A 2010 Nissan Xterra still asks 55% of what a 2015 one does — that's how much value it holds after 5 years. Among 72 suvs we price, that ranks #37, right at the class median. The steepest single-year drop comes at year 6 (−50%), after which losses ease to about 11.7% a year. Calculated from 226 listings.
Nissan Xterra value by year
The newest Xterra at under half the 2015 price is the 2008, with a median asking price of $4,400 (40% of it). A 2011 and a 2010 ask almost the same, $5,999 against $5,995, so the newer year costs next to nothing extra.
| Year | Trade-in | Median | Dealer | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | $4,995 | $17,900 | 10 | |
| 2014 | $5,995 | $12,499 | 10 | |
| 2013 | $6,800 | $15,999 | 13 | |
| 2012 | $5,400 | $16,295 | 22 | |
| 2011 | $2,500 | $10,550 | 26 | |
| 2010 | $3,750 | $8,900 | 14 | |
| 2009 | $2,950 | $8,199 | 4 | |
| 2008 | $2,600 | $6,500 | 12 | |
| 2007 | $2,500 | $6,980 | 19 | |
| 2006 | $2,200 | $5,950 | 22 | |
| 2005 | $3,300 | $7,995 | 11 | |
| 2004 | $1,500 | $4,495 | 21 | |
| 2003 | $3,000 | $6,700 | 12 | |
| 2002 | $1,000 | $2,200 | 5 | |
| 2001 | $1,000 | $4,999 | 10 | |
| 2000 | $1,600 | $6,995 | 15 |
How the Nissan Xterra depreciates
The newest Nissan Xterra has a median asking price of $10,900; a 15-year-older one runs about $2,995 — roughly 73% lost over 15 years (compare the typical depreciation curve by age).
Does the Nissan Xterra hold value better than its rivals?
Over the same 5 years the Subaru Outback keeps 61%, the Subaru Forester 55% and the Chevrolet Tahoe 72%, against 55% for the Xterra. The Subaru Outback and Chevrolet Tahoe hold value better than the Xterra.
The Nissan Xterra market right now
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Trade-in, private-party & dealer price
For a 2015 Nissan Xterra: a dealer trade-in offer is around $4,995, selling private-party nets about $10,900, and a lot asks near $17,900 — a $12,905 spread on the same car.
What sellers really ask, from our own listings: for the same model year, the Xterra costs a median 33% more from a dealer than from a private seller, across the 8 recent model years with enough of both. Title, state and mileage effects are on the Nissan Xterra price page.
| Model year | Private seller (listings) | Dealer (listings) | Dealer vs private |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | $11,000 (10) | $12,848 (14) | +17% |
| 2014 | $9,750 (11) | $11,747 (16) | +20% |
| 2013 | $9,450 (8) | $12,499 (16) | +32% |
| 2012 | $7,500 (25) | $10,470 (23) | +40% |
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Nissan Xterra value FAQ
How much is a Nissan Xterra worth?
It depends mostly on the model year: in our listings the median asking price runs from $1,500 to $10,900 across 16 model years. A 2015 is worth about $10,900, the median of 10 listings.
How much does mileage cut a Nissan Xterra's value?
Among Xterras from the last eight model years, those with 40,000 to 100,000 miles ask a median $10,250, and those with over 150,000 miles ask $4,925.
Which Nissan Xterra year is the best value?
The newest Xterra at under half the 2015 price is the 2008, with a median asking price of $4,400 (40% of it). A 2011 and a 2010 ask almost the same, $5,999 against $5,995, so the newer year costs next to nothing extra.
Is a Nissan Xterra cheaper from a dealer or a private seller?
Usually from a private seller: for the same model year, dealers ask a median 33% more, across 8 recent model years in our listings.
Does the Xterra hold value better than the Subaru Outback?
No: over 5 years the Xterra keeps 55% of its value and the Subaru Outback 61%, by the median asking prices of the 2015 and 2010 model years.
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