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MSRP:
$19,260 - $32,990
Value:
Above Average
MPG:
19 city/23 hwy
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2012 Nissan Frontier Comparisons
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Year
2012
Make
Nissan
Model
Frontier
Trim
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Crew Cab Long
- SL 4WD V6
- SL RWD V6
- SV 4WD V6
- SV RWD V6
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Crew Cab Short
- PRO-4X 4WD V6
- S 4WD V6
- S RWD V6
- SL 4WD V6
- SL RWD V6
- SV 4WD V6
- SV RWD V6
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Ext Cab
- PRO-4X 4WD V6
- S RWD L4
- SV 4WD V6
- SV RWD L4
- SV RWD V6
General Pricing
General Pricing
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Nissan Frontier S
Nissan 370Z
Nissan Altima S
Nissan Armada Platinum
MSRP
$19,260.00
$40,500.00
$24,640.00
$55,120.00
Destination
$845.00
$780.00
$780.00
$995.00
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Engines & Power
Engines & Power
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Nissan Frontier S
Nissan 370Z
Nissan Altima S
Nissan Armada Platinum
Standard Engine
2.5L 152hp I4
3.7L 332hp V6
2.5L 175hp I4
5.6L 317hp V8
Horsepower
152 @ 5200 RPM
332 @ 7000 RPM
175 @ 5600 RPM
317 @ 5200 RPM
Torque
171 @ 4400 RPM
270 @ 5200 RPM
180 @ 3900 RPM
385 @ 3400 RPM
Valves
4
4
4
4
Displacement (cc)
2488
3696
2488
5552
Bore X Stroke (in.)
3.5 X 3.9
3.8 X 3.4
3.5 X 3.9
3.9 X 3.6
Compression Ratio
9.5:1
11.0:1
9.6:1
9.8:1
Fuel Economy
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Nissan 370Z
Nissan Altima S
Nissan Armada Platinum
City (mpg)
19
18
23
12
Highway (mpg)
23
25
32
18
Exterior Dimensions & Weight
Exterior Dimensions & Weight
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Nissan 370Z
Nissan Altima S
Nissan Armada Platinum
Curb Weight - Automatic (lb.)
3690.5
3459.1
3124
5813.6
Wheelbase (in.)
125.9
100.4
105.3
123.2
Length (in.)
205.5
167.2
180.9
207.7
Width (in.)
72.8
72.8
70.7
79.3
Height (in.)
68.7
52.2
55.9
78
Track Front (in.)
61.8
61
61
67.5
Track Rear (in.)
61.8
62.8
61.2
67.5
Ground Clearance (in.)
7.6
N/A
N/A
10.4
Interior Dimensions
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Standard Seating
4
2
5
8
Front Headroom (in.)
39.7
38.7
39.7
41
Rear Headroom (in.)
38.3
N/A
35.6
40
Front Legroom (in.)
42.4
42.9
42.5
41.8
Rear Legroom (in.)
25.4
N/A
34.4
41.9
Front Shoulder Room (in.)
58.3
54.4
53.9
65.1
Rear Shoulder Room (in.)
54.9
N/A
52.4
64.5
Front Hip Room (in.)
55.8
54.6
54.2
61.4
Rear Hip Room (in.)
55
N/A
47.6
60.8
Payload & Towing
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Passenger Volumn (cu. ft.)
N/A
52.3
89.3
N/A
Steering, Suspension & Brakes
Steering, Suspension & Brakes
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Front Suspension
wishbone
wishbone
strut
wishbone
Rear Suspension
beam
multi-link
multi-link
wishbone
Tires
235/75R15
225/50R18
215/55R17
275/60R20
Anti-Theft & Locks
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Power Door Locks
N/A
Std.
Std.
Std.
Braking & Traction
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4 Wheel Drive / All Wheel Drive
rear wheel drive
rear wheel drive
front wheel drive
4x4 wheel drive
ABS Brakes (2 or 4 Wheel)
Std.
Std.
Std.
Std.
Limited Slip Differential or Axle
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
Vehicle Stability Control System
Std.
Std.
Std.
Std.
Entertainment, Communication & Navigation
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Radio
N/A
AM/FM
AM/FM
AM/FM
Cassette Player
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
CD Player
N/A
Yes
Yes
Yes
CD Changer
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
DVD Player
N/A
N/A
N/A
Std.
Navigation Aid
N/A
N/A
N/A
Std.
Interior
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Cruise Control
N/A
Std.
Std.
Std.
Tilt Steering
N/A
Yes
Yes
Yes
Telescopic Steering Column
N/A
N/A
Yes
N/A
Heating, Ventilation & Air Conditioning
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Air Conditioning
N/A
Std.
Std.
Std.
Safety
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Driver Airbag
Std.
Std.
Std.
Std.
Front Side Airbag
Std.
Std.
Std.
Std.
Passenger Side Airbag
Std.
Std.
Std.
Std.
Rear Side Airbag
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
Seats
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Nissan Altima S
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Driver Multi-Adjustable Power Seat
N/A
N/A
N/A
Yes
Roof
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Sunroof / Moonroof
N/A
N/A
N/A
Std.
Windows, Mirrors & Wipers
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Power Windows
N/A
Std.
Std.
Std.
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