Real price data
What should you pay for a 2021 Nissan Frontier?
Original MSRP
$27,090
When new
Fair market price
$22,866
Mileage-adjusted
Below MSRP
$4,224
A fair used price
Where prices land
25th $19,995 · 75th $25,520 · MSRP $27,090
Spread of current 2021 Nissan Frontier listings · 25th–75th percentile marked.
Negotiating leverage
62
out of 100
strong leverage
~56 days of national supply — strong leverage to negotiate.
Ridekick's negotiating-leverage score blends national Market Day Supply with how far listings sit above the mileage-adjusted fair price. Higher means more room to negotiate.
Market demand & negotiating leverage
56days of supply
Balanced marketSupply and demand are roughly balanced for the 2021 Nissan Frontier.
National Market Day Supply — how long it would take to sell the current used 2021 Nissan Frontier inventory at the recent sales rate (lower means it sells faster). Source: MarketCheck.
Estimated dealer cost (invoice)
$24,923–$26,006
Estimated dealer invoice — about $27,090 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 | $18,632 | $27,090 | $24,923–$26,006 |
| SV | $23,062 | $32,390 | $29,799–$31,094 |
| PRO-4X | $27,165 | $37,890 | $34,859–$36,374 |
- S
- $18,632
- SV
- $23,062
- PRO-4X
- $27,165
Safety & recalls
2 open NHTSA recalls on record for the 2021 Nissan Frontier.
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Frontier and Titan vehicles. The transmission parking pawl may not engage when the vehicle is shifted into park, which can result in a vehicle rollaway.
Remedy: Owners are advised to apply the parking brake every time they park their vehicle. Dealers will replace the transmission parking pawl pin, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 2022. Owners may contact Nissan's customer service at 1-800-867-7669. Nissan's number for this recall is R22A2 R22A3.
Campaign 22V457000 · 24/06/2022
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2020-2023 Titan, 2020-2022 Frontier, and 2023 Z vehicles. The transmission parking pawl may not engage when the vehicle is shifted into park, which can result in a vehicle rollaway.
Remedy: Owners are advised to apply the parking brake every time they park their vehicle. Dealers will perform the applicable repairs below, free of charge: Model Year 2020-2022 Frontier vehicles: reprogram Transmission Control Module (TCM) Model Year 2020-2022 Titan vehicles: reprogram TCM and Engine Control Module (ECM) Model Year 2023 Titan vehicles: reprogram TCM Model Year 2023 Z vehicles: reprogram TCM. Owner notification letters were mailed October 28, 2022. Owners may contact Nissan's customer service at 1-800-867-7669.
Campaign 22V671000 · 07/09/2022
Source: NHTSA. Contact your dealer to schedule a free recall repair.
Frequently asked questions
What is a fair price for a 2021 Nissan Frontier?
A fair, mileage-adjusted price is about $22,866, within a typical market range of $19,995 to $25,520.
Is the 2021 Nissan Frontier cheaper than MSRP?
Yes — its original MSRP was about $27,090, so a fair used price is roughly $4,224 below MSRP.
Is now a good time to buy a 2021 Nissan Frontier?
There are about 56 days of national market supply for the 2021 Nissan Frontier — Supply and demand are roughly balanced for the 2021 Nissan Frontier.
How much can you negotiate on a 2021 Nissan Frontier?
Negotiating leverage rates 62/100 (strong). ~56 days of national supply — strong leverage to negotiate.
What does the dealer pay for a 2021 Nissan Frontier?
The estimated dealer cost (invoice) is roughly $24,923–$26,006 — its $27,090 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 6/23/2026. Estimates only; your price depends on condition, options, and location.