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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: $43,378

Toyota Highlander Limited   
Difference: $1,222

Lowest Total Invoice: $39,364

Toyota Highlander Limited   
Difference: $1,986

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220152015
ModelHighlanderPathfinderPathfinder
TrimLimitedSLPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $35,745 $36,060 $41,410
Base Invoice $32,635 $33,512 $38,477
AWD 1,450    
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,760    
Navigation system 2,650    
Towing Prep Package 220    
Bodyside moldings 199    
Floor mats 315 210 210
Roof rack crossbars 229 300 300
Cargo Package   225 225
4WD   1,690 1,690
Premium Package   3,330  
Rear bumper protector   200 200
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   1,700 1,700
AWD 1,324    
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,566    
Navigation system 2,359    
Towing Prep Package 195    
Bodyside moldings 125    
Floor mats 200 159 159
Roof rack crossbars 150 254 254
Cargo Package   200 200
4WD   1,569 1,569
Premium Package   3,087  
Rear bumper protector   153 153
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   1,531 1,492
Options (change) 6,823 7,655 4,325
Options (change) 5,919 6,953 3,827
Destination 810 885 885
Total Price $43,378 $44,600 $46,620
Total Invoice $39,364 $41,350 $43,189

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Nissan Pathfinder

Lowest Adjusted Price: Nissan Pathfinder SL
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Toyota Highlander Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $768
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $141
Model Year201220152015
ModelHighlanderPathfinderPathfinder
TrimLimitedSLPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine270hp V6260hp V6260hp V6
TransmissionT5CVTCVT
DrivetrainAWD4WD4WD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/22 MPG19/26 MPG19/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 13?, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/55-19235/65-18235/55-20
Total Price$43,378$44,600$46,620
Adjustments for Features0-1,990-2,490
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$43,378$42,610$44,130
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,520
Total Invoice$39,364$41,350$43,189
Adjustments for Features0-1,845-2,307
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$39,364$39,505$40,882
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,377

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Features Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Nissan Pathfinder

Model Year201220152015
ModelHighlanderPathfinderPathfinder
TrimLimitedSLPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000  
CVT $1000$1000
AWD$1700  
4WD $1700$1700
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel  $100
Remote start $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Around view cameras $500$500
Blind spot warning system $200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100
Full-size spare tire$225  
Knee airbag, driver$75  
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Rearview camera$200  
Temporary spare tire $150$150
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40  
Cargo tray $40$40
Class III trailer hitch $250$250
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150  
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Removable second-row console$200  
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125  
Trailering equipment (7 wire) $150$150
Climate Control 
Wiper de-icer$25  
Drivetrain 
Lockable center differential $150$150
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250
Bodyside moldings$75  
Glass roof panel(s) $300$300
Tow hook(s), front $40$40
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player $125$125
DVD-compatible player $0$0
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens $1200$1200
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted$1000  
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0$0
Conversation mirror$25  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Heated second row seats $200$200
Leather door panel trim $250$250
Manual recliner, third row seats $125$125
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100  
Stowable center seat, second row$150  
Total Value of Features$5,665$7,655$8,155
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,990$2,490
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,845-2,307

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Nissan Pathfinder

Model Year20122015
ModelHighlanderPathfinder
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase109.8 in114.2 in
Length188.4 in197.2 in
Width75.2 in77.2 in
Height68.1 in69.6 in
Curb Weight4,266 lb.4,290 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.2 gal.19.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in42.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.7 in60.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.7 in56.8 in
Row 1 Legroom43.2 in42.3 in
Row 2 Headroom40.1 in39.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room59.5 in60.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.5 in56.1 in
Row 2 Legroom38.3 in41.7 in
Row 3 Headroom36.3 in37.8 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room55.0 in57.1 in
Row 3 Hip Room42.3 in42.0 in
Row 3 Legroom29.2 in30.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
10.3 ft316.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
42.3 ft347.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
95.4 ft379.8 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 SL

4WD
FeatureValueRequested?
4WD0Yes
Hill descent control250Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cargo Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo cover75Yes
First-aid kit15No
Cargo tray40No
Total Requested7558%
Total Not Requested5542%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Glass roof panel(s)300No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Class III trailer hitch250No
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150No
Around view cameras300No
Traffic + travel information25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Bose, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested162554%
Total Not Requested137546%

Option Package Details
Nissan Pathfinder Platinum

4WD
FeatureValueRequested?
4WD0Yes
Hill descent control250Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cargo Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo cover75Yes
First-aid kit15No
Cargo tray40No
Total Requested7558%
Total Not Requested5542%

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