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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: $27,995

Nissan Xterra SE   
Difference: $7,327

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,025

Nissan Xterra SE   
Difference: $5,980

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006201320132013
ModelXterraHighlanderHighlanderHighlander
TrimSEPlusSELimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $25,750 $30,475 $34,560 $37,950
Base Invoice $24,083 $27,824 $31,553 $34,649
Side curtain airbags 700      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 230      
Interior air filter 60      
Bodyside moldings 110 199 199 199
Floor mats 110 280 280 280
Cargo cover 80      
Satellite radio 350      
3.5L V6   1,375    
Cargo net   49 49 49
Running boards   649 649 649
AWD   1,450 1,450 1,450
Side curtain airbags 607      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 171      
Interior air filter 44      
Bodyside moldings 77 125 125 125
Floor mats 74 175 175 175
Cargo cover 60      
Satellite radio 304      
3.5L V6   1,254    
Cargo net   32 32 32
Running boards   425 425 425
AWD   1,325 1,325 1,325
Options (change) 1,640 4,002 2,627 2,627
Options (change) 1,337 3,336 2,082 2,082
Destination 605 845 845 845
Total Price $27,995 $35,322 $38,032 $41,422
Total Invoice $26,025 $32,005 $34,480 $37,576

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Xterra vs. Toyota Highlander

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Xterra SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,962
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,041
Model Year2006201320132013
ModelXterraHighlanderHighlanderHighlander
TrimSEPlusSELimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine265hp V6270hp V6270hp V6270hp V6
TransmissionA5T5T5T5
DrivetrainRWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/22 MPG17/22 MPG17/22 MPG17/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)380, 9?, 6?, 6?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/65-17245/65-17245/65-17245/55-19
Total Price$27,995$35,322$38,032$41,422
Adjustments for Features0-4,125-7,075-8,925
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,995$31,197$30,957$32,497
Cost Above Minimum$0$240$0$1,540
Total Invoice$26,025$32,005$34,480$37,576
Adjustments for Features0-3,738-6,414-8,096
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,025$28,267$28,066$29,480
Cost Above Minimum$0$201$0$1,414

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Features Comparison: Nissan Xterra vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year2006201320132013
ModelXterraHighlanderHighlanderHighlander
TrimSEPlusSELimited
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$200
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
Removable second-row console $200$200$200
Roof rails $250$250$250
Small cargo box, roof-mounted$75   
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
Tow hook(s), front$40   
Tubular side steps$350   
Infotainment 
App support   $0
Aux input $50$50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325   
CD player $125$125$125
DVD-compatible player   $0
HD radio   $50
Navigation system   $600
Satellite radio$200  $200
SMS text-to-speech reader   $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
Outside temperature display $50$50$50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50
Folding passenger seat$150   
Folding third row seats $600$600$600
Heated front seats  $200$200
Leather seating surfaces  $900$900
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 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$3,415$7,540$10,490$12,340
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,125$7,075$8,925
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,738-6,414-8,096

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Xterra vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year20062013
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 Weight4,165 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
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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