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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: $27,545

Nissan Xterra S   
Difference: $7,957

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,457

Nissan Xterra S   
Difference: $5,666

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2015201320132013
ModelXterraHighlanderHighlanderHighlander
TrimSPlusSELimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $25,670 $30,475 $34,560 $37,950
Base Invoice $24,783 $27,824 $31,553 $34,649
Value Package 540      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 210      
Floor mats 135 280 280 280
Cargo cover 105      
3.5L V6   1,375    
Bodyside moldings   199 199 199
Running boards   649 649 649
Roof rack crossbars   229 229 229
AWD   1,450 1,450 1,450
Value Package 429      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 172      
Floor mats 106 175 175 175
Cargo cover 82      
3.5L V6   1,254    
Bodyside moldings   125 125 125
Running boards   425 425 425
Roof rack crossbars   150 150 150
AWD   1,325 1,325 1,325
Options (change) 990 4,182 2,807 2,807
Options (change) 789 3,454 2,200 2,200
Destination 885 845 845 845
Total Price $27,545 $35,502 $38,212 $41,602
Total Invoice $26,457 $32,123 $34,598 $37,694

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Xterra vs. Toyota Highlander

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Xterra S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,897
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,106
Model Year2015201320132013
ModelXterraHighlanderHighlanderHighlander
TrimSPlusSELimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine261hp V6270hp V6270hp V6270hp V6
TransmissionA5T5T5T5
DrivetrainRWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/22 MPG17/22 MPG17/22 MPG17/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/70-16245/65-17245/65-17245/55-19
Total Price$27,545$35,502$38,212$41,602
Adjustments for Features0-4,820-7,770-9,720
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,545$30,682$30,442$31,882
Cost Above Minimum$0$240$0$1,440
Total Invoice$26,457$32,123$34,598$37,694
Adjustments for Features0-4,361-7,035-8,807
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,457$27,762$27,563$28,887
Cost Above Minimum$0$199$0$1,324

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Features Comparison: Nissan Xterra vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year2015201320132013
ModelXterraHighlanderHighlanderHighlander
TrimSPlusSELimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900   
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000$1000$1000
RWD$0   
AWD $1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Power liftgate  $350$350
Proximity key   $250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250$250
Universal garage door opener  $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist $50$50$50
Hill descent control $250$250$250
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75
Side curtain airbags$350   
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500$500
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rack$300   
Cargo area rails w/tie downs$50   
Cargo mat $40$40$40
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150$150$150
Removable second-row console $200$200$200
Roof rack $300$300$300
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125$125 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front   $200
Dual-zone climate control   $125
Rear air vents with automatic controls   $250
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150 
Rear HVAC unit $400$400$400
Wiper de-icer $25$25$25
Exterior 
Rear spoiler $200$200$200
Running boards $350$350$350
Skid plate (one)$50   
Sunroof  $900$900
Tubular side steps$350   
Infotainment 
App support$0  $0
DVD-compatible player   $0
HD radio   $50
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50
Navigation system   $600
Satellite radio$200  $200
SMS text-to-speech reader$25  $25
Traffic + travel information   $25
Voice control for nav and audio   $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 $150$150
Automatic headlights $125$125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25   
Compass$0 $0$0
Conversation mirror $25$25$25
Heated mirrors $25$25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50$50
Outside temperature display $50$50$50
Trip computer $150$150$150
Visor mirror, driver$10   
Visor mirror, passenger$10   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50
Door sill trim plates   $100
Folding third row seats $600$600$600
Heated front seats  $200$200
Leather seating surfaces  $900$900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150$150
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75$75$75
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50   
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75$75
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat   $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat  $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat   $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat   $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Stain-resistant fabric $100  
Stowable center seat, second row $150$150$150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
White-letter tires$0   
Total Value of Features$2,720$7,540$10,490$12,440
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,820$7,770$9,720
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,361-7,035-8,807

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Xterra vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year20152013
ModelXterraHighlander
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase106.3 in109.8 in
Length178.7 in188.4 in
Width72.8 in75.2 in
Height74.9 in68.1 in
Curb Weight4,143 lb.4,266 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.19.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.9 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.3 in59.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.9 in56.7 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in43.2 in
Row 2 Headroom39.3 in40.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.3 in59.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room46.1 in56.5 in
Row 2 Legroom34.4 in38.3 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in36.3 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in55.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in42.3 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in29.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
35.2 ft310.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
35.242.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
65.7 ft395.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Xterra S

Value Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
Roof rack crossbars50Yes
Tubular side steps350No
Total Requested17533%
Total Not Requested35067%

Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Plus

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Hill descent control250No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested250100%
3.5L V6
DOHC-4v
270 hp@6200
248 lb-ft@4700
FeatureValueRequested?
3.5L V6
DOHC-4v
270 hp@6200
248 lb-ft@4700
1000Yes
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic0Yes
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125No
Total Requested100089%
Total Not Requested12511%

Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander SE

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Hill descent control250No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested250100%

Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Limited

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Hill descent control250No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested250100%

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