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Mazda B4000 vs Nissan Frontier

Side-by-side comparison from manufacturer specifications, NHTSA safety data, and live dealer listings.

Vehicles

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2009 Mazda B4000

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2026 Nissan Frontier

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Overview

SpecMazda B4000B4000Nissan FrontierS
Selected trimB4000S
Body styleTruck (Cab Plus)Truck (King Cab)
Drivetrainfour wheel driverear wheel drive
Fuel typeregular unleadedregular unleaded
Transmission5-speed manual9-speed shiftable automatic
Engine typegasgas
Model year20092026

Pricing & market

SpecMazda B4000B4000Nissan FrontierS
MSRP$22,150 (best)$32,150
Lowest listing price—$12,998 (best)
Median listing price—$36,974 (best)
Highest listing price—$50,534 (best)
For sale now0138 (best)

Fuel economy & range

SpecMazda B4000B4000Nissan FrontierS
Combined MPG16 MPG21 MPG (best)
City MPG15 MPG19 MPG (best)
Highway MPG19 MPG24 MPG (best)
Fuel tank19.5 gal21 gal (best)

Performance

SpecMazda B4000B4000Nissan FrontierS
Horsepower207 hp310 hp (best)
Torque238 lb-ft281 lb-ft (best)
Engine size4 L (best)3.8 L
CylindersV6V6

Size & capability

SpecMazda B4000B4000Nissan FrontierS
Seating5 seats (best)4 seats
Doors44
Towing capacity5,600 lbs7,150 lbs (best)
Payload1,260 lbs1,590 lbs (best)
Curb weight3,662 lbs (best)4,385 lbs
Ground clearance7.9 in (best)—
Wheelbase125.9 in126 in (best)
Length202.9 in210.2 in (best)
Width70.3 in73 in (best)
Height67.5 in71.5 in (best)

Safety & recalls

SpecMazda B4000B4000Nissan FrontierS
NHTSA overall—4 / 5 ★ (best)
Frontal crash (driver)—3 / 5 ★ (best)
Frontal crash (passenger)—4 / 5 ★ (best)
Side crash (driver)—5 / 5 ★ (best)
Side crash (passenger)—5 / 5 ★ (best)
Side pole—5 / 5 ★ (best)
Rollover—3 / 5 ★ (best)
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.

TrimMazda B4000Nissan Frontier
1

B4000

$22,150 MSRP(Currently comparing)

S

$32,150 MSRP(Currently comparing)

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S

$33,550 MSRP

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S

$35,150 MSRP

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S

$36,550 MSRP

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SV

$36,190 MSRP

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SV

$36,690 MSRP

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SV

$39,490 MSRP

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SV

$39,990 MSRP

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PRO-X

$38,570 MSRP

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PRO-4X

$41,870 MSRP

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PRO-4X

$42,370 MSRP

Live inventory

Mazda B4000 vs Nissan Frontier FAQ

Which is better: 2009 Mazda B4000 or 2026 Nissan Frontier?
It depends on priorities. OpenDealer compares 2009 Mazda B4000 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: 2009 Mazda B4000 or 2026 Nissan Frontier?
Based on starting MSRP, the 2009 Mazda B4000 starts lower at $22,150. Live Nissan Frontier listings start at $12,998.
Which has better startingMsrp: 2009 Mazda B4000 or 2026 Nissan Frontier?
The 2009 Mazda B4000 leads on startingMsrp in this comparison (22,150).
Which has better combinedMpg: 2009 Mazda B4000 or 2026 Nissan Frontier?
The 2026 Nissan Frontier leads on combinedMpg in this comparison (21).
Which has better horsepower: 2009 Mazda B4000 or 2026 Nissan Frontier?
The 2026 Nissan Frontier leads on horsepower in this comparison (310).
Which has better maxTowingLbs: 2009 Mazda B4000 or 2026 Nissan Frontier?
The 2026 Nissan Frontier leads on maxTowingLbs in this comparison (7,150).
How do the NHTSA safety ratings compare for 2009 Mazda B4000 vs 2026 Nissan Frontier?
NHTSA overall crash-test ratings in this comparison: Nissan Frontier (4/5 NHTSA overall).