For the same model year, dealers ask 21 points more than private sellers; PA is the cheapest state at -23% and MN the priciest at +50%; a manual Xterra asks +42% against the median of its model year.
Nissan Xterra price by model year
| Year | Typical price | Spread | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | — | 8 | |
| 2014 | — | 9 | |
| 2013 | — | 13 | |
| 2012 | — | 22 | |
| 2011 | — | 21 | |
| 2010 | — | 13 | |
| 2008 | — | 16 | |
| 2007 | — | 24 | |
| 2006 | — | 29 | |
| 2005 | — | 12 | |
| 2004 | — | 18 | |
| 2003 | — | 12 | |
| 2002 | — | 8 | |
| 2001 | — | 10 | |
| 2000 | — | 14 |
Dealer or private seller
On the Nissan Xterra the dealer markup works out at 21% over a private sale of the same year.
| Seller | Listings | vs median year | Average asked |
|---|---|---|---|
| Private seller | 427 | +13.2% | $4,856 |
| Dealer | 238 | +33.7% | $7,310 |
What a branded title costs
| Title | Listings | vs median year | Average asked |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clean title | 615 | +21.4% | $5,742 |
| Rebuilt | 22 | -8.3% | $5,605 |
Branded titles are harder to insure, finance and resell, so check the exact car first: run its VIN against the records.
How fast price falls with mileage
Measured on the 2006 Xterra, the model year with the most listings, so age does not mix in. Between the 125–150k and 200–225k bands the asking price falls 33%.
| Mileage | Price drop | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| 125–150k miles | 10 | |
| 150–175k miles | 24 | |
| 175–200k miles | 11 | |
| 200–225k miles | 17 |
Which options hold value
The single biggest swing on a Nissan Xterra is transmission: MANUAL asks +42% against the median of its own model year.
| Item | Option | Listings | vs median year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drivetrain | Four-wheel drive | 373 | +31.6% |
| Drivetrain | Rear-wheel drive | 109 | +4.1% |
| Transmission | Manual | 70 | +41.8% |
| Transmission | Automatic | 572 | +16.2% |
Where it's cheaper
States where the Nissan Xterra asks least and most, measured against the national median for each model year. Most expensive is MN at +50%, cheapest PA at -23% — 74 points apart, which on a $4,859 car is roughly $3,581.
| State | Listings | vs national median |
|---|---|---|
| PA | 16 | |
| VA | 16 | |
| MA | 17 | |
| GA | 15 | |
| NC | 24 | |
| CA | 117 | |
| AZ | 16 | |
| CO | 90 | |
| WA | 69 | |
| MN | 16 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a used Nissan Xterra cost?
The median asking price is $4,859 across 740 live listings. A 2000 asks about $2,995 and a 2015 about $9,499. The most listed year is 2006, at $3,250.
Is it cheaper to buy a Xterra from a private seller?
Yes. Against the median for the same model year, dealers ask 33.7% above and private sellers 13.2% above, a gap of about $2,542 on a 2013 at $12,400.
How much value does a Xterra lose per 25,000 miles?
About 7% of the asking price for every 25,000 miles on the 2006 Xterra, measured from the 150–175k band to the 200–225k band. To price one car by its year and mileage, use the Nissan Xterra valuation tool.
How much less is a rebuilt-title Xterra worth?
A rebuilt-title Xterra asks 8% less than the median for its model year (22 listings): about $1,029 off a 2013 at $12,400.
Where is the cheapest place to buy a Xterra?
Of the states with enough listings, PA asks least at -23.4% against the national median, and MN most at +50.3%. On the typical $4,859 Xterra that spread is about $3,581.
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