2022 Jeep Gladiator vs. 2022 Nissan Frontier
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the 2022 Jeep Gladiator and 2022 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 2022 Jeep Gladiator and the 2022 Nissan Frontier.
When comparing the 2022 Jeep Gladiator's and the 2022 Nissan Frontier's specifications and ratings, the 2022 Jeep Gladiator has the advantage in the areas of resale value and interior volume. The 2022 Nissan Frontier has the advantage in the areas of new vehicle base pricing, typical lower range of pricing for used cars, and fuel efficiency and base engine power. Based on this comparison of the 2022 Jeep Gladiator's and the 2022 Nissan Frontier's specifications and ratings, the 2022 Nissan Frontier is a better car than the 2022 Jeep Gladiator.
Pricing: A used 2022 Jeep Gladiator ranges from $32,999 to $53,255 while a used 2022 Nissan Frontier is priced between $25,458 to $37,996. For a new model, the 2022 Jeep Gladiator's price is between $41,494 and $65,318, with the 2022 Nissan Frontier priced between $28,600 and $43,642.
Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the 2022 Jeep Gladiator loses 29.7 percent of its value and the 2022 Nissan Frontier loses 32.7 percent of its value. This means the 2022 Jeep Gladiator retains 3.1 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the 2022 Nissan Frontier.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the 2022 Jeep Gladiator’s base engine makes 285 horsepower, and the 2022 Nissan Frontier base engine makes 310 horsepower. The Gladiator is rated to deliver an average of 19 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 506 miles. The Frontier is rated to deliver an average of 20 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 504 miles.This gives the 2022 Nissan Frontier the advantage in fuel efficiency and the 2022 Jeep Gladiator the advantage in maximum range. Both models use regular unleaded.
Passenger Space Comparison: While both models are midsize trucks, the 2022 Jeep Gladiator has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more front head room, rear head room, rear shoulder room and rear leg room. The 2022 Nissan Frontier has the advantage in the areas of front shoulder room and front leg room.
Available Cab Types and Bed Lengths: The 2022 Jeep Gladiator is available in a Crew Cab configuration, and the 2022 Nissan Frontier is available in a Crew Cab or an Extended Cab configuration. The 2022 Jeep Gladiator offers a bed length of 60.3 inches, and the 2022 Nissan Frontier offers bed lengths of 59.5, 72.7, 73.3 inches.
Safety Ratings: The 2022 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:
$41,494 - $65,318
Starting MSRP:
$37,170
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Midsize Pickup Trucks)
$29,976
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Midsize Pickup Trucks)
$25,900 - $38,140
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
$28,600 - $43,642
Starting MSRP:
$28,690
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Midsize Pickup Trucks)
$29,976
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Midsize Pickup Trucks)
$25,900 - $38,140
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$41,634
Price Range:
$32,999 - $53,255
Category Avg Price:
(Midsize Pickup Trucks)
$35,815
Category Avg Price Range:
(Midsize Pickup Trucks)
$31,053 - $41,634
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
1,242
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
33,547
# Good or Great Deals:
648
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$31,053
Price Range:
$25,458 - $37,996
Category Avg Price:
(Midsize Pickup Trucks)
$35,815
Category Avg Price Range:
(Midsize Pickup Trucks)
$31,053 - $41,634
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
1,306
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
37,936
# Good or Great Deals:
445
Jeep Gladiator Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
8.7 / 10
Safety:
Not available
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 2022 Jeep Gladiator
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Midsize Pickup Trucks)
11.6
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Midsize Pickup Trucks)
10.2 - 12.7
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for 2022 Nissan Frontier
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
10.2
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Midsize Pickup Trucks)
11.6
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Midsize Pickup Trucks)
10.2 - 12.7
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
36.1%
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
9.8
Typical Category Recalls:
(Midsize Pickup Trucks)
5.5
Category Range for Recalls:
(Midsize Pickup Trucks)
1.7 - 12.6
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
7.2
Typical Category Recalls:
(Midsize Pickup Trucks)
5.5
Category Range for Recalls:
(Midsize Pickup Trucks)
1.7 - 12.6
Jeep Gladiator Rankings
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7 out of / 7Summary Review
The Jeep Gladiator entered the midsize truck market in 2020 after many decades in retirement. Under its recent owners, FCA America and now Stellantis, Jeep has thrived; and its new models are hits. The new Gladiator is no exception.
