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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: $29,180

Nissan Xterra SE   
Difference: $9,571

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,278

Nissan Xterra SE   
Difference: $7,730

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120112009
ModelHighlanderHighlanderXterra
TrimSELimitedSE
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $32,695 $35,595 $27,340
Base Invoice $29,851 $32,498 $25,620
Navigation system 2,650 2,650  
3.5L V6 1,155    
Floor mats 315 315 115
Roof rack crossbars 229 229  
Cargo net 49 49  
Bodyside moldings 199 199  
Running boards 649 649  
Technology Package     0
Portable navigation system     590
Cargo cover     85
iPod integration     270
Navigation system 2,359 2,359  
3.5L V6 1,054    
Floor mats 200 200 84
Roof rack crossbars 150 150  
Cargo net 34 34  
Bodyside moldings 125 125  
Running boards 425 425  
Technology Package     0
Portable navigation system     501
Cargo cover     63
iPod integration     230
Options (change) 5,246 4,091 1,060
Options (change) 4,347 3,293 878
Destination 810 810 780
Total Price $38,751 $40,496 $29,180
Total Invoice $35,008 $36,601 $27,278

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Nissan Xterra

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Xterra SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,821
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,439
Model Year201120112009
ModelHighlanderHighlanderXterra
TrimSELimitedSE
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)245/65-17245/55-19265/65-17
Total Price$38,751$40,496$29,180
Adjustments for Features-4,750-5,8250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,001$34,671$29,180
Cost Above Minimum$0$670$0
Total Invoice$35,008$36,601$27,278
Adjustments for Features-4,291-5,2650
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,717$31,336$27,278
Cost Above Minimum$0$619$0

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Features Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Nissan Xterra

Model Year201120112009
ModelHighlanderHighlanderXterra
TrimSELimitedSE
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000 
5-speed automatic  $900
FWD$0$0 
RWD  $0
Accessories 
Power liftgate$350$350 
Proximity key $250 
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Universal garage door opener$100$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 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Removable second-row console$200$200 
Roof rack$300$300 
Small cargo box, roof-mounted  $75
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200 
Dual-zone climate control $125 
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250 
Rear air vents with manual controls$150  
Rear HVAC unit$400$400 
Wiper de-icer$25$25 
Exterior 
Rear spoiler$200$200 
Running boards$350$350 
Skid plate (one)  $50
Sunroof$900$900 
Tow hook(s), front  $40
Tubular side steps  $350
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
iPod integration  $100
Navigation system$600$600 
Portable navigation system  $400
USB port$25$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125$125 
Automatic-off headlights  $25
Compass  $0
Conversation mirror$25$25 
Heated mirrors$25$25 
Outside temperature display$50$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Door sill trim plates $100 
Folding passenger seat  $150
Folding third row seats$600$600 
Heated front 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 
White-letter tires  $0
Total Value of Features$7,865$8,940$3,115
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,750$5,825$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,291-5,2650

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Nissan Xterra

Model Year20112009
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 Weight4,045 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

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Rockford Fosgate, 380W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Aux input50Yes
Total Requested72567%
Total Not Requested35033%

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