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2013 Nissan Titan vs. 2013 Nissan Frontier Review

Comparison Review


Comfort
Passengers in the extended cab will be able to stretch out a lot more with the Nissan Titan than the Nissan Frontier. As far as headroom and legroom go, there's not much difference between the Nissan Titan and the Nissan Frontier.

Convenience
You'll be making about the same number of stops at the gas station with the Nissan Titan as you will with the Nissan Frontier, as they can travel a similar number of miles on a tank of gas.

Cost
There are a lot of factors to consider when calculating the overall cost of a vehicle. The main consideration is Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP). The Nissan Titan will definitely make more of a dent in your wallet than the Nissan Frontier, which has a much lower MSRP. Another consideration is the Destination Charge, which is a standard charge for transporting the vehicle to the dealer from where it's built. The Destination Charge for the Nissan Titan is much higher than that of the Nissan Frontier.

Dimensions
Since the Nissan Titan is much wider than the Nissan Frontier, finding a wide enough spot in a parking lot may be a bit more challenging. If you go with the Nissan Titan, you may be circling the block looking for a space large enough to park more often than with the Nissan Frontier.

Drivetrain
Due to its much higher torque, the Nissan Titan does a much better job of transmitting the horsepower of the engine to the wheels than the Nissan Frontier.

Handling
The Nissan Titan has a larger turning radius than the Nissan Frontier, making it slightly more difficult to maneuver in and out of tight spots.

Performance
With the Nissan Titan, you'll be able to pull heavier loads than the Nissan Frontier, due to its slightly better towing capacity. The Nissan Titan has a little more horsepower than the Nissan Frontier.

Utility
The Nissan Titan offers a little more seating capacity than the Nissan Frontier, making it a better choice for those who often have a crew with them.

Warranty
The Nissan Titan comes with essentially the same basic warranty as the Nissan Frontier.

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2013 Nissan
Titan

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MSRP*: $29,270 - $43,190
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2013 Nissan
Frontier

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MSRP*: $17,990 - $33,790
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Cash Back Rebate: Up to $500 Up to $500
Low APR Loan: -- --
Lease Incentive: As low as 3.48% As low as 3.48%
City MPG: 12 - 13 15 - 19
Highway MPG: 17 - 18 21 - 23
Engine(s): V-8 Inline-4, V-6
Seating Capacity: 5 - 6 4 - 5
Basic Warranty: 3 years/36,000 miles 3 years/36,000 miles
Invoice*: $26,509 - $39,090 $17,063 - $31,300

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