How much does the 2016 Nissan Frontier cost?

The 2016 Nissan Frontier has a starting MSRP of $18,290, ranging up to $35,610 for the top trim. Trim pricing includes S from $18,290; SV from $22,180; Desert Runner from $24,520; SL from $31,690; PRO-4X from $31,840.

What is the fuel economy of the 2016 Nissan Frontier?

The 2016 Nissan Frontier achieves up to 21 MPG combined (EPA estimate), depending on trim and configuration.

How much can the 2016 Nissan Frontier tow?

The 2016 Nissan Frontier has a maximum towing capacity of up to 6,500 pounds, depending on trim and equipment.

How many trims does the 2016 Nissan Frontier come in?

The 2016 Nissan Frontier is available in 5 trims (26 total configurations) across Truck (King Cab) and Truck (Crew Cab) body styles with rear wheel drive, four wheel drive.

2016 Nissan Frontier

5 trims · 26 configurations · Truck (King Cab), Truck (Crew Cab)

Starting MSRP

$18,290 – $35,610

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Pricing

How much should you pay for the Nissan Frontier? Select a trim to update purchase and lease estimates.

MSRP by trim

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Purchase information

Based on S

Total price (S MSRP)

$18,290

Typical monthly

$362/mo

Avg. APR

7.00%

60-month loan estimate for good credit (rates as of 2026-07-11). Not a credit offer; actual APR varies by lender, credit, and dealer.

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Compare 2016 Nissan Frontier trims

S
5 configurations
MSRP
$18,290 – $26,750
Fuel economy (city/hwy)
19/23
Horsepower
152 hp
Torque
171 lb-ft
Engine
2.5L I4 gas
Seating
4
Drivetrain
RWD
Cargo (cu ft)
—
Max towing
3,500 lbs
SV
10 configurations
MSRP
$22,180 – $28,910
Fuel economy (city/hwy)
19/23
Horsepower
152 hp
Torque
171 lb-ft
Engine
2.5L I4 gas
Seating
4
Drivetrain
RWD
Cargo (cu ft)
—
Max towing
3,500 lbs
Desert Runner
2 configurations
MSRP
$24,520 – $25,840
Fuel economy (city/hwy)
16/22
Horsepower
261 hp
Torque
281 lb-ft
Engine
4L V6 gas
Seating
4
Drivetrain
RWD
Cargo (cu ft)
—
Max towing
6,500 lbs
SL
6 configurations
MSRP
$31,690 – $35,610
Fuel economy (city/hwy)
16/22
Horsepower
261 hp
Torque
281 lb-ft
Engine
4L V6 gas
Seating
5
Drivetrain
RWD
Cargo (cu ft)
—
Max towing
6,300 lbs
PRO-4X
3 configurations
MSRP
$31,840 – $32,890
Fuel economy (city/hwy)
16/21
Horsepower
261 hp
Torque
281 lb-ft
Engine
4L V6 gas
Seating
5
Drivetrain
4WD
Cargo (cu ft)
—
Max towing
6,100 lbs

Compare 2016 Nissan Frontier trim specifications
Spec	S5 configurations	SV10 configurations	Desert Runner2 configurations	SL6 configurations	PRO-4X3 configurations
MSRP	$18,290 – $26,750	$22,180 – $28,910	$24,520 – $25,840	$31,690 – $35,610	$31,840 – $32,890
Fuel economy (city/hwy)	19/23	19/23	16/22	16/22	16/21
Horsepower	152 hp	152 hp	261 hp	261 hp	261 hp
Torque	171 lb-ft	171 lb-ft	281 lb-ft	281 lb-ft	281 lb-ft
Engine	2.5L I4 gas	2.5L I4 gas	4L V6 gas	4L V6 gas	4L V6 gas
Seating	4	4	4	5	5
Drivetrain	RWD	RWD	RWD	RWD	4WD
Cargo (cu ft)	—	—	—	—	—
Max towing	3,500 lbs	3,500 lbs	6,500 lbs	6,300 lbs	6,100 lbs

Specifications shown for each trim’s base configuration; drivetrain, cab, and box options vary within a trim, and MSRP shows the full range. MSRP excludes destination fees, taxes, and dealer-installed options.

Full specifications

Shown for each trim's base configuration. Drivetrain, cab, and box options within a trim can change dimensions, capacities, and fuel economy.

