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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: $29,695

Nissan Xterra SE   
Difference: $14

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,079

Toyota Highlander   
Difference: $1,640

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006200620062008
ModelHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderXterra
TrimBaseSportLimitedSE
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $24,530 $27,765 $30,460 $27,560
Base Invoice $21,831 $24,710 $27,108 $25,826
Side curtain airbags 680 680 650 700
Towing Prep Package 160 160 160  
3.3L V6 1,060      
Deep-tinted rear windows 310 310    
Floor mats 106 106 106 115
Alloy wheels 520      
Cargo net 49 49 49  
Class III trailer hitch 415 415 415 455
Fog lights 110      
CD changer, in-dash 200   200  
JBL 8 speakers 475      
Audio controls on steering wheel 50      
Tubular side steps, bright finish 439 439 439  
Cargo cover       85
Side curtain airbags 583 583 559 607
Towing Prep Package 128 128 128  
3.3L V6 944      
Deep-tinted rear windows 248 248    
Floor mats 66 66 66 83
Alloy wheels 416      
Cargo net 34 34 34  
Class III trailer hitch 315 315 315 360
Fog lights 88      
CD changer, in-dash 150   150  
JBL 8 speakers 356      
Audio controls on steering wheel 40      
Tubular side steps, bright finish 275 275 275  
Cargo cover       63
Options (change) 4,574 2,159 2,019 1,355
Options (change) 3,643 1,649 1,527 1,113
Destination 605 605 605 780
Total Price $29,709 $30,529 $33,084 $29,695
Total Invoice $26,079 $26,964 $29,240 $27,719

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Nissan Xterra

Lowest Adjusted Price: Nissan Xterra SE
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Toyota Highlander
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $854
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $856
Model Year2006200620062008
ModelHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderXterra
TrimBaseSportLimitedSE
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine215hp V6215hp V6215hp V6261hp V6
TransmissionA5A5A5A5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/25 MPG19/25 MPG19/25 MPG15/20 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 6?, 8380, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/70-16225/65-17225/65-17265/65-17
Total Price$29,709$30,529$33,084$29,695
Adjustments for Features0-300-2,625-840
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,709$30,229$30,459$28,855
Cost Above Minimum$0$520$750$0
Total Invoice$26,079$26,964$29,240$27,719
Adjustments for Features0-265-2,320-784
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,079$26,699$26,920$26,935
Cost Above Minimum$0$620$841$0

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Features Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Nissan Xterra

Model Year2006200620062008
ModelHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderXterra
TrimBaseSportLimitedSE
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900$900$900$900
FWD$0$0$0 
RWD   $0
Accessories 
Universal garage door opener  $100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0
Brake assist$50$50$50 
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rack   $300
Cargo area rails w/tie downs   $50
Roof rack$300$300$300 
Small cargo box, roof-mounted   $75
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125$125 
Trailering equipment (7 wire)   $150
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200 
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150 
Rear heater  $150 
Wiper de-icer  $25 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25  
Rear spoiler  $200 
Skid plate (one)   $50
Tow hook(s), front   $40
Tubular side steps   $350
Tubular side steps, bright finish$500$500$500 
Infotainment 
Aux input   $50
Bluetooth cell phone link   $100
Cassette player$50$50$50 
CD changer, in-dash$325 $325$325
CD player $125  
MP3-compatible player   $50
Satellite radio   $200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150$150
Automatic headlights  $125 
Automatic-off headlights$25$25 $25
Compass  $0$0
Heated mirrors  $25 
Outside temperature display  $50 
Tachometer$75 $75$75
Trip computer   $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50 
Folding passenger seat   $150
Folding third row seats  $600 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75$75 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75$75 
Manual recliner, third row seats  $125 
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat$50  $50
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 $350$350
Polished alloy wheels $350  
White-letter tires   $0
Total Value of Features$3,000$3,300$5,625$3,840
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$300$2,625$840
Value of Feature Adjustments0-265-2,320-784

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Nissan Xterra

Model Year20062008
ModelHighlanderXterra
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase106.9 in106.3 in
Length184.6 in178.7 in
Width71.9 in72.8 in
Height67.9 in74.9 in
Curb Weight3,649 lb.4,165 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.1 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in39.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.9 in58.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.1 in55.9 in
Row 1 Legroom40.7 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom39.8 in39.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.0 in58.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.9 in46.1 in
Row 2 Legroom36.4 in34.4 in
Row 3 Headroom32.3 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room53.2 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room39.8 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom30.2 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
10.5 ft335.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
39.7 ft335.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
80.6 ft365.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander

Towing Prep Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125Yes
Additional engine cooling0No
Transmission cooler0No
Total Requested125100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Sport

Towing Prep Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125Yes
Additional engine cooling0No
Transmission cooler0No
Total Requested125100%
Total Not Requested00%

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 Xterra SE

Side curtain airbags
FeatureValueRequested?
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Rollover sensor50Yes
Total Requested750100%
Total Not Requested00%
Class III trailer hitch
FeatureValueRequested?
Class III trailer hitch250Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%

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