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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: $28,450

Nissan Xterra S   
Difference: $485

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,499

Toyota Highlander   
Difference: $1,276

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006200620062011
ModelHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderXterra
TrimBaseSportLimitedS
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $24,530 $27,765 $30,460 $26,250
Base Invoice $21,831 $24,710 $27,108 $24,875
Side curtain airbags 680 680 650  
Towing Prep Package 160 160 160  
3.3L V6 1,060      
Deep-tinted rear windows 310 310    
Floor mats 106 106 106 120
Class III trailer hitch 415 415 415 470
Alloy wheels 520      
Fog lights 110      
Tubular side steps, bright finish 439 439 439  
Value Package       500
Auto-dimming rearview mirror       200
Cargo cover       100
Side curtain airbags 583 583 559  
Towing Prep Package 128 128 128  
3.3L V6 944      
Deep-tinted rear windows 248 248    
Floor mats 66 66 66 91
Class III trailer hitch 315 315 315 369
Alloy wheels 416      
Fog lights 88      
Tubular side steps, bright finish 275 275 275  
Value Package       391
Auto-dimming rearview mirror       160
Cargo cover       79
Options (change) 3,800 2,110 1,770 1,390
Options (change) 3,063 1,615 1,343 1,090
Destination 605 605 605 810
Total Price $28,935 $30,480 $32,835 $28,450
Total Invoice $25,499 $26,930 $29,056 $26,775

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Nissan Xterra

Lowest Adjusted Price: Nissan Xterra S
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Toyota Highlander
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $255
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,479
Model Year2006200620062011
ModelHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderXterra
TrimBaseSportLimitedS
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine215hp V6215hp V6215hp V6261hp V6
TransmissionA5A5A5A5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/25 MPG19/25 MPG19/25 MPG16/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 8?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/70-16225/65-17225/65-17265/70-16
Total Price$28,935$30,480$32,835$28,450
Adjustments for Features-230-855-2,9800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,705$29,625$29,855$28,450
Cost Above Minimum$0$920$1,150$0
Total Invoice$25,499$26,930$29,056$26,775
Adjustments for Features-203-755-2,6370
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,296$26,175$26,419$26,775
Cost Above Minimum$0$879$1,123$0

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Features Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Nissan Xterra

Model Year2006200620062011
ModelHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderXterra
TrimBaseSportLimitedS
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
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25 
Roof rack$300$300$300 
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
Tubular side steps   $350
Tubular side steps, bright finish$500$500$500 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125 
Cassette player$50$50$50 
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 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50 
Outside temperature display  $50 
Tachometer$75 $75$75
Visor mirror, driver   $10
Visor mirror, passenger   $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50 
Folding third row seats  $600 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $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$2,800$3,425$5,550$2,570
Value of Feature Adjustments$230$855$2,980$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-203-755-2,6370

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Nissan Xterra

Model Year20062011
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.4,143 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 S

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Class III trailer hitch
FeatureValueRequested?
Class III trailer hitch250Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Value Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
Roof rack crossbars50Yes
Tubular side steps350Yes
Total Requested525100%
Total Not Requested00%

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