Engine & drivetrain

Engine type: Sgas
SVgas
Desert Runnergas
SLgas
PRO-4Xgas
Fuel type: Sregular unleaded
SVregular unleaded
Desert Runnerregular unleaded
SLregular unleaded
PRO-4Xregular unleaded
Cylinders: SI4
SVI4
Desert RunnerV6
SLV6
PRO-4XV6
Displacement: S2.5 L
SV2.5 L
Desert Runner4 L
SL4 L
PRO-4X4 L
Horsepower: S152 hp
SV152 hp
Desert Runner261 hp
SL261 hp
PRO-4X261 hp
Torque: S171 lb-ft
SV171 lb-ft
Desert Runner281 lb-ft
SL281 lb-ft
PRO-4X281 lb-ft
Transmission: S5-speed manual
SV5-speed manual
Desert Runner5-speed automatic
SL5-speed automatic
PRO-4X6-speed manual
Drivetrain: Srear wheel drive
SVrear wheel drive
Desert Runnerrear wheel drive
SLrear wheel drive
PRO-4Xfour wheel drive

Dimensions

Body type: STruck (King Cab)
SVTruck (King Cab)
Desert RunnerTruck (King Cab)
SLTruck (Crew Cab)
PRO-4XTruck (Crew Cab)
Doors: S4
SV4
Desert Runner4
SL4
PRO-4X4
Seating: S4
SV4
Desert Runner4
SL5
PRO-4X5
Length: S205.5 in
SV205.5 in
Desert Runner205.5 in
SL205.5 in
PRO-4X205.5 in
Width: S72.8 in
SV72.8 in
Desert Runner72.8 in
SL72.8 in
PRO-4X72.8 in
Height: S68.7 in
SV68.7 in
Desert Runner69.7 in
SL70.1 in
PRO-4X70.1 in
Wheelbase: S125.9 in
SV125.9 in
Desert Runner125.9 in
SL125.9 in
PRO-4X125.9 in
Ground clearance: S7.6 in
SV7.6 in
Desert Runner8.6 in
SL8.6 in
PRO-4X8.9 in

Capacity & weight

Max towing: S3,500 lbs
SV3,500 lbs
Desert Runner6,500 lbs
SL6,300 lbs
PRO-4X6,100 lbs
Fuel tank: S21.1 gal
SV21.1 gal
Desert Runner21.1 gal
SL21.1 gal
PRO-4X21.1 gal

Fuel economy & EV

Combined MPG: S21
SV21
Desert Runner18
SL18
PRO-4X18
City MPG: S19
SV19
Desert Runner16
SL16
PRO-4X16
Highway MPG: S23
SV23
Desert Runner22
SL22
PRO-4X21

Full specifications by trim
Spec	S	SV	Desert Runner	SL	PRO-4X
Engine & drivetrain
Engine type	gas	gas	gas	gas	gas
Fuel type	regular unleaded	regular unleaded	regular unleaded	regular unleaded	regular unleaded
Cylinders	I4	I4	V6	V6	V6
Displacement	2.5 L	2.5 L	4 L	4 L	4 L
Horsepower	152 hp	152 hp	261 hp	261 hp	261 hp
Torque	171 lb-ft	171 lb-ft	281 lb-ft	281 lb-ft	281 lb-ft
Transmission	5-speed manual	5-speed manual	5-speed automatic	5-speed automatic	6-speed manual
Drivetrain	rear wheel drive	rear wheel drive	rear wheel drive	rear wheel drive	four wheel drive
Dimensions
Body type	Truck (King Cab)	Truck (King Cab)	Truck (King Cab)	Truck (Crew Cab)	Truck (Crew Cab)
Doors	4	4	4	4	4
Seating	4	4	4	5	5
Length	205.5 in	205.5 in	205.5 in	205.5 in	205.5 in
Width	72.8 in	72.8 in	72.8 in	72.8 in	72.8 in
Height	68.7 in	68.7 in	69.7 in	70.1 in	70.1 in
Wheelbase	125.9 in	125.9 in	125.9 in	125.9 in	125.9 in
Ground clearance	7.6 in	7.6 in	8.6 in	8.6 in	8.9 in
Capacity & weight
Max towing	3,500 lbs	3,500 lbs	6,500 lbs	6,300 lbs	6,100 lbs
Fuel tank	21.1 gal	21.1 gal	21.1 gal	21.1 gal	21.1 gal
Fuel economy & EV
Combined MPG	21	21	18	18	18
City MPG	19	19	16	16	16
Highway MPG	23	23	22	22	21