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Toyota Highlander vs. Nissan Xterra Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Toyota Highlander vs. Nissan Xterra Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $28,025

Nissan Xterra S   
Difference: $10,425

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,845

Nissan Xterra S   
Difference: $7,902

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182018201820182015
ModelHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderXterra
TrimLE PlusXLESELimitedLimited PlatinumS
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $35,460 $38,920 $40,090 $42,080 $45,200 $25,670
Base Invoice $32,375 $35,534 $36,602 $38,419 $41,268 $24,783
Class II trailer hitch 699 699 699 699 699  
Rear bumper protector 139 139 139 139 139  
Floor mats 229 229 229 229 229 135
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 329         210
Running boards 599 599 599 599 599  
Cargo cover   249 249     105
Value Package           540
Class III trailer hitch           480
Class II trailer hitch 530 530 530 530 530  
Rear bumper protector 99 99 99 99 99  
Floor mats 139 139 139 139 139 106
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 210         172
Running boards 399 399 399 399 399  
Cargo cover   164 164     82
Value Package           429
Class III trailer hitch           388
Options (change) 1,995 1,915 1,915 1,666 1,666 1,470
Options (change) 1,377 1,331 1,331 1,167 1,167 1,177
Destination 995 995 995 995 995 885
Total Price $38,450 $41,830 $43,000 $44,741 $47,861 $28,025
Total Invoice $34,747 $37,860 $38,928 $40,581 $43,430 $26,845

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Nissan Xterra

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Xterra S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,335
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,539
Model Year201820182018201820182015
ModelHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderXterra
TrimLE PlusXLESELimitedLimited PlatinumS
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine295hp V6295hp V6295hp V6295hp V6295hp V6261hp V6
TransmissionT8T8T8T8T8A5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/27 MPG21/27 MPG21/27 MPG21/27 MPG21/27 MPG16/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6825, 12825, 12?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/60-18245/60-18245/55-19245/55-19245/55-19265/70-16
Total Price$38,450$41,830$43,000$44,741$47,861$28,025
Adjustments for Features-6,620-10,470-10,620-11,720-13,0950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,830$31,360$32,380$33,021$34,766$28,025
Cost Above Minimum$470$0$1,020$1,661$3,406$0
Total Invoice$34,747$37,860$38,928$40,581$43,430$26,845
Adjustments for Features-5,982-9,476-9,614-10,630-11,8830
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,765$28,384$29,314$29,951$31,547$26,845
Cost Above Minimum$381$0$930$1,567$3,163$0

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Features Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Nissan Xterra

Model Year201820182018201820182015
ModelHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderXterra
TrimLE PlusXLESELimitedLimited PlatinumS
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300$1300$1300$1300 
5-speed automatic     $900
FWD$0$0$0$0$0 
RWD     $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100$100$100 
Adaptive cruise control$600$600$600$600$600 
Cruise control     $150
Heated steering wheel    $100 
Power liftgate$350$350$350$350$350 
Proximity key $250$250$250$250 
Sunshades, second row $125$125$125$125 
Tilt steering wheel, manual     $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250$250$250 
Universal garage door opener$100$100$100$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras    $500 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200$200$200$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200$200$200$200 
Blind spot warning system $200$200$200$200 
Brake assist$50$50$50$50$50 
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100$100$100 
Forward collision warning$200$200$200$200$200 
Full-size spare tire     $225
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200$200$200$200$200 
Lane departure warning$200$200$200$200$200 
Obstacle detection, front    $150 
Obstacle detection, rear   $250$250 
Pedestrian detection$50$50$50$50$50 
Perimeter scan    $25 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0$0$0$0 
Rearview camera$200$200$200$200 $200
Seat cushion airbag, passenger$75$75$75$75$75 
Side curtain airbags     $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500$500$500$500 
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rack     $300
Cargo area rails w/tie downs     $50
Cargo mat$40$40$40$40$40 
Class II trailer hitch$200$200$200$200$200 
Class III trailer hitch     $250
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150$150$150$150 
Roof rails $250$250$250$250 
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125$125$125$125 
Trailering equipment (7 wire)     $150
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200$200$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125$125$125 
Rain-sensing wipers    $175 
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250$250$250$250 
Rear HVAC unit$400$400$400$400$400 
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75$75 $75
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25$25$25 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150$150$150 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350$350$350$350$350 
Bodyside moldings     $75
Panoramic sunroof    $1200 
Rear spoiler$200$200$200$200$200 
Running boards$350$350$350$350$350 
Skid plate (one)     $50
Sunroof $900$900$900  
Tubular side steps     $350
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75$75$75$75 
Infotainment 
App support $0$0$0$0$0
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0$0 
HD radio$50$50$50$50$50 
Intercom $25$25$25$25 
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50$50$50 
Navigation app$50     
Navigation system $600$600$600$600 
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0$0$0$0 
Telematics service, such as OnStar    $200 
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25$25$25 
Voice control for audio system$25     
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200$200$200$200 
Automatic headlights$125$125$125$125$125 
Automatic-off headlights     $25
Compass     $0
Conversation mirror$25$25$25$25$25 
Heated mirrors$25$25$25$25$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150$150 
Outside temperature display$50$50$50$50$50 
Trip computer$150$150$150$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25$25$25 
Visor mirror, driver     $10
Visor mirror, passenger     $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50$50$50 
Cooled or ventilated front seats   $300$300 
Door sill trim plates   $100$100 
Foldaway tray table, second row $75$75$75$75 
Folding third row seats$600$600$600$600$600 
Heated front seats $200$200$200$200 
Heated second row seats    $200 
Leather seating surfaces $900$900$900$900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150$150 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75$75$75$75 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat     $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat     $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75$75$75$75 
Manual recliner, third row seats$125$125$125$125$125 
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat     $50
Memory system, driver seat   $200$200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100 
Stain-resistant fabric$100     
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350   $350
Chrome-clad alloy wheels   $600$600 
Machined alloy wheels$350 $350   
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0   
White-letter tires     $0
Total Value of Features$10,440$14,290$14,440$15,540$16,915$3,820
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,620$10,470$10,620$11,720$13,095$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,982-9,476-9,614-10,630-11,8830

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Nissan Xterra

Model Year20182015
ModelHighlanderXterra
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase109.8 in106.3 in
Length192.5 in178.7 in
Width75.8 in72.8 in
Height68.1 in74.9 in
Curb Weight4,370 lb.4,143 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.2 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.7 in39.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.3 in58.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.2 in55.9 in
Row 1 Legroom44.2 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom39.9 in39.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room59.6 in58.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room57.1 in46.1 in
Row 2 Legroom38.4 in34.4 in
Row 3 Headroom35.9 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room55.0 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room45.6 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom27.7 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.8 ft335.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
42.3 ft335.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
83.7 ft365.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Xterra S

Class III trailer hitch
FeatureValueRequested?
Class III trailer hitch250No
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%
Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Value Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
Roof rack crossbars50No
Tubular side steps350No
Total Requested12524%
Total Not Requested40076%

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