Compare 2012 Nissan Xterra - Details
| Pricing | |||
| MSRP | $28,470 | $29,195 | $39,995 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Invoice | $26,974 | $28,743 | $37,195 |
| Destination | $845 | $925 | $995 |
| Interior Edit | |||
| Air Conditioning, Front | Manual | Dual Zone Manual | Manual |
| Air Filter | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Air Conditioning, Rear | N/A | N/A | Optional |
| Underseat Ducts | Standard | N/A | N/A |
| Auxiliary Visors | Dual | N/A | N/A |
| Cargo Concealed Storage | Standard | Standard | N/A |
| Cargo Tie Downs | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Clock | In-radio Display | In-radio Display | In-dash |
| Compass | Optional | Standard | N/A |
| Cruise Control | Standard | Standard | Optional |
| Cupholders | Front And Rear | Front And Rear | Front And Rear |
| Gear Shift Knob Trim | Urethane | Urethane | Urethane |
| 12V DC Power Outlet | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| Lighter Elements | N/A | N/A | Front |
| Ashtray | N/A | N/A | Standard |
| Overhead Console | N/A | Mini With Storage | Full With Storage |
| Floor Console | Full | Full | N/A |
| Floor Mats | Carpeted Front And Rear | Carpeted Front And Rear | Rubber Front And Rear |
| Front Windows | Power | Power | Power |
| Rear Windows | Power | Power | Fixed |
| 1-touch Window Up | N/A | Driver And Passenger | N/A |
| 1-touch Window Down | Driver | Driver And Passenger | Driver And Passenger |
| Programmable Garage Door Opener | N/A | Optional | N/A |
| Instrumentation | Analog | Analog | Analog |
| Oil Pressure Gauge | Standard | Standard | N/A |
| Driver Information Centre | N/A | Standard | N/A |
| Tachometer | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Trip Computer | N/A | Standard | Optional |
| Water Temp Gauge | Standard | Standard | N/A |
| Voltage Gauge | Standard | N/A | N/A |
| Low Fuel Warning | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Service Interval Warning | N/A | Standard | Standard |
| Exterior Temperature Display | Optional | Standard | Standard |
| Lighting - Glovebox | N/A | Standard | N/A |
| Lighting - Map Lights | Front | Front And Rear | Front |
| Lighting - Dome Light | Fade | Fade | Fade |
| Lighting - Cargo Light | Standard | Standard | N/A |
| Illuminated Vanity Mirrors | N/A | Driver And Passenger | N/A |
| Rear Window Defogger | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Rear View Mirror | Day-night | Day-night | Day-night |
| Mirrors - Visor Vanity Mirrors | Driver And Passenger | Driver And Passenger | N/A |
| Fuel Door Release | N/A | Power | N/A |
| Retained Accessory Power | Standard | Standard | N/A |
| Seatback Storage Pockets | N/A | 2 | 1 |
| Tilt-Wheel Adjustable Steering Column | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Steering Wheel Material | Urethane | Leather/metal-look | Urethane |
| Voice Recorder | N/A | Optional | N/A |
| Seats Edit | |||
| Front Seat Type | Bucket | Bucket | Bucket |
| Standard Seating | 5 Passengers | 5 Passengers | 5 Passengers |
| Front Driver Seat Direction Controls | 8-way | 4-way | 4-way |
| Front Passenger Seat Direction Controls | 4-way | 4-way | 4-way |
| Lumbar Support | Driver | Driver | Driver |
| Fold Flat Front Passenger Seat | N/A | Standard | N/A |
| Front Armrests | Center | Center | Driver And Passenger |
| Front Head Restraints | Adjustable | Adjustable | Adjustable |
| Heated Front Seats | N/A | Driver And Front Passenger Heated-cushion, Heated-seatback | Driver And Front Passenger Heated-cushion, Heated-seatback |
| Rear Seats | 60-40 Split-bench | 60-40 Split-bench | Bench |
| Rear Armrest | N/A | Standard | N/A |
