Negotiating leverage
37
moderate leverage / 100
~56 days of national supply — moderate negotiating leverage.
Ridekick price intelligence
2018 Nissan Frontier Price: Fair Market Value & MSRP
A mileage-adjusted read of comparable active listings—not a quote for a specific VIN, trim, condition, or location.
Fair market price
$18,388
Inside the middle half of current listings.
Price intelligence
A map of today's market
Fair price is in the typical market range
$7,867$28,999
- Typical market range
- $15,399–$20,943
- Ridekick fair price
- $18,388
- Original MSRP range
- $26,100–$36,150
Middle 50% of active listings
Mileage-adjusted estimate
5 sourced trims when new
Buyer context
Market pulse
Signals to help you frame a conversation—not a promise about a particular vehicle or dealer.
National supply
56
days of supply
Balanced market
Supply and demand are roughly balanced for the 2018 Nissan Frontier.
Estimated dealer cost (invoice)
$24,012–$25,056
Estimated dealer invoice — about $26,100 MSRP minus a typical 4–8% manufacturer margin.
An estimate, not a sourced figure. Actual dealer invoice varies with manufacturer incentives, holdback, and regional pricing.
Fair price by trim
| Trim | Fair price | MSRP | Est. dealer cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| S | $14,393 | $29,090 | $26,763–$27,926 |
| SV | $18,470 | $26,100 | $24,012–$25,056 |
| PRO-4X | $21,371 | $33,790 | $31,087–$32,438 |
| desert-runner | — | $27,330 | $25,144–$26,237 |
| sl | — | $36,150 | $33,258–$34,704 |
Trim comparison
How each trim is priced
Estimated dealer cost Original MSRP Fair price
Trim
$12,652$25,272$37,891
Fair priceS
$14,393
S: fair price $14,393, original MSRP $29,090, estimated dealer cost $26,763 to $27,926.
SV
$18,470
SV: fair price $18,470, original MSRP $26,100, estimated dealer cost $24,012 to $25,056.
PRO-4X
$21,371
PRO-4X: fair price $21,371, original MSRP $33,790, estimated dealer cost $31,087 to $32,438.
desert-runner
—
desert-runner: fair price not available, original MSRP $27,330, estimated dealer cost $25,144 to $26,237.
sl
—
sl: fair price not available, original MSRP $36,150, estimated dealer cost $33,258 to $34,704.
All marks use the same price scale. Dealer cost is an estimate; original MSRP and fair price are shown for context, not as a guarantee of a particular vehicle’s price.
Out-the-door price by state
Out-the-door for a 2018 Nissan Frontier runs about $18,699 in MT to $20,633 in NJ — fair price plus state tax, title, registration, and a typical dealer doc fee.
| State | Sales/use tax | Doc + title + reg | Out-the-door |
|---|---|---|---|
| CA | $1,333 | $110+ | $19,831 |
| TX | $1,149 | $332 | $19,869 |
| FL | $1,103 | $1,074+ | $20,565 |
| NY | $736 | $371 | $19,495 |
| PA | $1,103 | $587 | $20,078 |
| IL | $1,149 | $683 | $20,220 |
| OH | $1,057 | $444 | $19,889 |
| GA | $1,287 | $637 | $20,312 |
| NC | $552 | $793 | $19,733 |
| WA | $1,195 | $215+ | $19,798 |
| OR | $0 | $525 | $18,913 |
Estimates using each state's base tax rate. Local (city/county) taxes can add 1–3% in many areas, dealer doc fees vary, and some states base registration on vehicle value or weight (shown with a "+"). Trade-in tax credits are not included.
Out-the-door price by state: California, Texas, Florida, New York, Pennsylvania, Illinois, Ohio, Georgia, North Carolina, Washington, Oregon
Safety & recalls
2 open NHTSA recalls on record for the 2018 Nissan Frontier.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2017 Nissan NV200, Sentra, NV3500 Van, NV3500 Bus, NV200 Taxi, NV1500, NV2500 Van, Chevrolet City Express, 2017-2018 Frontier, Versa Note, and Versa Sedan vehicles that have a mechanical (physical) key ignition system. In these models, over time, the weight on the key ring and road conditions or some other jarring event may cause the ignition switch to move out of the run position to the accessory position, turning off the engine.
Remedy: Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the production information on the ignition switch, and replace it as necessary, free of charge. The recall began October 1, 2018. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669.
Campaign 18V551000 · 22/08/2018
BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Nissan Altima, Armada, Frontier, Kicks, Leaf, Maxima, Murano, NV, NV200, Pathfinder, Rogue, Rogue Sport, Sentra, Titan, Titan Diesel, Versa Note and Versa Sedan vehicles, as well as Infiniti Q50, Q60, QX30 and QX80 vehicles. Additionally included are 2019 Nissan GT-R and Taxi and Infiniti QX50, QX60, Q70, Q70L vehicles. The back-up camera and display settings can be adjusted such that the rear view image is no longer visible and the system will retain that setting the next time the vehicle is placed in reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rear Visibility."
Remedy: Nissan will notify owners in phases, having dealers update the back-up camera settings software, free of charge. The recall began November 11, 2019 and all affected VINs should be activated. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669 or INFINITI customer service at 1-800-662-6200.
Campaign 19V654000 · 12/09/2019
Source: NHTSA. Contact your dealer to schedule a free recall repair.
Questions buyers ask
What is a fair price for a 2018 Nissan Frontier?
A fair, mileage-adjusted price is about $18,388, within a typical market range of $15,399 to $20,943.
Is the 2018 Nissan Frontier cheaper than MSRP?
Yes — its original MSRP was about $26,100, so a fair used price is roughly $7,712 below MSRP.
What is the out-the-door price of a 2018 Nissan Frontier?
Out-the-door (price plus state tax, title, registration, and a typical doc fee) runs about $18,699 in MT to $20,633 in NJ, depending on your state. Local taxes can add more.
Is now a good time to buy a 2018 Nissan Frontier?
There are about 56 days of national market supply for the 2018 Nissan Frontier — Supply and demand are roughly balanced for the 2018 Nissan Frontier.
How much can you negotiate on a 2018 Nissan Frontier?
Negotiating leverage rates 37/100 (moderate). ~56 days of national supply — moderate negotiating leverage.
What does the dealer pay for a 2018 Nissan Frontier?
The estimated dealer cost (invoice) is roughly $24,012–$25,056 — its $26,100 MSRP minus a typical 4–8% margin. An estimate; actual invoice varies.
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Prices are computed from live market listings, adjusted for mileage, and aggregated by trim · updated 8/4/2026. Estimates only; your price depends on condition, options, and location.