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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: $30,240

Nissan Xterra SE   
Difference: $6,103

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,316

Nissan Xterra SE   
Difference: $4,033

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920092010
ModelHighlanderHighlanderXterra
TrimSportLimitedSE
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $29,260 $33,070 $28,650
Base Invoice $26,408 $29,762 $26,868
Floor mats 185 275 115
Leather seating surfaces 1,490    
Satellite radio 449 449  
Running boards 649 649  
Extra Value Package 6 2,475    
Third-row seat 1,090    
Navigation system   2,505  
Portable navigation system     590
Cargo cover     85
Floor mats 120 180 84
Leather seating surfaces 1,192    
Satellite radio 359 359  
Running boards 425 425  
Extra Value Package 6 2,228    
Third-row seat 872    
Navigation system   2,099  
Portable navigation system     501
Cargo cover     63
Options (change) 6,338 3,878 790
Options (change) 5,196 3,063 648
Destination 745 745 800
Total Price $36,343 $37,693 $30,240
Total Invoice $32,349 $33,570 $28,316

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Nissan Xterra

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Xterra SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,043
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,309
Model Year200920092010
ModelHighlanderHighlanderXterra
TrimSportLimitedSE
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine270hp V6270hp V6261hp V6
TransmissionT5T5A5
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/24 MPG18/24 MPG15/20 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 9380, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/55-19245/55-19265/65-17
Total Price$36,343$37,693$30,240
Adjustments for Features-3,060-4,1100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,283$33,583$30,240
Cost Above Minimum$0$300$0
Total Invoice$32,349$33,570$28,316
Adjustments for Features-2,724-3,6600
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,625$29,910$28,316
Cost Above Minimum$0$285$0

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Features Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Nissan Xterra

Model Year200920092010
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
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150 
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 
Bodyside moldings  $75
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 
Navigation system$600$600 
Portable navigation system  $400
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150
Automatic headlights$125$125 
Automatic-off headlights  $25
Compass  $0
Conversation mirror$25$25 
Heated mirrors $25 
Outside temperature display$50$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Door sill trim plates $100 
Folding third row seats$600$600 
Heated front seats$200  
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats$200$200 
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$6,190$7,240$3,130
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,060$4,110$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,724-3,6600

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Nissan Xterra

Model Year20092010
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
Toyota Highlander Sport

Extra Value Package 6
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested700100%
Third-row seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats200No
Folding third row seats600No
Third-row 2-person bench0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested800100%

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