2016 Nissan Frontier value
In Good condition, a 2016 Nissan Frontier is likely worth $6,050–$11,600 as a trade-in, $9,625–$14,950 in a private sale and $10,750–$16,600 at dealer retail, per Kelley Blue Book (fetched Oct 23, 2026); dealers were typically asking $20,990 (median of 19 cited listings on iSeeCars and Carvana, Oct 23, 2026).
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What you'd likely get
| If you… | Range |
|---|---|
| Trade-in at a dealer What a dealer typically credits you toward another car. | $6,050–$11,600 |
| Private-party sale Selling yourself to another person. | $9,625–$14,950 |
| Dealer retail (fair purchase) What buyers typically pay a dealer. | $10,750–$16,600 |
Source: Kelley Blue Book, Good condition, fetched Oct 23, 2026, valid through 10/23/2026. Ranges span the styles KBB lists for this year. Edmunds per-model ranges: not available (not collected).
Typical dealer asking price: $20,990 (19 listings, Oct 23, 2026, iSeeCars and Carvana). Asking prices are what dealers list, not what they pay you. See the listings
Typical dealer asking price
$20,990
Median of 19 dealer listings. Typical range $16,590–$22,990 (middle 50%) from 19 cited comparable listings observed Oct 23, 2026–Oct 23, 2026.
See all 19 cited comparables
| Price | Trim | Miles | Location | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $7,000 | SV | 214,881 | Nashville, TN | iSeeCars (Oct 23, 2026) |
| $10,050 | SV | 149,000 | Boiling Springs, SC | iSeeCars (Oct 23, 2026) |
| $11,735 | Desert Runner | 125,921 | San Juan, TX | iSeeCars (Oct 23, 2026) |
| $13,690 | SV | 91,409 | Omaha, NE | iSeeCars (Oct 23, 2026) |
| $16,590 | King Cab © Carvana, LLC stock image | ≈50,000 | National | Carvana (Oct 23, 2026) |
| $17,990 | - | ≈94,000 | National | Carvana (Oct 23, 2026) |
| $20,590 | Crew Cab | ≈85,000 | National | Carvana (Oct 23, 2026) |
| $20,590 | Crew Cab | ≈102,000 | National | Carvana (Oct 23, 2026) |
| $20,590 | - | ≈73,000 | National | Carvana (Oct 23, 2026) |
| $20,990 | Crew Cab | ≈82,000 | National | Carvana (Oct 23, 2026) |
| $20,990 | Crew Cab | ≈89,000 | National | Carvana (Oct 23, 2026) |
| $21,990 | - | ≈48,000 | National | Carvana (Oct 23, 2026) |
| $22,590 | Crew Cab | ≈87,000 | National | Carvana (Oct 23, 2026) |
| $22,990 | Crew Cab | ≈48,000 | National | Carvana (Oct 23, 2026) |
| $22,990 | Crew Cab | ≈88,000 | National | Carvana (Oct 23, 2026) |
| $22,990 | - | ≈48,000 | National | Carvana (Oct 23, 2026) |
| $24,590 | Crew Cab | ≈34,000 | National | Carvana (Oct 23, 2026) |
| $24,990 | Crew Cab SV 5 ft | ≈46,000 | National | Carvana (Oct 23, 2026) |
| $24,990 | Crew Cab | ≈53,000 | National | Carvana (Oct 23, 2026) |
Method: Median of asking/sold prices of cited comparable 2016 Nissan Frontier listings observed in the last 120 days. Minimum 5 comps required. How this works
Safety recalls (0)
NHTSA's recall database returned no recalls for the 2016 Nissan Frontier model names we queried.
Recalls apply to specific VINs. Check a VIN-specific recall at NHTSA.
Source: NHTSA Recalls API (FRONTIER) · fetched Oct 23, 2026 · HTTP 403 (no records)
Fuel economy (17–21 MPG combined)
| Version | City/Hwy/Comb | Engine |
|---|---|---|
| Frontier 2WD Automatic 5-spd | 16/22/18 | 4.0L 6cyl · Regular · Rear-Wheel Drive |
| Frontier 2WD Automatic 5-spd | 17/22/19 | 2.5L 4cyl · Regular · Rear-Wheel Drive |
| Frontier 2WD Manual 5-spd | 19/23/21 | 2.5L 4cyl · Regular · Rear-Wheel Drive |
| Frontier 2WD Manual 6-spd | 17/22/19 | 4.0L 6cyl · Regular · Rear-Wheel Drive |
| Frontier 4WD Automatic 5-spd | 15/21/17 | 4.0L 6cyl · Regular · Part-time 4-Wheel Drive |
| Frontier 4WD Manual 6-spd | 16/21/18 | 4.0L 6cyl · Regular · Part-time 4-Wheel Drive |
Source: EPA fueleconomy.gov · fetched Oct 23, 2026
NHTSA model names
NHTSA vPIC lists these Nissan model names for 2016: Frontier.
