mc929 
2011 Nissan Frontier Crew Cab SL 4dr Crew Cab 4WD 5.0 ft. SB (4.0L 6cyl 5A)
Another Prior Tacoma Owner
 I owned a 2008 Toyota Tacoma 4x4 TRD Crew Cab and feel that the Frontier overall is notably better than the Tacoma.My Tacoma was a six speed manual and the best fuel economy I observed was eighteen.I have consistently got better than nineteen out of the Frontier and have gotten as good as twenty one mpg around town.I think the ride quality on the Nissan is vastly better and the cabin is notably quieter than the Tacoma.I think the power from the Nissan is better as well.However, turning radius as well as ground clearance and approach and departure angles I believe were much better on the Tacoma.Build quality on the Frontier also seems to be top notch.Reliability a non issue.