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Nissan Xterra vs. Toyota Highlander Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Nissan Xterra vs. Toyota Highlander Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $29,640

Nissan Xterra SE   
Difference: $11,736

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,641

Nissan Xterra SE   
Difference: $9,777

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009201620162016
ModelXterraHighlanderHighlanderHighlander
TrimSEXLELimitedLimited Platinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $27,340 $37,315 $40,915 $43,530
Base Invoice $25,620 $34,069 $37,356 $39,744
Technology Package 0      
Class III trailer hitch 460      
iPod integration 270      
Floor mats 115 225 225 225
Cargo cover 85      
Portable navigation system 590      
Cargo net   49 49 49
Rear bumper protector   129 129 129
Running boards   599 599 599
Class II trailer hitch   699 699 699
AWD   1,460 1,460 1,460
Technology Package 0      
Class III trailer hitch 363      
iPod integration 230      
Floor mats 84 140 140 140
Cargo cover 63      
Portable navigation system 501      
Cargo net   32 32 32
Rear bumper protector   89 89 89
Running boards   375 375 375
Class II trailer hitch   480 480 480
AWD   1,333 1,333 1,333
Options (change) 1,520 3,161 3,161 3,161
Options (change) 1,241 2,449 2,449 2,449
Destination 780 900 900 900
Total Price $29,640 $41,376 $44,976 $47,591
Total Invoice $27,641 $37,418 $40,705 $43,093

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Xterra vs. Toyota Highlander

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Xterra SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,861
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,655
Model Year2009201620162016
ModelXterraHighlanderHighlanderHighlander
TrimSEXLELimitedLimited Platinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine261hp V6270hp V6270hp V6270hp V6
TransmissionA5T6T6T6
DrivetrainRWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)15/20 MPG18/24 MPG18/24 MPG18/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)380, 9?, 6825, 12825, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/65-17245/60-18245/55-19245/55-19
Total Price$29,640$41,376$44,976$47,591
Adjustments for Features0-7,875-9,650-11,800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,640$33,501$35,326$35,791
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,825$2,290
Total Invoice$27,641$37,418$40,705$43,093
Adjustments for Features0-7,122-8,734-10,685
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,641$30,296$31,971$32,408
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,675$2,112

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Features Comparison: Nissan Xterra vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year2009201620162016
ModelXterraHighlanderHighlanderHighlander
TrimSEXLELimitedLimited Platinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100$1100
RWD$0   
AWD $1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control   $600
Cruise control$150$150$150 
Heated steering wheel   $100
Power liftgate $350$350$350
Proximity key $250$250$250
Sunshades, second row $125$125$125
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250$250
Universal garage door opener $100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial   $200
Blind spot warning system  $200$200
Brake assist $50$50$50
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100$100
Forward collision warning   $200
Full-size spare tire$225   
Hill descent control $250$250$250
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75
Lane departure warning   $200
Obstacle detection, rear  $250$250
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system   $0
Rearview camera $200$200$200
Seat cushion airbag, passenger $75$75$75
Side curtain airbags$350   
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500$500
Temporary spare tire $150$150$150
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rack$300   
Cargo area rails w/tie downs$50   
Cargo mat $40$40$40
Class II trailer hitch $200$200$200
Class III trailer hitch$250   
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150$150$150
Roof rails $250$250$250
Small cargo box, roof-mounted$75   
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125$125$125
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150   
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125
Rain-sensing wipers   $175
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250$250$250
Rear HVAC unit $400$400$400
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75 
Wiper de-icer $25$25$25
Drivetrain 
Lockable center differential $150$150$150
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding $350$350$350
Bodyside moldings$75   
Panoramic sunroof   $1200
Rear spoiler $200$200$200
Running boards $350$350$350
Skid plate (one)$50   
Sunroof $900$900 
Tow hook(s), front$40   
Tubular side steps$350   
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75$75
Infotainment 
App support $0$0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325   
CD player $125$125$125
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0
HD radio $50$50$50
Intercom $25$25$25
iPod integration$100   
Navigation system $600$600$600
Portable navigation system$400   
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar   $200
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25
USB port $25$25$25
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights   $200
Automatic headlights $125$125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25   
Compass$0   
Conversation mirror $25$25$25
Heated mirrors $25$25$25
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150
Outside temperature display $50$50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300$300
Door sill trim plates  $100$100
Foldaway tray table, second row  $75$75
Folding passenger seat$150   
Folding third row seats $600$600$600
Heated front seats $200$200$200
Heated second row seats   $200
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75$75$75
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50   
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50   
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75$75
Manual recliner, third row seats $125$125$125
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat$50   
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350  
Chrome-clad alloy wheels  $600$600
White-letter tires$0   
Total Value of Features$4,690$12,565$14,340$16,490
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$7,875$9,650$11,800
Value of Feature Adjustments0-7,122-8,734-10,685

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Xterra vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year20092016
ModelXterraHighlander
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase106.3 in109.8 in
Length178.7 in191.1 in
Width72.8 in75.8 in
Height74.9 in68.1 in
Curb Weight4,165 lb.4,454 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.19.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.9 in40.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.3 in59.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.9 in57.2 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in44.2 in
Row 2 Headroom39.3 in39.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.3 in59.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room46.1 in57.1 in
Row 2 Legroom34.4 in38.4 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in35.9 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in55.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in45.6 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in27.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
35.2 ft313.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
35.242.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
65.7 ft383.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Xterra SE

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Rockford Fosgate, 380W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Aux input50Yes
Total Requested52549%
Total Not Requested55051%

Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander XLE

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Lockable center differential150No
Hill descent control250No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%

Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Limited

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Lockable center differential150No
Hill descent control250No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%

Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Limited Platinum

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Lockable center differential150No
Hill descent control250No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%

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