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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: $29,445

Nissan Xterra S   
Difference: $7,267

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,715

Nissan Xterra S   
Difference: $5,454

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122014201420142014
ModelXterraHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderHighlander
TrimSLE PlusXLELimitedLimited Platinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $27,200 $32,740 $36,040 $39,640 $42,130
Base Invoice $25,773 $29,892 $32,905 $36,191 $38,465
Value Package 525        
Class III trailer hitch 470        
Floor mats 120 225 225 225 225
Cargo cover 100        
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 205        
Class II trailer hitch   699 699 699 699
Rear bumper protector   129 129 129 129
Running boards   599 599 599 599
AWD   1,460 1,460 1,460 1,460
Value Package 409        
Class III trailer hitch 373        
Floor mats 91 140 140 140 140
Cargo cover 80        
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 164        
Class II trailer hitch   480 480 480 480
Rear bumper protector   89 89 89 89
Running boards   375 375 375 375
AWD   1,333 1,333 1,333 1,333
Options (change) 1,420 3,112 3,112 3,112 3,112
Options (change) 1,117 2,417 2,417 2,417 2,417
Destination 825 860 860 860 860
Total Price $29,445 $36,712 $40,012 $43,612 $46,102
Total Invoice $27,715 $33,169 $36,182 $39,468 $41,742

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Xterra vs. Toyota Highlander

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Highlander XLE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $103
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,182
Model Year20122014201420142014
ModelXterraHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderHighlander
TrimSLE PlusXLELimitedLimited Platinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine261hp V6270hp V6270hp V6270hp V6270hp V6
TransmissionA5T6T6T6T6
DrivetrainRWDAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/22 MPG18/24 MPG18/24 MPG18/24 MPG18/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6825, 12825, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/70-16245/60-18245/60-18245/55-19245/55-19
Total Price$29,445$36,712$40,012$43,612$46,102
Adjustments for Features0-7,045-10,670-12,445-14,495
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,445$29,667$29,342$31,167$31,607
Cost Above Minimum$0$325$0$1,825$2,265
Total Invoice$27,715$33,169$36,182$39,468$41,742
Adjustments for Features0-6,365-9,649-11,262-13,124
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,715$26,804$26,533$28,206$28,618
Cost Above Minimum$0$271$0$1,673$2,085

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Features Comparison: Nissan Xterra vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year20122014201420142014
ModelXterraHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderHighlander
TrimSLE PlusXLELimitedLimited Platinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900    
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100$1100$1100
RWD$0    
AWD $1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control    $600
Cruise control$150$150$150$150 
Heated steering wheel    $100
Power liftgate $350$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$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$50
Cross-traffic warning, rear   $100$100
Forward collision warning    $200
Full-size spare tire$225    
Hill descent control $250$250$250$250
Knee airbag, driver $75$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$200
Seat cushion airbag, passenger $75$75$75$75
Side curtain airbags$350    
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500$500$500
Temporary spare tire $150$150$150$150
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rack$300    
Cargo area rails w/tie downs$50    
Cargo mat $40$40$40$40
Class II trailer hitch $200$200$200$200
Class III trailer hitch$250    
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150$150$150$150
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25$25
Roof rails  $250$250$250
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125$125$125$125
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150    
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200$200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125$125
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250$250$250$250
Rear HVAC unit $400$400$400$400
Wiper de-icer $25$25$25$25
Drivetrain 
Lockable center differential $150$150$150$150
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding $350$350$350$350
Bodyside moldings$75    
Panoramic sunroof    $1200
Rear spoiler $200$200$200$200
Running boards $350$350$350$350
Skid plate (one)$50    
Sunroof  $900$900 
Tubular side steps$350    
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75$75$75
Infotainment 
App support  $0$0$0
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125$125$125
Aux input $50$50$50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100$100
DVD-compatible player  $0$0$0
HD radio $50$50$50$50
Intercom  $25$25$25
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50$50
Navigation system  $600$600$600
Satellite radio $200$200$200$200
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar    $200
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25$25
USB port $25$25$25$25
Voice control for audio system $25   
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights    $200
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 $150$150$150
Automatic headlights $125$125$125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25    
Compass$0    
Conversation mirror $25$25$25$25
Heated mirrors $25$25$25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150$150
Outside temperature display $50$50$50$50
Trip computer $150$150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10    
Visor mirror, passenger$10    
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats   $300$300
Door sill trim plates   $100$100
Foldaway tray table, second row   $75$75
Folding third row seats $600$600$600$600
Heated front seats  $200$200$200
Heated second row seats    $200
Leather seating surfaces  $900$900$900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150$150
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75$75$75$75
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50    
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50    
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75$75$75
Manual recliner, third row seats $125$125$125$125
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat$50    
Memory system, driver seat   $200$200
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat   $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$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$100
Stain-resistant fabric $100   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350  
Chrome-clad alloy wheels   $600$600
White-letter tires$0    
Total Value of Features$3,695$10,740$14,365$16,140$18,190
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$7,045$10,670$12,445$14,495
Value of Feature Adjustments0-6,365-9,649-11,262-13,124

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Xterra vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year20122014
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 Weight4,143 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 S

Value Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
Roof rack crossbars50No
Tubular side steps350No
Total Requested12524%
Total Not Requested40076%

Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander LE Plus

Class II trailer hitch
FeatureValueRequested?
Class II trailer hitch200Yes
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125Yes
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%
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 XLE

Class II trailer hitch
FeatureValueRequested?
Class II trailer hitch200Yes
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125Yes
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%
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

Class II trailer hitch
FeatureValueRequested?
Class II trailer hitch200Yes
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125Yes
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%
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

Class II trailer hitch
FeatureValueRequested?
Class II trailer hitch200Yes
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125Yes
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%
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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