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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: $28,435

Nissan Xterra SE   
Difference: $10,946

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,370

Nissan Xterra SE   
Difference: $9,223

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620172017201720172017
ModelXterraHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderHighlander
TrimSELE PlusXLESELimitedLimited Platinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $25,750 $35,060 $38,520 $39,690 $41,680 $44,800
Base Invoice $24,083 $32,010 $35,169 $36,237 $38,054 $40,903
Side curtain airbags 700          
Class III trailer hitch 440          
Interior air filter 60          
Cargo cover 80   179 179    
Bodyside moldings 110          
Floor mats 110 225 225 225 225 225
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 230 329        
Satellite radio 350          
Class II trailer hitch   699 699 699 699 699
Cargo net   49 49 49 49 49
Running boards   599 599 599 599 599
AWD   1,460 1,460 1,460 1,460 1,460
Side curtain airbags 607          
Class III trailer hitch 345          
Interior air filter 44          
Cargo cover 60   129 129    
Bodyside moldings 77          
Floor mats 74 140 140 140 140 140
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 171 210        
Satellite radio 304          
Class II trailer hitch   530 530 530 530 530
Cargo net   35 35 35 35 35
Running boards   375 375 375 375 375
AWD   1,333 1,333 1,333 1,333 1,333
Options (change) 2,080 3,361 3,211 3,211 3,032 3,032
Options (change) 1,682 2,623 2,542 2,542 2,413 2,413
Destination 605 960 960 960 960 960
Total Price $28,435 $39,381 $42,691 $43,861 $45,672 $48,792
Total Invoice $26,370 $35,593 $38,671 $39,739 $41,427 $44,276

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Xterra vs. Toyota Highlander

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Xterra SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,256
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,431
Model Year200620172017201720172017
ModelXterraHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderHighlander
TrimSELE PlusXLESELimitedLimited Platinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine265hp V6295hp V6295hp V6295hp V6295hp V6295hp V6
TransmissionA5T8T8T8T8T8
DrivetrainRWDAWDAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/22 MPG19/26 MPG19/26 MPG19/26 MPG19/26 MPG19/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)380, 9?, 6?, 6?, 6825, 12825, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/65-17245/60-18245/60-18245/55-19245/55-19245/55-19
Total Price$28,435$39,381$42,691$43,861$45,672$48,792
Adjustments for Features0-8,150-12,000-12,000-12,750-14,125
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,435$31,231$30,691$31,861$32,922$34,667
Cost Above Minimum$0$540$0$1,170$2,231$3,976
Total Invoice$26,370$35,593$38,671$39,739$41,427$44,276
Adjustments for Features0-7,366-10,870-10,872-11,565-12,818
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,370$28,227$27,801$28,867$29,862$31,458
Cost Above Minimum$0$426$0$1,066$2,061$3,657

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Features Comparison: Nissan Xterra vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year200620172017201720172017
ModelXterraHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderHighlander
TrimSELE 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
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 
Seat cushion airbag, passenger $75$75$75$75$75
Side curtain airbags$350     
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500$500$500$500
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     
Roof rails  $250$250$250$250
Small cargo box, roof-mounted$75     
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 
Tow hook(s), front$40     
Tubular side steps$350     
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75$75$75$75
Infotainment 
App support  $0$0$0$0
Aux input $50$50$50$50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100$100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325     
CD player $125$125$125$125$125
DVD-compatible player  $0$0$0$0
HD radio $50$50$50$50$50
Intercom  $25$25$25$25
Navigation app $50    
Navigation system  $600$600$600$600
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0$0$0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25$25$25
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
Outside temperature display $50$50$50$50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25$25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50$50$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats    $300$300
Foldaway tray table, second row  $75$75$75$75
Folding passenger seat$150     
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
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   
Machined alloy wheels $350 $350  
Polished alloy wheels    $350$350
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0  
White-letter tires$0     
Total Value of Features$3,965$12,115$15,965$15,965$16,715$18,090
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$8,150$12,000$12,000$12,750$14,125
Value of Feature Adjustments0-7,366-10,870-10,872-11,565-12,818

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Xterra vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year20062017
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 Weight4,165 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
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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