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Toyota Highlander vs. Nissan Pathfinder Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Toyota Highlander vs. Nissan Pathfinder Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $38,095

Nissan Pathfinder LE   
Difference: $1,863

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,800

Toyota Highlander Sport   
Difference: $216

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082006
ModelHighlanderHighlanderPathfinder
TrimSportLimitedLE
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $29,410 $32,900 $33,500
Base Invoice $26,241 $29,281 $30,982
Third-row seat 1,090    
Leather seating surfaces 1,490    
Towing Prep Package 220 220  
Cold Weather Package 60    
Automatic climate control, front 375    
Floor mats 185 275 240
Running boards 649 649  
Satellite radio 449 449 350
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,780 1,780 1,600
Sunroof 850 850  
Universal garage door opener 125    
Navigation system 2,530 2,505 1,800
Heated front seats   440  
Third-row seat 872    
Leather seating surfaces 1,192    
Towing Prep Package 176 176  
Cold Weather Package 48    
Automatic climate control, front 300    
Floor mats 120 180 176
Running boards 425 425  
Satellite radio 359 359 304
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,424 1,424 1,388
Sunroof 680 680  
Universal garage door opener 100    
Navigation system 2,118 2,099 1,561
Heated front seats   352  
Options (change) 9,803 7,168 3,990
Options (change) 7,814 5,695 3,429
Destination 745 745 605
Total Price $39,958 $40,813 $38,095
Total Invoice $34,800 $35,721 $35,016

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Nissan Pathfinder

Lowest Adjusted Price: Nissan Pathfinder LE
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Toyota Highlander Sport
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,878
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $202
Model Year200820082006
ModelHighlanderHighlanderPathfinder
TrimSportLimitedLE
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine270hp V6270hp V6270hp V6
TransmissionT5T5A5
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/24 MPG18/24 MPG16/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 9?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/55-19245/55-19265/65-17
Total Price$39,958$40,813$38,095
Adjustments for Features0-675-15
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,958$40,138$38,080
Cost Above Minimum$0$180$0
Total Invoice$34,800$35,721$35,016
Adjustments for Features0-591-14
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,800$35,130$35,002
Cost Above Minimum$0$330$0

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Features Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Nissan Pathfinder

Model Year200820082006
ModelHighlanderHighlanderPathfinder
TrimSportLimitedLE
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000 
5-speed automatic  $900
FWD$0$0 
RWD  $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100 
Power-adjustable pedals  $125
Proximity key $250 
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist$50$50 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Rearview camera$200$200 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75 
Cargo net  $40
Class IV trailer hitch  $300
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Removable second-row console$200$200 
Roof rack  $300
Roof rails$250$250 
Second-row under-floor storage  $150
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125 
Trailering equipment (7 wire)  $150
Climate Control 
Wiper de-icer$25$25 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Larger rear spoiler$200  
Rear spoiler $200 
Skid plates  $150
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150
Conversation mirror$25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100 
Stowable center seat, second row$150$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
White-letter tires  $0
Total Value of Features$3,175$3,850$3,190
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$675$15
Value of Feature Adjustments0-591-14

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Nissan Pathfinder

Model Year20082006
ModelHighlanderPathfinder
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase109.8 in112.2 in
Length188.4 in187.6 in
Width75.2 in72.8 in
Height68.1 in72.4 in
Curb Weight3,979 lb.4,373 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.2 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.7 in58.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.7 in55.5 in
Row 1 Legroom43.2 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom40.1 in39.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room59.5 in58.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.5 in57.6 in
Row 2 Legroom38.3 in34.2 in
Row 3 Headroom36.3 in36.7 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room55.0 in57.1 in
Row 3 Hip Room42.3 in44.0 in
Row 3 Legroom29.2 in28.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
10.3 ft316.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
42.3 ft349.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
95.4 ft379.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Sport

Third-row seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats200No
Folding third row seats600Yes
Third-row 2-person bench0Yes
Total Requested60075%
Total Not Requested20025%
Towing Prep Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125Yes
Additional engine cooling0No
Transmission cooler0No
Total Requested125100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested2550%
Total Not Requested2550%

Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Limited

Towing Prep Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125Yes
Additional engine cooling0No
Transmission cooler0No
Total Requested125100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Nissan Pathfinder LE

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%

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