Toyota Highlander Toyota Highlander 2008 Nissan Xterra Nissan Xterra 2013

We are 103,000+ car owners sharing real-world car information.

Join Us

Toyota Highlander vs. Nissan Xterra Price Comparison (MSRP)

The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.

Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.

Toyota Highlander vs. Nissan Xterra Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $26,645

Nissan Xterra S   
Difference: $2,383

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,140

Nissan Xterra S   
Difference: $584

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820082013
ModelHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderXterra
TrimBaseSportLimitedS
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $26,760 $29,410 $32,900 $24,850
Base Invoice $23,883 $26,241 $29,281 $23,551
Roof rails 150      
Cargo cover 90     100
Floor mats 185 185 275 120
Satellite radio 449 449 449  
Running boards 649 649 649  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror       205
Value Package       525
Roof rails 120      
Cargo cover 72     80
Floor mats 120 120 180 91
Satellite radio 359 359 359  
Running boards 425 425 425  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror       164
Value Package       409
Options (change) 1,523 1,283 1,373 950
Options (change) 1,096 904 964 744
Destination 745 745 745 845
Total Price $29,028 $31,438 $35,018 $26,645
Total Invoice $25,724 $27,890 $30,990 $25,140

Return to top

While we strive for accuracy, the site is not error-free, and prices can change at any time.

Dealer Price Quotes

Want to find out how much dealers are willing to discount these cars?

Request free, no-obligation Toyota Highlander dealer quotes or Nissan Xterra dealer quotes from dealers using our car quote form.

The process is easy and takes just a minute or two. You'll receive price quotes from local approved dealers within 48 hours.

TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Nissan Xterra

Lowest Adjusted Price: Nissan Xterra S
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Toyota Highlander
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,668
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $50
Model Year2008200820082013
ModelHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderXterra
TrimBaseSportLimitedS
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine270hp V6270hp V6270hp V6261hp V6
TransmissionT5T5T5A5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/24 MPG18/24 MPG18/24 MPG16/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/65-17245/55-19245/55-19265/70-16
Total Price$29,028$31,438$35,018$26,645
Adjustments for Features-715-2,470-5,4200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,313$28,968$29,598$26,645
Cost Above Minimum$0$655$1,285$0
Total Invoice$25,724$27,890$30,990$25,140
Adjustments for Features-634-2,191-4,7970
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,090$25,699$26,193$25,140
Cost Above Minimum$0$609$1,103$0

Return to top

Features Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Nissan Xterra

Model Year2008200820082013
ModelHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderXterra
TrimBaseSportLimitedS
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000$1000 
5-speed automatic   $900
FWD$0$0$0 
RWD   $0
Accessories 
Proximity key  $250 
Tilt steering wheel, manual   $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250 
Universal garage door opener  $100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist$50$50$50 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75 
Rearview camera $200$200$200
Side curtain airbags   $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500$500 
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rack   $300
Cargo area rails w/tie downs   $50
Cargo mat$40$40$40 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150$150 
Removable second-row console$200$200$200 
Roof rails$250$250$250 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200 
Dual-zone climate control  $125 
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150$150 
Wiper de-icer  $25 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings   $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25  
Larger rear spoiler $200  
Rear spoiler$200 $200 
Running boards$350$350$350 
Skid plate (one)   $50
Tubular side steps   $350
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125 
CD changer, in-dash $325$325 
CD player$125  $125
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50 
USB port   $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150$150
Automatic headlights $125$125 
Automatic-off headlights$25  $25
Compass  $0$0
Conversation mirror$25$25$25 
Fog lights $125$125$125
Heated mirrors  $25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50 
Outside temperature display $50$50 
Trip computer $150$150 
Visor mirror, driver$10  $10
Visor mirror, passenger$10  $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50 
Door sill trim plates  $100 
Folding third row seats  $600 
Leather seating surfaces  $900 
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats  $200 
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 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 thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100 
Stowable center seat, second row$150$150$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0  
White-letter tires   $0
Total Value of Features$3,760$5,515$8,465$3,045
Value of Feature Adjustments$715$2,470$5,420$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-634-2,191-4,7970

Return to top

Specifications Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Nissan Xterra

Model Year20082013
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.4,143 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

Return to top

Option Package Details
Nissan Xterra S

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Value Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
Roof rack crossbars50No
Tubular side steps350No
Total Requested12524%
Total Not Requested40076%

Was this information useful?

We're glad we could help! Share this page:

We're so sorry! Tell us how we can improve it.

See TrueDelta's information for all SUVs
See TrueDelta's information for all Toyota models.