How much does the 2021 Nissan Frontier cost?

The 2021 Nissan Frontier has a starting MSRP of $27,190, ranging up to $37,790 for the top trim. Trim pricing includes S from $27,190; SV from $28,070; PRO-4X from $37,790. Live listings on OpenDealer currently start at $12,998.

What is the fuel economy of the 2021 Nissan Frontier?

The 2021 Nissan Frontier achieves up to 20 MPG combined (EPA estimate), depending on trim and configuration.

How much can the 2021 Nissan Frontier tow?

The 2021 Nissan Frontier has a maximum towing capacity of up to 6,720 pounds, depending on trim and equipment.

Is the 2021 Nissan Frontier safe?

The 2021 Nissan Frontier earned an overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars in NHTSA crash testing. NHTSA lists 2 recalls for this model year; check the recalls section for details.

How many trims does the 2021 Nissan Frontier come in?

The 2021 Nissan Frontier is available in 3 trims (11 total configurations) across Truck (Crew Cab) and Truck (King Cab) body styles with four wheel drive, rear wheel drive.

2021 Nissan Frontier

3 trims · 11 configurations · Truck (Crew Cab), Truck (King Cab)

From live listings

$12,998

140 for sale · Starting MSRP $27,190 – $37,790

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NHTSA safety

★★★★☆

4 / 5 overall

Frontal (driver)★★★☆☆

Frontal (passenger)★★☆☆☆

Side (driver)★★★★★

Side (passenger)★★★★★

Rollover★★★★☆

Source: NHTSA · 2 recalls on record

Nissan Frontier for sale

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Pricing

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

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)

$27,190

Typical monthly

$538/mo

Avg. APR

7.00%

60-month loan estimate for good credit (rates as of 2026-08-23). Not a credit offer; actual APR varies by lender, credit, and dealer.

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Compare 2021 Nissan Frontier trims

S
4 configurations
MSRP
$27,190 – $31,590
Fuel economy (city/hwy)
18/24
Horsepower
310 hp
Torque
281 lb-ft
Engine
3.8L V6 gas
Seating
4
Drivetrain
RWD
Cargo (cu ft)
—
Max towing
6,260 lbs
SV
6 configurations
MSRP
$28,070 – $32,710
Fuel economy (city/hwy)
18/24
Horsepower
310 hp
Torque
281 lb-ft
Engine
3.8L V6 gas
Seating
4
Drivetrain
RWD
Cargo (cu ft)
—
Max towing
6,720 lbs
PRO-4X
MSRP
$37,790
Fuel economy (city/hwy)
17/23
Horsepower
310 hp
Torque
281 lb-ft
Engine
3.8L V6 gas
Seating
5
Drivetrain
4WD
Cargo (cu ft)
—
Max towing
6,290 lbs

Compare 2021 Nissan Frontier trim specifications
Spec	S4 configurations	SV6 configurations	PRO-4X
MSRP	$27,190 – $31,590	$28,070 – $32,710	$37,790
Fuel economy (city/hwy)	18/24	18/24	17/23
Horsepower	310 hp	310 hp	310 hp
Torque	281 lb-ft	281 lb-ft	281 lb-ft
Engine	3.8L V6 gas	3.8L V6 gas	3.8L V6 gas
Seating	4	4	5
Drivetrain	RWD	RWD	4WD
Cargo (cu ft)	—	—	—
Max towing	6,260 lbs	6,720 lbs	6,290 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
PRO-4Xgas
Fuel type: Sregular unleaded
SVregular unleaded
PRO-4Xregular unleaded
Cylinders: SV6
SVV6
PRO-4XV6
Displacement: S3.8 L
SV3.8 L
PRO-4X3.8 L
Horsepower: S310 hp
SV310 hp
PRO-4X310 hp
Torque: S281 lb-ft
SV281 lb-ft
PRO-4X281 lb-ft
Transmission: S9-speed automatic
SV9-speed automatic
PRO-4X9-speed automatic
Drivetrain: Srear wheel drive
SVrear wheel drive
PRO-4Xfour wheel drive

Dimensions

Body type: STruck (King Cab)
SVTruck (King Cab)
PRO-4XTruck (Crew Cab)
Doors: S4
SV4
PRO-4X4
Seating: S4
SV4
PRO-4X5
Length: S205.5 in
SV205.5 in
PRO-4X205.5 in
Width: S72.8 in
SV72.8 in
PRO-4X72.8 in
Height: S70.1 in
SV69.7 in
PRO-4X73.9 in
Wheelbase: S125.9 in
SV125.9 in
PRO-4X125.9 in
Ground clearance: S—
SV8.9 in
PRO-4X8.9 in

Capacity & weight

Max towing: S6,260 lbs
SV6,720 lbs
PRO-4X6,290 lbs
Max payload: S1,460 lbs
SV1,430 lbs
PRO-4X1,020 lbs
Curb weight: S4,180 lbs
SV4,145 lbs
PRO-4X4,696 lbs
Fuel tank: S21.1 gal
SV21.1 gal
PRO-4X21.1 gal

Fuel economy & EV

Combined MPG: S20
SV20
PRO-4X19
City MPG: S18
SV18
PRO-4X17
Highway MPG: S24
SV24
PRO-4X23

Full specifications by trim
Spec	S	SV	PRO-4X
Engine & drivetrain
Engine type	gas	gas	gas
Fuel type	regular unleaded	regular unleaded	regular unleaded
Cylinders	V6	V6	V6
Displacement	3.8 L	3.8 L	3.8 L
Horsepower	310 hp	310 hp	310 hp
Torque	281 lb-ft	281 lb-ft	281 lb-ft
Transmission	9-speed automatic	9-speed automatic	9-speed automatic
Drivetrain	rear wheel drive	rear wheel drive	four wheel drive
Dimensions
Body type	Truck (King Cab)	Truck (King Cab)	Truck (Crew Cab)
Doors	4	4	4
Seating	4	4	5
Length	205.5 in	205.5 in	205.5 in
Width	72.8 in	72.8 in	72.8 in
Height	70.1 in	69.7 in	73.9 in
Wheelbase	125.9 in	125.9 in	125.9 in
Ground clearance	—	8.9 in	8.9 in
Capacity & weight
Max towing	6,260 lbs	6,720 lbs	6,290 lbs
Max payload	1,460 lbs	1,430 lbs	1,020 lbs
Curb weight	4,180 lbs	4,145 lbs	4,696 lbs
Fuel tank	21.1 gal	21.1 gal	21.1 gal
Fuel economy & EV
Combined MPG	20	20	19
City MPG	18	18	17
Highway MPG	24	24	23

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