Nissan Frontier PRO-4X vs. Toyota Tacoma TRD Off-Road
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Nissan Frontier PRO-4X and Toyota Tacoma TRD Off-Road 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 Nissan Frontier PRO-4X and the Toyota Tacoma TRD Off-Road.
In comparing the Nissan Frontier PRO-4X's and the Toyota Tacoma TRD Off-Road's specifications and ratings, the Nissan Frontier PRO-4X has the advantage in the areas of new vehicle base pricing, typical lower range of pricing for one- to five-year-old used cars, and base engine power. The Toyota Tacoma TRD Off-Road has the advantage in the areas of fuel efficiency, reliability, resale value and overall quality score. Based on this comparison of the Nissan Frontier PRO-4X's and the Toyota Tacoma TRD Off-Road's specifications and ratings, the Toyota Tacoma TRD Off-Road is a better car than the Nissan Frontier PRO-4X.
Pricing: A used 2025 Nissan Frontier PRO-4X ranges from $38,010 to $49,401 while a used 2025 Toyota Tacoma TRD Off-Road is priced between $41,657 to $54,765. For a new model, the Nissan Frontier PRO-4X's price is between $40,733 and $50,961, with the Toyota Tacoma TRD Off-Road priced between $43,869 and $56,052.
Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the Nissan Frontier PRO-4X loses 39.6 percent of its value and the Toyota Tacoma TRD Off-Road loses 26.3 percent of its value. This means the Toyota Tacoma TRD Off-Road retains 13.3 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the Nissan Frontier PRO-4X.
Quality Rating: The iSeeCars Overall Quality rating for the Nissan Frontier is 7.8 out of 10 while the Toyota Tacoma's quality rating is 8.6 out of 10. This results in the Nissan Frontier being ranked 6 out of 7 Best Midsize Trucks and the Toyota Tacoma being ranked 1 out of 7.
Reliability Rating: iSeeCars’ Reliability Rating for the Nissan Frontier is 7.9 out of 10. For the Toyota Tacoma the reliability rating is 8.5 out of 10. This gives the Toyota Tacoma a slight advantage in reliability compared to the Nissan Frontier.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Nissan Frontier PRO-4X’s base engine makes 310 horsepower, and the Toyota Tacoma TRD Off-Road base engine makes 270 horsepower. The PRO-4X is rated to deliver an average of 18 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 420 miles. The TRD Off-Road is rated to deliver an average of 20 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 419 miles.This gives the Toyota Tacoma TRD Off-Road the advantage in fuel efficiency and the Nissan Frontier PRO-4X the advantage in maximum range. Both models use regular unleaded.
Available Cab Types and Bed Lengths: Both the Nissan Frontier PRO-4X and the Toyota Tacoma TRD Off-Road are available in Crew Cab configuration. The Nissan Frontier PRO-4X offers bed lengths of 58.9, 59.5, 72.7, and 73.3 inches, and the Toyota Tacoma TRD Off-Road offers bed lengths of 60.3 and 73.5 inches.
Safety Ratings: When comparing crash test ratings from NHTSA, both the Nissan Frontier PRO-4X and the Toyota Tacoma TRD Off-Road have the same average safety rating of 4 out of 5 Stars.
