2004 Nissan Xterra XE

VIN 5N1ED28Y94C642281 ABOVE TYPICAL · $2,578 above typical price Goleta, CA
Listed at
$7,970
typical market $5,392 · 10 comps

This 2004 Nissan Xterra XE is listed at $7,970 with 172,500 miles in Goleta, CA.

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Market price range

Based on 10 comparable same-build listings · Market data as of August 18, 2026
This vehicle · $7,970
Below market
$3,180
Typical price
$5,392
Above market
$8,047

This vehicle: $7,970 — $2,578 above the typical market price ($5,392)

Asking $7,970 · typical market price $5,392 · based on 10 comparable same-build listings.

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Price history for this VIN

Aug 11, 2026 · $7,970 Aug 13, 2026 · $7,970

Asking prices recorded across 2 listing dates for VIN 5N1ED28Y94C642281, spanning 2 days.

Dealer Location Price Mileage Listed
Santa Barbara Auto Connection Goleta, CA 93460 $7,970 172,500 mi 2026-08-11

What would this 2004 Nissan Xterra XE cost per month?

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Loan term
Estimated monthly payment
$142
per month
60 months · 7.0% APR · $797 down
Amount financed
$7,173
Total interest
$1,347

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Decoded from the VIN

NHTSA build data for 5N1ED28Y94C642281
Trim
XE
Engine
3.3L · V6
Drivetrain
4WD/4-Wheel Drive/4x4
Body
Sport Utility Vehicle (SUV)/Multi-Purpose Vehicle (MPV)
Fuel
Gasoline
Doors
4
Model year
2004
Made by
NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
  • Backup camera
  • Blind-spot monitor
  • Lane departure
  • ABS
  • Electronic stability
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Fuel economy (EPA)

Combined
19
MPG
City
17
MPG
Highway
23
MPG
$2,450 /yr est. fuel

Assumes 15,000 miles a year at $3.10/gallon and 19 MPG combined.

5-year cost to own

Beyond the sticker: what this 2004 Nissan Xterra likely costs over five years at 15,000 mi/yr.

Fuel $12,250
Insurance $6,800
Maintenance & repairs $7,000
Total, 5 years $26,050

Estimate — insurance and taxes vary by driver and state.

Safety & recalls

NHTSA crash tests & recall campaigns for this model year

The 2004 Nissan Xterra has 3 recall campaigns as of July 2026. EPA combined fuel economy: 19 MPG.

3 recall campaigns on this model year
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  • STEERING
    NISSAN IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2002-2004 FRONTIER VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM JULY 9, 2001 THROUGH OCTOBER 20, 2004, AND MODEL YEAR 2002-2004, XTERRA VEHICLES MANUFACTURED…
    NHTSA campaign 10V554000
  • EQUIPMENT
    CERTAIN HOPKINS AFTERMARKET TRAILER BRAKE CONTROL CONNECTION HARNESSES SOLD FOR USE ON CERTAIN MODELS OF NISSAN VEHICLES WHICH ARE LISTED ABOVE.
    NHTSA campaign 07E046000
  • TRAILER HITCHES
    ON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, THE ACCESSORY TOW HITCH ATTACHMENT BOLTS MAY NOT HAVE BEEN TIGHTENED TO THE PROPER SPECIFICATION.
    NHTSA campaign 04V581000

Recall campaigns apply to the model year, not to one car. Check remedy status for this VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Model-level data for the 2004 Nissan Xterra from NHTSA (recalls, NCAP crash tests) and EPA fueleconomy.gov, refreshed July 29, 2026.

Where the price is heading

Typical asking price for a 2004 Nissan Xterra over the last 6 months — the market firmed $205 in that span.

Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug
Monthly price table
Month Typical price
March 2026 $4,995
April 2026 $5,900
May 2026 $5,247
June 2026 $4,750
July 2026 $4,995
August 2026 $5,200

Market by model year

What each model year costs right now — live supply, median asking price and how much value each year keeps versus the newest one.

Year Units for sale Median price vs newest Avg mileage
2015 51 $14,050 100% 124,554 mi
2014 42 $11,097 79% 136,010 mi
2013 43 $11,082 79% 127,024 mi
2012 50 $9,142 65% 143,344 mi
2011 41 $9,339 66% 144,163 mi
2010 47 $6,995 50% 154,146 mi
2009 20 $6,910 49% 157,446 mi
2008 36 $5,898 42% 157,780 mi

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