| Rear Head Restraints | 2 - Adjustable | 3 - Fixed | 3 - Adjustable |
| Seat Trim | Cloth | Cloth | Cloth |
| Entertainment Edit | |||
| Radio | AM/FM Stereo, Seek-scan | AM/FM/Satellite-prep, Seek-scan | AM/FM Stereo, Seek-scan |
| CD Player | In-dash Mounted Single | In-dash Mounted Single | N/A |
| MP3 Capability | N/A | Standard | N/A |
| Auxiliary Input Jack | N/A | Standard | Standard |
| DVD-Audio | N/A | Optional | N/A |
| Steering Wheel Audio Controls | N/A | Standard | Optional |
| Voice Recognition | N/A | Optional | N/A |
| Speakers | 6 | 6 | 5 |
| Amplifier | N/A | 506W | N/A |
| Equalizer | N/A | Graphic | N/A |
| Navigation System | N/A | Garmin | Becker MAP PILOT |
| 1st Row LCD Screen | N/A | 1 | 1 |
| Bluetooth Compatibility | N/A | Optional | Standard |
| Safety and Security Edit | |||
| Airbags, Frontal | Driver And Front Passenger | Driver And Front Passenger | Driver And Front Passenger |
| Airbags, Side Impact | Seat Mounted, Driver And Passenger | Seat Mounted, Driver And Passenger | Seat Mounted, Driver And Passenger |
| Airbags, Side Curtain | Curtain 1st And 2nd Row | Curtain 1st And 2nd Row | Curtain 1st Row |
| Occupancy Sensor | Standard | Standard | N/A |
| Traction Control | ABS And Driveline | ABS And Driveline | ABS And Driveline |
| Stolen Vehicle Tracking | N/A | Standard | N/A |
| Height Adjustable Seatbelts | Front And Rear | Front | Front |
| Seatbelt Pre-tensioners | Front | Front | Front |
| Headlights | Halogen | Halogen | Halogen |
| Exterior Light Control | Auto Off | Auto On/off | Auto On/off |
| Delay-off Headlamps | N/A | Standard | Optional |
| Headlight Washer | N/A | N/A | Optional |
| Cornering Lights | N/A | N/A | Optional |
| Daytime Running Lights | N/A | Optional | Standard |
| LED Taillights | N/A | N/A | Standard |
| Illuminated Entry | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Parking Assist | N/A | Optional | PARKTRONIC |
| Remote Keyless Entry | Keyfob (all Doors) | Keyfob (all Doors) | Keyfob (all Doors) |
| Keyless Access System | N/A | Optional | N/A |
| Panic Alarm | Standard | Standard | N/A |
| Door Locks | Power With 2 Stage Unlock | Power With 2 Stage Unlock | Power With 2 Stage Unlock |
| Rear Child Safety Door Locks | Standard | Standard | N/A |
| Content Theft Deterrent Alarm System | Standard | Optional | Optional |
| Ignition Disable | Standard | Sentry Key | Standard |
| Lane Departure Warning | N/A | N/A | Lane Keeping Assist |
| First Aid Kit | Standard | N/A | Optional |
| Theft Deterrent Radio | N/A | N/A | Standard |
| Blind Spot Sensor | N/A | N/A | Optional |
| Low Tire Pressure Warning | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Overview | |||
| Warranty Overview | Basic (36 Month/36,000 Mileage), Powertrain (60 Month/60,000 Mileage), Corrosion Perforation (60 Month/unlimited Mileage), Accessories (36 Month/36,000 Mileage) | Basic (36 Month/36,000 Mileage), Powertrain (60 Month/100,000 Mileage), Corrosion Perforation (60 Month/100,000 Mileage), Roadside Assistance (36 Month/36,000 Mileage) | Basic (36 Month/36,000 Mileage), Powertrain (36 Month/36,000 Mileage), Corrosion Perforation (60 Month/100,000 Mileage), Roadside Assistance (36 Month/36,000 Mileage), Diesel Engine (60 Month/100,000 Mileage) |
| Warranty Edit | |||
| Warranty - Basic | 36 Months/36,000 Miles | 36 Months/36,000 Miles | 36 Months/36,000 Miles |
| Warrranty - Powertrain | 60 Months/60,000 Miles | 60 Months/100,000 Miles | 36 Months/36,000 Miles |
| Warranty - Corrosion Perforation | 60 Months/unlimited Miles | 60 Months/100,000 Miles | 60 Months/100,000 Miles |
| Warranty - Roadside Assistance | N/A | 36 Months/36,000 Miles | 36 Months/36,000 Miles |
