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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: $28,910

Nissan Xterra SE   
Difference: $7,998

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,048

Nissan Xterra SE   
Difference: $5,442

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920082008
ModelXterraHighlanderHighlander
TrimSESportLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $27,340 $29,410 $32,900
Base Invoice $25,620 $26,241 $29,281
Technology Package 0    
Cargo cover 85    
Floor mats 115 185 275
Portable navigation system 590    
Satellite radio   449 449
Running boards   649 649
Leather seating surfaces   1,490  
AWD   1,450 1,450
Navigation system   2,530 2,505
Technology Package 0    
Cargo cover 63    
Floor mats 84 120 180
Portable navigation system 501    
Satellite radio   359 359
Running boards   425 425
Leather seating surfaces   1,192  
AWD   1,290 1,290
Navigation system   2,118 2,099
Options (change) 790 6,753 5,328
Options (change) 648 5,504 4,353
Destination 780 745 745
Total Price $28,910 $36,908 $38,973
Total Invoice $27,048 $32,490 $34,379

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Xterra vs. Toyota Highlander

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Xterra SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,938
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,868
Model Year200920082008
ModelXterraHighlanderHighlander
TrimSESportLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine261hp V6270hp V6270hp V6
TransmissionA5T5T5
DrivetrainRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)15/20 MPG17/23 MPG17/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)380, 9?, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/65-17245/55-19245/55-19
Total Price$28,910$36,908$38,973
Adjustments for Features0-4,060-5,910
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,910$32,848$33,063
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$215
Total Invoice$27,048$32,490$34,379
Adjustments for Features0-3,574-5,213
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,048$28,916$29,166
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$250

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Features Comparison: Nissan Xterra vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year200920082008
ModelXterraHighlanderHighlander
TrimSESportLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000$1000
RWD$0  
AWD $1700$1700
Accessories 
Proximity key  $250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Universal garage door opener  $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist $50$50
Hill descent control $250$250
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Rearview camera $200$200
Side curtain airbags$350  
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rack$300  
Cargo area rails w/tie downs$50  
Cargo mat $40$40
Cargo net$40  
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150$150
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Removable second-row console $200$200
Roof rails $250$250
Small cargo box, roof-mounted$75  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200
Dual-zone climate control  $125
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150
Wiper de-icer  $25
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25 
Larger rear spoiler $200 
Rear spoiler  $200
Running boards $350$350
Skid plate (one)$50  
Tow hook(s), front$40  
Tubular side steps$350  
Infotainment 
Navigation system $600$600
Portable navigation system$400  
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 $150
Automatic headlights $125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25  
Compass$0  
Conversation mirror $25$25
Heated mirrors  $25
Outside temperature display $50$50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Door sill trim plates  $100
Folding passenger seat$150  
Folding third row seats  $600
Heated front seats $200 
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats  $200
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75$75
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat$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
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
White-letter tires$0  
Total Value of Features$3,280$7,340$9,190
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,060$5,910
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,574-5,213

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See a complete comparison of Nissan Xterra vs. Toyota Highlander features.

Specifications Comparison: Nissan Xterra vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year20092008
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.4,178 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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See a complete comparison of Nissan Xterra vs. Toyota Highlander specs.

Option Package Details
Nissan Xterra SE

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Rockford Fosgate, 380W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Aux input50Yes
Total Requested72567%
Total Not Requested35033%

Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Sport

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200No
Total Requested90082%
Total Not Requested20018%
AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Hill descent control250No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested250100%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
JBL, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested1009%
Total Not Requested105091%

Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Limited

AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Hill descent control250No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested250100%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
JBL, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested1009%
Total Not Requested105091%

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