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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: $28,085

Nissan Xterra SE   
Difference: $3,564

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,066

Nissan Xterra SE   
Difference: $1,767

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006200620062006
ModelXterraHighlanderHighlanderHighlander
TrimSEBaseSportLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $25,750 $24,530 $27,765 $30,460
Base Invoice $24,083 $21,831 $24,710 $27,108
Side curtain airbags 700 680 680 650
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 230      
Class III trailer hitch 440 415 415 415
Cargo cover 80      
Interior air filter 60      
Bodyside moldings 110      
Floor mats 110 106 106 106
Towing Prep Package   160 160 160
AWD w/ third-row seat   3,310    
Cargo net   49 49 49
Fog lights   110    
CD changer, in-dash   200   200
JBL 8 speakers   475    
Audio controls on steering wheel   50    
Alloy wheels   520    
Tubular side steps, bright finish   439 439 439
Deep-tinted rear windows     310  
AWD     1,470 1,400
Side curtain airbags 607 583 583 559
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 171      
Class III trailer hitch 345 315 315 315
Cargo cover 60      
Interior air filter 44      
Bodyside moldings 77      
Floor mats 74 66 66 66
Towing Prep Package   128 128 128
AWD w/ third-row seat   2,946    
Cargo net   34 34 34
Fog lights   88    
CD changer, in-dash   150   150
JBL 8 speakers   356    
Audio controls on steering wheel   40    
Alloy wheels   416    
Tubular side steps, bright finish   275 275 275
Deep-tinted rear windows     248  
AWD     1,308 1,246
Options (change) 1,730 6,514 3,629 3,419
Options (change) 1,378 5,397 2,957 2,773
Destination 605 605 605 605
Total Price $28,085 $31,649 $31,999 $34,484
Total Invoice $26,066 $27,833 $28,272 $30,486

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Xterra vs. Toyota Highlander

Lowest Adjusted Price: Nissan Xterra SE
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Toyota Highlander
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,329
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $199
Model Year2006200620062006
ModelXterraHighlanderHighlanderHighlander
TrimSEBaseSportLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine265hp V6215hp V6215hp V6215hp V6
TransmissionA5A5A5A5
DrivetrainRWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/22 MPG18/24 MPG18/24 MPG18/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)380, 9?, 8?, 6?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/65-17225/70-16225/65-17225/65-17
Total Price$28,085$31,649$31,999$34,484
Adjustments for Features0-2,235-1,510-3,835
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,085$29,414$30,489$30,649
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,075$1,235
Total Invoice$26,066$27,833$28,272$30,486
Adjustments for Features0-1,966-1,334-3,390
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,066$25,867$26,938$27,096
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,071$1,229

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Features Comparison: Nissan Xterra vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year2006200620062006
ModelXterraHighlanderHighlanderHighlander
TrimSEBaseSportLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900$900$900$900
RWD$0   
AWD $1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Universal garage door opener   $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0   
Brake assist $50$50$50
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rack$300   
Cargo area rails w/tie downs$50   
Roof rack $300$300$300
Small cargo box, roof-mounted$75   
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125$125$125
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150   
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front   $200
Rear air vents with manual controls $150 $150
Rear heater $150 $150
Wiper de-icer   $25
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25 
Rear spoiler   $200
Skid plate (one)$50   
Tow hook(s), front$40   
Tubular side steps$350   
Tubular side steps, bright finish $500$500$500
Infotainment 
Cassette player $50$50$50
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 $325
CD player  $125 
MP3-compatible player$50   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150  $150
Automatic headlights   $125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25$25 
Compass$0  $0
Heated mirrors   $25
Outside temperature display   $50
Tachometer$75$75 $75
Trip computer$150   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50
Folding passenger seat$150   
Folding third row seats $600 $600
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $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 recliner, third row seats $125 $125
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 tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 $350
Polished alloy wheels  $350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 
White-letter tires$0   
Total Value of Features$3,490$5,725$5,000$7,325
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,235$1,510$3,835
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,966-1,334-3,390

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Xterra vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year20062006
ModelXterraHighlander
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase106.3 in106.9 in
Length178.7 in184.6 in
Width72.8 in71.9 in
Height74.9 in67.9 in
Curb Weight4,165 lb.3,935 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.19.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.9 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.3 in57.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.9 in55.1 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in40.7 in
Row 2 Headroom39.3 in39.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.3 in57.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room46.1 in54.9 in
Row 2 Legroom34.4 in36.4 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in32.3 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in53.2 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in39.8 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in30.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
35.2 ft310.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
35.239.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
65.7 ft380.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander

Side curtain airbags
FeatureValueRequested?
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Rollover sensor50Yes
Total Requested830100%
Total Not Requested00%
Towing Prep Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125Yes
Additional engine cooling0No
Transmission cooler0No
Total Requested125100%
Total Not Requested00%
AWD w/ third-row seat
FeatureValueRequested?
5-speed automatic0Yes
AWD0Yes
3.3L V6
DOHC-4v
215 hp@5600
222 lb-ft@3600
1000Yes
Manual recliner, third row seats125No
Folding third row seats600No
Deep-tinted rear windows275Yes
Rear heater150No
Rear air vents with manual controls150No
Third-row 2-person bench0No
Total Requested127555%
Total Not Requested102545%

Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Sport

Side curtain airbags
FeatureValueRequested?
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Rollover sensor50Yes
Total Requested830100%
Total Not Requested00%
AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested250100%
Towing Prep Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125Yes
Additional engine cooling0No
Transmission cooler0No
Total Requested125100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Limited

Side curtain airbags
FeatureValueRequested?
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Rollover sensor50Yes
Total Requested750100%
Total Not Requested00%
Towing Prep Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125Yes
Additional engine cooling0No
Transmission cooler0No
Total Requested125100%
Total Not Requested00%

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