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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: $44,076

Toyota Highlander Limited   
Difference: $3,019

Lowest Total Invoice: $39,823

Toyota Highlander Limited   
Difference: $3,822

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012
ModelHighlanderPathfinder
TrimLimitedLE
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $35,745 $40,240
Base Invoice $32,635 $37,264
Towing Prep Package 220  
Navigation system 2,650  
Floor mats 315 200
Roof rack crossbars 229  
Bodyside moldings 199  
Running boards 649  
Cargo net 49  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,760  
AWD 1,450  
Value Package   2,100
5.6L V8   1,530
4WD w/low range   2,200
Towing Prep Package 195  
Navigation system 2,359  
Floor mats 200 163
Roof rack crossbars 150  
Bodyside moldings 125  
Running boards 425  
Cargo net 34  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,566  
AWD 1,324  
Value Package   1,943
5.6L V8   1,415
4WD w/low range   2,035
Options (change) 7,521 6,030
Options (change) 6,378 5,556
Destination 810 825
Total Price $44,076 $47,095
Total Invoice $39,823 $43,645

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Nissan Pathfinder

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Highlander Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,714
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,450
Model Year20122012
ModelHighlanderPathfinder
TrimLimitedLE
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine270hp V6310hp V8
TransmissionT5T5
DrivetrainAWD4WD w/4L
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/22 MPG13/18 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/55-19265/60-18
Total Price$44,076$47,095
Adjustments for Features-6950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$43,381$47,095
Total Invoice$39,823$43,645
Adjustments for Features-6280
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$39,195$43,645

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Features Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Nissan Pathfinder

Model Year20122012
ModelHighlanderPathfinder
TrimLimitedLE
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000
AWD$1700 
4WD w/low range $2200
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Heated steering wheel $100
Power liftgate$350 
Power-adjustable pedals $125
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist$50 
Hill descent control$250 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75 
Class IV trailer hitch $300
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Removable second-row console$200 
Storage compartment under second row seats $50
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125 
Trailering equipment (7 wire) $150
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250 
Rear air vents with manual controls $150
Rear HVAC unit$400 
Wiper de-icer$25 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300
Exterior 
Rear spoiler$200 
Skid plate (one) $50
Tow hook(s), front $40
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Media drive $15
SD Card slot $25
Traffic information $25
USB port$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0
Conversation mirror$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Memory system, driver seat $200
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100 
Stowable center seat, second row$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Machined alloy wheels $350
Total Value of Features$6,000$5,305
Value of Feature Adjustments$695$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-6280

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

Specifications Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Nissan Pathfinder

Model Year20122012
ModelHighlanderPathfinder
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase109.8 in112.2 in
Length188.4 in192.3 in
Width75.2 in72.8 in
Height68.1 in72.0 in
Curb Weight4,266 lb.5,020 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 in40.0 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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See a complete comparison of Toyota Highlander vs. Nissan Pathfinder specs.

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%
4WD w/low range
FeatureValueRequested?
4WD w/low range0Yes
Tow hook(s), front40No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested40100%
Value Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted1000Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Total Requested1900100%
Total Not Requested00%

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