Nissan Improves 2013 Frontier Fuel Economy, Details MSRP
Nissan announced changes and pricing for its 2013-MY Nissan Frontier pickup truck. The automaker said it improved fuel economy for the Frontier by 2 mpg by reducing engine friction and enhancing aerodynamics.

The 2013 Nissan Frontier. Photo courtesy Nissan.

The 2013 Nissan Frontier. Photo courtesy Nissan.
Nissan announced changes and pricing for its 2013-MY Nissan Frontier pickup truck. The automaker said it improved fuel economy for the Frontier by 2 mpg by reducing engine friction and enhancing aerodynamics.
Nissan said its Frontier S King Cab 4x2 with inline four-cylinder engine and manual transmission has a reduced starting MSRP of $17,990, a reduction of $1,270 over the 2012 model. Nissan also said it’s bringing back the Desert Runner model, which priced at an MSRP of $23,760 for the King Cab and $25,010 for the Crew Cab model.
The automaker is also adding a RearView Monitor, a Rear Sonar System, and an updgraded audio system. Other feature alternations include changing the previous SV Premium Utility Package to the SV Value Truck Package, which has a RearView Monitor and Dual Zone Air Conditioning. The automaker is also offering three new exterior colors across the 2013 Frontier lineup.
Below are the MSRP charts for the Frontier King Cab and Crew Cab models.
2013 Frontier King Cab
Model/Drive/Engine/Transmission | MSRP |
|---|---|
Frontier S King Cab 4x2 I4 5MT | $17,990 USD |
Frontier S King Cab 4x2 I4 5AT | $19,990 USD |
Frontier SV King Cab 4x2 I4 5MT | $21,400 USD |
Frontier SV King Cab 4x2 I4 5AT | $22,450 USD |
Frontier SV King Cab 4x2 V6 6MT | $23,890 USD |
Frontier SV King Cab 4x2 V6 5AT | $23,040 USD |
Frontier Desert Runner King Cab 4x2 V6 5AT | $23,760 USD |
Frontier SV King Cab 4x4 V6 6MT | $26,590 USD |
Frontier SV King Cab 4x4 V6 5AT | $25,740 USD |
Frontier PRO-4X King Cab 4x4 V6 6MT | $29,330 USD |
Frontier PRO-4X King Cab 4x4 V6 5AT | $30,530 USD |
Destination and Handling $845 USD |
2013 Frontier Crew Cab
Model/Drive/Wheelbase/Engine/Transmission | MSRP |
|---|---|
Frontier S Crew Cab 4x2 SWB V6 6MT | $22,030 USD |
Frontier S Crew Cab 4x2 SWB V6 5AT | $23,080 USD |
Frontier SV Crew Cab 4x2 SWB V6 6MT | $25,140 USD |
Frontier SV Crew Cab 4x2 SWB V6 5AT | $23,990 USD |
Frontier Desert Runner Crew Cab 4x2 SWB V6 5AT | $25,010 USD |
Frontier SV Crew Cab 4x2 LWB V6 5AT | $24,710 USD |
Frontier SL Crew Cab 4x2 SWB V6 5AT | $30,590 USD |
Frontier SL Crew Cab 4x2 LWB V6 5AT | $31,090 USD |
Frontier S Crew Cab 4x4 SWB V6 6MT | $24,730 USD |
Frontier S Crew Cab 4x4 SWB V6 5AT | $25,780 USD |
Frontier SV Crew Cab 4x4 SWB V6 6MT | $27,840 USD |
Frontier SV Crew Cab 4x4 SWB V6 5AT | $26,990 USD |
Frontier SV Crew Cab 4x4 LWB V6 5AT | $27,410 USD |
Frontier PRO-4X Crew Cab 4x4SWB V6 6MT | $30,220 USD |
Frontier PRO-4X Crew Cab 4x4 SWB V6 5AT | $31,270 USD |
Frontier SL Crew Cab 4x4 SWB V6 5AT | $33,240 USD |
Frontier SL Crew Cab 4x4 LWB V6 5AT | $33,790 USD |
Destination and Handling $845 USD |
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