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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: $28,025

Nissan Xterra S   
Difference: $11,885

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,845

Nissan Xterra S   
Difference: $9,235

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201520182018201820182018
ModelXterraHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderHighlander
TrimSLE PlusXLESELimitedLimited Platinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $25,670 $35,460 $38,920 $40,090 $42,080 $45,200
Base Invoice $24,783 $32,375 $35,534 $36,602 $38,419 $41,268
Value Package 540          
Class III trailer hitch 480          
Floor mats 135 229 229 229 229 229
Cargo cover 105   249 249    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 210 329        
Class II trailer hitch   699 699 699 699 699
Rear bumper protector   139 139 139 139 139
Running boards   599 599 599 599 599
AWD   1,460 1,460 1,460 1,460 1,460
Value Package 429          
Class III trailer hitch 388          
Floor mats 106 139 139 139 139 139
Cargo cover 82   164 164    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 172 210        
Class II trailer hitch   530 530 530 530 530
Rear bumper protector   99 99 99 99 99
Running boards   399 399 399 399 399
AWD   1,333 1,333 1,333 1,333 1,333
Options (change) 1,470 3,455 3,375 3,375 3,126 3,126
Options (change) 1,177 2,710 2,664 2,664 2,500 2,500
Destination 885 995 995 995 995 995
Total Price $28,025 $39,910 $43,290 $44,460 $46,201 $49,321
Total Invoice $26,845 $36,080 $39,193 $40,261 $41,914 $44,763

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Xterra vs. Toyota Highlander

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Xterra S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,695
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $968
Model Year201520182018201820182018
ModelXterraHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderHighlander
TrimSLE PlusXLESELimitedLimited Platinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine261hp V6295hp V6295hp V6295hp V6295hp V6295hp V6
TransmissionA5T8T8T8T8T8
DrivetrainRWDAWDAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/22 MPG20/27 MPG20/27 MPG20/27 MPG20/27 MPG20/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6?, 6825, 12825, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/70-16245/60-18245/60-18245/55-19245/55-19245/55-19
Total Price$28,025$39,910$43,290$44,460$46,201$49,321
Adjustments for Features0-8,720-12,570-12,720-13,820-15,195
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,025$31,190$30,720$31,740$32,381$34,126
Cost Above Minimum$0$470$0$1,020$1,661$3,406
Total Invoice$26,845$36,080$39,193$40,261$41,914$44,763
Adjustments for Features0-7,883-11,380-11,519-12,538-13,791
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,845$28,197$27,813$28,742$29,376$30,972
Cost Above Minimum$0$384$0$929$1,563$3,159

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Features Comparison: Nissan Xterra vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year201520182018201820182018
ModelXterraHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderHighlander
TrimSLE PlusXLESELimitedLimited Platinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900     
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300$1300$1300$1300$1300
RWD$0     
AWD $1700$1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100$100$100$100
Adaptive cruise control $600$600$600$600$600
Cruise control$150     
Heated steering wheel     $100
Power liftgate $350$350$350$350$350
Proximity key  $250$250$250$250
Sunshades, second row  $125$125$125$125
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150     
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250$250$250$250
Universal garage door opener $100$100$100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras     $500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200$200$200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200$200$200$200
Blind spot warning system  $200$200$200$200
Brake assist $50$50$50$50$50
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100$100$100$100
Forward collision warning $200$200$200$200$200
Full-size spare tire$225     
Hill descent control $250$250$250$250$250
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75$75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200$200$200$200$200
Lane departure warning $200$200$200$200$200
Obstacle detection, front     $150
Obstacle detection, rear    $250$250
Pedestrian detection $50$50$50$50$50
Perimeter scan     $25
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0$0$0$0
Rearview camera$200$200$200$200$200 
Seat cushion airbag, passenger $75$75$75$75$75
Side curtain airbags$350     
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500$500$500$500
Temporary spare tire $150$150$150$150$150
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rack$300     
Cargo area rails w/tie downs$50     
Cargo mat $40$40$40$40$40
Class II trailer hitch $200$200$200$200$200
Class III trailer hitch$250     
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150$150$150$150$150
Roof rails  $250$250$250$250
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125$125$125$125$125
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150     
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200$200$200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125$125$125
Rain-sensing wipers     $175
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250$250$250$250$250
Rear HVAC unit $400$400$400$400$400
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75$75$75 
Wiper de-icer $25$25$25$25$25
Drivetrain 
Lockable center differential $150$150$150$150$150
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150$150$150$150
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding $350$350$350$350$350
Bodyside moldings$75     
Panoramic sunroof     $1200
Rear spoiler $200$200$200$200$200
Running boards $350$350$350$350$350
Skid plate (one)$50     
Sunroof  $900$900$900 
Tubular side steps$350     
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75$75$75$75
Infotainment 
App support$0 $0$0$0$0
DVD-compatible player  $0$0$0$0
HD radio $50$50$50$50$50
Intercom  $25$25$25$25
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50$50$50
Navigation app $50    
Navigation system  $600$600$600$600
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0$0$0$0
Telematics service, such as OnStar     $200
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25$25$25
Voice control for audio system $25    
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100$100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200$200$200$200
Automatic headlights $125$125$125$125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25     
Compass$0     
Conversation mirror $25$25$25$25$25
Heated mirrors $25$25$25$25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50$50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50$50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting   $150$150$150
Outside temperature display $50$50$50$50$50
Trip computer $150$150$150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$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$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats    $300$300
Door sill trim plates    $100$100
Foldaway tray table, second row  $75$75$75$75
Folding third row seats $600$600$600$600$600
Heated front seats  $200$200$200$200
Heated second row seats     $200
Leather seating surfaces  $900$900$900$900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150$150$150
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75$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$75
Manual recliner, third row seats $125$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$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100$100
Stain-resistant fabric $100    
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 $350   
Chrome-clad alloy wheels    $600$600
Machined alloy wheels $350 $350  
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0  
White-letter tires$0     
Total Value of Features$3,820$12,540$16,390$16,540$17,640$19,015
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$8,720$12,570$12,720$13,820$15,195
Value of Feature Adjustments0-7,883-11,380-11,519-12,538-13,791

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Xterra vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year20152018
ModelXterraHighlander
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase106.3 in109.8 in
Length178.7 in192.5 in
Width72.8 in75.8 in
Height74.9 in68.1 in
Curb Weight4,143 lb.4,535 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%
Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Total Requested15060%
Total Not Requested10040%
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 SE

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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