Nissan Frontier vs. Ford Maverick

iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Nissan Frontier and Ford Maverick 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 and the Ford Maverick.

In comparing the Nissan Frontier's and the Ford Maverick's specifications and ratings, the Nissan Frontier has the advantage in the area of base engine power. The Ford Maverick 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 fuel efficiency, resale value and interior volume. Based on this comparison of the Nissan Frontier's and the Ford Maverick's specifications and ratings, the Ford Maverick is a better car than the Nissan Frontier.

Pricing: A used 2025 Nissan Frontier ranges from $31,989 to $46,505 while a used 2025 Ford Maverick is priced between $27,745 to $41,140. For a new model, the Nissan Frontier's price is between $31,247 and $49,199, with the Ford Maverick priced between $28,891 and $42,001.

Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the Nissan Frontier loses 39.6 percent of its value and the Ford Maverick loses 36.9 percent of its value. This means the Ford Maverick retains 2.7 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the Nissan Frontier.

Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Nissan Frontier’s base engine makes 310 horsepower, and the Ford Maverick base engine makes 191 horsepower. The Frontier is rated to deliver an average of 21 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 504 miles. The Maverick is rated to deliver an average of 37 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 469 miles.This gives the Ford Maverick the advantage in fuel efficiency and the Nissan Frontier the advantage in maximum range. Both models use regular unleaded.

Passenger Space Comparison: The Ford Maverick, a compact truck, has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more front head room, front leg room, rear head room, rear shoulder room and rear leg room. The Nissan Frontier, a midsize truck, has the advantage in the area of front shoulder room.

Available Cab Types and Bed Lengths: The Nissan Frontier is available in a Crew Cab or an Extended Cab configuration, and the Ford Maverick is available in a Crew Cab configuration. The Nissan Frontier offers bed lengths of 58.9, 59.5, 72.7, and 73.3 inches, and the Ford Maverick offers a bed length of 54.4 inches.

Safety Ratings: When comparing crash test ratings from NHTSA, both the Nissan Frontier and the Ford Maverick have the same average safety rating of 4 out of 5 Stars.