Mid-size trucks from other manufacturers mimic the 2008 Nissan Frontier's wide range of features.
The Dodge Dakota comes in two- and four-door versions, with V-8 engines available and four-wheel-drive packages for more serious duty.
The Toyota Tacoma offers a big V-6 engine, a special off-road version, and even a sport-tuned edition.
The Honda Ridgeline comes in one four-door configuration and one V-6/automatic combination, but its cubby-laden interior and highly functional truck bed make up for its odd styling and not-quite-full-size bed.
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For those of us who don't live on a ranch, the 2008 Nissan Frontier is large enough to haul real people and cargo, but sized for the urban-congestion reality. |
Especially with the improved V-8, the 2008 Dodge Dakota can do most of what a full-size truck can while consuming fewer resources in the process. |
The 2008 Honda Ridgeline is a flexible light-duty truck with a plush feel, but it can't tackle all the tasks a full-size truck does well. |
The 2008 Toyota Tacoma covers the basics, at a price that’s lower than full-size trucks. |
| MSRP From | |||
| $16,530 | $20,470 | $28,000 | $14,280 |
| Gas Mileage | |||
| 14 MPG City / 23 MPG Hwy | 14 MPG City / 20 MPG Hwy | 15 MPG City / 20 MPG Hwy | 15 MPG City / 25 MPG Hwy |
| Engine | |||
| Gas 4-cyl | Gas V6 | Gas V6 | Gas I4 |
| EPA Class | |||
| N/A | N/A | 4WD Pickup Trucks | N/A |
| Style Name | |||
| 2WD King Cab I4 Manual XE | 2WD Ext Cab ST | 4WD Crew Cab RT | 2WD Reg I4 MT (SE) |
| Drivetrain | |||
| Rear Wheel Drive | Rear Wheel Drive | Four Wheel Drive | Rear Wheel Drive |
| Passenger Capacity | |||
| 4 | 2 | 5 | 3 |
| Passenger Doors | |||
| N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Body Style | |||
| King Cab | Extended Cab 6'7" Bed | 4 Door Crew Cab | Regular Cab |
| Transmission | |||
| Manual | Manual w/OD | Automatic w/OD | Manual w/OD |
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| 2008 Nissan Frontier vs. 2008 Dodge Dakota | 2008 Nissan Frontier vs. 2008 Honda Ridgeline | 2008 Nissan Frontier vs. 2008 Toyota Tacoma | |
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