2027 Nissan Frontier: real cost in California
See the Frontier on Nissan's US site ↗US prices read 2026-11-09
Cheapest trim, King Cab S · California · age 35–59 · 6 years · 13,500 mi a yearChange
Sticker$32,490the advertised price
Drive away$37,438with fees and tax
Loan payment$553/mo72-month loan at 7%, $5,000 down
True cost$1,220/moeverything, after resale
$37,438 to drive away + $67,193 to run it for 6 years − $16,760 back at resale = $87,871, or $1,220 a month.
Where the money goes
Drive away$37,438
Running it, 6 yrs+$67,193
Back at resale−$16,760
Sticker pricethe advertised MSRP
+$32,490Feesfreight $1,775 · doc fee $85 (typical)
+$1,860Sales and use tax, 8.99%California
+$3,088Fuel13,500 mi a year at 21 MPG
+$22,163Insuranceestimate, age 35–59, California
+$17,126Maintenanceestimate
+$9,574Lost return on your money5% a year on the down payment and each payment
+$8,048Loan interest7% over 72 months
+$7,381Title, registration and plates6 years in California, incl. 0.65% value tax a year
+$2,902Resale after 6 years52% of MSRP, you get this back
−$16,760True cost $87,871 ÷ 72 months$1,220 a month
The car
Size and space
BodyTruck210.2–224.1 in long
Seats4, 5
Cargo73.3" bed
Ground clearance7.5–8.6 in
Engine and fuel
Engine310 hp gas, RWD, 4WD
0–60 mph7.1–7.4 sour estimate from power and weight
Fuel economy18–21 MPGEPA combined
TowingUp to 7,160 lb
Tires17" or 18"by trim
Safety and cover
Crash test4 of 5 starsNHTSA · see the test ↗
Warranty3 yrspowertrain 5 yrs
Resale at 6 years52% of MSRPprevious generation · how it compares
Every trim
All trims: 310 hp.| King Cab S RWD | $32,490 | $37,438 | $87,871 | ✓ $1,220/mo | 4 | 7,160 | 21 MPG | — No | — No |
| Crew Cab S RWD | $33,890 | $38,964 | $89,362 | $1,241/mo | 5 | 7,040 | 21 MPG | — No | — No |
| King Cab S 4WD | $35,490 | $40,708 | $93,400 | $1,297/mo | 4 | 7,000 | 19 MPG | — No | ✓ Yes |
| Crew Cab SV RWD | $36,490 | $41,798 | $92,130 | $1,280/mo | 5 | 7,000 | 21 MPG | ✓ Yes | — No |
| Crew Cab Dark Armor RWD | $36,490 | $41,798 | $92,130 | $1,280/mo | 5 | 7,000 | 21 MPG | — No | — No |
| Crew Cab S 4WD | $36,890 | $42,234 | $94,891 | $1,318/mo | 5 | 6,930 | 19 MPG | — No | ✓ Yes |
| Crew Cab SV Long Bed RWD | $36,990 | $42,343 | $92,662 | $1,287/mo | 5 | 6,930 | 21 MPG | ✓ Yes | — No |
| Crew Cab Dark Armor Long Bed RWD | $36,990 | $42,343 | $92,662 | $1,287/mo | 5 | 6,930 | 21 MPG | — No | — No |
| Crew Cab Sport Edition RWD | $37,480 | $42,877 | $93,184 | $1,294/mo | 5 | 7,000 | 21 MPG | — No | — No |
| Crew Cab PRO-X | $38,890 | $44,413 | $94,685 | $1,315/mo | 5 | 6,910 | 21 MPG | ✓ Yes | — No |
| Crew Cab SV 4WD | $39,790 | $45,394 | $97,978 | $1,361/mo | 5 | 6,880 | 19 MPG | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| Crew Cab Dark Armor 4WD | $39,790 | $45,394 | $97,978 | $1,361/mo | 5 | 6,880 | 19 MPG | — No | ✓ Yes |
| Crew Cab SV Long Bed 4WD | $40,290 | $45,939 | $98,510 | $1,368/mo | 5 | 6,760 | 19 MPG | — No | ✓ Yes |
| Crew Cab Dark Armor Long Bed 4WD | $40,290 | $45,939 | $98,510 | $1,368/mo | 5 | 6,760 | 19 MPG | — No | ✓ Yes |
| Crew Cab Sport Edition 4WD | $40,780 | $46,473 | $99,032 | $1,375/mo | 5 | 6,880 | 19 MPG | — No | ✓ Yes |
| Crew Cab PRO-4X | $42,190 | $48,010 | $101,899 | $1,415/mo | 5 | 6,880 | 18 MPG | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| Crew Cab PRO-4X Long Bed | $42,690 | $48,555 | $102,505 | $1,424/mo | 5 | 6,310 | 18 MPG | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
King Cab SRWD
✓ $1,220/mo
True cost
Crew Cab SRWD
$1,241/mo
True cost
King Cab S4WD
$1,297/mo
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Crew Cab SVRWD
$1,280/mo
