Toyota Tacoma TRD Pro vs. Nissan Frontier PRO-4X
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Toyota Tacoma TRD Pro and Nissan Frontier PRO-4X 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 Toyota Tacoma TRD Pro and the Nissan Frontier PRO-4X.
In comparing the Toyota Tacoma TRD Pro's and the Nissan Frontier PRO-4X's specifications and ratings, the Toyota Tacoma TRD Pro has the advantage in the areas of new vehicle base pricing, reliability, resale value and overall quality score. The Nissan Frontier PRO-4X has the advantage in the areas of typical lower range of pricing for one- to five-year-old used cars, and fuel efficiency and base engine power. The Toyota Tacoma TRD Pro and Nissan Frontier PRO-4X have the same interior volume. Based on this comparison of the Toyota Tacoma TRD Pro's and the Nissan Frontier PRO-4X's specifications and ratings, the Toyota Tacoma TRD Pro is a better car than the Nissan Frontier PRO-4X.
Pricing: A used 2023 Toyota Tacoma TRD Pro ranges from $43,410 to $54,616 while a used 2023 Nissan Frontier PRO-4X is priced between $32,989 to $42,789. For a new model, the Toyota Tacoma TRD Pro's price is between $38,586 and $62,260, with the Nissan Frontier PRO-4X priced between $42,351 and $49,022.
Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the Toyota Tacoma TRD Pro loses 26.3 percent of its value and the Nissan Frontier PRO-4X loses 39.6 percent of its value. This means the Toyota Tacoma TRD Pro 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 Toyota Tacoma is 8.6 out of 10 while the Nissan Frontier's quality rating is 7.8 out of 10. This results in the Toyota Tacoma being ranked 1 out of 7 Best Midsize Trucks and the Nissan Frontier being ranked 6 out of 7.
Reliability Rating: iSeeCars’ Reliability Rating for the Toyota Tacoma is 8.5 out of 10. For the Nissan Frontier the reliability rating is 7.9 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 Toyota Tacoma TRD Pro’s base engine makes 278 horsepower, and the Nissan Frontier PRO-4X base engine makes 310 horsepower. The TRD Pro is rated to deliver an average of 18 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 422 miles. The PRO-4X is rated to deliver an average of 19 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 462 miles. This gives the Nissan Frontier PRO-4X the fuel efficiency and maximum range advantage over the Toyota Tacoma TRD Pro. Both models use regular unleaded.
Passenger Space Comparison: The Toyota Tacoma TRD Pro and Nissan Frontier PRO-4X are comparable in regards to interior volume
Available Cab Types and Bed Lengths: Both the Toyota Tacoma TRD Pro and the Nissan Frontier PRO-4X are available in Crew Cab configuration. The Toyota Tacoma TRD Pro offers bed lengths of 60.5 and 73.7 inches, and the Nissan Frontier PRO-4X offers bed lengths of 59.5, 72.7, 73.3 inches.
Safety Ratings: When comparing crash test ratings from NHTSA, both the Toyota Tacoma TRD Pro and the Nissan Frontier PRO-4X have the same average safety rating of 4 out of 5 Stars.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
38586 - 62260
Starting MSRP:
48035
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Midsize Pickup Trucks)
32780
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Midsize Pickup Trucks)
27400 - 38990
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
42351 - 49022
Starting MSRP:
39100
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Midsize Pickup Trucks)
32780
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Midsize Pickup Trucks)
27400 - 38990
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
49149
Price Range:
43410 - 54616
Category Avg Price:
(Midsize Pickup Trucks)
36556
Category Avg Price Range:
(Midsize Pickup Trucks)
32985 - 42270
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
# Good or Great Deals:
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
37363
Price Range:
32989 - 42789
Category Avg Price:
(Midsize Pickup Trucks)
36556
Category Avg Price Range:
(Midsize Pickup Trucks)
32985 - 42270
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
328
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
# Good or Great Deals:
103
Toyota Tacoma Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.6 / 10
Reliability:
8.5 / 10
Retained Value:
9.4 / 10
Safety:
8.0 / 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 Toyota Tacoma TRD Pro
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
14.8
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Midsize Pickup Trucks)
11.6
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Midsize Pickup Trucks)
10.7 - 14.8
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
0.511
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Nissan Frontier PRO-4X
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
10.7
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Midsize Pickup Trucks)
11.6
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Midsize Pickup Trucks)
10.7 - 14.8
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
0.251
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
7.177457144988083
Typical Category Recalls:
(Midsize Pickup Trucks)
4.8
Category Range for Recalls:
(Midsize Pickup Trucks)
1.8 - 13.7
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
1.8381174817308144
Typical Category Recalls:
(Midsize Pickup Trucks)
4.8
Category Range for Recalls:
(Midsize Pickup Trucks)
1.8 - 13.7
Toyota Tacoma Rankings
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7 out of / 7Nissan 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)
60.5 inches, 73.7 inches
Available Bed Length(s)
59.5 inches, 72.7 inches, 73.3 inches
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Other Toyota Tacoma Trim Levels
Limited, SR, SR V6, SR5, SR5 V6, Trail Special Edition, TRD Off-Road, TRD Sport
Other Nissan Frontier Trim Levels
PRO-X, S, SV
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
5 years / 60000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
2 years
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 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
Not yet available
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:
4 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
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
278 hp @ 6000 rpm
Torque:
265 foot-lbs @ 4600 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.062 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
6400 lbs
Max Payload:
1135 lbs
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:
1230 lbs
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
3.5 liters
Engine Configuration:
V
Number of Cylinders:
6
Transmission:
Manual
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
4X4
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
17 / 20 / 18
Range (city/hwy):
359 / 422 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:
4X4
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
17 / 22 / 19
Range (city/hwy):
357 / 462 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
Heated Seats
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Navigation System:
Standard
Parking Sensors:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Standard
Trailer Hitch:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wifi:
Standard
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Standard
Roof Rack:
Available
Air Suspension:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Heated Steering Wheel:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Keyless Ignition:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Power Lift Gate:
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Heated Seats
Available
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Navigation System:
Standard
Parking Sensors:
Available
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Trailer Hitch:
Available
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wifi:
Standard
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Available
Roof Rack:
N/A
Air Suspension:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Internet Radio:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Massage Seats:
N/A
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Power Lift Gate:
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Safety Features
360-Degree Camera:
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Standard
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
Standard
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Standard
Rear Seat Reminder:
Standard
Backup camera:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Safety Features
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Blind Spot Monitoring:
N/A
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
Standard
Backup camera:
Standard
Driver Attention Monitoring:
Standard
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
39.7 inches
Front Leg Room:
42.9 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
58.3 inches
Rear Head Room:
38.3 inches
Rear Leg Room:
32.6 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
58.9 inches
Cargo Space:
Not yet available
Overall Interior Volume:
100.1 cubic feet
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
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
4465 lbs
Width:
75.2 inches
Height:
71.6 inches
Length:
212.3 inches
Wheelbase:
127.4 inches
Ground Clearance:
9.4 inches
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
4709 lbs
Width:
84.1 inches
Height:
72.9 inches
Length:
210.2 inches
Wheelbase:
126 inches
Ground Clearance:
9.5 inches
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
16.0 x 7.0 inches
Wheel Type:
painted aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
P265/70R16
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
17.0 x 7.5 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
265/70R17
