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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: $43,186

Toyota Highlander XLE   
Difference: $2,494

Lowest Total Invoice: $39,028

Toyota Highlander XLE   
Difference: $3,028

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620162009
ModelHighlanderHighlanderPathfinder
TrimXLELimitedLE
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $37,315 $40,915 $36,310
Base Invoice $34,069 $37,356 $33,630
Floor mats 225 225 155
Class II trailer hitch 699 699  
Running boards 599 599  
Cargo net 49 49  
Rear bumper protector 129 129  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,810 1,810 1,600
AWD 1,460 1,460  
Navigation system     1,850
Sunroof     1,000
Cargo mat     85
5.6L V8     1,700
4WD w/low range     2,200
Floor mats 140 140 107
Class II trailer hitch 480 480  
Running boards 375 375  
Cargo net 32 32  
Rear bumper protector 89 89  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,610 1,610 1,388
AWD 1,333 1,333  
Navigation system     1,605
Sunroof     867
Cargo mat     71
5.6L V8     1,574
4WD w/low range     2,034
Options (change) 4,971 4,971 8,590
Options (change) 4,059 4,059 7,646
Destination 900 900 780
Total Price $43,186 $46,786 $45,680
Total Invoice $39,028 $42,315 $42,056

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Nissan Pathfinder

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Highlander XLE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,004
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,393
Model Year201620162009
ModelHighlanderHighlanderPathfinder
TrimXLELimitedLE
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine270hp V6270hp V6310hp V8
TransmissionT6T6T5
DrivetrainAWDAWD4WD w/4L
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/24 MPG18/24 MPG12/18 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6825, 12?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/60-18245/55-19265/60-18
Total Price$43,186$46,786$45,680
Adjustments for Features-1,510-3,2850
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,676$43,501$45,680
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,825$0
Total Invoice$39,028$42,315$42,056
Adjustments for Features-1,365-2,9710
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,663$39,344$42,056
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,681$0

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Features Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Nissan Pathfinder

Model Year201620162009
ModelHighlanderHighlanderPathfinder
TrimXLELimitedLE
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1000
AWD$1700$1700 
4WD w/low range  $2200
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100 
Power liftgate$350$350 
Power-adjustable pedals  $125
Sunshades, second row$125$125 
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system $200 
Brake assist$50$50 
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100 
Full-size spare tire  $225
Hill descent control$250$250 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Obstacle detection, rear $250 
Seat cushion airbag, passenger$75$75 
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75 
Class II trailer hitch$200$200 
Class IV trailer hitch  $300
Roof rack  $300
Roof rails$250$250 
Storage compartment under second row seats  $50
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125 
Trailering equipment (7 wire)  $150
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250 
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150
Rear HVAC unit$400$400 
Wiper de-icer$25$25 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300
Lockable center differential$150$150 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350$350 
Bodyside moldings  $75
Rear spoiler$200$200 
Skid plate (one)  $50
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
App support$0$0 
Blu-Ray-compatible entertainment system$100$100 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
DVD-compatible player$0$0 
HD radio$50$50 
Intercom$25$25 
Media drive  $15
SD Card slot  $25
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
Traffic information  $25
USB port$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Conversation mirror$25$25 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300 
Door sill trim plates $100 
Foldaway tray table, second row $75 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual recliner, third row seats$125$125 
Memory system, driver seat $200$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 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350  
Chrome-clad alloy wheels $600 
Machined alloy wheels  $350
Total Value of Features$7,450$9,225$5,940
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,510$3,285$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,365-2,9710

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Nissan Pathfinder

Model Year20162009
ModelHighlanderPathfinder
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase109.8 in112.2 in
Length191.1 in192.3 in
Width75.8 in72.8 in
Height68.1 in72.0 in
Curb Weight4,454 lb.5,020 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.2 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.7 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.3 in58.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.2 in55.5 in
Row 1 Legroom44.2 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom39.9 in40.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room59.6 in58.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room57.1 in57.6 in
Row 2 Legroom38.4 in34.2 in
Row 3 Headroom35.9 in36.7 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room55.0 in57.1 in
Row 3 Hip Room45.6 in44.0 in
Row 3 Legroom27.7 in28.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.8 ft316.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
42.3 ft349.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
83.7 ft379.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Pathfinder LE

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
SD Card slot25No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested72595%
Total Not Requested405%

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