| Exterior Edit | |||
| Antenna | Fixed | Integrated Roof | Integrated Roof |
| Body Material | Fully Galvanized Steel | Galvanized Steel/aluminum | Fully Galvanized Steel |
| Paint | Clearcoat Monotone | Clearcoat Monotone | Clearcoat Monotone |
| Bodyside Mouldings | Black | Chrome | Argent |
| Grille Trim | Metal-look | Chrome | Black |
| Fog/driving Lights | Front | Front | Front |
| Door Count | 4 Doors | 4 Doors | 3 Doors |
| Rear Cargo Door | Liftgate | Liftgate | Split Swing-out |
| Tinted Windows | Deep | Deep | Deep |
| Rear Window Type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed |
| Mirrors | Dual Power Remote | Dual Power Remote | Dual Manual |
| Heated Door Mirrors | N/A | Standard | Optional |
| Sunroof | N/A | 1st And 2nd Row Regular Express Open/close Sliding And Tilting Glass | N/A |
| Spoiler | N/A | Lip | N/A |
| Roof Rack | Optional | N/A | N/A |
| Roof Rails | Standard | Standard | Optional |
| Rear Step Bumper | Standard | Standard | Optional |
| Front Tires | P265/70TR16.0 OWL AS | P245/70SR17.0 BSW AT | LT245/75QR16.0E BSW AS |
| Wheels | 16" Silver Aluminum | 17" Silver Aluminum | 16" Silver Steel |
| Spare Tire And Wheel | Full-size Steel | Compact Steel | Full-size Steel |
| Windshield Wipers - Front | Variable Intermittent | Variable Intermittent | Fixed Interval |
| Windshield Wipers - Rain Sensing | N/A | N/A | Optional |
| Rear Window Wipers | Fixed Interval | Fixed Interval | Regular |
| Mud Flaps | Standard | N/A | Standard |
| Mechanical Edit | |||
| Engine | 4.0L V-6 | 3.6L V-6 | 2.1L I-4 |
| Engine - Valvetrain | DOHC | DOHC | DOHC |
| Turbocharger | N/A | N/A | Intercooled Turbo |
| Recommended Fuel | Regular Unleaded | Flexible | Diesel |
| Brakes | 4-wheel Disc | 4-wheel Disc | 4-wheel Disc |
| Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) | 4-wheel | 4-wheel | 4-wheel |
| Brake Assist | N/A | Standard | Standard |
| Drive Type | Four-wheel | Four-wheel | Rear-wheel |
| 4WD Shift | Electronic | Electronic | N/A |
| Engine Block Heater | N/A | Optional | N/A |
| Exhaust | Stainless Steel | Stainless Steel | Stainless Steel |
| Steering | Rack And Pinion | Rack And Pinion | Rack And Pinion |
| Speed Sensitive Steering | Standard | N/A | N/A |
| Suspension Tuning | Regular | Regular | Regular |
| Height Adjustable Suspension | N/A | Automatic W/driver Control | N/A |
| Automatic Level Control | N/A | 4-corner | N/A |
| Front Suspension Type | Double Wishbone | Short And Long Arm | Strut |
| Front Anti-roll Bar | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Front Shocks | Gas-pressurized | Gas-pressurized | Heavy Duty |
| Front Springs | Coil | Coil | Transverse Leaf |
| Rear Suspension Type | Leaf | Multi-link | Leaf |
| Rear Anti-roll Bar | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Rear Shocks | Gas-pressurized | Gas-pressurized | Heavy Duty |
| Rear Springs | Leaf | Coil | Leaf |
| Electronic Stability System | Standard | Standard | ESP W/Crosswind Assist |
| Sequential Shift Control | N/A | Standard | Standard |
| Transmission | 6-spd Man W/OD | 5-spd Auto W/OD | 7-spd Auto W/OD |
| Axle Ratio | 3.69 | 3.09 | 3.92 |
| Locking/limited Slip Differential | Standard | Optional | N/A |
| Remote Vehicle Starting System | N/A | Optional | N/A |
| Specifications Edit | |||
| Exterior Length | 178.7 " | 189.8 " | 233.3 " |
| Exterior Body Width | 72.8 " | 76.3 " | 79.7 " |
| Exterior Height | 74.9 " | 69.4 " | 94.3 " |
| Engine | 4.0L V-6 | 3.6L V-6 | 2.1L I-4 |
| Horsepower | 261 @ 5,600 Rpm | 290 @ 6,400 Rpm | 161 @ 3,800 Rpm |
| Torque | 281 @ 4,000 Rpm | 260 @ 4,800 Rpm | 265 @ 1,400 Rpm |
