$17,995 will put you into an Equator, though it'll be a two-wheel-drive, base extended cab model with a six-foot bed and a fice-speed manual transmission. That manages to undercut a similar Frontier XE King Cab 4x2 by $245. We'd attribute that cost savings to Suzuki making some equipment (notably the four-speaker CD stereo system) optional, but the Equator does include certain features - side impact airbags, for instance - that are extra cost on the Nissan.
Adding features to the Equator adds a considerable amount of cost. Customers looking to get into a base two-wheel-drive crew cab model will have to pony up $23,985; those looking to go full-tilt with a loaded RMZ-4 Sport will see a starting price of $31,375.
Base pricing for each trim level is as follows:
Equator Extended Cab, 6' bed, 5MT, 2WD: $17,995
Equator Extended Cab Comfort, 6' bed, 5MT, 2WD: $19,200
Equator Extended Cab Premium, 6' bed, 5 AT, 2WD: $22,450
Equator Extended Cab Sport, 6' bed, 5AT, 2WD: $23,670
Equator Extended Cab Sport, 6' bed, 5AT, 4WD: $26,270
Equator Crew Cab, 5' bed, 5AT, 2WD: $23,985
Equator Crew Cab Sport, 5' bed, 5AT, 2WD: $25,150
Equator Crew Cab Sport, 6' bed, 5AT, 2WD: $25,500
Equator Crew Cab Sport ,6' bed, 5AT, 4WD: $28,095
Equator Crew Cab RMZ-4, 5' bed, 5AT, 4WD: $29,325
Equator Crew Cab RMZ-4 Sport, 5' bed, 5AT, 4WD: $31,375