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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: $27,150

Nissan Xterra S   
Difference: $4,138

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,891

Nissan Xterra S   
Difference: $2,166

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920092014
ModelHighlanderHighlanderXterra
TrimSportLimitedS
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $29,260 $33,070 $25,300
Base Invoice $26,408 $29,762 $24,242
Floor mats 185 275 135
Satellite radio 449 449  
Running boards 649 649  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     210
Value Package     540
Cargo cover     105
Floor mats 120 180 106
Satellite radio 359 359  
Running boards 425 425  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     172
Value Package     429
Cargo cover     82
Options (change) 1,283 1,373 990
Options (change) 904 964 789
Destination 745 745 860
Total Price $31,288 $35,188 $27,150
Total Invoice $28,057 $31,471 $25,891

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Nissan Xterra

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Xterra S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,118
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $355
Model Year200920092014
ModelHighlanderHighlanderXterra
TrimSportLimitedS
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine270hp V6270hp V6261hp V6
TransmissionT5T5A5
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/24 MPG18/24 MPG16/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/55-19245/55-19265/70-16
Total Price$31,288$35,188$27,150
Adjustments for Features-2,020-5,1700
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,268$30,018$27,150
Cost Above Minimum$0$750$0
Total Invoice$28,057$31,471$25,891
Adjustments for Features-1,811-4,6240
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,246$26,847$25,891
Cost Above Minimum$0$601$0

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Features Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Nissan Xterra

Model Year200920092014
ModelHighlanderHighlanderXterra
TrimSportLimitedS
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 
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 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Removable second-row console$200$200 
Roof rails$250$250 
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
Tubular side steps  $350
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
CD changer, in-dash $325 
CD player$125 $125
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
USB port  $25
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 
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
Visor mirror, passenger  $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$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 
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$4,865$8,015$2,845
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,020$5,170$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,811-4,6240

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Nissan Xterra

Model Year20092014
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

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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%

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