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2016 Nissan Frontier SL
Truck (Crew Cab) · 261 hp · 17–18 mpg combined
Sticker from
$31,690Factory MSRP, base configuration
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Track what yours is worthA fresh estimate every month, in one short email. Not an offer to buy.Start tracking3 factory options, from $580 to $800.
Moonroof Package$800
Bed Extender And Hitch (A/T)$580
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Which Frontier is right for you?
Five trims, $18,290 to $31,840. Tap one to open it.
Bar heights follow the price. The widest step is $7,170, from Desert Runner to SL.
The numbers.
Six configurations: rear-wheel or four-wheel drive, 5-speed automatic.
261hp4.0L six-cylinder
281lb-ftTorque
17–18mpgCombined · 15–16 city · 21–22 highway
RWD / 4WD5-speed automatic
5Seats
6,100–6,300 lbsMax towing
108 standard items.
Five groups, sized by how much is in each.
- trip computer
- compass
- external temperature display
- tachometer
- clock
- tilt-adjustable steering wheel
- Audio and cruise controls on steering wheel
- electric power steering
- rear parking sensors
- cruise control
- universal remote transmitter (for garage door, security system, etc.)
- front and rear cupholders
- front and rear door pockets
- overhead console with storage
- front seatback storage
- leather and simulated alloy steering wheel
- Dual zone front climate control
- interior air filtration
- Dual illuminating vanity mirrors
- electrochromatic inside rearview mirror
- Front head room
- Front leg room
- Front shoulder room
- Front hip room
- leather
- bucket front seats
- 8-way power driver seat
- height adjustable driver seat
- Driver seat with manual adjustable lumbar support
- 4-way power passenger seat
- fold flat passenger seat
- multi-level heated driver seat
- multi-level heated passenger seat
- Rear head room
- Rear leg room
- Rear shoulder room
- Rear hip room
- Split-folding rear seatback
- folding center armrest
- 1 one-touch power windows
- remote keyless power door locks
- Heated mirrors
- alloy wheels
- 18 x 7.5 in. wheels
- All season tires
- P265/60R18 tires
- fullsize matching spare tire
- underbody mounted spare tire
- Length
- Overall width without mirrors
- Height
- Wheelbase
- Bed length
- EPA interior volume
- Turning circle
- Ground clearance
- Angle of approach
- Angle of departure
- Maximum towing capacity
- Country of final assembly
- front independent suspension
- Stabilizer bar stabilizer bar
- Transmission
- Drive type
- Fuel type
- EPA city/highway MPG
- EPA combined MPG
- Range in miles (city/hwy)
- Fuel tank capacity
- Base engine size
- Cylinders
- Base engine type
- Horsepower
- Torque
- Valves
- Cam type
- Valve timing
- dual front side-mounted airbags
- front and rear head airbags
- Passenger airbag occupant sensing deactivation
- stability control
- traction control
- child seat anchors
- Rear door child safety locks
- 4-wheel ABS
- Front and rear ventilated disc brakes
- tire pressure monitoring
- dusk sensing headlamps
- auto delay off headlamps
- front fog/driving lights
- 2 front headrests
- Front height adjustable headrests
- 2 rear headrests
- Rear height adjustable headrests
- Rear center 3-point belt
- remote anti-theft alarm system
- engine immobilizer
- AM/FM stereo
- Rockford Fosgate premium brand stereo system
- Rockford Fosgate premium brand speakers
- 10 total speakers
- 1 subwoofer(s)
- USB connection
- auxiliary audio input and USB with external media control
- satellite radio w/real time traffic satellite radio
- 3 months of provided satellite radio service
- Destination guidance (also Turn-by-Turn Navigation)
- Destination Download
2 interiors
- Steel
- Beige
Both leather.
8 factory paints
- Brilliant Silver
- Glacier White
- Cayenne Red
- Forged Copper
- Arctic Blue Metallic
- Gun Metallic
- Magnetic Black
- Lava Red
Safety and recalls
1 recall campaign on file.
Recalls are settled per car, not per model. Check the one you are buying.
NHTSA crash-test ratings for the 2016 Frontier.
NHTSA NCAP · checked Oct 2026
Factory coverage.
It runs from the first sale date, not the model year.
Basic
3 yr / 36,000 mi
Powertrain
5 yr / 60,000 mi
Rust
5 yr
Roadside
3 yr / 36,000 mi
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Other years of the Frontier SL.
2017 Frontier SL
$32,710$1,020 more8 colors · starting MSRP
2015 Frontier SL
$31,360$330 less8 colors · starting MSRP
2018 Frontier SL
$33,560$1,870 more8 colors · starting MSRPPictures show this year's car in another paint. Starting MSRP is before destination, taxes and dealer fees.