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  • Powertrain
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  • Exterior
  • Interior
  • Safety
  • Fuel
  • Warranty
  • Primary Vehicle

    2012 Chevrolet Colorado Regular Cab 2WD 1WT 1WT

    MSRP1: $17475.0

    Competitively Equipped:
    $18285.0

  • 2012 Toyota Tacoma 4WD Double Cab V6 AT (Natl)

    2012 Toyota Tacoma 4WD Double Cab V6 AT (Natl)

    MSRP2: $27585.0

    Competitively Equipped:
    $28430.0

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  • 2012 Nissan Frontier 4WD Crew Cab SWB Auto S

    2012 Nissan Frontier 4WD Crew Cab SWB Auto S

    MSRP2: $27050.0

    Competitively Equipped:
    $27875.0

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Powertrain

2012 Toyota Tacoma 4WD Double Cab V6 AT (Natl) 2012 Nissan Frontier 4WD Crew Cab SWB Auto S  
Powertrain
Standard Engine Gas 4-Cyl Gas V6 Gas V6  
Displacement 2.9L/177 4.0L/241 4.0L/241  
Drivetrain Rear Wheel Drive 4-Wheel Drive Four Wheel Drive  
Horsepower @ RPM 185 @ 5600 236 @ 5200 261 @ 5600  
Torque @ RPM 190 @ 2800 266 @ 4000 281 @ 4000  
Fuel Injection SFI Electronic Fuel Injection Electronic Fuel Injection  
Front Disc/Rear Drum Brakes Standard Standard Not Available  
4-Wheel ABS Standard Standard Standard  
Front Suspension Coil Springs Double-Wishbone Double Wishbone  
Rear Suspension 2-Stage Multi-Leaf Leaf-Spring Multi-Leaf  

Dimensions

2012 Toyota Tacoma 4WD Double Cab V6 AT (Natl) 2012 Nissan Frontier 4WD Crew Cab SWB Auto S  
Dimensions
Overall Length without Rear Bumper 192.4 221.3 205.5  
Overall Width 67.6 74.6 72.8  
Wheelbase 111.3 127.4 125.9  
Overall Height 64.9 70.1 70.1  
Ground Clearance, Front 7.7 N/A 8.9  
Ground Clearance, Rear 7.7 N/A 10.1  
Curb Weight 3366.00 4185.00 4426.00  
Inside Bed Length, At Floor 72.8 60.3 59.5  
Inside Bed Width, At Floor 57.2 56.7 61.4  
Inside Bed Width, Between Wheelhousing 42.6 41.5 44.4  
Front Head Room 39.3 40.2 40.0  
Front Hip Room 53.3 53.5 55.6  
Front Leg Room 44.0 41.7 42.4  
Front Shoulder Room 57.1 57.7 58.3  
Seating Capacity 3 5 5  
Cargo Volume 44.0 N/A 27.1  
Inside Bed Height 18.6 18.0 18.0  
Front Bumper To Axle 110.9 N/A N/A  
Front Bumper to Back of Cab 110.9 N/A N/A  
Cab to Axle 34.2 N/A N/A  
Ground to Top of Load Floor 33.0 N/A N/A  
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) 4850.00 5450.00 5816.00  
Gross Combined Weight Rating (GCWR) 6000 8100 11113  
Maximum Payload 1446.00 1265.00 1390.00  
Spring Capacity - Front 2633 N/A N/A  
Spring Capacity - Rear 2900 N/A N/A  
Axle Capacity - Front 2633 N/A N/A  
Axle Capacity - Rear 2900 N/A N/A  

Exterior

2012 Toyota Tacoma 4WD Double Cab V6 AT (Natl) 2012 Nissan Frontier 4WD Crew Cab SWB Auto S  
Exterior
Daytime Running Lights Standard Available Not Available  
Fog Lamps Standard Available Not Available  
Privacy Glass Available Available Not Available  
Intermittent Wipers Standard Available Standard  
Traction Control Standard Standard Standard  
Electronic Stability Control System Standard Standard Standard  
Bed Liner Standard Available Available  
Steel Wheels Standard Standard Standard  
Tires - Front All-Season Standard Available Standard  
Tires - Rear All-Season Standard Available Standard  
Compact Spare Tire Standard Not Available Not Available  
Trailer Hitch Receiver Available Available Not Available  

Interior

2012 Toyota Tacoma 4WD Double Cab V6 AT (Natl) 2012 Nissan Frontier 4WD Crew Cab SWB Auto S  
Interior
Driver Air Bag Standard Standard Standard  
Passenger Air Bag Standard Standard Standard  
Passenger Air Bag Sensor Standard Standard Standard  
Head Curtain side impact air bags front Standard Standard Standard  
Head Curtain side impact air bags rear Standard Standard Standard  
Cruise Control Standard Available Not Available  
Cloth Seats Available Standard Standard  
Vinyl Seats Available Not Available Not Available  
60/40 Bench Seats Standard Not Available Not Available  
AM/FM Stereo Standard Standard Standard  
CD Player Available Standard Standard  
Satellite Radio Available Standard Not Available  
MP3 Playback Available Standard Not Available  
Bluetooth® connectivity Standard Standard Not Available  
Onboard Hands-Free Communications System Standard Not Available Not Available  
Vehicle Anti-Theft System Standard Standard Not Available  
Power Steering Standard Standard Standard  
Adjustable Steering Wheel Standard Standard Standard  
Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel Standard Available Not Available  
Passenger Visor Vanity Mirror Standard Standard Standard  
Tire Pressure Monitoring System Standard Standard Standard  
Auxiliary Power Outlet Standard Standard Standard  
Front Floor Mats Standard Available Available  

Safety

2012 Toyota Tacoma 4WD Double Cab V6 AT (Natl) 2012 Nissan Frontier 4WD Crew Cab SWB Auto S  
Safety
4- Wheel ABS Standard Standard Standard  
Driver Air bags Standard Standard Standard  
Passenger Air bags Standard Standard Standard  
Vehicle Anti-Theft System Standard Standard Not Available  
Tire Pressure Monitor Standard Standard Standard  
Traction Control System Standard Standard Standard  
Electronic Stability Control System Standard Standard Standard  
Telematics Standard Not Available Not Available  

Fuel

2012 Toyota Tacoma 4WD Double Cab V6 AT (Natl) 2012 Nissan Frontier 4WD Crew Cab SWB Auto S  
Fuel
EPA Est. Fuel Economy City (MPG) 18 16 14  
EPA Est. Fuel Economy Highway (MPG) 25 21 19  
Fuel Tank Capacity (gallons) 19 21.1 21.1  

Warranty

2012 Toyota Tacoma 4WD Double Cab V6 AT (Natl) 2012 Nissan Frontier 4WD Crew Cab SWB Auto S  
Warranty3
Bumper-to-Bumper Limited Warranty (miles) 36,000 36,000 36,000  
Bumper-to-Bumper Limited Warranty (years) 3 3 3  
Powertrain/Drivetrain Limited Warranty (miles) 100,000 60,000 60,000  
Powertrain/Drivetrain Limited Warranty (years) 5 5 5  
Rust Warranty (miles) 36,000  
Rust Warranty (years) 3  
Roadside Assistance Program (miles) 100,000 25,000  
Roadside Assistance Program (years) 5 2  

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