Trim Report

Nissan Frontier Desert Runner2026

Includes:FRONTI|Desert Runner
$8,498
Starting From
27
Active Listings
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Avg Mileage

Sourced from 27 active dealer listings as of

Min $8,498
Max $23,994
From $8,498
Fresh

Desert Runner Market Overview

All Trims Combined
From$17,980
$18K–$66K
13,593 listings25,000 avg miles
Desert Runner
From$8,498
27 listings|$8K–$24K
LE
From$4,995
17 listings|$5K–$12K
NISMO
From$1,400
12 listings|$1K–$14K
PRO-4X
From$7,500
5,476 listings|$8K–$62K
Pro-X
From$16,795
1,604 listings|$17K–$48K
S
From$1,250
2,244 listings|$1K–$48K
S/C
From$8,999
3 listings|$9K–$11K
SE
From$1,150
108 listings|$1K–$22K
SL
From$2,300
206 listings|$2K–$48K
SV
From$1,400
9,589 listings|$1K–$66K
XE
From$1,050
49 listings|$1K–$15K

2026 Nissan Frontier Desert Runner Pricing

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Where to Find Nissan Frontier Desert Runner

Location data for all 2026 Nissan Frontier trims combined

43States

The biggest cluster of inventory is in Texas (14%), but the remaining listings are spread across 42 other states nationwide.

Nissan Frontier Fuel Economy

EPA fuel economy data for all 2026 Nissan Frontier trims

18–21mpg combined
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16-19city
·
20-24hwy
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$2,100-$2,450/yr

With 3 configurations tested, the 2026 Nissan Frontier ranges from 18 to 21 MPG combined. That's a 3 MPG gap that can add up to hundreds of dollars a year in fuel costs.

By Trim
Frontier 2WD - Automatic (S9)
21mpg
3.8L 6-cyl · Rear-Wheel Drive
19 city24 hwy~$2,100/yr4/10 Average
Frontier 4WD - Automatic (S9)
19mpg
3.8L 6-cyl · Part-time 4-Wheel Drive
17 city21 hwy~$2,300/yr4/10 Average
Frontier 4WD PRO4X - Automatic (S9)
18mpg
3.8L 6-cyl · Part-time 4-Wheel Drive
16 city20 hwy~$2,450/yr3/10 Poor

Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

2026 Nissan Frontier Desert Runner FAQ

Trim-specific pricing and feature questions

How does the Desert Runner compare to other Nissan Frontier trims?

The Desert Runner occupies a distinct position in the Nissan Frontier range. See how it stacks up on the 2026 overview page.

What should I know about maintaining the 2026 Nissan Frontier Desert Runner?

Budget for standard Desert Runner maintenance plus any trim-specific items. Review the known issues on the model year page for areas to inspect before purchasing.

What are the best years for the Nissan Frontier Desert Runner?

For the Desert Runner, look at the price-to-mileage ratio across model years. Later model years before a redesign tend to be the most refined version of the platform. See the Nissan Frontier buyer's guide.

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