How much does the 2012 Nissan Xterra cost?

The 2012 Nissan Xterra has a starting MSRP of $25,480, ranging up to $31,690 for the top trim. Trim pricing includes X from $25,480; S from $27,470; Pro-4X from $30,640.

What is the fuel economy of the 2012 Nissan Xterra?

The 2012 Nissan Xterra achieves up to 18 MPG combined (EPA estimate), depending on trim and configuration.

How much cargo space does the 2012 Nissan Xterra have?

The 2012 Nissan Xterra offers up to 65.7 cubic feet of cargo capacity, depending on trim and seating configuration.

How much can the 2012 Nissan Xterra tow?

The 2012 Nissan Xterra has a maximum towing capacity of up to 5,000 pounds, depending on trim and equipment.

How many trims does the 2012 Nissan Xterra come in?

The 2012 Nissan Xterra is available in 3 trims (7 total configurations) across SUV body styles with four wheel drive, rear wheel drive.

2012 Nissan Xterra

3 trims · 7 configurations · SUV

Starting MSRP

$25,480 – $31,690

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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 X

Total price (X MSRP)

$25,480

Typical monthly

$505/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 2012 Nissan Xterra trims

X
2 configurations
MSRP
$25,480 – $27,530
Fuel economy (city/hwy)
16/22
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
3 configurations
MSRP
$27,470 – $29,520
Fuel economy (city/hwy)
16/22
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
Pro-4X
2 configurations
MSRP
$30,640 – $31,690
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 2012 Nissan Xterra trim specifications
Spec	X2 configurations	S3 configurations	Pro-4X2 configurations
MSRP	$25,480 – $27,530	$27,470 – $29,520	$30,640 – $31,690
Fuel economy (city/hwy)	16/22	16/22	16/20
Horsepower	261 hp	261 hp	261 hp
Torque	281 lb-ft	281 lb-ft	281 lb-ft
Engine	4L V6 gas	4L V6 gas	4L V6 gas
Seating	5	5	5
Drivetrain	RWD	RWD	4WD
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: Xgas
Sgas
Pro-4Xgas
Fuel type: Xregular unleaded
Sregular unleaded
Pro-4Xregular unleaded
Cylinders: XV6
SV6
Pro-4XV6
Displacement: X4 L
S4 L
Pro-4X4 L
Horsepower: X261 hp
S261 hp
Pro-4X261 hp
Torque: X281 lb-ft
S281 lb-ft
Pro-4X281 lb-ft
Transmission: X5-speed automatic
S5-speed automatic
Pro-4X6-speed manual
Drivetrain: Xrear wheel drive
Srear wheel drive
Pro-4Xfour wheel drive

Dimensions

Body type: XSUV
SSUV
Pro-4XSUV
Doors: X5
S5
Pro-4X5
Seating: X5
S5
Pro-4X5
Length: X178.7 in
S178.7 in
Pro-4X178.7 in
Width: X72.8 in
S72.8 in
Pro-4X72.8 in
Height: X74.9 in
S74.9 in
Pro-4X74.9 in
Wheelbase: X106.3 in
S106.3 in
Pro-4X106.3 in
Ground clearance: X8.2 in
S8.2 in
Pro-4X9.5 in

Capacity & weight

Cargo capacity: X36.3 cu ft
S36.3 cu ft
Pro-4X36.3 cu ft
Max cargo capacity: X65.7 cu ft
S65.7 cu ft
Pro-4X65.7 cu ft
Max towing: X5,000 lbs
S5,000 lbs
Pro-4X5,000 lbs
Max payload: X1,053 lbs
S1,056 lbs
Pro-4X982 lbs
Curb weight: X4,148 lbs
S4,145 lbs
Pro-4X4,417 lbs
Fuel tank: X21.1 gal
S21.1 gal
Pro-4X21.1 gal

Fuel economy & EV

Combined MPG: X18
S18
Pro-4X17
City MPG: X16
S16
Pro-4X16
Highway MPG: X22
S22
Pro-4X20

Full specifications by trim
Spec	X	S	Pro-4X
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	261 hp	261 hp	261 hp
Torque	281 lb-ft	281 lb-ft	281 lb-ft
Transmission	5-speed automatic	5-speed automatic	6-speed manual
Drivetrain	rear wheel drive	rear wheel drive	four 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	8.2 in	8.2 in	9.5 in
Capacity & weight
Cargo capacity	36.3 cu ft	36.3 cu ft	36.3 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	1,053 lbs	1,056 lbs	982 lbs
Curb weight	4,148 lbs	4,145 lbs	4,417 lbs
Fuel tank	21.1 gal	21.1 gal	21.1 gal
Fuel economy & EV
Combined MPG	18	18	17
City MPG	16	16	16
Highway MPG	22	22	20

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2012 Nissan Xterra FAQ

How much does the 2012 Nissan Xterra cost?: The 2012 Nissan Xterra has a starting MSRP of $25,480, ranging up to $31,690 for the top trim. Trim pricing includes X from $25,480; S from $27,470; Pro-4X from $30,640.
What is the fuel economy of the 2012 Nissan Xterra?: The 2012 Nissan Xterra achieves up to 18 MPG combined (EPA estimate), depending on trim and configuration.
How much cargo space does the 2012 Nissan Xterra have?: The 2012 Nissan Xterra offers up to 65.7 cubic feet of cargo capacity, depending on trim and seating configuration.
How much can the 2012 Nissan Xterra tow?: The 2012 Nissan Xterra has a maximum towing capacity of up to 5,000 pounds, depending on trim and equipment.
How many trims does the 2012 Nissan Xterra come in?: The 2012 Nissan Xterra is available in 3 trims (7 total configurations) across SUV body styles with four wheel drive, rear wheel drive.