Honda Ridgeline vs Nissan Frontier
Side-by-side comparison from manufacturer specifications, NHTSA safety data, and live dealer listings.
Vehicles
Vehicles
2026 Nissan Frontier
Overview
| Spec | Honda RidgelineSport | Nissan FrontierS |
|---|---|---|
| Selected trim | Sport | S |
| Body style | Truck (Crew Cab) | Truck (King Cab) |
| Drivetrain | all wheel drive | rear wheel drive |
| Fuel type | regular unleaded | regular unleaded |
| Transmission | 9-speed shiftable automatic | 9-speed shiftable automatic |
| Engine type | gas | gas |
| Model year | 2026 | 2026 |
Pricing & market
| Spec | Honda RidgelineSport | Nissan FrontierS |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $40,595 | $32,150 (best) |
| Lowest listing price | $17,900 | $12,998 (best) |
| Median listing price | $45,350 | $37,005 (best) |
| Highest listing price | $51,225 | $49,492 (best) |
| For sale now | 186 (best) | 129 |
Fuel economy & range
| Spec | Honda RidgelineSport | Nissan FrontierS |
|---|---|---|
| Combined MPG | 21 MPG | 21 MPG |
| City MPG | 18 MPG | 19 MPG (best) |
| Highway MPG | 24 MPG | 24 MPG |
| Fuel tank | 19.5 gal | 21 gal (best) |
Performance
| Spec | Honda RidgelineSport | Nissan FrontierS |
|---|---|---|
| Horsepower | 280 hp | 310 hp (best) |
| Torque | 262 lb-ft | 281 lb-ft (best) |
| Engine size | 3.5 L | 3.8 L (best) |
| Cylinders | V6 | V6 |
Size & capability
| Spec | Honda RidgelineSport | Nissan FrontierS |
|---|---|---|
| Seating | 5 seats (best) | 4 seats |
| Doors | 4 | 4 |
| Cargo volume | 7.3 cu ft (best) | — |
| Towing capacity | 5,000 lbs | 7,150 lbs (best) |
| Payload | 1,583 lbs | 1,590 lbs (best) |
| Curb weight | 4,420 lbs | 4,385 lbs (best) |
| Ground clearance | 7.6 in (best) | — |
| Wheelbase | 125.2 in | 126 in (best) |
| Length | 210.2 in | 210.2 in |
| Width | 78.6 in (best) | 73 in |
| Height | 70.8 in | 71.5 in (best) |
Safety & recalls
| Spec | Honda RidgelineSport | Nissan FrontierS |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA overall | 5 / 5 ★ (best) | 4 / 5 ★ |
| Frontal crash (driver) | 5 / 5 ★ (best) | 3 / 5 ★ |
| Frontal crash (passenger) | 5 / 5 ★ (best) | 4 / 5 ★ |
| Side crash (driver) | 5 / 5 ★ | 5 / 5 ★ |
| Side crash (passenger) | 5 / 5 ★ | 5 / 5 ★ |
| Side pole | 5 / 5 ★ | 5 / 5 ★ |
| Rollover | 4 / 5 ★ (best) | 3 / 5 ★ |
| Open recalls (YMM scope) | None reported (best) | 1 |
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 | Honda Ridgeline | Nissan Frontier |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sport $40,595 MSRP(Currently comparing) | S $32,150 MSRP(Currently comparing) |
| 2 | RTL $43,395 MSRP | S $33,550 MSRP |
| 3 | TrailSport $45,795 MSRP | S $35,150 MSRP |
| 4 | TrailSport+HPD Wheels $46,995 MSRP | S $36,550 MSRP |
| 5 | Black Edition $47,195 MSRP | SV $36,190 MSRP |
| 6 | Black Edition Two-Tone $47,695 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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Honda Ridgeline vs Nissan Frontier FAQ
- Which is better: 2026 Honda Ridgeline or 2026 Nissan Frontier?
- It depends on priorities. OpenDealer compares 2026 Honda Ridgeline 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 Honda Ridgeline or 2026 Nissan Frontier?
- Based on starting MSRP, the 2026 Nissan Frontier starts lower at $32,150. Live Honda Ridgeline listings start at $17,900. Live Nissan Frontier listings start at $12,998.
- Which has better startingMsrp: 2026 Honda Ridgeline or 2026 Nissan Frontier?
- The 2026 Nissan Frontier leads on startingMsrp in this comparison (32,150).
- Which has better horsepower: 2026 Honda Ridgeline or 2026 Nissan Frontier?
- The 2026 Nissan Frontier leads on horsepower in this comparison (310).
- Which has better maxTowingLbs: 2026 Honda Ridgeline 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 Honda Ridgeline vs 2026 Nissan Frontier?
- NHTSA overall crash-test ratings in this comparison: Honda Ridgeline (5/5 NHTSA overall); Nissan Frontier (4/5 NHTSA overall).