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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: $30,315

Nissan Pathfinder S   
Difference: $1,924

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,432

Nissan Pathfinder S   
Difference: $967

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220122012
ModelPathfinderHighlanderHighlanderHighlander
TrimSBaseSELimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $29,290 $28,240 $32,845 $35,745
Base Invoice $27,444 $25,783 $29,987 $32,635
Floor mats 200 315 315 315
Towing Prep Package   220 220 220
3.5L V6   1,155 1,155  
Cargo net   49 49 49
AWD   1,450 1,450 1,450
Floor mats 163 200 200 200
Towing Prep Package   195 195 195
3.5L V6   1,053 1,054  
Cargo net   34 34 34
AWD   1,324 1,324 1,324
Options (change) 200 3,189 3,189 2,034
Options (change) 163 2,806 2,807 1,753
Destination 825 810 810 810
Total Price $30,315 $32,239 $36,844 $38,589
Total Invoice $28,432 $29,399 $33,604 $35,198

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Pathfinder vs. Toyota Highlander

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Highlander SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $626
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,354
Model Year2012201220122012
ModelPathfinderHighlanderHighlanderHighlander
TrimSBaseSELimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine266hp V6270hp V6270hp V6270hp V6
TransmissionA5T5T5T5
DrivetrainRWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)15/22 MPG17/22 MPG17/22 MPG17/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/75-16245/65-17245/65-17245/55-19
Total Price$30,315$32,239$36,844$38,589
Adjustments for Features0-2,400-7,155-8,230
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,315$29,839$29,689$30,359
Cost Above Minimum$0$150$0$670
Total Invoice$28,432$29,399$33,604$35,198
Adjustments for Features0-2,189-6,526-7,507
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,432$27,210$27,078$27,691
Cost Above Minimum$0$132$0$613

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Features Comparison: Nissan Pathfinder vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year2012201220122012
ModelPathfinderHighlanderHighlanderHighlander
TrimSBaseSELimited
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
Rearview camera  $200$200
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75$75
Class IV trailer hitch$300   
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150 $150$150
Overhead sunglass holder$25   
Removable second-row console $200$200$200
Roof rails$250 $250$250
Storage compartment under second row seats$50   
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125$125$125
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150   
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
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300   
Exterior 
Rear spoiler $200$200$200
Skid plate (one)$50   
Sunroof  $900$900
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel  $125$125
Aux input $50$50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50
Satellite radio  $200$200
USB port  $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150$150
Automatic headlights $125$125$125
Compass  $0$0
Conversation mirror $25$25$25
Fog lights  $125$125
Heated mirrors  $25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50
Outside temperature display  $50$50
Trip computer$150 $150$150
Visor mirror, driver$10$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50
Door sill trim plates   $100
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 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
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
Stowable center seat, second row $150$150$150
Total Value of Features$2,645$5,045$9,800$10,875
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,400$7,155$8,230
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,189-6,526-7,507

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Pathfinder vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year20122012
ModelPathfinderHighlander
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.2 in109.8 in
Length192.3 in188.4 in
Width72.8 in75.2 in
Height72.0 in68.1 in
Curb Weight4,446 lb.4,266 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 Headroom40.0 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

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
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%
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
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander SE

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
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%
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
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Limited

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
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%

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