| SAEJ1349 AUG2004 Compliant | Standard | Standard | N/A |
| Fuel Economy - City | 16 Mpg | 16 Mpg | N/A |
| Fuel Economy - Highway | 20 Mpg | 23 Mpg | N/A |
| 0-60mph / 0-100kmh (s) | 7.0 Seconds | 6.1 Seconds | 14.9 Seconds |
| 1/4 Mile Time | 15.4 Seconds | 14.8 Seconds | 19.8 Seconds |
| 1/4 Mile Speed | 91 Mph | 89 Mph | 69 Mph |
| Lateral Acceleration (g) | .8 | .7 | .7 |
| Slalom Speed | 57 Mph | 55 Mph | 53 Mph |
| Bore-and-Stroke | 3.76/3.62 " | 3.78/3.27 " | 3.27/3.90 " |
| Curb Weight | 4,341 Lbs. | 4,660 Lbs. | 5,313 Lbs. |
| Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) | 5,399 Lbs. | 6,500 Lbs. | 8,550 Lbs. |
| Front Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) | N/A | 3,200 Lbs. | 3,970 Lbs. |
| Rear Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) | N/A | 3,700 Lbs. | 5,360 Lbs. |
| Payload | 990 Lbs. | 1,840 Lbs. | 3,237 Lbs. |
| Maximum Trailer Weight | 5,000 Lbs. | 5,000 Lbs. | 5,000 Lbs. |
| Maximum GCWR | 9,660 Lbs. | 8,900 Lbs. | 13,550 Lbs. |
| Wheelbase | 106.3 " | 114.8 " | 144.3 " |
| Front Track | 61.8 " | 63.9 " | 68.0 " |
| Rear Track | 61.8 " | 64.1 " | 68.2 " |
| Turning Radius | 18.7 '' | 18.5 '' | 23.8 '' |
| Ground Clearance | N/A | 10.2 " | N/A |
| Drag Coefficient | N/A | .37 | N/A |
| Front Legroom | 42.4 " | 40.3 " | N/A |
| Rear Legroom | 34.4 " | 38.6 " | N/A |
| Front Headroom | 39.9 " | 39.9 " | N/A |
| Rear Headroom | 39.3 " | 39.2 " | N/A |
| Front Hip Room | 55.9 " | 57.0 " | N/A |
| Rear Hip Room | 46.1 " | 56.2 " | N/A |
| Front Shoulder Room | 58.3 " | 58.7 " | N/A |
| Rear Shoulder Room | 58.3 " | 58.0 " | N/A |
| Luggage Volume | 36.3 Cu.ft. | 35.1 Cu.ft. | 220.1 Cu.ft. |
| Luggage Volume (max) | 65.7 Cu.ft. | 68.7 Cu.ft. | 220.1 Cu.ft. |
| Passenger Volume | 100 Cu.ft. | 105 Cu.ft. | N/A |
| Fuel Tank | 21.1 Gal. | 24.6 Gal. | 24.5 Gal. |
| Cost To Own Edit | |||
| Cost Rating | N/A | N/A | Average |
| Cost Per Mile | N/A | N/A | $0.88 |
| Depreciation | N/A | N/A | $17,392 |
| Fees and Taxes | N/A | N/A | $3,253 |
| Fuel Cost | N/A | N/A | $5,972 |
| Insurance | N/A | N/A | $4,315 |
| Maintenance | N/A | N/A | $4,344 |
| Repairs | N/A | N/A | $4,155 |
| Opportunity Costs | N/A | N/A | $957 |
| Total Cost | N/A | N/A | $44,197 |
| NHTSA Frontal Crash Test Ratings Edit | |||
| Passenger's | N/A | 4 | N/A |
| Overall | N/A | 4 | N/A |
| Overall Side | N/A | 5 | N/A |
| Side Barrier Rating Driver | N/A | 5 | N/A |
| Driver's | N/A | 5 | N/A |
| Side - Pole | N/A | 5 | N/A |
| Side - Pole Barrier combined (REAR) | N/A | 5 | N/A |
| Side Barrier Rating Passenger Rear Seat | N/A | 5 | N/A |
| Side - Barrier | N/A | 5 | N/A |
| Side - Pole Barrier combined (FRONT) | N/A | 5 | N/A |
| Overall Rollover Rating | 3 | 3 | N/A |
| Overall Front | N/A | 4 | N/A |
| IIHS Frontal Offset Crash Test Ratings Edit | |||
| Overall Rear | marginal | good | N/A |
| Chest | good | good | N/A |
| Driver Torso | acceptable | good | N/A |
| Rear Passenger Head Protection | good | good | N/A |
| Rear Passenger Head and Neck | good | good | N/A |
| Structure/safety cage | good | good | N/A |
| Rear Passenger Torso | good | good | N/A |
| Rear Passenger Pelvis/Leg | good | good | N/A |
| Driver Head and Neck | good | good | N/A |
| Overall Front | good | good | N/A |
| Overall Side | good | good | N/A |
| Left Leg/Foot | acceptable | good | N/A |
| Roof Strength | acceptable | good | N/A |
| Driver Head Protection | good | good | N/A |
| Seat Head/Restraint Geometry | good | good | N/A |
| Restraints | good | good | N/A |
| Driver Pelvis/Leg | good | good | N/A |
| Right Leg/Foot | acceptable | good | N/A |
| Head/Neck | good | good | N/A |
| Dynamic Rating | marginal | good | N/A |
