Ford Maverick vs Nissan Frontier
Side-by-side comparison from manufacturer specifications, NHTSA safety data, and live dealer listings.
Vehicles
Vehicles
2027 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 | continuously variable-speed automatic | 9-speed shiftable automatic |
| Engine type | hybrid | gas |
| Model year | 2027 | 2027 |
Pricing & market
| Spec | Ford MaverickXL | Nissan FrontierS |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $28,145 (best) | $32,490 |
| Lowest listing price | $26,999 (best) | — |
| Median listing price | $37,402 (best) | — |
| Highest listing price | $44,169 (best) | — |
| For sale now | 12 (best) | 0 |
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 | 14 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 | 2,000 lbs | 7,150 lbs (best) |
| Payload | — | 1,590 lbs (best) |
| Curb weight | 3,685 lbs (best) | 4,385 lbs |
| Ground clearance | 8 in (best) | — |
| Wheelbase | 121 in | 126 in (best) |
| Length | 200 in | 210.2 in (best) |
| Width | 73 in | 73 in |
| Height | 69 in | 71.5 in (best) |
Safety & recalls
| Spec | Ford MaverickXL | Nissan FrontierS |
|---|---|---|
| Open recalls (YMM scope) | None reported | None reported |
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 $32,490 MSRP(Currently comparing) |
| 2 | XL $28,145 MSRP | S $33,890 MSRP |
| 3 | XLT $30,745 MSRP | S $35,490 MSRP |
| 4 | XLT $30,745 MSRP | S $36,890 MSRP |
| 5 | Lobo $32,155 MSRP | SV $36,490 MSRP |
| 6 | Lobo $37,155 MSRP | SV $36,990 MSRP |
| 7 | Lariat $34,760 MSRP | SV $39,790 MSRP |
| 8 | Lariat $34,760 MSRP | SV $40,290 MSRP |
| 9 | Tremor $37,155 MSRP | PRO-X $38,890 MSRP |
| 10 | — | PRO-4X $42,190 MSRP |
| 11 | — | PRO-4X $42,690 MSRP |
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Ford Maverick vs Nissan Frontier FAQ
- Which is better: 2027 Ford Maverick or 2027 Nissan Frontier?
- It depends on priorities. OpenDealer compares 2027 Ford Maverick vs 2027 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: 2027 Ford Maverick or 2027 Nissan Frontier?
- Based on starting MSRP, the 2027 Ford Maverick starts lower at $28,145. Live Ford Maverick listings start at $26,999.
- Which has better startingMsrp: 2027 Ford Maverick or 2027 Nissan Frontier?
- The 2027 Ford Maverick leads on startingMsrp in this comparison (28,145).
- Which has better combinedMpg: 2027 Ford Maverick or 2027 Nissan Frontier?
- The 2027 Ford Maverick leads on combinedMpg in this comparison (38).
- Which has better horsepower: 2027 Ford Maverick or 2027 Nissan Frontier?
- The 2027 Nissan Frontier leads on horsepower in this comparison (310).
- Which has better maxTowingLbs: 2027 Ford Maverick or 2027 Nissan Frontier?
- The 2027 Nissan Frontier leads on maxTowingLbs in this comparison (7,150).