Buying Outlook Updated in February, 2012 by our Vehicle Experts
- Supplies are good and deals are available
- Expect to see generous incentives as competition mounts in the mid-size truck segment

| Vehicle | Min | Max |
|---|---|---|
| Nissan Frontier | $15,953 | $27,754 |
| Toyota Tacoma | $15,805 | $27,182 |
| Ford F-150 | $22,030 | $50,419 |
| Nissan Titan | $23,575 | $37,022 |
| Average | $19,341 | $35,594 |



| Vehicle | Min | Max |
|---|---|---|
| Nissan Frontier | $268 | $466 |
| Toyota Tacoma | $265 | $456 |
| Ford F-150 | $370 | $846 |
| Nissan Titan | $396 | $621 |
| Average | $325 | $597 |
Based On: 10% down, 4.5% APR, 60 months


| MPG | city | hwy |
|---|---|---|
| Nissan Frontier | 16 | 20 |
| Toyota Tacoma | 18 | 22 |
| Ford F-150 | 15 | 19 |
| Nissan Titan | 13 | 17 |
| Average | 16 | 20 |

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The Frontier midsize pickup is a favorite with working folks and off-road nuts alike. Two cab configurations are available: the King Cab, with its fold-down rear seats, and the Crew Cab, with 4 full-size doors and seating for 5. The King Cab comes standard with a 6-foot cargo bed, while the Crew Cab is available with either 5-foot or 6-foot bed configurations. The base 2.5-liter inline 4-cylinder makes 152 hp, while the optional 4.0-liter V6 is good for 261 hp. The truck comes in a myriad of drivetrain configurations pairing 5- or 6-speed manual transmissions or a 5-speed automatic with rear-wheel or 4-wheel drive.
The trail-ready PRO-4X trim brings Bilstein off-road performance shocks, an electronic locking rear differential, skid plates, rugged tires and many other standard features. For those seeking a basic work truck, the manual-transmission, 4-cylinder Frontier S starts at just $18,200 and achieves 19 city/23 highway mpg.
| % Chosen by Shoppers | Average MSRP | Average CarsDirect Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 2012 S 4x2 King Cab 6 ft. box 125.9 in. WB | 16% | $20,529 | $17,728 |
| 2 2012 SV 4x4 King Cab 6 ft. box 125.9 in. WB | 13% | $27,178 | $23,094 |
| 3 2012 SV 4x2 Crew Cab 4.75 ft. box 125.9 in. WB | 11% | $25,811 | $22,003 |
| 4 2012 SV 4x2 King Cab 6 ft. box 125.9 in. WB | 8% | $24,489 | $20,808 |
| 5 2012 S 4x2 Crew Cab 4.75 ft. box 125.9 in. WB | 7% | $24,192 | $21,196 |
| 6 2012 SV-I4 4x2 King Cab 6 ft. box 125.9 in. WB | 7% | $24,268 | $20,659 |
| 7 2012 PRO-4X 4x4 Crew Cab 4.75 ft. box 125.9 in. WB | 6% | $31,876 | $27,310 |
| 8 2012 SV 4x4 Crew Cab 4.75 ft. box 125.9 in. WB | 6% | $28,736 | $24,529 |
| 9 2012 SV 4x2 Crew Cab 6 ft. box 139.9 in. WB | 5% | $27,113 | $23,186 |
| 10 2012 SV 4x4 Crew Cab 6 ft. box 139.9 in. WB | 5% | $29,547 | $25,194 |
| 11 2012 SL 4x2 Crew Cab 4.75 ft. box 125.9 in. WB | 4% | $30,573 | $26,335 |
| 12 2012 SL 4x4 Crew Cab 6 ft. box 139.9 in. WB | 3% | $34,174 | $29,132 |
| 13 2012 SL 4x4 Crew Cab 4.75 ft. box 125.9 in. WB | 3% | $33,605 | $28,801 |
| 14 2012 PRO-4X 4x4 King Cab 6 ft. box 125.9 in. WB | 2% | $29,778 | $25,362 |
| 15 2012 S 4x4 Crew Cab 4.75 ft. box 125.9 in. WB | 2% | $26,989 | $23,595 |
| 16 2012 SL 4x2 Crew Cab 6 ft. box 139.9 in. WB | 1% | $31,073 | $26,444 |
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2012 Nissan Frontier
$24,997 | 2,848 mi2006 Nissan Frontier
$13,850 | 95,433 mi2007 Nissan Frontier
$17,997 | 64,975 mi2008 Nissan Frontier
$16,991 | 76,519 mi2010 NISSAN FRONTIER
$16,492 | 14,453 mi
2006 Nissan Frontier
$11,000 | 143,000 mi2011 Nissan Frontier
$18,999 | 16,560 mi2003 Nissan Frontier 2WD
$8,977 | 99,227 mi2011 NISSAN FRONTIER
$18,591 | 8,722 mi2010 Nissan Frontier
$19,888 | 17,604 mi2006 Nissan Frontier
$9,991 | 92,766 mi2009 Nissan Frontier
$18,500 | 50,151 mi2011 NISSAN FRONTIER
$21,594 | 14,232 mi2011 NISSAN FRONTIER
$21,954 | 17,240 mi2010 NISSAN FRONTIER
$19,995 | 22,536 mi
2010 NISSAN FRONTIER
$20,991 | 14,961 mi2010 NISSAN FRONTIER
$18,993 | 57,965 mi
2006 NISSAN FRONTIER
$15,991 | 75,792 mi2008 NISSAN FRONTIER
$14,971 | 63,980 mi2002 NISSAN FRONTIER
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