Buying Outlook Updated on September 28, 2011 by our Vehicle Experts
- Supplies of the 2011 model are healthy
- Price drops and generous incentives are expected heading into fall

| Vehicle | Min | Max |
|---|---|---|
| Nissan Frontier | $18,748 | $31,054 |
| Toyota Tacoma | $16,000 | $27,964 |
| Ford Ranger | $16,482 | $25,778 |
| Chevrolet Colorado | $16,291 | $28,717 |
| Average | $16,880 | $28,378 |



| Vehicle | Min | Max |
|---|---|---|
| Nissan Frontier | $315 | $521 |
| Toyota Tacoma | $268 | $469 |
| Ford Ranger | $277 | $433 |
| Chevrolet Colorado | $273 | $482 |
| Average | $283 | $476 |
Based On: 10% down, 4.5% APR, 60 months


| MPG | city | hwy |
|---|---|---|
| Nissan Frontier | 16 | 20 |
| Toyota Tacoma | 18 | 22 |
| Ford Ranger | 18 | 23 |
| Chevrolet Colorado | 18 | 24 |
| Average | 18 | 22 |

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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 | 15% | $20,065 | $17,150 |
| 2 2012 SV 4x4 King Cab 6 ft. box 125.9 in. WB | 14% | $27,029 | $23,280 |
| 3 2012 PRO-4X 4x4 King Cab 6 ft. box 125.9 in. WB | 7% | $30,090 | $25,803 |
| 4 2012 SV 4x4 Crew Cab 4.75 ft. box 125.9 in. WB | 7% | $28,283 | $24,555 |
| 5 2012 S 4x2 Crew Cab 4.75 ft. box 125.9 in. WB | 7% | $24,098 | $20,660 |
| 6 2012 SV 4x2 Crew Cab 4.75 ft. box 125.9 in. WB | 7% | $25,763 | $22,159 |
| 7 2012 SV-I4 4x2 King Cab 6 ft. box 125.9 in. WB | 7% | $23,501 | $20,287 |
| 8 2012 S 4x4 Crew Cab 4.75 ft. box 125.9 in. WB | 5% | $26,377 | $22,661 |
| 9 2012 PRO-4X 4x4 Crew Cab 4.75 ft. box 125.9 in. WB | 5% | $32,224 | $27,349 |
| 10 2012 SV 4x2 Crew Cab 6 ft. box 139.9 in. WB | 5% | $26,774 | $23,572 |
| 11 2012 SL 4x4 Crew Cab 4.75 ft. box 125.9 in. WB | 4% | $33,320 | $28,499 |
| 12 2012 SL 4x2 Crew Cab 4.75 ft. box 125.9 in. WB | 4% | $30,621 | $26,085 |
| 13 2012 SL 4x4 Crew Cab 6 ft. box 139.9 in. WB | 4% | $33,494 | $29,002 |
| 14 2012 SV 4x2 King Cab 6 ft. box 125.9 in. WB | 4% | $24,936 | $21,239 |
| 15 2012 SV 4x4 Crew Cab 6 ft. box 139.9 in. WB | 3% | $29,991 | $25,748 |
| 16 2012 SL 4x2 Crew Cab 6 ft. box 139.9 in. WB | 2% | $30,896 | $26,201 |
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