2016 Nissan Frontier King Cab is the newer version with some differences, such as the model year, starting price, horsepower, height, and maximum occupancy.. First of all, there is a $3,740 difference in the base MSRP. The 2013 Nissan Frontier Crew Cab, an older vehicle by three model years, has a higher starting price than the 2016 Nissan Frontier King Cab. Also, the 2013 Frontier Crew Cab pulls more horsepower than the 2016 Frontier King Cab. In addition, the roofline of the Frontier Crew Cab is slightly higher than the Frontier King Cab's. And finally, the Nissan Frontier Crew Cab seats one more passenger than the Nissan Frontier King Cab. Among similarities are the body structure, fuel economy, and ground shadow size.