2016 Nissan Frontier vs 2016 Toyota Tacoma

As far as legendary capable trucks go, there are not too many to choose from when shopping for a new pickup. The competition in the midsize pickup segment has always been one of the most competitive in the auto industry and that doesn't look like it will be changing anytime soon. So how do you know which new truck is the best choice for you? JC Billion Nissan wants to help you choose the best new truck by offering this side-by-side comparison between the 2016 Nissan Frontier vs 2016 Toyota Tacoma. Both the Frontier and Tacoma are two of the hottest and most capable pickups around and this comparison will help you decipher their differences so you can make the most informed buying decision.

As you can see in the chart above, the most noticeable difference between the Tacoma and Frontier are their starting prices. The 2016 Toyota Tacoma has a starting price that is $5,000 more than the 2016 Nissan Frontier so the early lead goes to the Nissan truck. Considering that the standard engine and horsepower ratings are so close, as well as many other similarities, it’s difficult to understand the Tacoma’s higher price tag.

Nissan Frontier Compared to Toyota Tacoma

The main objective to this 2016 Nissan Frontier and Toyota Tacoma comparison is to give you the information that you need to make a smart and informed decision when buying a new truck. While both new pickup trucks offer similar standard and available engines that produce relatively equal horsepower and tow ratings, the Nissan Frontier does it a much lower price than the Toyota Tacoma. Of course there's more to a new truck than just power and capability, drives also want and need an impressive list of features and options to go in their new truck.

The interior features and options list of the Tacoma and Frontier show us even more differences between these pickups. Considering how much more expensive the 2016 Tacoma is compared to the 2016 Frontier, you’d expect to find more features to justify the higher price tag. This isn’t the case. The list of features is very similar in each of these two new trucks and they offer many of the same standard features and available options so it’s easy to choose the 2016 Frontier as the winner of this side-by-side comparison.