2005 Nissan Xterra
3 trims · 10 configurations · SUV
Starting MSRP
$20,850 – $27,350
Key specifications
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Pricing
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MSRP by trim
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Purchase information
Based on S
Total price (S MSRP)
$20,850
Typical monthly
$413/mo
Avg. APR
7.00%
60-month loan estimate for good credit (rates as of 2026-10-11). Not a credit offer; actual APR varies by lender, credit, and dealer.
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S
4 configurations
- MSRP
- $20,850 – $23,750
- Fuel economy (city/hwy)
- 15/21
- Horsepower
- 265 hp
- Torque
- 284 lb-ft
- Engine
- 4L V6 gas
- Seating
- 5
- Drivetrain
- RWD
- Cargo (cu ft)
- 65.7
- Max towing
- 5,000 lbs
Off-Road
4 configurations
- MSRP
- $23,450 – $26,750
- Fuel economy (city/hwy)
- 15/21
- Horsepower
- 265 hp
- Torque
- 284 lb-ft
- Engine
- 4L V6 gas
- Seating
- 5
- Drivetrain
- RWD
- Cargo (cu ft)
- 65.7
- Max towing
- 5,000 lbs
SE
2 configurations
- MSRP
- $25,350 – $27,350
- Fuel economy (city/hwy)
- 14/20
- Horsepower
- 265 hp
- Torque
- 284 lb-ft
- Engine
- 4L V6 gas
- Seating
- 5
- Drivetrain
- RWD
- Cargo (cu ft)
- 65.7
- Max towing
- 5,000 lbs
| Spec | S4 configurations | Off-Road4 configurations | SE2 configurations |
|---|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $20,850 – $23,750 | $23,450 – $26,750 | $25,350 – $27,350 |
| Fuel economy (city/hwy) | 15/21 | 15/21 | 14/20 |
| Horsepower | 265 hp | 265 hp | 265 hp |
| Torque | 284 lb-ft | 284 lb-ft | 284 lb-ft |
| Engine | 4L V6 gas | 4L V6 gas | 4L V6 gas |
| Seating | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | RWD |
| Cargo (cu ft) | 65.7 | 65.7 | 65.7 |
| Max towing | 5,000 lbs | 5,000 lbs | 5,000 lbs |
Specifications shown for each trim’s base configuration; drivetrain, cab, and box options vary within a trim, and MSRP shows the full range. MSRP excludes destination fees, taxes, and dealer-installed options.
Full specifications
Shown for each trim's base configuration. Drivetrain, cab, and box options within a trim can change dimensions, capacities, and fuel economy.
Engine & drivetrain
- Engine type
- SgasOff-RoadgasSEgas
- Fuel type
- Sregular unleadedOff-Roadregular unleadedSEregular unleaded
- Cylinders
- SV6Off-RoadV6SEV6
- Displacement
- S4 LOff-Road4 LSE4 L
- Horsepower
- S265 hpOff-Road265 hpSE265 hp
- Torque
- S284 lb-ftOff-Road284 lb-ftSE284 lb-ft
- Transmission
- S6-speed manualOff-Road6-speed manualSE5-speed automatic
- Drivetrain
- Srear wheel driveOff-Roadrear wheel driveSErear wheel drive
Dimensions
- Body type
- SSUVOff-RoadSUVSESUV
- Doors
- S5Off-Road5SE5
- Seating
- S5Off-Road5SE5
- Length
- S178.7 inOff-Road178.7 inSE178.7 in
- Width
- S72.8 inOff-Road72.8 inSE72.8 in
- Height
- S74.9 inOff-Road74.9 inSE74.9 in
- Wheelbase
- S106.3 inOff-Road106.3 inSE106.3 in
- Ground clearance
- S8.3 inOff-Road8.7 inSE8.3 in
Capacity & weight
- Cargo capacity
- S35.2 cu ftOff-Road35.2 cu ftSE35.2 cu ft
- Max cargo capacity
- S65.7 cu ftOff-Road65.7 cu ftSE65.7 cu ft
- Max towing
- S5,000 lbsOff-Road5,000 lbsSE5,000 lbs
- Max payload
- S1,138 lbsOff-Road1,073 lbsSE1,016 lbs
- Curb weight
- S4,081 lbsOff-Road4,149 lbsSE4,167 lbs
- Fuel tank
- S21.1 galOff-Road21.1 galSE21.1 gal
Fuel economy & EV
- Combined MPG
- S17Off-Road17SE16
- City MPG
- S15Off-Road15SE14
- Highway MPG
- S21Off-Road21SE20
| Spec | S | Off-Road | SE |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine & drivetrain | |||
| Engine type | gas | gas | gas |
| Fuel type | regular unleaded | regular unleaded | regular unleaded |
| Cylinders | V6 | V6 | V6 |
| Displacement | 4 L | 4 L | 4 L |
| Horsepower | 265 hp | 265 hp | 265 hp |
| Torque | 284 lb-ft | 284 lb-ft | 284 lb-ft |
| Transmission | 6-speed manual | 6-speed manual | 5-speed automatic |
| Drivetrain | rear wheel drive | rear wheel drive | rear wheel drive |
| Dimensions | |||
| Body type | SUV | SUV | SUV |
| Doors | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Seating | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Length | 178.7 in | 178.7 in | 178.7 in |
| Width | 72.8 in | 72.8 in | 72.8 in |
| Height | 74.9 in | 74.9 in | 74.9 in |
| Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 106.3 in | 106.3 in |
| Ground clearance | 8.3 in | 8.7 in | 8.3 in |
| Capacity & weight | |||
| Cargo capacity | 35.2 cu ft | 35.2 cu ft | 35.2 cu ft |
| Max cargo capacity | 65.7 cu ft | 65.7 cu ft | 65.7 cu ft |
| Max towing | 5,000 lbs | 5,000 lbs | 5,000 lbs |
| Max payload | 1,138 lbs | 1,073 lbs | 1,016 lbs |
| Curb weight | 4,081 lbs | 4,149 lbs | 4,167 lbs |
| Fuel tank | 21.1 gal | 21.1 gal | 21.1 gal |
| Fuel economy & EV | |||
| Combined MPG | 17 | 17 | 16 |
| City MPG | 15 | 15 | 14 |
| Highway MPG | 21 | 21 | 20 |
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2005 Nissan Xterra FAQ
- How much does the 2005 Nissan Xterra cost?
- The 2005 Nissan Xterra has a starting MSRP of $20,850, ranging up to $27,350 for the top trim. Trim pricing includes S from $20,850; Off-Road from $23,450; SE from $25,350.
- What is the fuel economy of the 2005 Nissan Xterra?
- The 2005 Nissan Xterra achieves up to 17 MPG combined (EPA estimate), depending on trim and configuration.
- How much cargo space does the 2005 Nissan Xterra have?
- The 2005 Nissan Xterra offers up to 65.7 cubic feet of cargo capacity, depending on trim and seating configuration.
- How much can the 2005 Nissan Xterra tow?
- The 2005 Nissan Xterra has a maximum towing capacity of up to 5,000 pounds, depending on trim and equipment.
- How many trims does the 2005 Nissan Xterra come in?
- The 2005 Nissan Xterra is available in 3 trims (10 total configurations) across SUV body styles with rear wheel drive, four wheel drive.