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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: $4,332

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,016

Nissan Pathfinder LE   
Difference: $3,358

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122006
ModelHighlanderPathfinder
TrimLimitedLE
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $35,745 $33,500
Base Invoice $32,635 $30,982
Towing Prep Package 220  
Floor mats 315 240
Cargo net 49  
Roof rack crossbars 229  
Running boards 649  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,760 1,600
Navigation system 2,650 1,800
Satellite radio   350
Towing Prep Package 195  
Floor mats 200 176
Cargo net 34  
Roof rack crossbars 150  
Running boards 425  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,566 1,388
Navigation system 2,359 1,561
Satellite radio   304
Options (change) 5,872 3,990
Options (change) 4,929 3,429
Destination 810 605
Total Price $42,427 $38,095
Total Invoice $38,374 $35,016

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Nissan Pathfinder

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Pathfinder LE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,707
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,888
Model Year20122006
ModelHighlanderPathfinder
TrimLimitedLE
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine270hp V6270hp V6
TransmissionT5A5
DrivetrainFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/24 MPG16/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/55-19265/65-17
Total Price$42,427$38,095
Adjustments for Features-1,6250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,802$38,095
Total Invoice$38,374$35,016
Adjustments for Features-1,4700
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,904$35,016

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Features Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Nissan Pathfinder

Model Year20122006
ModelHighlanderPathfinder
TrimLimitedLE
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
5-speed automatic $900
FWD$0 
RWD $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Power liftgate$350 
Power-adjustable pedals $125
Proximity key$250 
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist$50 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Rearview camera$200 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75 
Class IV trailer hitch $300
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Removable second-row console$200 
Second-row under-floor storage $150
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 plates $150
Infotainment 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Conversation mirror$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
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 
White-letter tires $0
Total Value of Features$4,275$2,650
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,625$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,4700

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Nissan Pathfinder

Model Year20122006
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 Weight4,045 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 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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