Ford Maverick vs Nissan Frontier
Side-by-side comparison from manufacturer specifications, NHTSA safety data, and live dealer listings.
Vehicles
Vehicles
2026 Nissan Frontier
Overview
| Spec | Ford MaverickXL | Nissan FrontierS |
|---|---|---|
| Selected trim | XL | S |
| Body style | Truck (SuperCrew) | Truck (King Cab) |
| Drivetrain | front wheel drive | rear wheel drive |
| Fuel type | regular unleaded | regular unleaded |
| Transmission | electrically variable-speed automatic | 9-speed shiftable automatic |
| Engine type | hybrid | gas |
| Model year | 2026 | 2026 |
Pricing & market
| Spec | Ford MaverickXL | Nissan FrontierS |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $28,145 (best) | $32,150 |
| Lowest listing price | $21,955 | $12,998 (best) |
| Median listing price | $33,688 (best) | $37,005 |
| Highest listing price | $45,120 (best) | $49,492 |
| For sale now | 249 (best) | 129 |
Fuel economy & range
| Spec | Ford MaverickXL | Nissan FrontierS |
|---|---|---|
| Combined MPG | 38 MPG (best) | 21 MPG |
| City MPG | 42 MPG (best) | 19 MPG |
| Highway MPG | 35 MPG (best) | 24 MPG |
| Fuel tank | 13.8 gal | 21 gal (best) |
Performance
| Spec | Ford MaverickXL | Nissan FrontierS |
|---|---|---|
| Horsepower | 191 hp | 310 hp (best) |
| Torque | 155 lb-ft | 281 lb-ft (best) |
| Engine size | 2.5 L | 3.8 L (best) |
| Cylinders | I4 | V6 |
Size & capability
| Spec | Ford MaverickXL | Nissan FrontierS |
|---|---|---|
| Seating | 5 seats (best) | 4 seats |
| Doors | 4 | 4 |
| Towing capacity | 4,000 lbs | 7,150 lbs (best) |
| Payload | 1,500 lbs | 1,590 lbs (best) |
| Curb weight | 3,674 lbs (best) | 4,385 lbs |
| Ground clearance | 8.1 in (best) | — |
| Wheelbase | 121.1 in | 126 in (best) |
| Length | 199.8 in | 210.2 in (best) |
| Width | 72.6 in | 73 in (best) |
| Height | 68.8 in | 71.5 in (best) |
Safety & recalls
| Spec | Ford MaverickXL | Nissan FrontierS |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA overall | Not Rated | 4 / 5 ★ (best) |
| Frontal crash (driver) | 5 / 5 ★ (best) | 3 / 5 ★ |
| Frontal crash (passenger) | 4 / 5 ★ | 4 / 5 ★ |
| Side crash (driver) | Not Rated | 5 / 5 ★ (best) |
| Side crash (passenger) | Not Rated | 5 / 5 ★ (best) |
| Side pole | Not Rated | 5 / 5 ★ (best) |
| Rollover | 4 / 5 ★ (best) | 3 / 5 ★ |
| Open recalls (YMM scope) | 6 | 1 (best) |
Highlighted values indicate the better figure for that spec when a clear winner exists. Specs reflect the selected trim for each vehicle. Drag a vehicle header to reorder columns. MSRP and specifications are manufacturer data; listing prices and inventory come from live dealer listings. Safety ratings are from NHTSA.
Trim overview
All available trims with MSRP. The trim selected above is highlighted; comparison specs use that selection.
| Trim | Ford Maverick | Nissan Frontier |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | XL $28,145 MSRP(Currently comparing) | S $32,150 MSRP(Currently comparing) |
| 2 | XLT $30,645 MSRP | S $33,550 MSRP |
| 3 | Lobo $35,930 MSRP | S $35,150 MSRP |
| 4 | Lobo $41,425 MSRP | S $36,550 MSRP |
| 5 | Lariat $38,090 MSRP | SV $36,190 MSRP |
| 6 | Tremor $40,645 MSRP | SV $36,690 MSRP |
| 7 | — | SV $39,490 MSRP |
| 8 | — | SV $39,990 MSRP |
| 9 | — | PRO-X $38,570 MSRP |
| 10 | — | PRO-4X $41,870 MSRP |
| 11 | — | PRO-4X $42,370 MSRP |
Live inventory
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Ford Maverick vs Nissan Frontier FAQ
- Which is better: 2026 Ford Maverick or 2026 Nissan Frontier?
- It depends on priorities. OpenDealer compares 2026 Ford Maverick vs 2026 Nissan Frontier on MSRP, fuel economy, horsepower, seating, towing, NHTSA safety ratings, and live market prices so you can weigh the tradeoffs.
- Which costs less: 2026 Ford Maverick or 2026 Nissan Frontier?
- Based on starting MSRP, the 2026 Ford Maverick starts lower at $28,145. Live Ford Maverick listings start at $21,955. Live Nissan Frontier listings start at $12,998.
- Which has better startingMsrp: 2026 Ford Maverick or 2026 Nissan Frontier?
- The 2026 Ford Maverick leads on startingMsrp in this comparison (28,145).
- Which has better combinedMpg: 2026 Ford Maverick or 2026 Nissan Frontier?
- The 2026 Ford Maverick leads on combinedMpg in this comparison (38).
- Which has better horsepower: 2026 Ford Maverick or 2026 Nissan Frontier?
- The 2026 Nissan Frontier leads on horsepower in this comparison (310).
- Which has better maxTowingLbs: 2026 Ford Maverick or 2026 Nissan Frontier?
- The 2026 Nissan Frontier leads on maxTowingLbs in this comparison (7,150).
- How do the NHTSA safety ratings compare for 2026 Ford Maverick vs 2026 Nissan Frontier?
- NHTSA overall crash-test ratings in this comparison: Ford Maverick (Not Rated/5 NHTSA overall); Nissan Frontier (4/5 NHTSA overall).