2022 Nissan Frontier vs. 2022 Toyota Tundra
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the 2022 Nissan Frontier and 2022 Toyota Tundra 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 Nissan Frontier and the 2022 Toyota Tundra.
When comparing the 2022 Nissan Frontier's and the 2022 Toyota Tundra's specifications and ratings, the 2022 Nissan Frontier has the advantage in the areas of new vehicle base pricing and typical lower range of pricing for used cars. The 2022 Toyota Tundra has the advantage in the areas of reliability, resale value, overall quality score and base engine power. The 2022 Nissan Frontier and 2022 Toyota Tundra have the same fuel efficiency. Based on this comparison of the 2022 Nissan Frontier's and the 2022 Toyota Tundra's specifications and ratings, the 2022 Toyota Tundra is a better car than the 2022 Nissan Frontier.
Pricing: A used 2022 Nissan Frontier ranges from $25,458 to $37,996 while a used 2022 Toyota Tundra is priced between $38,995 to $59,490. For a new model, the 2022 Nissan Frontier's price is between $28,600 and $43,642, with the 2022 Toyota Tundra priced between $46,974 and $67,276.
Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the 2022 Nissan Frontier loses 32.7 percent of its value and the 2022 Toyota Tundra loses 26.3 percent of its value. This means the 2022 Toyota Tundra retains 6.5 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the 2022 Nissan Frontier.
Quality Rating: The iSeeCars Overall Quality rating for the Nissan Frontier is 8.3 out of 10 while the Toyota Tundra's quality rating is 8.8 out of 10. This results in the Nissan Frontier being ranked 5 out of 7 Best Midsize Trucks and the Toyota Tundra being ranked 2 out of 11 Best Full-Size Trucks.
Reliability Rating: iSeeCars’ Reliability Rating for the Nissan Frontier is 8.4 out of 10. For the Toyota Tundra the reliability rating is 9.3 out of 10. This gives the Toyota Tundra a slight advantage in reliability compared to the Nissan Frontier.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the 2022 Nissan Frontier’s base engine makes 310 horsepower, and the 2022 Toyota Tundra base engine makes 348 horsepower. Both the Frontier and the Tundra are rated to deliver an average of 20 miles per gallon, with highway ranges of 504 and 540 miles respectively. Both models use regular unleaded.
Available Cab Types and Bed Lengths: Both the 2022 Nissan Frontier and the 2022 Toyota Tundra are available in Crew Cabor an Extended Cab configuration. The 2022 Nissan Frontier offers bed lengths of 59.5, 72.7, and 73.3 inches, and the 2022 Toyota Tundra offers bed lengths of 65.6, 77.6, 96.5 inches.
Safety Ratings: When comparing crash test ratings from NHTSA, the 2022 Toyota Tundra has higher safety ratings than the 2022 Nissan Frontier, with an average rating of 4.21 out of 5 Stars compared to 4 out of 5 Stars.
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
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
$46,974 - $67,276
Starting MSRP:
$35,950
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Full-Size Pickup Trucks)
$35,041
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Full-Size Pickup Trucks)
$29,650 - $46,380
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:
1,028
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
31,723
# Good or Great Deals:
339
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$48,378
Price Range:
$38,995 - $59,490
Category Avg Price:
(Full-Size Pickup Trucks)
$44,354
Category Avg Price Range:
(Full-Size Pickup Trucks)
$31,559 - $55,139
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
976
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
31,442
# Good or Great Deals:
513
Nissan Frontier Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.3 / 10
Reliability:
8.4 / 10
Retained Value:
8.5 / 10
Safety:
8.0 / 10
Toyota Tundra Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.8 / 10
Reliability:
9.3 / 10
Retained Value:
8.9 / 10
Safety:
8.2 / 10
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%
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for 2022 Toyota Tundra
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
12.3
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Full-Size Pickup Trucks)
10.1
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Full-Size Pickup Trucks)
9.3 - 12.3
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
93.1%
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
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
28.4
Typical Category Recalls:
(Full-Size Pickup Trucks)
4.5
Category Range for Recalls:
(Full-Size Pickup Trucks)
1.1 - 28.4
Nissan Frontier Rankings
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7 out of / 7Toyota Tundra Rankings
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1 out of / 11Ranking
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10 out of / 11Available 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, 72.7 inches, 73.3 inches
Available Bed Length(s)
65.6 inches, 77.6 inches, 96.5 inches
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline, Hybrid
2022 Nissan Frontier Trim Levels
PRO-4X, PRO-X, S, SV
2022 Toyota Tundra Trim Levels
Limited, Platinum, SR, SR5, 1794 Edition
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:
2 years
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
4 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Overall Rating:
3 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
3 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
4.21 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
Not yet available
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):
0.071 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
Not yet available
Max Payload:
1600 lbs
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
348 hp @ 5200 rpm
Torque:
405 foot-lbs @ 2000 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.068 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
Not yet available
Max Payload:
1940 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):
378 / 504 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Regular Unleaded
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
3.4 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):
405 / 540 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Regular Unleaded
Standard/Optional Features
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Alloy wheels:
Available
Bench Seats:
Available
Heated Seats
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Internet Radio:
Available
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Navigation System:
Available
Parking Sensors:
Available
Roadside assistance:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Trailer Hitch:
Available
Wifi:
Available
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Available
Air Suspension:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
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
Standard/Optional Features
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Standard
Alloy wheels:
Available
Bench Seats:
Standard
Heated Seats
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Internet Radio:
N/A
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Navigation System:
Available
Parking Sensors:
Available
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Trailer Hitch:
Available
Wifi:
Standard
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Available
Air Suspension:
Available
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Front Bench Seats:
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
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
Driver Attention Monitoring:
Standard
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
Rear Seat Reminder:
Standard
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Blind Spot Monitoring:
N/A
Lane Departure Warning:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
Rear Seat Reminder:
Standard
360-Degree Camera:
Available
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Available
Lane Departure Warning:
Standard
Lane Keeping Assist:
Standard
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Available
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
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
41 inches
Front Leg Room:
41.2 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
65 inches
Rear Head Room:
38.5 inches
Rear Leg Room:
33.3 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
63.4 inches
Cargo Space:
Not yet available
Overall Interior Volume:
Not yet available
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
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
5095 lbs
Width:
80.2 inches
Height:
78 inches
Length:
233.6 inches
Wheelbase:
145.7 inches
Ground Clearance:
9.3 inches
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
16.0 x 7.0 inches
Wheel Type:
steel
Tire Size:
265/70R16
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
18.0 x 8.0 inches
Wheel Type:
steel
Tire Size:
P245/75R18
Exterior Colors
Black
Super Black
Gray
Gun Metallic
Red
Red Alert
White
Glacier White
Silver
Not available
Exterior Colors
Black
Midnight Black Metallic
Gray
Magnetic Gray Metallic
Red
Not available
White
White
Silver
Celestial Silver Metallic
Interior Colors
Black
Charcoal
Interior Colors
Black
Black
