How much does the 2018 Nissan Frontier cost?

The 2018 Nissan Frontier has a starting MSRP of $18,990, ranging up to $36,400 for the top trim. Trim pricing includes S from $18,990; SV from $23,460; Desert Runner from $25,900; PRO-4X from $32,740; SL from $33,560.

What is the fuel economy of the 2018 Nissan Frontier?

The 2018 Nissan Frontier achieves up to 21 MPG combined (EPA estimate), depending on trim and configuration.

How much can the 2018 Nissan Frontier tow?

The 2018 Nissan Frontier has a maximum towing capacity of up to 6,710 pounds, depending on trim and equipment.

How many trims does the 2018 Nissan Frontier come in?

The 2018 Nissan Frontier is available in 5 trims (21 total configurations) across Truck (King Cab) and Truck (Crew Cab) body styles with rear wheel drive, four wheel drive.

2018 Nissan Frontier

5 trims · 21 configurations · Truck (King Cab), Truck (Crew Cab)

Starting MSRP

$18,990 – $36,400

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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

Select a trim to update the payment estimates. MSRP is for each trim's base configuration and excludes destination, taxes, and options.

Purchase information

Based on S

Total price (S MSRP)

$18,990

Typical monthly

$376/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 2018 Nissan Frontier trims

S
5 configurations
MSRP
$18,990 – $29,090
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
3,760 lbs
SV
9 configurations
MSRP
$23,460 – $32,380
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
3,760 lbs
Desert Runner
2 configurations
MSRP
$25,900 – $27,330
Fuel economy (city/hwy)
16/23
Horsepower
261 hp
Torque
281 lb-ft
Engine
4L V6 gas
Seating
4
Drivetrain
RWD
Cargo (cu ft)
—
Max towing
6,710 lbs
PRO-4X
3 configurations
MSRP
$32,740 – $33,790
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
6,290 lbs
SL
2 configurations
MSRP
$33,560 – $36,400
Fuel economy (city/hwy)
16/23
Horsepower
261 hp
Torque
281 lb-ft
Engine
4L V6 gas
Seating
5
Drivetrain
RWD
Cargo (cu ft)
—
Max towing
6,510 lbs

Compare 2018 Nissan Frontier trim specifications
Spec	S5 configurations	SV9 configurations	Desert Runner2 configurations	PRO-4X3 configurations	SL2 configurations
MSRP	$18,990 – $29,090	$23,460 – $32,380	$25,900 – $27,330	$32,740 – $33,790	$33,560 – $36,400
Fuel economy (city/hwy)	19/23	19/23	16/23	16/21	16/23
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	4WD	RWD
Cargo (cu ft)	—	—	—	—	—
Max towing	3,760 lbs	3,760 lbs	6,710 lbs	6,290 lbs	6,510 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
PRO-4Xgas
SLgas
Fuel type: Sregular unleaded
SVregular unleaded
Desert Runnerregular unleaded
PRO-4Xregular unleaded
SLregular unleaded
Cylinders: SI4
SVI4
Desert RunnerV6
PRO-4XV6
SLV6
Displacement: S2.5 L
SV2.5 L
Desert Runner4 L
PRO-4X4 L
SL4 L
Horsepower: S152 hp
SV152 hp
Desert Runner261 hp
PRO-4X261 hp
SL261 hp
Torque: S171 lb-ft
SV171 lb-ft
Desert Runner281 lb-ft
PRO-4X281 lb-ft
SL281 lb-ft
Transmission: S5-speed manual
SV5-speed manual
Desert Runner5-speed automatic
PRO-4X6-speed manual
SL5-speed automatic
Drivetrain: Srear wheel drive
SVrear wheel drive
Desert Runnerrear wheel drive
PRO-4Xfour wheel drive
SLrear wheel drive

Dimensions

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

Capacity & weight

Max towing: S3,760 lbs
SV3,760 lbs
Desert Runner6,710 lbs
PRO-4X6,290 lbs
SL6,510 lbs
Max payload: S900 lbs
SV910 lbs
Desert Runner1,420 lbs
PRO-4X1,040 lbs
SL1,370 lbs
Curb weight: S3,785 lbs
SV3,790 lbs
Desert Runner4,176 lbs
PRO-4X4,455 lbs
SL4,386 lbs
Fuel tank: S21.1 gal
SV21.1 gal
Desert Runner21.1 gal
PRO-4X21.1 gal
SL21.1 gal

Fuel economy & EV

Combined MPG: S21
SV21
Desert Runner19
PRO-4X18
SL19
City MPG: S19
SV19
Desert Runner16
PRO-4X16
SL16
Highway MPG: S23
SV23
Desert Runner23
PRO-4X21
SL23

Full specifications by trim
Spec	S	SV	Desert Runner	PRO-4X	SL
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	6-speed manual	5-speed automatic
Drivetrain	rear wheel drive	rear wheel drive	rear wheel drive	four wheel drive	rear 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	8.9 in	8.6 in
Capacity & weight
Max towing	3,760 lbs	3,760 lbs	6,710 lbs	6,290 lbs	6,510 lbs
Max payload	900 lbs	910 lbs	1,420 lbs	1,040 lbs	1,370 lbs
Curb weight	3,785 lbs	3,790 lbs	4,176 lbs	4,455 lbs	4,386 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	19	18	19
City MPG	19	19	16	16	16
Highway MPG	23	23	23	21	23