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Nissan Frontier vs. GMC Sierra 2500HD Review

How the Nissan Frontier stacks up against the GMC Sierra 2500HD - by Nigel Cooper, Topanga CA

2010 Nissan Frontier
Price Range: $17,460 - $29,820
2009 GMC Sierra 2500HD
Price Range: $26,595 - $43,605
Nissan Frontier vs. GMC Sierra 2500HD Review

Utility
The GMC is likely a better choice than the Frontier in terms of hauling capacity, especially if you frequently need to carry a lot of luggage or massive dogs. The GMC Sierra 2500HD will most certainly prove friendlier than the Nissan Frontier for those of you with frequent kid-cargo. The GMC outpulls the Nissan Frontier by a big margin.

Performance
In terms of horsepower, the GMC Sierra 2500HD packs quite a punch and will knock the Nissan Frontier down a few rungs. On the flip side, bear in mind that high horsepower engines often command higher insurance premiums.

Dimensions
The GMC Sierra 2500HD is tremendously more bulky than the Nissan. Your wallet will hurt more every time you fill up the GMC Sierra 2500HD than the Frontier because of its larger tank. The Nissan Frontier and the GMC Sierra 2500HD compete for the same parking spaces.

Cost
The destination charge is a standard charge for transporting the vehicle from its point of origin to the dealer. The Nissan Frontier is considerably cheaper to get to the dealership than the GMC Sierra 2500HD. When it comes to MSRP, the GMC Sierra 2500HD costs significantly more than the Nissan.

Handling
With their similar turning circles, the Nissan Frontier and the Sierra 2500HD likely handle about the same into and out of tight spots.

Drivetrain
The GMC Sierra 2500HD's engine is tremendously larger than the Nissan's. Keep in mind that more sizeable engines may use more gasoline than smaller ones. The Nissan Frontier could learn a lesson or two from the Sierra 2500HD when it comes to torque. The GMC Sierra 2500HD packs quite a wallop compared to the Nissan Frontier in terms of torque, which is roughly equivalent to acceleration.

Comfort
Taller drivers will significantly enjoy the extra head room in the GMC Sierra 2500HD's front cabin compared to the Frontier. The ampler interior dimensions of the GMC Sierra 2500HD make it considerably more spacious for your passengers than the Frontier.

Warranty
The GMC Sierra 2500HD and the Nissan have the same basic warranty.

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