Source: NHTSA vPIC · fetched Oct 23, 2026
Kelley Blue Book values
For a 2016 Nissan Frontier in Good condition, KBB showed: fair purchase price $10,750–$16,600; private party $9,625–$14,950; trade-in $6,050–$11,600.
KBB values by style (4)
| Style | Fair purchase | Private party | Trade-in |
|---|---|---|---|
| S Pickup 2D 6 ft | $10,750 | $9,625 | $6,050 |
| Desert Runner Pickup 2D 6 ft | $13,000 | $11,650 | $8,100 |
| SV Pickup 2D 6 ft | $13,350 | $11,950 | $7,475 |
| PRO-4X Pickup 2D 6 ft | $16,600 | $14,950 | $11,600 |
Source: Kelley Blue Book, fetched Oct 23, 2026 · KBB values valid through 10/23/2026 · page hash eec487e58fe1. KBB figures are KBB's estimates, shown separately from our listing-based value.
2016 Nissan Frontier specs
| Fuel economy (city / hwy / combined) | 15–19 / 21–23 / 17–21 MPG (EPA) |
|---|---|
| Engine | 4.0L 6-cyl, 2.5L 4-cyl (EPA) |
| Horsepower | 152 - 261 hp (KBB) |
| Transmission | Automatic 5-spd, Manual 5-spd, Manual 6-spd (EPA) |
| Drivetrain | Rear-Wheel Drive, Part-time 4-Wheel Drive (EPA) |
| Fuel type | Regular (EPA) |
| EPA size class | Small Pickup Trucks 2WD, Small Pickup Trucks 4WD (EPA) |
| Body styles | Pickup 2D 6 ft (KBB) |
| Bed length | 5–6 ft (KBB specs, Oct 23, 2026) |
| Truck bed volume | 27–34 cu ft (KBB specs, Oct 23, 2026) |
| Trims / styles | S Pickup 2D 6 ft, Desert Runner Pickup 2D 6 ft, SV Pickup 2D 6 ft, PRO-4X Pickup 2D 6 ft (KBB) |
Specs from EPA fueleconomy.gov (fetched Oct 23, 2026) and Kelley Blue Book (fetched Oct 23, 2026); fields marked with another source cite that page and fetch date. Ranges span all versions listed.
Market context
Latest: 182.2 (Sep 2026), -1.5% vs. a year earlier. Peak in the last 10 years: 216.9 (Feb 2022).
Sep 2016 – Sep 2026. National index (1982–84=100); it shows market direction, not the value of a specific car.
Source: FRED CUSR0000SETA02 (BLS) · fetched Oct 23, 2026
Questions
What is a 2016 Nissan Frontier worth?
In Good condition, a 2016 Nissan Frontier is likely worth $6,050–$11,600 as a trade-in, $9,625–$14,950 in a private sale and $10,750–$16,600 at dealer retail, per Kelley Blue Book (fetched Oct 23, 2026); dealers were typically asking $20,990 (median of 19 cited listings on iSeeCars and Carvana, Oct 23, 2026).
What is the trade-in value of a 2016 Nissan Frontier?
Kelley Blue Book lists a trade-in range of $6,050–$11,600 for a 2016 Nissan Frontier in Good condition (fetched Oct 23, 2026). Private-party: $9,625–$14,950. Dealer retail: $10,750–$16,600.
What do dealers ask for a used 2016 Nissan Frontier?
Dealers typically ask about $20,990 for a 2016 Nissan Frontier (median asking price; middle 50% $16,590–$22,990), based on 19 cited listings from iSeeCars and Carvana observed Oct 23, 2026.
What is the price range for a used 2016 Nissan Frontier?
Asking prices in our 19 cited listings ran from $7,000 to $24,990; the middle half sat between $16,590 and $22,990.
How many miles do used 2016 Nissan Frontier listings have?
The 19 listings with a mileage shown had 34,000–214,881 miles (median 85,000).
Where does this 2016 Nissan Frontier value come from?
From 19 public listings on iSeeCars and Carvana, each linked below with its fetch date and a content hash of the page we read. Download them as CSV or JSON.
Does the 2016 Nissan Frontier have recalls?
NHTSA returned no recalls for the 2016 Nissan Frontier model names we queried (checked Oct 23, 2026).
What MPG does the 2016 Nissan Frontier get?
EPA combined fuel economy for 2016 Nissan Frontier versions ranges from 17 to 21 MPG, per fueleconomy.gov.
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