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.
When we compare 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 2024 Nissan Frontier PRO-4X ranges from $39,002 to $48,719 while a used 2024 Toyota Tacoma TRD Off-Road is priced between $45,278 to $55,932. For a new model, the Nissan Frontier PRO-4X's price is between $40,798 and $49,155, with the Toyota Tacoma TRD Off-Road priced between $45,325 and $56,115.
Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the Nissan Frontier PRO-4X loses 32.7 percent of its value and the Toyota Tacoma TRD Off-Road loses 22.4 percent of its value. This means the Toyota Tacoma TRD Off-Road retains 10.4 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 8.3 out of 10 while the Toyota Tacoma'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 Tacoma being ranked 2 out of 7.
Reliability Rating: iSeeCars’ Reliability Rating for the Nissan Frontier is 8.4 out of 10. For the Toyota Tacoma the reliability rating is 9.2 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 19 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 462 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:
$40,798 - $49,155
Starting MSRP:
$40,040
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Midsize Pickup Trucks)
$33,975
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Midsize Pickup Trucks)
$29,500 - $39,750
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
$45,325 - $56,115
Starting MSRP:
$41,800
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Midsize Pickup Trucks)
$33,975
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Midsize Pickup Trucks)
$29,500 - $39,750
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$43,764
Price Range:
$39,002 - $48,719
Category Avg Price:
(Midsize Pickup Trucks)
$47,535
Category Avg Price Range:
(Midsize Pickup Trucks)
$40,919 - $57,389
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
488
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
2,601
# Good or Great Deals:
53
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$50,271
Price Range:
$45,278 - $55,932
Category Avg Price:
(Midsize Pickup Trucks)
$47,535
Category Avg Price Range:
(Midsize Pickup Trucks)
$40,919 - $57,389
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
3,285
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
964
# Good or Great Deals:
168
5-year Depreciation
Depreciation $:
$13,547
Depreciation %:
33.8%
Resale Value $:
$26,493
Residual Value %:
66.2%
Typical Category Depreciation %:
(Midsize Pickup Trucks)
29.8%
Category Depreciation Range:
(Midsize Pickup Trucks)
22.9% - 39.1%
5-year Depreciation
Depreciation $:
$9,568
Depreciation %:
22.9%
Resale Value $:
$32,232
Residual Value %:
77.1%
Typical Category Depreciation %:
(Midsize Pickup Trucks)
29.8%
Category Depreciation Range:
(Midsize Pickup Trucks)
22.9% - 39.1%
Nissan Frontier Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.3 / 10
Reliability:
8.4 / 10
Retained Value:
8.5 / 10
Safety:
8.0 / 10
Toyota Tacoma Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.8 / 10
Reliability:
9.2 / 10
Retained Value:
9.1 / 10
Safety:
8.0 / 10
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Nissan Frontier PRO-4X
Avg Life Expectancy (years):
12.2
Typical Category Life Expectancy:
(Midsize Pickup Trucks)
13.6
Category Life Expectancy Range:
(Midsize Pickup Trucks)
12.2 - 14.7
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
36%
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Toyota Tacoma TRD Off-Road
Avg Life Expectancy (years):
14.7
Typical Category Life Expectancy:
(Midsize Pickup Trucks)
13.6
Category Life Expectancy Range:
(Midsize Pickup Trucks)
12.2 - 14.7
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
79.4%
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
2.8
Typical Category Recalls:
(Midsize Pickup Trucks)
2.2
Category Range for Recalls:
(Midsize Pickup Trucks)
1.5 - 15.8
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
2.7
Typical Category Recalls:
(Midsize Pickup Trucks)
2.2
Category Range for Recalls:
(Midsize Pickup Trucks)
1.5 - 15.8
Nissan Frontier Rankings
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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
2024 NHTSA Overall Rating:
3 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
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 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):
0.066 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):
0.057 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
6400 lbs
Max Payload:
1705 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):
18 / 22 / 19
Range (city/hwy):
378 / 462 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
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Internet Radio:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Navigation System:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wifi:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Heated Seats
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Parking Sensors:
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
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
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Internet Radio:
N/A
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Navigation System:
Available
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wifi:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Standard
Heated Seats
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Parking Sensors:
N/A
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
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
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:
Standard
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
Rear Seat Reminder:
Standard
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
Standard
Lane Keeping Assist:
Standard
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
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:
4728 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:
4720 lbs
Width:
76.9 inches
Height:
73.8 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
