Ford F-150 vs. Nissan Frontier
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Ford F-150 and 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 Ford F-150 and the Nissan Frontier.
In comparing the Ford F-150's and the Nissan Frontier's specifications and ratings, the Ford F-150 has the advantage in the areas of overall quality score and base engine power. The Nissan Frontier has the advantage in the areas of new vehicle base pricing, typical lower range of pricing for one- to five-year-old used cars, reliability, resale value and interior volume. The Ford F-150 and Nissan Frontier have the same fuel efficiency. Based on this comparison of the Ford F-150's and the Nissan Frontier's specifications and ratings, the Nissan Frontier is a better car than the Ford F-150.
Pricing: A used 2025 Ford F-150 ranges from $43,448 to $95,880 while a used 2025 Nissan Frontier is priced between $31,989 to $46,505. For a new model, the Ford F-150's price is between $42,771 and $90,747, with the Nissan Frontier priced between $31,247 and $49,199.
Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the Ford F-150 loses 43 percent of its value and the Nissan Frontier loses 39.6 percent of its value. This means the Nissan Frontier retains 3.4 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the Ford F-150.
Quality Rating: The iSeeCars Overall Quality rating for the Ford F-150 is 8.3 out of 10 while the Nissan Frontier's quality rating is 7.8 out of 10. This results in the Ford F-150 being ranked 2 out of 10 Best Full-Size Trucks and the Nissan Frontier being ranked 6 out of 7 Best Midsize Trucks.
Reliability Rating: iSeeCars’ Reliability Rating for the Ford F-150 is 7.7 out of 10. For the Nissan Frontier the reliability rating is 7.9 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 Ford F-150’s base engine makes 325 horsepower, and the Nissan Frontier base engine makes 310 horsepower. Both the F-150 and the Frontier are rated to deliver an average of 21 miles per gallon, with highway ranges of 900 and 504 miles respectively. Both models use regular unleaded.
Passenger Space Comparison: The Nissan Frontier, a midsize truck, has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more The 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 Ford F-150 is available in a Crew Cab, Extended Cab, or a Regular Cab configuration, and the Nissan Frontier is available in a Crew Cab or an Extended Cab configuration. The Ford F-150 offers bed lengths of 67.1, 78.9, and 97.6 inches, and the Nissan Frontier offers bed lengths of 58.9, 59.5, 72.7, 73.3 inches.
Safety Ratings: When comparing crash test ratings from NHTSA, the Ford F-150 has higher safety ratings than the 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:
42771 - 90747
Starting MSRP:
37450
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Full-Size Pickup Trucks)
38623
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Full-Size Pickup Trucks)
37000 - 40275
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
31247 - 49199
Starting MSRP:
32050
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Midsize Pickup Trucks)
35074
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Midsize Pickup Trucks)
31590 - 40150
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
60297
Price Range:
43448 - 95880
Category Avg Price:
(Full-Size Pickup Trucks)
55823
Category Avg Price Range:
(Full-Size Pickup Trucks)
51410 - 60297
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
# Good or Great Deals:
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
37741
Price Range:
31989 - 46505
Category Avg Price:
(Midsize Pickup Trucks)
43288
Category Avg Price Range:
(Midsize Pickup Trucks)
37741 - 49219
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
# Good or Great Deals:
5-year Depreciation
Depreciation $:
16192
Depreciation %:
0.43236147
Resale Value $:
21258
Typical Category Depreciation %:
(Full-Size Pickup Trucks)
0.43236147
Category Depreciation Range:
(Full-Size Pickup Trucks)
0.43236147 - 0.43236147
5-year Depreciation
Depreciation $:
Depreciation %:
Resale Value $:
Typical Category Depreciation %:
(Midsize Pickup Trucks)
0.33159181
Category Depreciation Range:
(Midsize Pickup Trucks)
0.26729184 - 0.42710395
Ford F-150 Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.3 / 10
Reliability:
7.7 / 10
Retained Value:
8.3 / 10
Safety:
8.9 / 10
Nissan Frontier Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
7.8 / 10
Reliability:
7.9 / 10
Retained Value:
8.5 / 10
Safety:
7.0 / 10
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Ford F-150
Avg Life Expectancy (years):
10.6
Typical Category Life Expectancy:
(Full-Size Pickup Trucks)
12.3
Category Life Expectancy Range:
(Full-Size Pickup Trucks)
10.6 - 15.4
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
0.26
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Nissan Frontier
Avg Life Expectancy (years):
12.7
Typical Category Life Expectancy:
(Midsize Pickup Trucks)
13.6
Category Life Expectancy Range:
(Midsize Pickup Trucks)
12.7 - 16.8
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
0.251
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
