How much does the 2009 Nissan Xterra cost?

The 2009 Nissan Xterra has a starting MSRP of $22,310, ranging up to $29,340 for the top trim. Trim pricing includes X from $22,310; S from $24,060; SE from $27,340; Off-Road from $28,340.

What is the fuel economy of the 2009 Nissan Xterra?

The 2009 Nissan Xterra achieves up to 18 MPG combined (EPA estimate), depending on trim and configuration.

How much cargo space does the 2009 Nissan Xterra have?

The 2009 Nissan Xterra offers up to 65.7 cubic feet of cargo capacity, depending on trim and seating configuration.

How much can the 2009 Nissan Xterra tow?

The 2009 Nissan Xterra has a maximum towing capacity of up to 5,000 pounds, depending on trim and equipment.

How many trims does the 2009 Nissan Xterra come in?

The 2009 Nissan Xterra is available in 4 trims (12 total configurations) across SUV body styles with four wheel drive, rear wheel drive.

2009 Nissan Xterra

4 trims · 12 configurations · SUV

Starting MSRP

$22,310 – $29,340

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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)

$22,310

Typical monthly

$442/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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Compare 2009 Nissan Xterra trims

X
4 configurations
MSRP
$22,310 – $25,160
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
$24,060 – $26,860
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
SE
2 configurations
MSRP
$27,340 – $29,340
Fuel economy (city/hwy)
15/21
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
$28,340 – $29,340
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

Compare 2009 Nissan Xterra trim specifications
Spec	X4 configurations	S4 configurations	SE2 configurations	Off-Road2 configurations
MSRP	$22,310 – $25,160	$24,060 – $26,860	$27,340 – $29,340	$28,340 – $29,340
Fuel economy (city/hwy)	16/20	16/20	15/21	16/20
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	RWD	4WD
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
SEgas
Off-Roadgas
Fuel type: Xregular unleaded
Sregular unleaded
SEregular unleaded
Off-Roadregular unleaded
Cylinders: XV6
SV6
SEV6
Off-RoadV6
Displacement: X4 L
S4 L
SE4 L
Off-Road4 L
Horsepower: X261 hp
S261 hp
SE261 hp
Off-Road261 hp
Torque: X281 lb-ft
S281 lb-ft
SE281 lb-ft
Off-Road281 lb-ft
Transmission: X6-speed manual
S6-speed manual
SE5-speed automatic
Off-Road6-speed manual
Drivetrain: Xrear wheel drive
Srear wheel drive
SErear wheel drive
Off-Roadfour wheel drive

Dimensions

Body type: XSUV
SSUV
SESUV
Off-RoadSUV
Doors: X5
S5
SE5
Off-Road5
Seating: X5
S5
SE5
Off-Road5
Length: X178.7 in
S178.7 in
SE178.7 in
Off-Road178.7 in
Width: X72.8 in
S72.8 in
SE72.8 in
Off-Road72.8 in
Height: X74.9 in
S74.9 in
SE74.9 in
Off-Road74.9 in
Wheelbase: X106.3 in
S106.3 in
SE106.3 in
Off-Road106.3 in
Ground clearance: X—
S—
SE—
Off-Road9.5 in

Capacity & weight

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

Fuel economy & EV

Combined MPG: X18
S18
SE17
Off-Road17
City MPG: X16
S16
SE15
Off-Road16
Highway MPG: X20
S20
SE21
Off-Road20

Full specifications by trim
Spec	X	S	SE	Off-Road
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	5-speed automatic	6-speed manual
Drivetrain	rear wheel drive	rear wheel drive	rear wheel drive	four 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	—	—	—	9.5 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	1,016 lbs	1,061 lbs
Curb weight	4,150 lbs	4,136 lbs	4,192 lbs	4,387 lbs
Fuel tank	21.1 gal	21.1 gal	21.1 gal	21.1 gal
Fuel economy & EV
Combined MPG	18	18	17	17
City MPG	16	16	15	16
Highway MPG	20	20	21	20

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2009 Nissan Xterra FAQ

How much does the 2009 Nissan Xterra cost?: The 2009 Nissan Xterra has a starting MSRP of $22,310, ranging up to $29,340 for the top trim. Trim pricing includes X from $22,310; S from $24,060; SE from $27,340; Off-Road from $28,340.
What is the fuel economy of the 2009 Nissan Xterra?: The 2009 Nissan Xterra achieves up to 18 MPG combined (EPA estimate), depending on trim and configuration.
How much cargo space does the 2009 Nissan Xterra have?: The 2009 Nissan Xterra offers up to 65.7 cubic feet of cargo capacity, depending on trim and seating configuration.
How much can the 2009 Nissan Xterra tow?: The 2009 Nissan Xterra has a maximum towing capacity of up to 5,000 pounds, depending on trim and equipment.
How many trims does the 2009 Nissan Xterra come in?: The 2009 Nissan Xterra is available in 4 trims (12 total configurations) across SUV body styles with four wheel drive, rear wheel drive.