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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: $28,975

Nissan Xterra S   
Difference: $1,418

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,272

Toyota Highlander   
Difference: $70

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201020102010
ModelXterraHighlanderHighlanderHighlander
TrimSBaseSportLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $27,200 $25,855 $29,519 $33,220
Base Invoice $25,773 $23,269 $26,635 $29,897
Value Package 525      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 205      
Cargo cover 100 90    
Floor mats 120 185 185 275
3.5L V6   1,214    
Roof rails   150    
Running boards   649 649 649
AWD   1,450 1,450 1,450
Value Package 409      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 164      
Cargo cover 80 72    
Floor mats 91 120 120 180
3.5L V6   1,161    
Roof rails   120    
Running boards   425 425 425
AWD   1,305 1,305 1,305
Options (change) 950 3,738 2,284 2,374
Options (change) 744 3,203 1,850 1,910
Destination 825 800 800 800
Total Price $28,975 $30,393 $32,603 $36,394
Total Invoice $27,342 $27,272 $29,285 $32,607

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Xterra vs. Toyota Highlander

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Highlander
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,522
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,708
Model Year2012201020102010
ModelXterraHighlanderHighlanderHighlander
TrimSBaseSportLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine261hp V6270hp V6270hp V6270hp V6
TransmissionA5T5T5T5
DrivetrainRWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/22 MPG17/23 MPG17/23 MPG17/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/70-16245/65-17245/55-19245/55-19
Total Price$28,975$30,393$32,603$36,394
Adjustments for Features0-2,940-4,495-7,645
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,975$27,453$28,108$28,749
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$655$1,296
Total Invoice$27,342$27,272$29,285$32,607
Adjustments for Features0-2,638-4,038-6,849
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,342$24,634$25,247$25,758
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$613$1,124

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Features Comparison: Nissan Xterra vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year2012201020102010
ModelXterraHighlanderHighlanderHighlander
TrimSBaseSportLimited
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 
Proximity key   $250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250$250
Universal garage door opener   $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
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
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate  $150$150
Removable second-row console $200$200$200
Roof rails $250$250$250
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front   $200
Dual-zone climate control   $125
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150$150
Wiper de-icer   $25
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75   
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25 
Larger rear spoiler  $200 
Rear spoiler $200 $200
Running boards $350$350$350
Skid plate (one)$50   
Tubular side steps$350   
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel  $125$125
Aux input $50$50$50
CD changer, in-dash   $325
CD player$125$125$125 
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150  $150
Automatic headlights  $125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25  
Compass$0  $0
Conversation mirror $25$25$25
Fog lights$125 $125$125
Heated mirrors   $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50
Outside temperature display  $50$50
Trip computer  $150$150
Visor mirror, driver$10$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50
Door sill trim plates   $100
Folding third row seats   $600
Leather seating surfaces   $900
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats   $200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $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
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$150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 
White-letter tires$0   
Total Value of Features$2,820$5,760$7,315$10,465
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,940$4,495$7,645
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,638-4,038-6,849

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Xterra vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year20122010
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 Weight4,143 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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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

Cargo cover
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo cover75Yes
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
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Sport

AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Hill descent control250No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested250100%

Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Limited

AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Hill descent control250No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested250100%

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