Used 2025 Nissan Frontier for Sale nearPalm Desert, CA

How much does the 2025 Nissan Frontier cost?

Prices have softened 1.81% compared to this time last year, making it a favorable time to shop this model year.

There are 3,027 listings available, which suggests you have a solid amount of inventory to compare.

Is the 2025 Nissan Frontier a good car?

Yes — the 2025 Nissan Frontier earns a 5/5 user rating and a 6/10 expert rating. The standout strength is Look and feel at 8/10.

The Frontier’s appeal comes from its V6 engine, body-on-frame construction, comfortable front seats, quality construction, and traditional controls. It is especially well suited to you if you want a straightforward pickup with a familiar cabin layout rather than a heavily digitized one.

The trade-offs are clear: the truck’s technology is outdated, its safety ratings are unimpressive, and its value proposition is weak relative to rivals. Even so, the market shows 36.7% of listings are priced as good or great deals, which helps offset some of that downside.

Is the 2025 Nissan Frontier reliable?

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

The Frontier’s back-to-basics design can work in your favor if you want a truck with a simple powertrain, traditional controls, and a solid-feeling cabin. The V6 and body-on-frame setup reinforce that durable, old-school character, while the expert evaluation also points to quality construction and a robust feel.

Nissan’s maintenance coverage adds some ownership value, including the first three oil changes. For used buyers, the main long-term risk is that the truck’s aging technology and mixed safety performance may matter more as mileage and ownership costs rise.

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

Accident-free inventory is excellent at 92.7% — clean inventory, standard diligence applies.

You should still run a vehicle history report and prioritize a pre-purchase inspection, especially if you are considering a higher-mileage truck or one that has been used for towing. Focus on overall condition, cabin wear, and evidence of hard use, since this model’s appeal depends heavily on how well it has been maintained.

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 higher trims get the larger 12.3-inch display and more modern presentation. The PRO-4X is the off-road-ready version, while the PRO-X has a similar look but rear-wheel drive instead of four-wheel drive.
• Powertrain: Every Frontier uses a 3.8-liter V6 with 310 horsepower and a nine-speed automatic transmission. The engine is praised for its satisfying character and traditional truck feel, though the truck is not especially fuel-efficient.
• Safety package: Nissan Safety Shield 360 is standard and 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 NissanConnect, wireless Apple CarPlay, wireless Android Auto, SiriusXM satellite radio, NissanConnect services, and a Wi-Fi hotspot with an active data plan. 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. In heavy city traffic, it returned 15.7 mpg, just shy of its 16-mpg city rating.

Which 2025 Nissan Frontier trim should I buy?

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

Here's the short version:

• S: This is the entry point if you want the Frontier’s core V6 truck character at the lowest price. It keeps the smaller 8-inch touchscreen, so it makes the most sense if you care more about basic capability than cabin tech.
• SV: This is the best-value trim for many shoppers because it adds more of the Frontier’s everyday appeal without jumping all the way to the pricier specialty models. It is the trim to target if you want a balanced mix of equipment and price.
• SL: This is the more upscale choice if you want the most polished version of the Frontier’s cabin and features. It also gets the surround-view camera system with off-road mode as standard.
• PRO-X: Choose this if you like the PRO-4X look but want rear-wheel drive instead of four-wheel drive. It is the style-forward alternative in the lineup.
• PRO-4X: This is the off-road-focused trim, with Bilstein shocks, an electronic locking rear differential, skid plates, and all-terrain tires. It is the right pick if you want the most rugged Frontier.

The safety package is standard across the lineup, but the surround-view camera system with off-road mode is standard only on the SL and optional on some other trims.

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

This is a moderate market for selective buyers, with enough inventory and deal activity to make comparison shopping worthwhile.

• Deal availability: 36.7% of listings are priced as good or great deals.
• Inventory: There are 3,027 listings available.
• Price trend: Prices have softened 1.81% compared with last year.
• Clean inventory: 92.7% of listings are accident-free.

If you find a listing below $34,334, 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 $34,334 sits slightly below last year's $34,966.

That price movement suggests the Frontier has softened enough to give used buyers some leverage, but it also means future sellers may need to price carefully to stay competitive. If the market continues to favor shoppers, resale values could remain under pressure unless demand strengthens.

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 Nissan Frontier earns a four-star overall rating from NHTSA, with five-star ratings in side-impact crash tests and three-star ratings for driver protection and rollover resistance.

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, and the SL gets a surround-view camera system with off-road mode as standard.

The safety picture is mixed because the Frontier’s crash-test results include concerning lower ratings, and the expert evaluation also notes that Nissan does not offer ProPilot Assist on this truck. The lane-departure warning system can also issue false alerts.

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:

• 36.7% of listings are priced as good or great deals.
• Accident-free inventory is excellent at 92.7% — clean inventory, standard diligence applies.
• Price trend: Prices have softened 1.81% 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 for some models and new option packages.

The bottom line: If you want the better shopping opportunity, the 2025 is the stronger pick because pricing has softened and inventory is healthy. If you are willing to wait for a slightly updated version and do not mind paying closer attention to equipment changes, the 2026 is worth a look.

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These recommendations are based on CarGurus' proprietary market data from November 10, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.