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Crew Cab Dark ArmorRWD
$1,280/mo
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Crew Cab S4WD
$1,318/mo
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Crew Cab SV Long BedRWD
$1,287/mo
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Crew Cab Dark Armor Long BedRWD
$1,287/mo
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Crew Cab Sport EditionRWD
$1,294/mo
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Crew Cab PRO-X
$1,315/mo
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Crew Cab SV4WD
$1,361/mo
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Crew Cab Dark Armor4WD
$1,361/mo
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Crew Cab SV Long Bed4WD
$1,368/mo
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Crew Cab Dark Armor Long Bed4WD
$1,368/mo
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Crew Cab Sport Edition4WD
$1,375/mo
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Crew Cab PRO-4X
$1,415/mo
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Crew Cab PRO-4X Long Bed
$1,424/mo
True cost
Features, trim by trim
Cheapest on the left. Each bar starts at the trim that adds it. + $ is the cheapest factory option or package that adds it (hover for its name).Feature
King Cab S RWD$32,490
Crew Cab S RWD$33,890
King Cab S 4WD$35,490
Crew Cab SV RWD$36,490
Crew Cab Dark Armor RWD$36,490
Crew Cab S 4WD$36,890
Crew Cab SV Long Bed RWD$36,990
Crew Cab Dark Armor Long Bed RWD$36,990
Crew Cab Sport Edition RWD$37,480
Crew Cab PRO-X$38,890
Crew Cab SV 4WD$39,790
Crew Cab Dark Armor 4WD$39,790
Crew Cab SV Long Bed 4WD$40,290
Crew Cab Dark Armor Long Bed 4WD$40,290
Crew Cab Sport Edition 4WD$40,780
Crew Cab PRO-4X$42,190
Crew Cab PRO-4X Long Bed$42,690
Safety and driver assist
Automatic braking
✓ Every trim
Blind-spot monitor
✓ Every trim
Adaptive cruise
✓ Every trim
Parking sensors
✓ Every trim
Comfort
Heated seats
+ $700
+ $700
✓
+ $700
✓ from Crew Cab PRO-4X
Heated steering wheel
+ $700
+ $700
✓
+ $700
✓ from Crew Cab PRO-4X
Dual-zone climate
+ $700
+ $700
+ $700
Convenience
Push-button start
✓ Every trim
Remote start
+ $415
+ $415
✓
+ $415
✓ from Crew Cab PRO-4X
Power driver's seat
✓ Crew Cab SV RWD to Crew Cab Dark Armor RWD
✓ from Crew Cab SV Long Bed RWD
Tech and audio
Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
✓ Every trim
Large touchscreen (12 in+)
✓ Crew Cab SV RWD to Crew Cab Dark Armor RWD
✓ from Crew Cab SV Long Bed RWD
Capability and looks
AWD or 4WD
✓
✓
✓ from Crew Cab SV 4WD
Tow hitch included
+ $370
+ $370
+ $370
+ $370
LED headlights
✓ Every trim
Not listed on any trimRear cross-traffic alertLane centeringHands-free driving360° cameraCooled seatsHeated rear seatsMassaging seatsPower liftgateWireless phone chargingMemory seatWireless CarPlayBuilt-in navigationPremium sound systemHead-up displaySunroofPanoramic roof
Full standard equipment on the King Cab S King Cab S RWD (83 items)
- Speakers: 4
- Reconfigurable LCD Instrument Cluster: 7" Multi-function information display
- Radio: AM/FM
- Auxiliary Audio Input
- Steering Wheel Audio Controls
- Voice Recognition
- Internet Connection: NissanConnect with Wi-Fi Hotspot
- Custom Mobile Apps
- Keyfob Keyless Entry
- Smart Device Integration
- Wireless Audio Streaming: Bluetooth
- Wireless Phone Connectivity: Bluetooth
- Driver Information Center
- USB Ports: 2
- 12V DC Power Outlet: 1
- LCD Monitor: NissanConnect 8" touch-screen display
- 1st-row LCD Monitor Count: 2
- Forward Collision System
- Front Pedestrian Detection
- Rear Collision System: Rear Automatic Braking (RAB) mitigation
