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Jeep Cherokee vs Nissan Xterra

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

Vehicles

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2027 Jeep Cherokee

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2015 Nissan Xterra

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Overview

SpecJeep CherokeeBaseNissan XterraX
Selected trimBaseX
Body styleSUVSUV
Drivetrainall wheel driverear wheel drive
Fuel typeregular unleadedregular unleaded
Transmissioncontinuously variable-speed automatic5-speed automatic
Engine typehybridgas
Model year20272015

Pricing & market

SpecJeep CherokeeBaseNissan XterraX
MSRP$35,130$23,660 (best)
Lowest listing price$16,244 (best)—
Median listing price$36,935 (best)—
Highest listing price$40,875 (best)—
For sale now18 (best)0

Fuel economy & range

SpecJeep CherokeeBaseNissan XterraX
Combined MPG37 MPG (best)18 MPG
City MPG39 MPG (best)16 MPG
Highway MPG35 MPG (best)22 MPG
Fuel tank13.7 gal21.1 gal (best)

Performance

SpecJeep CherokeeBaseNissan XterraX
Horsepower177 hp261 hp (best)
Torque221 lb-ft281 lb-ft (best)
Engine size1.6 L4 L (best)
CylindersI4V6

Size & capability

SpecJeep CherokeeBaseNissan XterraX
Seating5 seats5 seats
Doors45 (best)
Cargo volume68.3 cu ft (best)65.7 cu ft
Towing capacity3,500 lbs5,000 lbs (best)
Payload850 lbs (best)—
Curb weight4,295 lbs (best)—
Ground clearance8 in8.2 in (best)
Wheelbase113 in (best)106.3 in
Length188.1 in (best)178.7 in
Width74.7 in (best)72.8 in
Height67.5 in74.9 in (best)

Safety & recalls

SpecJeep CherokeeBaseNissan 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.

TrimJeep CherokeeNissan Xterra
1

Base

$35,130 MSRP(Currently comparing)

X

$23,660 MSRP(Currently comparing)

2

Laredo

$38,130 MSRP

X

$25,710 MSRP

3

Limited

$40,130 MSRP

S

$25,670 MSRP

4

Limited Altitude

$40,725 MSRP

S

$26,670 MSRP

5

Trailhawk

$42,630 MSRP

S

$27,720 MSRP

6

Overland

$43,130 MSRP

PRO-4X

$30,590 MSRP

7—

PRO-4X

$31,640 MSRP

Live inventory

Jeep Cherokee18 for sale

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Jeep Cherokee vs Nissan Xterra FAQ

Which is better: 2027 Jeep Cherokee or 2015 Nissan Xterra?
It depends on priorities. OpenDealer compares 2027 Jeep Cherokee 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 Jeep Cherokee or 2015 Nissan Xterra?
Based on starting MSRP, the 2015 Nissan Xterra starts lower at $23,660. Live Jeep Cherokee listings start at $16,244.
Which has better startingMsrp: 2027 Jeep Cherokee or 2015 Nissan Xterra?
The 2015 Nissan Xterra leads on startingMsrp in this comparison (23,660).
Which has better combinedMpg: 2027 Jeep Cherokee or 2015 Nissan Xterra?
The 2027 Jeep Cherokee leads on combinedMpg in this comparison (37).
Which has better horsepower: 2027 Jeep Cherokee or 2015 Nissan Xterra?
The 2015 Nissan Xterra leads on horsepower in this comparison (261).
Which has better maxTowingLbs: 2027 Jeep Cherokee 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 Jeep Cherokee vs 2015 Nissan Xterra?
NHTSA overall crash-test ratings in this comparison: Nissan Xterra (Not Rated/5 NHTSA overall).