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GMC Terrain vs Nissan Xterra

Side-by-side comparison from manufacturer specifications, NHTSA safety data, and live dealer listings.

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2027 GMC Terrain

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2015 Nissan Xterra

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Overview

SpecGMC TerrainElevationNissan XterraX
Selected trimElevationX
Body styleSUVSUV
Drivetrainfront wheel driverear wheel drive
Fuel typeregular unleadedregular unleaded
Transmission8-speed shiftable automatic5-speed automatic
Engine typegasgas
Model year20272015

Pricing & market

SpecGMC TerrainElevationNissan XterraX
MSRP$30,400$23,660 (best)
Lowest listing price$19,599 (best)—
Median listing price$26,831 (best)—
Highest listing price$44,130 (best)—
For sale now8 (best)0

Fuel economy & range

SpecGMC TerrainElevationNissan XterraX
Combined MPG—18 MPG (best)
City MPG—16 MPG (best)
Highway MPG—22 MPG (best)
Fuel tank14.8 gal21.1 gal (best)

Performance

SpecGMC TerrainElevationNissan XterraX
Horsepower175 hp261 hp (best)
Torque184 lb-ft281 lb-ft (best)
Engine size1.5 L4 L (best)
CylindersI4V6

Size & capability

SpecGMC TerrainElevationNissan XterraX
Seating5 seats5 seats
Doors45 (best)
Cargo volume63.5 cu ft65.7 cu ft (best)
Towing capacity1,500 lbs5,000 lbs (best)
Payload1,404 lbs (best)—
Curb weight3,446 lbs (best)—
Ground clearance5.8 in8.2 in (best)
Wheelbase107.5 in (best)106.3 in
Length181 in (best)178.7 in
Width74.5 in (best)72.8 in
Height65.8 in74.9 in (best)

Safety & recalls

SpecGMC TerrainElevationNissan XterraX
NHTSA overall—Not Rated
Frontal crash (driver)—Not Rated
Frontal crash (passenger)—Not Rated
Side crash (driver)—Not Rated
Side crash (passenger)—Not Rated
Side pole—Not Rated
Rollover—3 / 5 ★ (best)
Open recalls (YMM scope)None reportedNone reported

Highlighted values indicate the better figure for that spec when a clear winner exists. Specs reflect the selected trim for each vehicle. Drag a vehicle header to reorder columns. MSRP and specifications are manufacturer data; listing prices and inventory come from live dealer listings. Safety ratings are from NHTSA.

Trim overview

All available trims with MSRP. The trim selected above is highlighted; comparison specs use that selection.

TrimGMC TerrainNissan Xterra
1

Elevation

$30,400 MSRP(Currently comparing)

X

$23,660 MSRP(Currently comparing)

2

Elevation

$32,400 MSRP

X

$25,710 MSRP

3

AT4

$39,100 MSRP

S

$25,670 MSRP

4

Denali

$42,200 MSRP

S

$26,670 MSRP

5—

S

$27,720 MSRP

6—

PRO-4X

$30,590 MSRP

7—

PRO-4X

$31,640 MSRP

Live inventory

GMC Terrain8 for sale

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GMC Terrain vs Nissan Xterra FAQ

Which is better: 2027 GMC Terrain or 2015 Nissan Xterra?
It depends on priorities. OpenDealer compares 2027 GMC Terrain vs 2015 Nissan Xterra on MSRP, fuel economy, horsepower, seating, towing, NHTSA safety ratings, and live market prices so you can weigh the tradeoffs.
Which costs less: 2027 GMC Terrain or 2015 Nissan Xterra?
Based on starting MSRP, the 2015 Nissan Xterra starts lower at $23,660. Live GMC Terrain listings start at $19,599.
Which has better startingMsrp: 2027 GMC Terrain or 2015 Nissan Xterra?
The 2015 Nissan Xterra leads on startingMsrp in this comparison (23,660).
Which has better combinedMpg: 2027 GMC Terrain or 2015 Nissan Xterra?
The 2027 GMC Terrain leads on combinedMpg in this comparison (25).
Which has better horsepower: 2027 GMC Terrain or 2015 Nissan Xterra?
The 2015 Nissan Xterra leads on horsepower in this comparison (261).
Which has better maxTowingLbs: 2027 GMC Terrain or 2015 Nissan Xterra?
The 2015 Nissan Xterra leads on maxTowingLbs in this comparison (5,000).
How do the NHTSA safety ratings compare for 2027 GMC Terrain vs 2015 Nissan Xterra?
NHTSA overall crash-test ratings in this comparison: Nissan Xterra (Not Rated/5 NHTSA overall).