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more The 2020 Nissan Frontier has the advantage in the area of
Available Cab Types and Bed Lengths: Both the 2019 Nissan Frontier and the 2020 Nissan Frontier are available in Crew Cabor an Extended Cab configuration. Both the 2019 Nissan Frontier and the 2020 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:
$19,290
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Midsize Pickup Trucks)
$23,822
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Midsize Pickup Trucks)
$19,290 - $29,990
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
$26,790
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Midsize Pickup Trucks)
$26,885
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Midsize Pickup Trucks)
$21,300 - $33,900
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$23,100
Price Range:
$16,989 - $28,884
Category Avg Price:
(Midsize Pickup Trucks)
$27,680
Category Avg Price Range:
(Midsize Pickup Trucks)
$23,100 - $31,806
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
553
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
75,538
# Good or Great Deals:
255
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$26,549
Price Range:
$20,994 - $31,997
Category Avg Price:
(Midsize Pickup Trucks)
$30,675
Category Avg Price Range:
(Midsize Pickup Trucks)
$26,549 - $35,847
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
229
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
55,896
# Good or Great Deals:
85
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 2019 Nissan Frontier
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
7.2
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Midsize Pickup Trucks)
8.6
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Midsize Pickup Trucks)
7.2 - 9.7
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
36.1%
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for 2020 Nissan Frontier
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
8.2
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Midsize Pickup Trucks)
9.6
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Midsize Pickup Trucks)
8.2 - 10.7
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
36.1%
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
1.6
Typical Category Recalls:
(Midsize Pickup Trucks)
3.4
Category Range for Recalls:
(Midsize Pickup Trucks)
1 - 26.7
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
2.3
Typical Category Recalls:
(Midsize Pickup Trucks)
2.3
Category Range for Recalls:
(Midsize Pickup Trucks)
1 - 21.2
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
2019 Nissan Frontier Trim Levels
Desert Runner, PRO-4X, S, SL, SV, SV V6
2020 Nissan Frontier Trim Levels
PRO-4X, S, SV
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):
0.040 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
Not yet available
Max Payload:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
310 hp @ 6400 rpm
Torque:
281 foot-lbs @ 4400 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.074 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
Not yet available
Max Payload:
1460 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:
Regular Unleaded
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
3.8 liters
Engine Configuration:
V
Number of Cylinders:
6
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
4X2 / 4X4
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
18 / 24 / 20
Range (city/hwy):
380 / 506 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Regular Unleaded
Standard/Optional Features
Bluetooth:
Standard
Navigation System:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Alloy wheels:
Available
Bench Seats:
Available
Heated Seats
Available
Internet Radio:
Available
Keyless Entry:
Available
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Parking Sensors:
Available
Roof Rack:
Available
Satellite radio:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Trailer Hitch:
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
Wifi:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Bluetooth:
Standard
Navigation System:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Alloy wheels:
Available
Bench Seats:
Available
Heated Seats
Available
Internet Radio:
Available
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
N/A
Parking Sensors:
Available
Roof Rack:
Available
Satellite radio:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Trailer Hitch:
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:
Standard
Massage Seats:
N/A
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Power Lift Gate:
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Wifi:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
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:
Standard
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:
39.7 inches
Front Leg Room:
42.4 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
58.3 inches
Rear Head Room:
36.6 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:
36.6 inches
Rear Leg Room:
25.4 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
54.9 inches
Cargo Space:
Not yet available
Overall Interior Volume:
92.0 cubic feet
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3785 lbs
Width:
72.8 inches
Height:
68.7 inches
Length:
205.5 inches
Wheelbase:
125.9 inches
Ground Clearance:
7.6 inches
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
4180 lbs
Width:
72.8 inches
Height:
70.1 inches
Length:
205.5 inches
Wheelbase:
125.9 inches
Ground Clearance:
9.8 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:
16.0 x 7.0 inches
Wheel Type:
steel
Tire Size:
P265/70R16
Exterior Colors
Black
Magnetic Black Pearl
Red
Cayenne Red Metallic
Silver
Brilliant Silver Metallic
White
Glacier White
Exterior Colors
Black
Magnetic Black Pearl
Red
Cayenne Red Metallic
Silver
Brilliant Silver Metallic
White
Glacier White
Interior Colors
Gray
Graphite / Steel
Interior Colors
Gray
Graphite / Steel
