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.

2005 Nissan Xterra

3 trims · 10 configurations · SUV

Starting MSRP

$20,850 – $27,350

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Pricing

How much should you pay for the Nissan Xterra? Select a trim to update purchase and lease estimates.

MSRP by trim

Select a trim to update the payment estimates. MSRP is for each trim's base configuration and excludes destination, taxes, and options.

Purchase information

Based on S

Total price (S MSRP)

$20,850

Typical monthly

$413/mo

Avg. APR

7.00%

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Compare 2005 Nissan Xterra trims

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

Compare 2005 Nissan Xterra trim specifications
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: Sgas
Off-Roadgas
SEgas
Fuel type: Sregular unleaded
Off-Roadregular unleaded
SEregular unleaded
Cylinders: SV6
Off-RoadV6
SEV6
Displacement: S4 L
Off-Road4 L
SE4 L
Horsepower: S265 hp
Off-Road265 hp
SE265 hp
Torque: S284 lb-ft
Off-Road284 lb-ft
SE284 lb-ft
Transmission: S6-speed manual
Off-Road6-speed manual
SE5-speed automatic
Drivetrain: Srear wheel drive
Off-Roadrear wheel drive
SErear wheel drive

Dimensions

Body type: SSUV
Off-RoadSUV
SESUV
Doors: S5
Off-Road5
SE5
Seating: S5
Off-Road5
SE5
Length: S178.7 in
Off-Road178.7 in
SE178.7 in
Width: S72.8 in
Off-Road72.8 in
SE72.8 in
Height: S74.9 in
Off-Road74.9 in
SE74.9 in
Wheelbase: S106.3 in
Off-Road106.3 in
SE106.3 in
Ground clearance: S8.3 in
Off-Road8.7 in
SE8.3 in

Capacity & weight

Cargo capacity: S35.2 cu ft
Off-Road35.2 cu ft
SE35.2 cu ft
Max cargo capacity: S65.7 cu ft
Off-Road65.7 cu ft
SE65.7 cu ft
Max towing: S5,000 lbs
Off-Road5,000 lbs
SE5,000 lbs
Max payload: S1,138 lbs
Off-Road1,073 lbs
SE1,016 lbs
Curb weight: S4,081 lbs
Off-Road4,149 lbs
SE4,167 lbs
Fuel tank: S21.1 gal
Off-Road21.1 gal
SE21.1 gal

Fuel economy & EV

Combined MPG: S17
Off-Road17
SE16
City MPG: S15
Off-Road15
SE14
Highway MPG: S21
Off-Road21
SE20

Full specifications by trim
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