Frontier vs Tundra

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.

Nissan Frontier
Nissan

Frontier

Price from $32,150
Monthly payment $374
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Toyota Tundra
Toyota

Tundra

Price from $41,260
Monthly payment $480
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Specifications

  Frontier Tundra
Manufacturer Nissan Toyota
Starting price $32,150 $41,260
Monthly payment $374 $480
Fuel type Gasoline Hybrid
Fuel economy 19.0 mpg 20.0 mpg
CO₂ emissions 423 g/mi–504 g/mi 407 g/mi–468 g/mi
Annual maintenance cost — —

About this comparison

Nissan Frontier and Toyota Tundra suit different driving needs. The main differences below cover price, monthly payment, fuel economy, and running costs.

Frontier starts at $32,150; Tundra starts at $41,260. The difference is $9,110, making Frontier about 22% cheaper before financing.

Estimated monthly payment: Frontier — $374; Tundra — $480. The difference is $106 per month, with Frontier lower.

The models use different powertrains: Frontier — Gasoline; Tundra — 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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