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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: $27,885

Nissan Xterra SE   
Difference: $3,553

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,948

Nissan Xterra SE   
Difference: $1,942

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082006
ModelHighlanderHighlanderXterra
TrimSportLimitedSE
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $29,410 $32,900 $25,750
Base Invoice $26,241 $29,281 $24,083
Floor mats 185 275 110
Satellite radio 449 449 350
Running boards 649 649  
Side curtain airbags     700
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     230
Cargo cover     80
Interior air filter     60
Floor mats 120 180 74
Satellite radio 359 359 304
Running boards 425 425  
Side curtain airbags     607
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     171
Cargo cover     60
Interior air filter     44
Options (change) 1,283 1,373 1,530
Options (change) 904 964 1,260
Destination 745 745 605
Total Price $31,438 $35,018 $27,885
Total Invoice $27,890 $30,990 $25,948

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Nissan Xterra

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Xterra SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,968
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $536
Model Year200820082006
ModelHighlanderHighlanderXterra
TrimSportLimitedSE
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine270hp V6270hp V6265hp V6
TransmissionT5T5A5
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/24 MPG18/24 MPG16/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6380, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/55-19245/55-19265/65-17
Total Price$31,438$35,018$27,885
Adjustments for Features-1,585-4,2350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,853$30,783$27,885
Cost Above Minimum$0$930$0
Total Invoice$27,890$30,990$25,948
Adjustments for Features-1,406-3,7480
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,484$27,242$25,948
Cost Above Minimum$0$758$0

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Features Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Nissan Xterra

Model Year200820082006
ModelHighlanderHighlanderXterra
TrimSportLimitedSE
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000 
5-speed automatic  $900
FWD$0$0 
RWD  $0
Accessories 
Proximity key $250 
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Universal garage door opener $100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist$50$50 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Rearview camera$200$200 
Side curtain airbags  $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500 
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rack  $300
Cargo area rails w/tie downs  $50
Cargo mat$40$40 
Cargo net  $40
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Removable second-row console$200$200 
Roof rails$250$250 
Small cargo box, roof-mounted  $75
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200 
Dual-zone climate control $125 
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150 
Wiper de-icer $25 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Larger rear spoiler$200  
Rear spoiler $200 
Running boards$350$350 
Skid plate (one)  $50
Tow hook(s), front  $40
Tubular side steps  $350
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150
Automatic headlights$125$125 
Automatic-off headlights  $25
Compass $0$0
Conversation mirror$25$25 
Heated mirrors $25 
Outside temperature display$50$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Folding passenger seat  $150
Folding third row seats $600 
Leather seating surfaces $900 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat  $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 thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Stowable center seat, second row$150$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
White-letter tires  $0
Total Value of Features$4,390$7,040$2,805
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,585$4,235$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,406-3,7480

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Nissan Xterra

Model Year20082006
ModelHighlanderXterra
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase109.8 in106.3 in
Length188.4 in178.7 in
Width75.2 in72.8 in
Height68.1 in74.9 in
Curb Weight3,979 lb.4,165 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.2 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in39.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.7 in58.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.7 in55.9 in
Row 1 Legroom43.2 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom40.1 in39.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room59.5 in58.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.5 in46.1 in
Row 2 Legroom38.3 in34.4 in
Row 3 Headroom36.3 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room55.0 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room42.3 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom29.2 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
10.3 ft335.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
42.3 ft335.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
95.4 ft365.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Xterra SE

Side curtain airbags
FeatureValueRequested?
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Rollover sensor50Yes
Total Requested750100%
Total Not Requested00%
Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

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