How much does the 2008 Nissan Xterra cost?

The 2008 Nissan Xterra has a starting MSRP of $22,060, ranging up to $29,560 for the top trim. Trim pricing includes X from $22,060; S from $23,810; Off-Road from $27,260; SE from $27,560.

What is the fuel economy of the 2008 Nissan Xterra?

The 2008 Nissan Xterra achieves up to 17 MPG combined (EPA estimate), depending on trim and configuration.

How much cargo space does the 2008 Nissan Xterra have?

The 2008 Nissan Xterra offers up to 65.7 cubic feet of cargo capacity, depending on trim and seating configuration.

How much can the 2008 Nissan Xterra tow?

The 2008 Nissan Xterra has a maximum towing capacity of up to 5,000 pounds, depending on trim and equipment.

How many trims does the 2008 Nissan Xterra come in?

The 2008 Nissan Xterra is available in 4 trims (12 total configurations) across SUV body styles with four wheel drive, rear wheel drive.

2008 Nissan Xterra

4 trims · 12 configurations · SUV

Starting MSRP

$22,060 – $29,560

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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

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Purchase information

Based on X

Total price (X MSRP)

$22,060

Typical monthly

$437/mo

Avg. APR

7.00%

60-month loan estimate for good credit (rates as of 2026-07-12). Not a credit offer; actual APR varies by lender, credit, and dealer.

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Compare 2008 Nissan Xterra trims

X
4 configurations
MSRP
$22,060 – $24,910
Fuel economy (city/hwy)
16/20
Horsepower
261 hp
Torque
281 lb-ft
Engine
4L V6 gas
Seating
5
Drivetrain
RWD
Cargo (cu ft)
65.7
Max towing
5,000 lbs
S
4 configurations
MSRP
$23,810 – $26,610
Fuel economy (city/hwy)
16/20
Horsepower
261 hp
Torque
281 lb-ft
Engine
4L V6 gas
Seating
5
Drivetrain
RWD
Cargo (cu ft)
65.7
Max towing
5,000 lbs
Off-Road
2 configurations
MSRP
$27,260 – $28,260
Fuel economy (city/hwy)
16/20
Horsepower
261 hp
Torque
281 lb-ft
Engine
4L V6 gas
Seating
5
Drivetrain
4WD
Cargo (cu ft)
65.7
Max towing
5,000 lbs
SE
2 configurations
MSRP
$27,560 – $29,560
Fuel economy (city/hwy)
15/20
Horsepower
261 hp
Torque
281 lb-ft
Engine
4L V6 gas
Seating
5
Drivetrain
RWD
Cargo (cu ft)
65.7
Max towing
5,000 lbs

Compare 2008 Nissan Xterra trim specifications
Spec	X4 configurations	S4 configurations	Off-Road2 configurations	SE2 configurations
MSRP	$22,060 – $24,910	$23,810 – $26,610	$27,260 – $28,260	$27,560 – $29,560
Fuel economy (city/hwy)	16/20	16/20	16/20	15/20
Horsepower	261 hp	261 hp	261 hp	261 hp
Torque	281 lb-ft	281 lb-ft	281 lb-ft	281 lb-ft
Engine	4L V6 gas	4L V6 gas	4L V6 gas	4L V6 gas
Seating	5	5	5	5
Drivetrain	RWD	RWD	4WD	RWD
Cargo (cu ft)	65.7	65.7	65.7	65.7
Max towing	5,000 lbs	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: Xgas
Sgas
Off-Roadgas
SEgas
Fuel type: Xregular unleaded
Sregular unleaded
Off-Roadregular unleaded
SEregular unleaded
Cylinders: XV6
SV6
Off-RoadV6
SEV6
Displacement: X4 L
S4 L
Off-Road4 L
SE4 L
Horsepower: X261 hp
S261 hp
Off-Road261 hp
SE261 hp
Torque: X281 lb-ft
S281 lb-ft
Off-Road281 lb-ft
SE281 lb-ft
Transmission: X6-speed manual
S6-speed manual
Off-Road6-speed manual
SE5-speed automatic
Drivetrain: Xrear wheel drive
Srear wheel drive
Off-Roadfour wheel drive
SErear wheel drive

Dimensions

Body type: XSUV
SSUV
Off-RoadSUV
SESUV
Doors: X5
S5
Off-Road5
SE5
Seating: X5
S5
Off-Road5
SE5
Length: X178.7 in
S178.7 in
Off-Road178.7 in
SE178.7 in
Width: X72.8 in
S72.8 in
Off-Road72.8 in
SE72.8 in
Height: X74.9 in
S74.9 in
Off-Road74.9 in
SE74.9 in
Wheelbase: X106.3 in
S106.3 in
Off-Road106.3 in
SE106.3 in
Ground clearance: X8.3 in
S8.3 in
Off-Road8.3 in
SE8.3 in

Capacity & weight

Cargo capacity: X35.2 cu ft
S35.2 cu ft
Off-Road35.2 cu ft
SE35.2 cu ft
Max cargo capacity: X65.7 cu ft
S65.7 cu ft
Off-Road65.7 cu ft
SE65.7 cu ft
Max towing: X5,000 lbs
S5,000 lbs
Off-Road5,000 lbs
SE5,000 lbs
Max payload: X1,138 lbs
S1,138 lbs
Off-Road1,061 lbs
SE1,016 lbs
Curb weight: X4,150 lbs
S4,136 lbs
Off-Road4,387 lbs
SE4,192 lbs
Fuel tank: X21.1 gal
S21.1 gal
Off-Road21.1 gal
SE21.1 gal

Fuel economy & EV

Combined MPG: X17
S17
Off-Road17
SE17
City MPG: X16
S16
Off-Road16
SE15
Highway MPG: X20
S20
Off-Road20
SE20

Full specifications by trim
Spec	X	S	Off-Road	SE
Engine & drivetrain
Engine type	gas	gas	gas	gas
Fuel type	regular unleaded	regular unleaded	regular unleaded	regular unleaded
Cylinders	V6	V6	V6	V6
Displacement	4 L	4 L	4 L	4 L
Horsepower	261 hp	261 hp	261 hp	261 hp
Torque	281 lb-ft	281 lb-ft	281 lb-ft	281 lb-ft
Transmission	6-speed manual	6-speed manual	6-speed manual	5-speed automatic
Drivetrain	rear wheel drive	rear wheel drive	four wheel drive	rear wheel drive
Dimensions
Body type	SUV	SUV	SUV	SUV
Doors	5	5	5	5
Seating	5	5	5	5
Length	178.7 in	178.7 in	178.7 in	178.7 in
Width	72.8 in	72.8 in	72.8 in	72.8 in
Height	74.9 in	74.9 in	74.9 in	74.9 in
Wheelbase	106.3 in	106.3 in	106.3 in	106.3 in
Ground clearance	8.3 in	8.3 in	8.3 in	8.3 in
Capacity & weight
Cargo capacity	35.2 cu ft	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	65.7 cu ft
Max towing	5,000 lbs	5,000 lbs	5,000 lbs	5,000 lbs
Max payload	1,138 lbs	1,138 lbs	1,061 lbs	1,016 lbs
Curb weight	4,150 lbs	4,136 lbs	4,387 lbs	4,192 lbs
Fuel tank	21.1 gal	21.1 gal	21.1 gal	21.1 gal
Fuel economy & EV
Combined MPG	17	17	17	17
City MPG	16	16	16	15
Highway MPG	20	20	20	20