2023 Nissan Frontier® vs. Ford Ranger® | Interior, Cargo Space & Technology
Both the 2023 Nissan Frontier® and 2023 Ford Ranger® are light-duty pickup trucks with the power to tow a boat or horse trailer. Find premium driver assistance, modern infotainment, and vivid color options among the features available for these two trucks. For more details, read through this 2023 Nissan Frontier vs. Ford Ranger comparison curated by the Hawk Nissan of St. Charles team.
For more information on Nissan Frontier features, be sure to look through our review and trims guide. If you’re interested in seeing this Nissan truck in person, select your ideal model from our new Nissan Frontier inventory, then reach out to our St. Charles, IL, dealership by phone at (630) 584-1805 or through our online form.
The 2023 Nissan Frontier starts at $29,370 MSRP, while the 2023 Ford Ranger has a starting MSRP of $27,400.
2023 Nissan Frontier
2023 Nissan Frontier vs. Ford Ranger Interior Design & Cargo Space
Escape from the workday hustle and bustle inside the 2023 Nissan Frontier or 2023 Ford Ranger. In the winter, the heated front seats on both models grant relief from the numbing cold. Find a supple grip in the leather-wrapped steering wheel. Only the Frontier offers a heated steering wheel. When loading gear, you’ll find that you can choose a 73.3-inch bed or 58.9-inch bed for the Frontier or a 72.8-inch or 61-inch bed for the Ranger.
Other available 2023 Nissan Frontier interior features include:
- Remote engine start system with intelligent climate control
- Heated front seats and steering wheel
- Zero Gravity seats
- Power sliding glass moonroof
- Dual-zone automatic climate control
- Six-way manual or power driver’s seat
- 60/40 split-folding rear bench seat
- Rear under-seat storage
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2023 Nissan Frontier vs. Ford Ranger Engine Specs
The 2023 Nissan Frontier and Ford Ranger each boast a powerful engine apiece. You’ll find that both trucks can be equipped with either 4×2 or 4×4. If you’re searching for the best ground clearance, the Nissan Frontier boasts 9.9 inches of ground clearance, while the Ford Ranger can reach up to 9.7 inches of clearance. View Nissan Frontier and Ford Ranger engine specs in the accompanying table.
| Nissan Frontier | 2023 Model | Ford Ranger |
|---|---|---|
| 3.8L V6 | Engine | 2.3L EcoBoost® I4 |
| 310 HP | Horsepower | 270 HP |
| 281 lb.-ft. | Torque | 310 lb.-ft. |
| 6,690 lbs. | Max. Towing | 7,500 lbs. |
| 1,590 lbs. | Payload | 1,905 lbs. |
| 18 city / 24 hwy | MPG | 21 city / 26 hwy |
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2023 Nissan Frontier vs. Ford Ranger Safety Options & Technology
Protect yourself and your crew and keep everyone entertained with the driver assistance and infotainment features offered on both the 2023 Nissan Frontier and 2023 Ford Ranger. Use the Intelligent Around View® monitor on the Frontier or rear view camera on the Ranger to watch out for obstacles. Only the Nissan Frontier offers wireless Apple CarPlay®, while you’ll need a cord to use Apple CarPlay® on the Ranger. Both models offer wired Android Auto™. Other available 2023 Nissan Frontier and Ford Ranger driver assist and infotainment features include:
2023 Nissan Frontier
Driver Assist
- Rear door alert
- Intelligent forward collision warning
- Intelligent cruise control
- Traffic sign recognition
- Nissan Safety Shield® 360
- Automatic emergency braking with pedestrian detection
- Rear automatic braking
- Blind spot warning
- Rear cross traffic alert
- Lane departure warning
- High beam assist
Infotainment
- 7-in. Advanced Drive-Assist™ display
- Nissan Door To Door navigation system
- Wi-Fi® hotspot
- NissanConnect™ infotainment system with 8- or 9-in. touchscreen
- Android Auto™ and wireless Apple CarPlay®
- Four- or six-speaker sound system
- Available Fender® ten-speaker audio system
- Wireless charger
2023 Ford Ranger
Driver Assist
- Roadside assistance
- LED headlamps and tail lamps
- AdvanceTrac™ with RSC® (Roll Stability Control™)
- Child seat tether anchors
- SOS Post-Crash Alert System™
- Ford Co-Pilot360®
- BLIS® (blind spot information system) with trailer coverage
- Lane-keeping system
- Pre-Collision Assist® with automatic emergency braking
- Rear view camera
- Auto high-beam headlamps
Infotainment
- FordPass® Connect with 4G LTE Wi-Fi® hotspot
- SYNC® 3 infotainment system
- 8-in. infotainment touchscreen
- Apple CarPlay®/Android Auto™
- Ford+Alexa app
- 4.2-in. color productivity screen in instrument cluster
- AM/FM radio with six speakers
- Available ten-speaker B&O sound system by Bang & Olufsen®
- SiriusXM® Satellite Radio
2023 Nissan Frontier vs. Ford Ranger Color Options
2023 Nissan Frontier Colors
- Red Alert
- Super Black
- Gun Metallic
- Glacier White
- Cardinal Red TriCoat
- Tactical Green Metallic
- Deep Blue Pearl
- Baja Storm Pearl
- Boulder Gray Pearl
2023 Ford Ranger Colors
- Shadow Black
- Oxford White
- Iconic Silver Metallic
- Race Red
- Hot Pepper Red Metallic
- Carbonized Gray Metallic
- Velocity Blue Metallic
- Cactus Gray
- Azure Gray Metallic Tri-Coat
Nissan Frontier for Sale at Hawk Nissan
Come see the 2023 Nissan Frontier for yourself at Hawk Nissan of St. Charles! View our online inventory, then give us a call at (630) 584-1805 to set up a test drive.