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2005 Nissan Xterra

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Kelley Blue Book Retail:  $12,600 – $13,600   Change Vehicle

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EPA Fuel Economy:
 City: 16 – 17   Highway: 21 – 22
Available Engines:
 265-hp, 4.0-liter V-6 (regular gas)
Available Transmissions: 5-speed automatic w/OD
6-speed manual w/OD

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 What We Like

 What We Don't
• RWD or 4WD
•Standard antilock brakes
•Folding front passenger seat
•Easily cleaned cargo surface
•On-road or offroad tires
•Upscale offroad features
 
+Excellent drivetrains
+Improved stability
+Larger occupant compartment
+Towing capacity
+Optional stability system
+Optional side-impact and side-curtain airbags
 
-Standard V-6 raises price
-Stability system delayed for manual transmission
-So-so fuel economy
-No moonroof option
-Challenging ingress
-Old-style seat folding
 

Vehicle Summary

Nissan has redesigned its youth-oriented Xterra sport utility vehicle but has retained the exuberant look and personality of the original version. Larger than its predecessor, the 2005 Xterra has a standard 4.0-liter V-6 that teams with either a five-speed-automatic or six-speed-manual transmission.   Read more 

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  Original MSRP

4x2 S

 $20,850

4x4 S

 $22,950

4x2 Off Road

 $23,450

4x2 SE

 $25,350

4x4 Off Road

 $25,750

4x4 SE

 $27,350

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