23.253558794405595
Typical Category Recalls:
(Full-Size Pickup Trucks)
6.8
Category Range for Recalls:
(Full-Size Pickup Trucks)
1.5 - 23.3
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
2.8729070191713277
Typical Category Recalls:
(Midsize Pickup Trucks)
2.9
Category Range for Recalls:
(Midsize Pickup Trucks)
1.4 - 9.5
Ford F-150 Rankings
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8 out of / 10Nissan 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, Regular Cab
Available Cab Types
Crew Cab, Extended Cab
Available Bed Length(s)
67.1 inches, 78.9 inches, 97.6 inches
Available Bed Length(s)
58.9 inches, 59.5 inches, 72.7 inches, 73.3 inches
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline, Hybrid
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Ford F-150 Trim Levels
King Ranch, Lariat, Platinum, Police Responder, Raptor, STX, Tremor, XL, XLT
Nissan Frontier Trim Levels
PRO-4X, PRO-X, S, SL, SV
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
5 years / 60000 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):
4.89 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
4 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:
325 hp @ 5000 rpm
Torque:
400 foot-lbs @ 2750 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.074 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
7400 lbs
Max Payload:
1775 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:
1590 lbs
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
2.7 liters
Engine Configuration:
V
Number of Cylinders:
6
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
4X2 / 4X4
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
19 / 25 / 21
Range (city/hwy):
684 / 900 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):
19 / 24 / 21
Range (city/hwy):
399 / 504 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Regular Unleaded
Standard/Optional Features
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Front Bench Seats:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Parking Sensors:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Trailer Hitch:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wifi:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Alloy wheels:
Available
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Heated Seats
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Massage Seats:
Available
Navigation System:
Available
Paddle Shifters:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Available
Air Suspension:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Power Lift Gate:
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roadside assistance:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Available
Bluetooth:
Standard
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Parking Sensors:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Available
Trailer Hitch:
Available
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wifi:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Standard
Alloy wheels:
Available
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Heated Seats
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Massage Seats:
N/A
Navigation System:
Available
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Available
Air Suspension:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Power Lift Gate:
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Roof Rack:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Standard
Driver Attention Monitoring:
Standard
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
Standard
Lane Keeping Assist:
Standard
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Standard
360-Degree Camera:
Available
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Standard
Driver Attention Monitoring:
Standard
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
Standard
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Standard
360-Degree Camera:
Available
Rear Seat Reminder:
Standard
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:
8.8 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
73.5 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:
4396 lbs
Width:
95.7 inches
Height:
75.2 inches
Length:
227.7 inches
Wheelbase:
141.5 inches
Ground Clearance:
8.3 inches
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
4376 lbs
Width:
84.1 inches
Height:
71.5 inches
Length:
210.2 inches
Wheelbase:
126 inches
Ground Clearance:
9.3 inches
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
17.0 x 7.5 inches
Wheel Type:
painted steel
Tire Size:
245/70R17
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
16.0 x 7.0 inches
Wheel Type:
steel
Tire Size:
265/70R16
Exterior Colors
Black
Agate Black
Blue
Antimatter Blue / Atlas Blue
Gray
Carbonized Gray
Green
Green
Orange
Orange
Red
Vermillion Red
Silver
Iconic Silver
White
Oxford White
Yellow
School Bus Yellow / Yellow
Exterior Colors
Black
Super Black
Blue
Not available
Gray
Gun Metallic
Green
Not available
Orange
Not available
Red
Red Alert
Silver
Not available
White
Glacier White
Yellow
Not available
Interior Colors
Gray
Medium Dark Slate
Interior Colors
Gray
Charcoal