Summary Review
The Nissan Frontier received a much-needed redesign for 2022, transforming it from the oldest to the newest truck in the midsize category. Its drivetrain, a 3.8-liter V6 with 310 horsepower connected to a 9-speed automatic transmission, was all new in 2021. Now the rest of the truck has caught up, giving the Frontier a stylishly-aggressive exterior design, high-quality interior materials, and a long list of advanced standard and optional technology.
Pros and Cons
- Rubicon trim tops the off-road segment
- Diesel option
- Best-in-class tow rating
- Jeep wave from fellow owners
- Included maintenance for three years
- Polarizing styling
- Pricey
Pros and Cons
- Powerful engine mates to an advanced, capable transmission
- Appealing style, inside and out
- Wide range of standard and optional high-tech features
- Towing capacity weaker than many competitors
- Resale value not as strong as class leaders
Available Body Styles
Pickup Truck
Available Body Styles
Pickup Truck
Available Cab Types
Crew Cab
Available Cab Types
Crew Cab, Extended Cab
Available Bed Length(s)
60.3 inches
Available Bed Length(s)
59.5 inches, 72.7 inches, 73.3 inches
Available Drivetrain Options
Diesel, Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
2022 Jeep Gladiator Trim Levels
Altitude, High Altitude, Mojave, Overland, Rubicon, Sport, Sport S, Texas Trail, Willys, Willys Sport
2022 Nissan Frontier Trim Levels
PRO-4X, PRO-X, S, SV
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
5 years / 100000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
5 years / 60000 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):
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:
3 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
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:
285 hp @ 6400 rpm
Torque:
260 foot-lbs @ 4400 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.061 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
4000 lbs
Max Payload:
1700 lbs
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
310 hp @ 6400 rpm
Torque:
281 foot-lbs @ 4400 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.071 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
Not yet available
Max Payload:
1600 lbs
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
3.6 liters
Engine Configuration:
V
Number of Cylinders:
6
Transmission:
Manual
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
4X4
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
16 / 23 / 19
Range (city/hwy):
352 / 506 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):
378 / 504 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Regular Unleaded
Standard/Optional Features
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Trailer Hitch:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Alloy wheels:
Available
Heated Seats
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Keyless Entry:
Available
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Navigation System:
Available
Parking Sensors:
Available
Satellite radio:
Available
Wifi:
Available
Air Suspension:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Power Lift Gate:
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Sunroof/Moonroof:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Available
Bluetooth:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Available
Trailer Hitch:
Available
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Alloy wheels:
Available
Heated Seats
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Navigation System:
Available
Parking Sensors:
Available
Satellite radio:
Standard
Wifi:
Available
Air Suspension:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Internet Radio:
Available
Massage Seats:
N/A
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Power Lift Gate:
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Available
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Available
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Available
360-Degree Camera:
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 Seat Reminder:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
Standard
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
Rear Seat Reminder:
Standard
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
42.8 inches
Front Leg Room:
41.2 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
55.7 inches
Rear Head Room:
42.8 inches
Rear Leg Room:
38.3 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
55.7 inches
Cargo Space:
Not yet available
Overall Interior Volume:
103.0 cubic feet
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
39.7 inches
Front Leg Room:
42.3 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
58.2 inches
Rear Head Room:
36.6 inches
Rear Leg Room:
26.2 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
52.4 inches
Cargo Space:
Not yet available
Overall Interior Volume:
85.6 cubic feet
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
4650 lbs
Width:
73.8 inches
Height:
75 inches
Length:
218 inches
Wheelbase:
137.3 inches
Ground Clearance:
10 inches
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
4343 lbs
Width:
84.1 inches
Height:
71.7 inches
Length:
210.2 inches
Wheelbase:
126 inches
Ground Clearance:
9.4 inches
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
17.0 x 7.5 inches
Wheel Type:
painted steel
Tire Size:
245/75R17
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
16.0 x 7.0 inches
Wheel Type:
steel
Tire Size:
265/70R16
Exterior Colors
Black
Black Clear Coat
Blue
Hydro Blue Pearl Coat
Brown
Gobi Clear Coat
Gray
Granite Crystal Metallic Clear Coat / Sting-Gray Clear Coat
Green
Sarge Green Clear Coat
Red
Firecracker Red Clear Coat / Snazzberry Pearl Coat
Silver
Silver Zynith Clear Coat
White
Bright White Clear Coat
Exterior Colors
Black
Super Black
Blue
Not available
Brown
Not available
Gray
Gun Metallic
Green
Not available
Red
Red Alert
Silver
Not available
White
Glacier White
Interior Colors
Beige
Black/Heritage Tan
Black
Black
Interior Colors
Beige
Not available
Black
Charcoal