Compare two new cars by price, estimated monthly payment, fuel economy, and other specifications. Data comes from the CarPayCheck.com catalog and uses your selected financing terms.
| Frontier | Tacoma | |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Nissan | Toyota |
| Starting price | $32,150 | $32,545 |
| Monthly payment | $374 | $378 |
| Fuel type | Gasoline | Hybrid |
| Fuel economy | 19.0 mpg | 23.0 mpg |
| CO₂ emissions | 423 g/mi–504 g/mi | 380 g/mi–452 g/mi |
| Annual maintenance cost | — | — |
Nissan Frontier and Toyota Tacoma suit different driving needs. The main differences below cover price, monthly payment, fuel economy, and running costs.
Frontier starts at $32,150; Tacoma starts at $32,545. The difference is $395, making Frontier about 1% cheaper before financing.
Estimated monthly payment: Frontier — $374; Tacoma — $378. The difference is $4 per month, with Frontier lower.
The models use different powertrains: Frontier — Gasoline; Tacoma — Hybrid. The better choice depends on your daily route and access to charging.
The final choice is about more than numbers: annual distance, city or highway use, and the space your household needs all matter. Use the CarPayCheck.com calculator to apply your financing terms and evaluate both cars in your situation.
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