2020 Nissan Frontier vs. 2020 Ford F-150
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the 2020 Nissan Frontier and 2020 Ford F-150 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 2020 Nissan Frontier and the 2020 Ford F-150.
When comparing the 2020 Nissan Frontier's and the 2020 Ford F-150's specifications and ratings, the 2020 Nissan Frontier has the advantage in the areas of typical lower range of pricing for used cars, and fuel efficiency, reliability, resale value, interior volume and base engine power. The 2020 Ford F-150 has the advantage in the area of overall quality score. Based on this comparison of the 2020 Nissan Frontier's and the 2020 Ford F-150's specifications and ratings, the 2020 Nissan Frontier is a better car than the 2020 Ford F-150.
Pricing: A used 2020 Nissan Frontier ranges from $17,685 to $29,654 while a used 2020 Ford F-150 is priced between $19,994 to $49,113.
Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the 2020 Nissan Frontier loses 39.6 percent of its value and the 2020 Ford F-150 loses 43 percent of its value. This means the 2020 Nissan Frontier retains 3.4 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the 2020 Ford F-150.
Quality Rating: The iSeeCars Overall Quality rating for the Nissan Frontier is 7.8 out of 10 while the Ford F-150's quality rating is 8.3 out of 10. This results in the Nissan Frontier being ranked 5 out of 7 Best Midsize Trucks and the Ford F-150 being ranked 2 out of 10 Best Full-Size Trucks.
Reliability Rating: iSeeCars’ Reliability Rating for the Nissan Frontier is 7.9 out of 10. For the Ford F-150 the reliability rating is 7.7 out of 10. This gives the Nissan Frontier a slight advantage in reliability compared to the Ford F-150.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the 2020 Nissan Frontier’s base engine makes 310 horsepower, and the 2020 Ford F-150 base engine makes 290 horsepower. The Frontier is rated to deliver an average of 20 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 506 miles. The F-150 is rated to deliver an average of 16 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 575 miles.This gives the 2020 Nissan Frontier the advantage in fuel efficiency and the 2020 Ford F-150 the advantage in maximum range. The Frontier uses regular unleaded, and the F-150 uses e85, regular unleaded.
Passenger Space Comparison: The 2020 Nissan Frontier, a midsize truck, has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more The 2020 Ford F-150, a fullsize truck, has the advantage in the areas of front head room, front shoulder room and front leg room.
Available Cab Types and Bed Lengths: The 2020 Nissan Frontier is available in a Crew Cab or an Extended Cab configuration, and the 2020 Ford F-150 is available in a Crew Cab, Extended Cab,or a Regular Cab configuration. The 2020 Nissan Frontier offers bed lengths of 59.5 and 73.3 inches, and the 2020 Ford F-150 offers bed lengths of 67.1, 78.9, 97.6 inches.
Safety Ratings: When comparing crash test ratings from NHTSA, the 2020 Ford F-150 has higher safety ratings than the 2020 Nissan Frontier, with an average rating of 4.89 out of 5 Stars compared to 4 out of 5 Stars.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
26790
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Midsize Pickup Trucks)
26885
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Midsize Pickup Trucks)
21300 - 33900
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
28745
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Full-Size Pickup Trucks)
32692
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Full-Size Pickup Trucks)
28200 - 44580
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
23706
Price Range:
17685 - 29654
Category Avg Price:
(Midsize Pickup Trucks)
27676
Category Avg Price Range:
(Midsize Pickup Trucks)
23531 - 31843
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
178
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
70120
# Good or Great Deals:
34
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
32215
Price Range:
19994 - 49113
Category Avg Price:
(Full-Size Pickup Trucks)
32629
Category Avg Price Range:
(Full-Size Pickup Trucks)
24499 - 38999
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
4115
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
90837
# Good or Great Deals:
967
Nissan Frontier Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
7.8 / 10
Reliability:
7.9 / 10
Retained Value:
8.5 / 10
Safety:
7.0 / 10
Ford F-150 Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.3 / 10
Reliability:
7.7 / 10
Retained Value:
8.3 / 10
Safety:
8.9 / 10
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for 2020 Nissan Frontier
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
7.7
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Midsize Pickup Trucks)
8.6
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Midsize Pickup Trucks)
7.7 - 11.8
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
0.251
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for 2020 Ford F-150
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
5.6
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Full-Size Pickup Trucks)
7.4
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Full-Size Pickup Trucks)
5.6 - 10.4
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
0.26
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
