they are similar, but I've never been a fan of the big bezel around the touchscreen, nor the small buttons on the fan speed. The 302A package is nice though on the Ranger.
What trim level were they comparing? A Base XL or what?
also quoted....
" With the 2022 model year creeping in, the Ranger does stand threatened to lose its standing as cheapest pickup"
Newton, Mboro Nissan, Newton Gallatin all have grounded stock. They have sold their first shipment. A couple of models arriving daily.
I am not to fond of Action Nissan on Thompson Lane.
Just to add, I am on my THIRD vehicle in less than a year. 19 ram, 20 ranger, 21 ranger.
Netted money on the RAM, got the 20 ranger at a good price with rebates and discounts, didn't like the FX2, traded it for a 21, got $3,000 more for the 20 ranger than I paid, Applied that to the 21 ranger...
the 3.8 V6 in the Frontier is direct-injection but that engine has been out 2 years, so they should have had time to tweak any major issues before it hit the 2022.
I have not read about anything about the fuel dilution in detail on the Frontier.
I have test driven TWO 2022's with 4x4. Each test drive was about 30 miles. 85% highway. 15% small town. In the SV 4x4, I think I end up averaging 24.9 mpg, the Pro came in about the same with the bigger tires. This was the new 3.8 V6 with the 9 speed.
I know 30 miles isn't a very long drive...
The Prox and Pro4x have a little different style seats, color accents, and the 9 inch screen, and I believe the interior is all black (as shown). That 9 inch touch screen is awesome. Its so bright and hi-def. I honestly hate that huge bezel around the Ranger touchscreen.
It very does depend on the dealer, their level of inventory, demand, and what's in transit.
Some dealers are honoring discounts, some aren't. Some have been honoring, xplan, for example, some haven't. As with you, the dealer wanted your Mustang, so that helped you out in the long run.