New Nissan Frontier for Sale nearDubuque, IA

How much does the Nissan Frontier cost in today's market?

Used Nissan Frontier prices span a wide range depending on model year. Here's what the market looks like right now:

The Nissan Frontier's current nationwide average price is $27,374, and its year-round low is $23,936.87. That puts the model in a broad price band across generations, with newer trucks commanding the highest averages and older ones opening up more budget-friendly options.

Recently, prices have come down for the 2023, 2024, and 2025 models, making now a good time to shop recent model years.

Is the Nissan Frontier a good car?

Yes — the Nissan Frontier earns a strong overall owner rating, and shoppers consistently respond well to its value, capability, and straightforward truck character. The all-generations owner rating is 4.51/5 across every model year in the data.

Owners repeatedly praise the Frontier for its powerful performance, comfortable interiors, and good value compared with rivals. Reliability and towing capability also come up often, along with the truck’s rugged, dependable personality.

Expert reviews rate the 2023 and 2022 models among the highest across all years.

The main trade-offs in recent expert reviews center on outdated technology, limited rear-seat space, and fuel economy that trails some rivals. Those are the kinds of compromises you weigh if you want a traditional pickup feel and strong utility.

31.0% of listings are priced as good or great deals.

Are Nissan Frontier models reliable?

Owners consistently describe the Frontier as a dependable, durable pickup with strong value and useful capability. Expert reviews also reinforce that impression by highlighting its solid, quality-focused character and its straightforward, work-ready nature.

• Owners rate the Nissan Frontier between 4.08 and 5.0 out of 5 stars across all model years in the data.

For used buyers, the long-term ownership picture looks strongest when you choose a well-kept example with a clean history and service records that match the truck’s intended use.

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

Across all model years, accident-free inventory is solid at 82.5% — always verify the vehicle history report.

Older model years carry meaningfully higher accident rates, so always verify the vehicle history report on pre-2021 models.

Key things to evaluate:

• Safety package: standard driver-assistance features including automatic high-beam headlights, adaptive cruise control, forward-collision warning, automatic emergency braking, lane-departure warning, blind-spot monitors, rear cross-traffic alert, reverse automatic braking, and rear parking sensors
• Infotainment: 12.3-inch touchscreen infotainment system with wireless Apple CarPlay and wireless Android Auto
• Fuel efficiency: 18.3 mpg on our Southern California test loop, 18 mpg combined, 19 mpg combined with 4WD, and 21 mpg combined with RWD

Which Nissan Frontier trim should I buy?

The 2026 Nissan Frontier offers these trims:

• S: The entry trim comes in King Cab and crew-cab styles, with a 5-foot cargo bed standard; it suits buyers who want the Frontier’s core setup in its simplest form.
• SV: This trim adds more flexibility with an available 6-foot bed, plus the new Dark Armor option package and the available All-Weather Package with dual-zone automatic climate control, remote-engine start, heated front seats, and a heated steering wheel. It stands out as the best-value choice for shoppers who want useful comfort and convenience upgrades.
• Pro-X: This trim brings the rugged look and off-road-oriented character of the lineup, along with the modern tech and traditional control layout described in the expert review.
• Pro-4X: This trim adds standard 4WD, all-terrain tires, Bilstein off-road shocks, an electronic locking rear differential, front and underbody skid plates, and a Terrain mode selector. It is the pick for buyers who want the most trail-ready Frontier.

What Nissan Frontier do most buyers choose?

The Nissan Frontier years with the most listings are 2024, 2023, and 2025.

Those higher-volume years tend to be the most popular because they give you a wider selection of listings while still keeping prices and deal rates competitive. That makes it easier to compare trims, mileage, and condition before you buy.

What is the Nissan Frontier's resale value?

Most Frontier model years are moving lower year over year, which can work in your favor if you’re shopping used. A few years are rising, though, so the market is not moving in one direction across the board. The newer models are showing the smallest declines, while older years include some of the sharpest drops.

The 2025 model year is holding steady, with prices close to flat year-over-year.

The 2015, 2017, and 2025 model years have held their value best, with the smallest year-over-year price changes.

Is the Nissan Frontier safe?

• 2026: 4/10
• 2025: 4/10
• 2023: 8/10
• 2022: 7/10
• 2020: 1/10
• 2016: 8/10
• 2014: 6/10

The 2026 Frontier includes standard driver-assistance features such as automatic high-beam headlights, adaptive cruise control, forward-collision warning, automatic emergency braking, lane-departure warning, blind-spot monitors, rear cross-traffic alert, reverse automatic braking, and rear parking sensors.

For the safest used buy, the 2016 and 2023 models both post the highest confirmed score of 8/10.

Should I buy a used Nissan Frontier now or wait for the next model?

Buy now if:

• Price trend: The 2025 model is at −0.63% versus a year ago, and the 2024 model is at −1.14%.
• Deal availability: The 2025 model has 32.6% good and great deals, and the 2024 model has 32.4%.
• Sweet-spot year: The 2024 model has the most listings at a current average price of $32,863. The Nissan Frontier offers a rugged, straightforward truck character that appeals if you want a dependable pickup with a traditional feel.

Consider waiting if:

• Powertrain/efficiency: The 2026 Frontier’s 3.8-liter V6 supplies 310 horsepower and 281 pound-feet of torque via a nine-speed automatic transmission.
• Tech: The 2026 Frontier includes a 7-inch digital driver display, a 12.3-inch touchscreen infotainment system, wireless Apple CarPlay, and wireless Android Auto.
• Safety: The latest model adds standard automatic high-beam headlights, adaptive cruise control, forward-collision warning, automatic emergency braking, lane-departure warning, blind-spot monitors, rear cross-traffic alert, reverse automatic braking, and rear parking sensors.
• Starting price: Prices range from $33,845 to $43,565, including the $1,695 destination charge.

If you're buying used today, the 2024 model year offers the best mix of value and availability. If you want the latest tech and features, it may be worth waiting for 2028 inventory to mature.

These recommendations are based on CarGurus' proprietary market data from September 4, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.