- Brake Assist
- Auto High Beam Headlights: High Beam Assist (HBA)
- Hill Hold Control: Hill Start Assist (HSA)
- Low Tire Pressure Warning
- Tire Fill Assistant: Easy-Fill Tire Alert
- Blind-spot Warning: Blind Spot Warning (BSW)
- Lane Departure Warning: Lane Departure Warning (LDW)
- Driver Attention Alert: Intelligent Driver Alertness (I-DA)
- Cruise Control
- Cruise Control — Adaptive: Intelligent Cruise Control (ICC)
- Parking Sensors: Rear sensors
- Proximity Key: Push Button Ignition
- Rear Cargo Door: Locking tailgate
- Driver Mirror: Manual
- Passenger Mirror: Manual
- Headlight Beam: LED low/high beam
- Exterior Light Control
- Delay-off Headlights
- LED Taillights
- Body Material: Fully galvanized steel
- Grille: Black
- Passenger Rear Doors: Reverse opening
- Door Count: 4
- Pickup Box: Regular
- Antenna: Integrated roof
- Front Bumper: Body-colored
- Rear Bumper: Black
- Rear Bumper Step
- Front Driver Seat: Manual
- Front Driver Seat Direction Control: 6-way adjustable
- Front Passenger Seat: Manual
- Front Passenger Direction Control: 4-way adjustable
- Front Seat Type: Bucket
- Rear/Second Row Seating: Folding 50-50 jump seats
- Steering Wheel Material: Urethane
- Seat Material: Cloth
- Welcome lighting/Illuminated entry
- Air Conditioning: Manual
- Cabin Air Filter
- Window Control: Power
- Window Control — Express Up: Driver
- Window Control — Express Down: Driver
- Tilting Steering Wheel: Manual
- Telescoping Steering Wheel: Manual
- Seating Capacity: 4
- Window Tint: Deep
- Instrumentation Display: 7" Advanced Drive-Assist Display
- Emergency SOS: NissanConnect Services integrated
- Driver Front-impact Air Bag
- Passenger Front-impact Air Bag
- Driver Side-impact Air Bag: Seat mounted
- Passenger Side-impact Air Bag: Seat mounted
- Rear Side-impact Air Bag
- Curtain Air Bag: Curtain 1st and 2nd row
- Occupant Classification System
- Side-impact Beams
- Height-adjustable Seat Belts: Front
- Seat Belt Pretensioners: Front
- Anti-lock Braking System (ABS): 4-wheel
- Traction Control System
- Vehicle Dynamic Control: Stability control
- Panic Alarm
- Vehicle Immobilizer System: Nissan Vehicle Immobilizer System
Recalls
3 NHTSA recalls for 2025 to 2027 Frontier models. Dealers fix them free; a new car should have them done before delivery. Ask the dealer to check the VIN.
Latches/locks/linkages2025, 2026 · 26,432 vehicles
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2025 Altima, Sentra, 2025-2026 Frontier, and 2026 Kicks vehicles.Recall 26V023000 at NHTSA ↗Exterior lighting2025 · 13,719 vehicles
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2025 Nissan Frontier vehicles.Recall 25V508000 at NHTSA ↗Back over prevention2025 · 79,755 vehicles
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2025 Frontier and Kicks vehicles.Recall 25V324000 at NHTSA ↗Quick answers
- How much is a 2027 Frontier in California?
- $37,438 to drive away for the King Cab S, from a $32,490 sticker.
- What does it cost a month?
- A $553 loan payment, about $1,272 a month with insurance, fuel and upkeep ($5,000 down); about $1,220 a month all in, after resale.
- How much can it tow?
- From 6,310 lb to 7,160 lb, depending on the trim.
Colors
Super BlackGun MetallicGlacier WhiteAlpine MetallicRed AlertTactical Green MetallicBluestone PearlBoulder Gray PearlAfterburn Orange
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US prices in US dollars from Nissan's US website, read 2026-11-09; destination as the brand lists it. Taxes, registration and the dealer doc fee follow your state. Insurance and maintenance are estimates. How we count.