2.1633880582708223
Typical Category Recalls:
(Midsize Pickup Trucks)
2.2
Category Range for Recalls:
(Midsize Pickup Trucks)
1.0 - 15.9
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
11.060253054549127
Typical Category Recalls:
(Full-Size Pickup Trucks)
10.1
Category Range for Recalls:
(Full-Size Pickup Trucks)
1.5 - 14.7
Nissan Frontier Rankings
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7 out of / 7Ford F-150 Rankings
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8 out of / 10Available Body Styles
Pickup Truck
Available Body Styles
Pickup Truck
Available Cab Types
Crew Cab, Extended Cab
Available Cab Types
Crew Cab, Extended Cab, Regular Cab
Available Bed Length(s)
59.5 inches, 73.3 inches
Available Bed Length(s)
67.1 inches, 78.9 inches, 97.6 inches
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Biodiesel, Flex Fuel, Gasoline
2020 Nissan Frontier Trim Levels
PRO-4X, S, SV
2020 Ford F-150 Trim Levels
King Ranch, Lariat, Limited, Platinum, Police Responder, Raptor, XL, XLT
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 / 100000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
5 years / 60000 miles
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
4 out of 5 Stars
2026 NHTSA Overall Rating:
3 out of 5 Stars
2026 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2026 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2026 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
3 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
4.89 out of 5 Stars
2026 NHTSA Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2026 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2026 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2026 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
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
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
290 hp @ 6500 rpm
Torque:
265 foot-lbs @ 4000 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.071 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
5100 lbs
Max Payload:
1990 lbs
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
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
3.3 liters
Engine Configuration:
V
Number of Cylinders:
6
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
4X2 / 4X4
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
14 / 19 / 16
Range (city/hwy):
437 / 575 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
E85, Regular Unleaded
Standard/Optional Features
Bluetooth:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
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
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
Leather Upholstery:
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:
Available
Keyless Entry:
Available
Keyless Ignition:
Available
Navigation System:
Available
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
N/A
Voice Recognition:
Available
Alloy wheels:
Available
Bench Seats:
Standard
Heated Seats
Available
Internet Radio:
N/A
Parking Sensors:
Available
Roof Rack:
N/A
Satellite radio:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Trailer Hitch:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Air Suspension:
N/A
Android Auto:
Available
Apple CarPlay:
Available
Automatic Parking:
Available
Captain's seat:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Front Bench Seats:
Standard
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Massage Seats:
Available
Paddle Shifters:
Available
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Power Lift Gate:
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Wifi:
Available
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:
Available
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Available
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
Available
Lane Keeping Assist:
Available
Pedestrian Detection:
Available
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Available
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:
92.0 cubic feet
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
40.8 inches
Front Leg Room:
43.9 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
66.7 inches
Rear Head Room:
Not yet available
Rear Leg Room:
Not yet available
Rear Shoulder Room:
Not yet available
Cargo Space:
12.1 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
76.7 cubic feet
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
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
4069 lbs
Width:
96.8 inches
Height:
75.5 inches
Length:
209.3 inches
Wheelbase:
122.4 inches
Ground Clearance:
8.8 inches
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
16.0 x 7.0 inches
Wheel Type:
steel
Tire Size:
P265/70R16
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
17.0 x 7.5 inches
Wheel Type:
painted steel
Tire Size:
P245/70R17
Exterior Colors
Black
Magnetic Black Pearl
Red
Cayenne Red Metallic
Silver
Brilliant Silver Metallic
White
Glacier White
Blue
Not available
Gray
Not available
Green
Not available
Orange
Not available
Yellow
Not available
Exterior Colors
Black
Agate Black
Red
Magma Red / Race Red / Vermillion Red
Silver
Iconic Silver
White
Oxford White
Blue
Blue Jeans / Velocity Blue
Gray
Abyss Gray / Lead Foot / Magnetic / Stone Gray
Green
Green
Orange
Orange
Yellow
School Bus Yellow / Yellow
Interior Colors
Gray
Graphite / Steel
Interior Colors
Gray
Dark Earth Gray / Medium Earth Gray
