Used 2025 Nissan Frontier for Sale nearPalm Desert, CA

How much does the 2025 Nissan Frontier cost?

Prices have held steady compared to this time last year, signaling a stable and predictable market for this model year.

With 2,987 listings available, you have a solid amount of inventory to compare before you buy.

Is the 2025 Nissan Frontier a good car?

Yes — you’re looking at a 5/5 user-rated truck with a 6/10 expert rating. The standout strength is Look and feel at 8/10.

The Frontier’s appeal comes from its traditional truck setup, V6 power, body-on-frame construction, comfortable front seats, quality construction, and traditional controls. It also gets several 2025 updates, including a larger infotainment screen on most models and more standard safety equipment.

The trade-offs are clear: the technology feels outdated, the safety results are unimpressive, and value for money remains a weak point.

With 33.4% of listings priced as good or great deals, you do have some room to shop selectively.

Is the 2025 Nissan Frontier reliable?

Owners rate it 5/5, a strong signal of long-term satisfaction.

The Frontier’s reliability story is built around its simple, traditional hardware: a V6 engine, body-on-frame construction, and controls that avoid unnecessary complexity. That back-to-basics approach can be appealing if you want a truck that feels straightforward and durable.

The truck also benefits from practical ownership perks, including complimentary oil changes and generous trial subscriptions to NissanConnect services.

For used buyers, the main long-term risk is that the truck’s older-school design comes with some compromises in technology and safety, so condition and maintenance history matter a lot.

What should I look for when buying a used 2025 Nissan Frontier?

Accident-free inventory is excellent at 94.8% — clean inventory, standard diligence applies.

You should still run a history report and prioritize a pre-purchase inspection, especially if you’re considering a higher-mileage truck or one that’s been used for towing or off-road driving. Focus on overall condition, signs of hard use, and whether the truck’s equipment matches the trim you want.

Key things to evaluate:

• Trim level: The Frontier is available in S, SV, SL, PRO-X, and PRO-4X trim levels. The base S trim keeps the smaller 8-inch touchscreen, while most other versions get the new 12.3-inch display. The PRO-X resembles the PRO-4X on the outside, but it is rear-wheel drive instead of four-wheel drive.
• Powertrain: You get a 3.8-liter V6 with 310 horsepower and 281 pound-feet of torque, paired with a nine-speed automatic transmission. The V6 is not especially fuel-efficient, but it delivers the traditional truck character many buyers want.
• Safety package: Nissan Safety Shield 360 is standard, and it includes forward collision warning, automatic emergency braking, lane departure warning, blind spot monitoring, rear cross-traffic alert, rear parking sensors, and rear automatic braking. Adaptive cruise control is also standard, while the surround-view camera system with off-road mode is standard on the SL and optional on some other trims.
• Infotainment: Most versions get a 12.3-inch touchscreen with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, SiriusXM satellite radio, NissanConnect services, and available Wi-Fi hotspot access. The base S trim continues with an 8-inch touchscreen.
• Fuel efficiency: The Frontier PRO-4X is expected to achieve 18 mpg in combined driving, and the test truck averaged 18.8 mpg on an evaluation loop.

Which 2025 Nissan Frontier trim should I buy?

The 2025 Nissan Frontier is offered in 5 trim levels: S, SV, SL, PRO-X, PRO-4X.

Here's the short version:

• S: This is the entry point, and it makes sense if you want the Frontier’s core V6 truck experience at the lowest price. You give up the larger 12.3-inch touchscreen found on most other trims, so this is best if you care more about basics than tech.
• SV: This is the best-value trim for most shoppers because it adds more of the Frontier’s everyday appeal without pushing you into the pricier specialty models. It’s the trim to target if you want a balanced mix of equipment and value.
• SL: This is the trim to consider if you want more convenience and the added benefit of the surround-view camera system with off-road mode as standard. It suits you if you want a more upscale, easier-to-live-with Frontier.
• PRO-X: This is the rear-wheel-drive version of the sportier-looking off-road model, so it makes sense if you want the appearance and stance without four-wheel drive. It’s for buyers who like the PRO-4X look but don’t need the full off-road hardware.
• PRO-4X: This is the off-road-focused choice, with Bilstein shocks, an electronic locking rear differential, skid plates, and all-terrain tires. Buy this one if you want the most capable Frontier for rougher terrain.

The SL is the trim where the surround-view camera system with off-road mode becomes standard, while it remains optional on some other trims.

Is now a good time to buy a used 2025 Nissan Frontier?

This is a moderate, selective-buyer market, so you can shop with some leverage if you’re patient.

• Deal availability: 33.4% of listings are priced as good or great deals.
• Inventory: There are 2,987 listings available.
• Price trend: Prices have held steady compared with last year.
• Clean inventory: 94.8% of listings are accident-free.

If you find a listing below $34,374, that's toward the low end of the year-round range and worth acting on quickly.

What is the 2025 Nissan Frontier's resale value?

The current average of $35,378 sits slightly below last year's $35,665.

That mild decline suggests the Frontier is holding value reasonably well rather than swinging sharply in either direction. For you, that means the market is stable enough to shop without feeling rushed, but not so soft that waiting is likely to unlock a dramatically better deal.

Because prices have stayed close to last year’s level, a well-kept Frontier should remain relatively easy to price when you eventually sell. Strong demand for trucks with traditional V6 power and solid owner satisfaction can help support resale over time.

Vehicles with strong owner satisfaction ratings, like this model year's 5/5, tend to retain buyer demand, which supports resale value over time.

Is the 2025 Nissan Frontier safe?

The 2025 Frontier earns four-star ratings overall from NHTSA, with five-star ratings in side-impact crash tests, but three-star driver protection and three-star rollover resistance ratings are causes for concern.

It earns a 4/10 safety score from our experts.

Nissan Safety Shield 360 is standard, and it includes forward collision warning, automatic emergency braking, lane departure warning, blind spot monitoring, rear cross-traffic alert, rear parking sensors, and rear automatic braking. Adaptive cruise control is also standard, while the surround-view camera system with off-road mode is standard on the SL and optional on some other trims.

The main caveat is that the Frontier’s safety performance is uneven, and the available IIHS results include a Poor rating for standard halogen headlights.

Should I buy a 2025 Nissan Frontier or consider a different year?

If you're weighing the 2025 against nearby model years, here's how to think about it:

Choose the 2025 if:

• 33.4% of listings are priced as good or great deals.
• Accident-free inventory is excellent at 94.8% — clean inventory, standard diligence applies.
• Price trend: Prices have held steady compared with last year.
• Owners rate it 5/5 — a strong satisfaction signal.
• The 2025 adds more standard safety features and a new 12.3-inch touchscreen on most models.

Consider the 2026 if:

• It adds extra standard equipment on some models and new option packages.

The bottom line: If you want the better shopping environment and the year with clear updates, the 2025 is the safer pick. If you’re price-sensitive and find a cleaner or better-equipped older truck at a meaningful discount, that can still be the smarter move for your budget.

These recommendations are based on CarGurus' proprietary market data from September 11, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.