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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: $27,545

Nissan Xterra S   
Difference: $7,187

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,457

Nissan Xterra S   
Difference: $4,952

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2015201120112011
ModelXterraHighlanderHighlanderHighlander
TrimSBaseSELimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $25,670 $28,090 $32,695 $35,595
Base Invoice $24,783 $25,647 $29,851 $32,498
Value Package 540      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 210      
Floor mats 135 315 315 315
Cargo cover 105      
Tech Package   1,835    
3.5L V6   1,155 1,155  
Bodyside moldings   199 199 199
Roof rack crossbars   229 229 229
Running boards   649 649 649
AWD   1,450 1,450 1,450
Value Package 429      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 172      
Floor mats 106 200 200 200
Cargo cover 82      
Tech Package   1,675    
3.5L V6   1,053 1,054  
Bodyside moldings   125 125 125
Roof rack crossbars   150 150 150
Running boards   425 425 425
AWD   1,324 1,324 1,324
Options (change) 990 5,832 3,997 2,842
Options (change) 789 4,952 3,278 2,224
Destination 885 810 810 810
Total Price $27,545 $34,732 $37,502 $39,247
Total Invoice $26,457 $31,409 $33,939 $35,532

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Xterra vs. Toyota Highlander

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Xterra S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,067
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $322
Model Year2015201120112011
ModelXterraHighlanderHighlanderHighlander
TrimSBaseSELimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine261hp V6270hp V6270hp V6270hp V6
TransmissionA5T5T5T5
DrivetrainRWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/22 MPG17/22 MPG17/22 MPG17/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/70-16245/65-17245/65-17245/55-19
Total Price$27,545$34,732$37,502$39,247
Adjustments for Features0-5,120-7,820-8,895
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,545$29,612$29,682$30,352
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$70$740
Total Invoice$26,457$31,409$33,939$35,532
Adjustments for Features0-4,630-7,077-8,053
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,457$26,779$26,862$27,479
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$83$700

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Features Comparison: Nissan Xterra vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year2015201120112011
ModelXterraHighlanderHighlanderHighlander
TrimSBaseSELimited
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
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$150
Overhead sunglass holder$25   
Removable second-row console $200$200$200
Roof rack $300$300$300
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
Exterior 
Rear spoiler $200$200$200
Running boards $350$350$350
Skid plate (one)$50   
Sunroof  $900$900
Tubular side steps$350   
Infotainment 
App support$0   
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50
SMS text-to-speech reader$25   
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
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50$50
Outside temperature display $50$50$50
Trip computer $150$150$150
Visor mirror, driver$10   
Visor mirror, passenger$10   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50
Door sill trim plates   $100
Folding third row seats $600$600$600
Heated front seats  $200$200
Leather seating surfaces  $900$900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150$150
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75$75$75
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50   
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50   
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75$75
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat$50   
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat   $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat   $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat   $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$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$2,545$7,665$10,365$11,440
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,120$7,820$8,895
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,630-7,077-8,053

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Xterra vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year20152011
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.4,266 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
Nissan Xterra S

Value Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
Roof rack crossbars50Yes
Tubular side steps350No
Total Requested17533%
Total Not Requested35067%

Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Hill descent control250No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested250100%
Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo cover75Yes
Stain-resistant fabric100No
Outside temperature display50No
Engine immobilizer (optional)0No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40No
USB port25Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40No
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate150No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Rear reading lights0No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50No
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Trip computer150No
Fog lights125Yes
Roof rails250Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested112555%
Total Not Requested93045%
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 SE

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
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%

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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