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Nissan Pathfinder vs. Toyota Highlander Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Nissan Pathfinder vs. Toyota Highlander Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $38,095

Nissan Pathfinder LE   
Difference: $2,968

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,016

Nissan Pathfinder LE   
Difference: $1,254

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620092009
ModelPathfinderHighlanderHighlander
TrimLESportLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $33,500 $29,260 $33,070
Base Invoice $30,982 $26,408 $29,762
Floor mats 240 185 275
Satellite radio 350 449 449
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,600 1,700 1,700
Navigation system 1,800    
Third-row seat   1,090  
Leather seating surfaces   1,490  
Towing Prep Package   220 220
Automatic climate control, front   375  
Running boards   649 649
Sunroof   850  
Universal garage door opener   125  
AWD   1,450 1,450
Extra Value Package 6   2,475  
Extra Value Package 8     3,280
Floor mats 176 120 180
Satellite radio 304 359 359
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,388 1,360 1,360
Navigation system 1,561    
Third-row seat   872  
Leather seating surfaces   1,192  
Towing Prep Package   176 176
Automatic climate control, front   300  
Running boards   425 425
Sunroof   680  
Universal garage door opener   100  
AWD   1,305 1,305
Extra Value Package 6   2,228  
Extra Value Package 8     2,952
Options (change) 3,990 11,058 8,023
Options (change) 3,429 9,117 6,757
Destination 605 745 745
Total Price $38,095 $41,063 $41,838
Total Invoice $35,016 $36,270 $37,264

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Pathfinder vs. Toyota Highlander

Lowest Adjusted Price: Nissan Pathfinder LE
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Toyota Highlander Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $283
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $834
Model Year200620092009
ModelPathfinderHighlanderHighlander
TrimLESportLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine270hp V6270hp V6270hp V6
TransmissionA5T5T5
DrivetrainRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/23 MPG17/23 MPG17/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10?, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/65-17245/55-19245/55-19
Total Price$38,095$41,063$41,838
Adjustments for Features0-1,885-3,460
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,095$39,178$38,378
Cost Above Minimum$0$800$0
Total Invoice$35,016$36,270$37,264
Adjustments for Features0-1,665-3,082
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,016$34,605$34,182
Cost Above Minimum$0$423$0

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Features Comparison: Nissan Pathfinder vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year200620092009
ModelPathfinderHighlanderHighlander
TrimLESportLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000$1000
RWD$0  
AWD $1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100
Power liftgate  $350
Power-adjustable pedals$125  
Proximity key  $250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist $50$50
Hill descent control $250$250
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Rearview camera $200$200
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75$75
Cargo net$40  
Class IV trailer hitch$300  
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Removable second-row console $200$200
Roof rack$300  
Roof rails $250$250
Second-row under-floor storage$150  
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125$125
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150  
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $250
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150 
Rear HVAC unit  $400
Wiper de-icer  $25
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300  
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25 
Larger rear spoiler $200 
Rear spoiler  $200
Skid plates$150  
Infotainment 
Aux input $50$50
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 $150
Conversation mirror $25$25
Heated mirrors$25 $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75$75
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Memory system, driver seat$200  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $100
Stowable center seat, second row $150$150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
White-letter tires$0  
Total Value of Features$3,365$5,250$6,825
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,885$3,460
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,665-3,082

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Pathfinder vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year20062009
ModelPathfinderHighlander
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.2 in109.8 in
Length187.6 in188.4 in
Width72.8 in75.2 in
Height72.4 in68.1 in
Curb Weight4,373 lb.4,178 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.19.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.3 in59.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.5 in56.7 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in43.2 in
Row 2 Headroom39.9 in40.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.4 in59.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room57.6 in56.5 in
Row 2 Legroom34.2 in38.3 in
Row 3 Headroom36.7 in36.3 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room57.1 in55.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room44.0 in42.3 in
Row 3 Legroom28.1 in29.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
16.5 ft310.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
49.2 ft342.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
79.2 ft395.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Sport

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Automatic climate control, front
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted
FeatureValueRequested?
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted1000Yes
AC power outlet100No
A/V input jacks25No
Total Requested100089%
Total Not Requested12511%
AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Hill descent control250No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested250100%
Third-row seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats200No
Folding third row seats600Yes
Third-row 2-person bench0Yes
Total Requested60075%
Total Not Requested20025%
Towing Prep Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125Yes
Additional engine cooling0No
Transmission cooler0No
Total Requested125100%
Total Not Requested00%
Extra Value Package 6
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Total Requested60086%
Total Not Requested10014%

Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Limited

Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted
FeatureValueRequested?
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted1000Yes
AC power outlet100No
A/V input jacks25No
Total Requested100089%
Total Not Requested12511%
AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Hill descent control250No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested250100%
Towing Prep Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125Yes
Additional engine cooling0No
Transmission cooler0No
Total Requested125100%
Total Not Requested00%
Extra Value Package 8
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Power liftgate350No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Rear air vents with automatic controls-50No
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Rear HVAC unit400No
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
JBL, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested170058%
Total Not Requested125042%

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