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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: $6,132

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,891

Nissan Xterra S   
Difference: $4,194

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2011201120112014
ModelHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderXterra
TrimBaseSELimitedS
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $28,090 $32,695 $35,595 $25,300
Base Invoice $25,647 $29,851 $32,498 $24,242
Tech Package 1,835      
3.5L V6 1,155 1,155    
Floor mats 315 315 315 135
Bodyside moldings 199 199 199  
Roof rack crossbars 229 229 229  
Running boards 649 649 649  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror       210
Value Package       540
Cargo cover       105
Tech Package 1,675      
3.5L V6 1,053 1,054    
Floor mats 200 200 200 106
Bodyside moldings 125 125 125  
Roof rack crossbars 150 150 150  
Running boards 425 425 425  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror       172
Value Package       429
Cargo cover       82
Options (change) 4,382 2,547 1,392 990
Options (change) 3,628 1,954 900 789
Destination 810 810 810 860
Total Price $33,282 $36,052 $37,797 $27,150
Total Invoice $30,085 $32,615 $34,208 $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: $2,912
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,283
Model Year2011201120112014
ModelHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderXterra
TrimBaseSELimitedS
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)245/65-17245/65-17245/55-19265/70-16
Total Price$33,282$36,052$37,797$27,150
Adjustments for Features-3,220-5,920-6,9950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,062$30,132$30,802$27,150
Cost Above Minimum$0$70$740$0
Total Invoice$30,085$32,615$34,208$25,891
Adjustments for Features-2,911-5,356-6,3310
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,174$27,259$27,877$25,891
Cost Above Minimum$0$85$703$0

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Features Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Nissan Xterra

Model Year2011201120112014
ModelHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderXterra
TrimBaseSELimitedS
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 
Power liftgate $350$350 
Proximity key  $250 
Tilt steering wheel, manual   $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250 
Universal garage door opener $100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist$50$50$50 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75 
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$150 
Overhead sunglass holder   $25
Removable second-row console$200$200$200 
Roof rack$300$300$300 
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$150  
Rear HVAC unit$400$400$400 
Wiper de-icer $25$25 
Exterior 
Rear spoiler$200$200$200 
Running boards$350$350$350 
Skid plate (one)   $50
Sunroof $900$900 
Tubular side steps   $350
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25 
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150$150
Automatic headlights$125$125$125 
Automatic-off headlights   $25
Compass $0$0$0
Conversation mirror$25$25$25 
Heated mirrors $25$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50 
Outside temperature display$50$50$50 
Trip computer$150$150$150 
Visor mirror, driver   $10
Visor mirror, passenger   $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50 
Door sill trim plates  $100 
Folding third row seats$600$600$600 
Heated front seats $200$200 
Leather seating surfaces $900$900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75$75 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat   $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75$75 
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat   $50
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Stain-resistant fabric$100   
Stowable center seat, second row$150$150$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
White-letter tires   $0
Total Value of Features$5,740$8,440$9,515$2,520
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,220$5,920$6,995$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,911-5,356-6,3310

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Nissan Xterra

Model Year20112014
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.4,143 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
Toyota Highlander

Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo cover75Yes
Stain-resistant fabric100No
Fog lights125Yes
Roof rails250Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Outside temperature display50No
Engine immobilizer (optional)0No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40No
USB port25Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40No
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate150No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Rear reading lights0No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50No
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Trip computer150No
Total Requested110054%
Total Not Requested95546%

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 crossbars50Yes
Tubular side steps350No
Total Requested17533%
Total Not Requested35067%

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