Overview
An all-new Nissan Frontier arrived for the 2022 model year, replacing an aged midsize truck design whose only competitive advantage was its value pricing. While no spring chicken itself, the Toyota Tacoma is better in almost every way compared to the previous-gen Frontier. However, the new Frontier has leapfrogged the Tacoma in several key areas, including horsepower, ride quality, seat comfort, and interior storage. That said, the Tacoma possesses its own virtues, including a reputation for quality and reliability, legendary off-road ability, a healthy aftermarket offering numerous upgrades, and strong resale values. A new, base-model Frontier costs about $1,500 more than the entry-level Tacoma, but the top TRD Pro version of the Toyota will set you back nearly $9K more than the most expensive Frontier PRO-4X. While the fuel economy for the 4-cylinder Tacoma is slightly better than the Frontier’s standard V6, the latter offers much more power. If you prefer to shift your own gears, your only choice is the Tacoma.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
40733 - 50961
Starting MSRP:
41770
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Midsize Pickup Trucks)
35074
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Midsize Pickup Trucks)
31590 - 40150
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
43869 - 56052
Starting MSRP:
41800
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Midsize Pickup Trucks)
35074
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Midsize Pickup Trucks)
31590 - 40150
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
43400
Price Range:
38010 - 49401
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:
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
47659
Price Range:
41657 - 54765
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 $:
Depreciation %:
Resale Value $:
Typical Category Depreciation %:
(Midsize Pickup Trucks)
0.33159181
Category Depreciation Range:
(Midsize Pickup Trucks)
0.26729184 - 0.42710395
5-year Depreciation
Depreciation $:
11173
Depreciation %:
0.26729184
Resale Value $:
30627
Typical Category Depreciation %:
(Midsize Pickup Trucks)
0.33159181
Category Depreciation Range:
(Midsize Pickup Trucks)
0.26729184 - 0.42710395
Nissan Frontier Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
7.8 / 10
Reliability:
7.9 / 10
Retained Value:
8.5 / 10
Safety:
7.0 / 10
Toyota Tacoma Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.6 / 10
Reliability:
8.5 / 10
Retained Value:
9.4 / 10
Safety:
8.0 / 10
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Nissan Frontier PRO-4X
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
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Toyota Tacoma TRD Off-Road
Avg Life Expectancy (years):
16.8
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:
0.511
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
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
4.409029974711422
Typical Category Recalls:
(Midsize Pickup Trucks)
2.9
Category Range for Recalls:
(Midsize Pickup Trucks)
1.4 - 9.5
Nissan Frontier Rankings
Ranking
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7 out of / 7Toyota Tacoma Rankings
Ranking
1 out of / 7Ranking
1 out of / 7Ranking
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1 out of / 4Ranking
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2 out of / 7Ranking
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7 out of / 7Available Body Styles
Pickup Truck
Available Body Styles
Pickup Truck
Available Cab Types
Crew Cab
Available Cab Types
Crew Cab
Available Bed Length(s)
58.9 inches, 59.5 inches, 72.7 inches, 73.3 inches
Available Bed Length(s)
60.3 inches, 73.5 inches
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Other Nissan Frontier Trim Levels
PRO-X, S, SL, SV
Other Toyota Tacoma Trim Levels
Limited, SR, SR5, TRD PreRunner, TRD Sport
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
2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:
3 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
3 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
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:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
3 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2025 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):
0.065 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
Not yet available
Max Payload:
1220 lbs
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
270 hp @ 5400 rpm
Torque:
310 foot-lbs @ 2800 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.058 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
6400 lbs
Max Payload:
1525 lbs
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
3.8 liters
Engine Configuration:
V
Number of Cylinders:
6
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
4X4
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
16 / 20 / 18
Range (city/hwy):
336 / 420 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Regular Unleaded
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
2.4 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Manual
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
4X4
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
18 / 23 / 20
Range (city/hwy):
328 / 419 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Regular Unleaded
Standard/Optional Features
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Standard
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Parking Sensors:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wifi:
Standard
Heated Seats
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Navigation System:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Trailer Hitch:
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
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
Standard/Optional Features
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Standard
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Parking Sensors:
Available
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wifi:
Standard
Heated Seats
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Navigation System:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Trailer Hitch:
Standard
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Available
Air Suspension:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
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:
Available
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Standard
Driver Attention Monitoring:
Standard
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
Standard
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Standard
Rear Seat Reminder:
Standard
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Standard
Driver Attention Monitoring:
Standard
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
Standard
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Standard
Rear Seat Reminder:
Standard
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
Standard
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
39.9 inches
Front Leg Room:
42.3 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
58.2 inches
Rear Head Room:
38.6 inches
Rear Leg Room:
33.2 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
58.3 inches
Cargo Space:
Not yet available
Overall Interior Volume:
100.1 cubic feet
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
39.7 inches
Front Leg Room:
41.8 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
58.3 inches
Rear Head Room:
38.4 inches
Rear Leg Room:
33.7 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
57.8 inches
Cargo Space:
Not yet available
Overall Interior Volume:
Not yet available
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
4759 lbs
Width:
84.1 inches
Height:
72.9 inches
Length:
210.2 inches
Wheelbase:
126 inches
Ground Clearance:
9.5 inches
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
4650 lbs
Width:
77.9 inches
Height:
74.6 inches
Length:
213 inches
Wheelbase:
131.9 inches
Ground Clearance:
11 inches
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
17.0 x 7.5 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
265/70R17
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
17.0 x 7.0 inches
Wheel Type:
polished aluminum alloy with painted accents
Tire Size:
265/70R17
