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Used 2021 Nissan Frontier Crew Cab Trims Comparison

Trim level differences

Nissan offers the 2021 Frontier in extended-cab (King Cab) and crew-cab styles with a 5-foot or 6.1-foot cargo bed. A 3.8-liter V6 (310 horsepower, 281 lb-ft of torque) is standard, and it runs through a nine-speed automatic transmission and the rear wheels unless you choose the optional four-wheel-drive system.

S
Tight truck-buying budgets will demand consideration of the Frontier S. This basic work truck has:

  • 16-inch steel wheels
  • Rear tinted privacy glass
  • Locking tailgate
  • Cargo bed light
  • Air conditioning
  • Remote keyless entry
  • Push-button engine start
  • Tilt steering wheel
  • Cruise control
  • 7-inch touchscreen infotainment display
  • Bluetooth phone and audio connectivity
  • Four stereo speakers
  • One USB input

SV
Choose the Frontier SV for more equipment and more choice in upgrades. This version of the truck includes:

  • 16-inch alloy wheels
  • Exterior trim upgrades
  • Power-adjustable exterior mirrors
  • Sliding rear window

Several option packages are available for the Frontier SV:

  • Midnight Edition package
    • Black 18-inch alloy wheels
    • Black grille, bumpers and mirrors
    • Black side-step rails
  • Special Edition package
    • Silver 18-inch alloy wheels
    • Satin chrome grille
    • Body-colored rear bumper
    • Special Edition decals
    • Trip computer
  • Value Truck package
    • Spray-in bedliner
    • Cargo management system with tie-down cleats
    • Sliding bed extender
    • Class IV tow hitch receiver
    • Foglights
    • Rear parking sensors
    • Dual-zone automatic climate control system
    • Heated front seats
    • Auto-dimming rearview mirror
    • Compass and outside temperature display
    • Security system

Pro-4X
The Frontier Pro-4X is the off-roading version of the truck, and it comes only with four-wheel drive and a crew cab. It includes most of the contents of the SV Special Edition and SV Value Truck packages, plus:

  • Exclusive 16-inch alloy wheel design
  • All-terrain tires
  • Bilstein off-road shock absorbers
  • Stronger rear axle
  • Electronic-locking rear differential
  • Underbody skid plates
  • Automatic headlights
  • Roof rack
  • Heated outside mirrors
  • Sunroof
  • Leather upholstery
  • Power-adjustable front seats
  • First-aid kit
  • Upgraded infotainment system
  • Navigation system
  • Satellite radio
  • 10-speaker premium sound system

Which Frontier trim does Edmunds recommend?

Of the 2021 Nissan Frontier's three trim levels, we recommend the SV. It offers a wide range of configurability and available equipment, and you can add the Midnight Edition package to the SV for a blacked-out appearance.

Compare trims side-by-side

Comparing average pricing near
Ann Arbor, MI
Vehicle
Frontier S
Frontier SV
Frontier PRO-4X
Vehicle
S
3.8L 6cyl 9A
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PRO-4X
3.8L 6cyl 9A
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Features

Features

Features

Bluetooth
standard
standard
standard
Navigation
Not Available
Not Available
standard
Satellite radio
Not Available
Not Available
standard
Keyless Ignition
standard
standard
standard
Cruise control
standard
standard
standard
Adaptive cruise control
Not available
Not available
Not available
Parking assistance
Not Available
optional
standard
Upholstery
cloth
premium cloth
leather
Heated seats
Not Available
optional
standard
Cooled/Ventilated seats
Not available
Not available
Not available
Folding rear seats
standard
standard
standard
Sunroof
Not Available
Not Available
standard
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Specifications

Specifications

Specifications

Drivetrain
rear wheel drive
rear wheel drive
four wheel drive
Engine power
310 hp @ 6,400 rpm
310 hp @ 6,400 rpm
310 hp @ 6,400 rpm
Engine torque
281 lb-ft @ 4,400 rpm
281 lb-ft @ 4,400 rpm
281 lb-ft @ 4,400 rpm
Engine displacement
3.8 l
3.8 l
3.8 l
Engine configuration
v6
v6
v6
Transmission
9-speed automatic
9-speed automatic
9-speed automatic
Tire size
265/70R16
265/70R16
265/75R16
Wheel size
16 X 7.0-in
16 X 7.0-in
16 X 7.0-in
Wheel type
painted steel wheels
painted alloy wheels
painted alloy wheels
Run flat tires
Not available
Not available
Not available
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Fuel economy

Fuel economy

Fuel economy

City/Hwy/Combined MPG
18 / 24 / 20 MPG
18 / 24 / 20 MPG
17 / 23 / 19 MPG
City/Hwy/Combined MPGe
Not applicable
Not applicable
Not applicable
Fuel Capacity
21.1 gal.
21.1 gal.
21.1 gal.
Driving Range (city/hwy)
380 / 506 miles
380 / 506 miles
359 / 485 miles
Fuel Type
regular unleaded
regular unleaded
regular unleaded
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Dimensions

Dimensions

Dimensions

Turning circle
43.5 ft.
43.6 ft.
43.3 ft.
Curb weight
4,320 lb.
4,264 lb.
4,696 lb.
Ground Clearance
8.9 in.
Overall Width with Mirrors
Overall Width without Mirrors
72.8 in.
72.8 in.
72.8 in.
Height
70.1 in.
70.1 in.
73.9 in.
Length
205.5 in.
205.5 in.
205.5 in.
Bed Length
4'12”
4'12”
4'12”
Wheelbase
125.9 in.
125.9 in.
125.9 in.
Seating Capacity
Cargo Space
Front Head Room
39.9 in.
39.9 in.
39.9 in.
Front Leg Room
42.4 in.
42.4 in.
42.4 in.
Front Shoulder Room
58.3 in.
58.3 in.
58.3 in.
Rear Head Room
38.6 in.
38.6 in.
38.6 in.
Rear Leg Room
33.6 in.
33.6 in.
33.6 in.
Rear Shoulder Room
58.3 in.
58.3 in.
58.3 in.
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5-Year Ownership Costs

5-Year Ownership Costs

5-Year Ownership Costs

True Cost to Own®
$42,014
$42,210
$47,513
Average Cost Per Mile
$0.56
$0.56
$0.63
Depreciation
$8,209
$8,070
$10,062
Financing
$4,013
$4,349
$5,359
Taxes & Fees
$1,632
$1,770
$2,178
Fuel
$13,140
$13,140
$13,823
Insurance
$6,482
$6,589
$6,685
Maintenance
$6,314
$6,068
$6,854
Repairs
$2,224
$2,224
$2,552
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Colors

Colors

Colors

Interior
Steel, cloth
Beige, premium cloth
Steel, premium cloth
Graphite w/White Stitching, leather
Exterior
Magnetic Black Pearl
Brilliant Silver Metallic
Glacier White
Cayenne Red Metallic
Magnetic Black Pearl
Brilliant Silver Metallic
Gun Metallic
Glacier White
Arctic Blue Metallic
Cayenne Red Metallic
Magnetic Black Pearl
Brilliant Silver Metallic
Gun Metallic
Glacier White
Arctic Blue Metallic
Cayenne Red Metallic