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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: $27,995

Nissan Xterra SE   
Difference: $5,257

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,025

Nissan Xterra SE   
Difference: $4,080

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220122006
ModelHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderXterra
TrimBaseSELimitedSE
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $28,240 $32,845 $35,745 $25,750
Base Invoice $25,783 $29,987 $32,635 $24,083
Tech Package 1,835      
3.5L V6 1,155 1,155    
Floor mats 315 315 315 110
Bodyside moldings 199 199 199 110
Cargo net 49 49 49  
Running boards 649 649 649  
Side curtain airbags       700
Auto-dimming rearview mirror       230
Cargo cover       80
Interior air filter       60
Satellite radio       350
Tech Package 1,675      
3.5L V6 1,053 1,054    
Floor mats 200 200 200 74
Bodyside moldings 125 125 125 77
Cargo net 34 34 34  
Running boards 425 425 425  
Side curtain airbags       607
Auto-dimming rearview mirror       171
Cargo cover       60
Interior air filter       44
Satellite radio       304
Options (change) 4,202 2,367 1,212 1,640
Options (change) 3,512 1,838 784 1,337
Destination 810 810 810 605
Total Price $33,252 $36,022 $37,767 $27,995
Total Invoice $30,105 $32,635 $34,229 $26,025

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Nissan Xterra

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Xterra SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,782
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,839
Model Year2012201220122006
ModelHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderXterra
TrimBaseSELimitedSE
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine270hp V6270hp V6270hp V6265hp V6
TransmissionT5T5T5A5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/24 MPG18/24 MPG18/24 MPG16/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6380, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/65-17245/65-17245/55-19265/65-17
Total Price$33,252$36,022$37,767$27,995
Adjustments for Features-2,475-5,175-6,1500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,777$30,847$31,617$27,995
Cost Above Minimum$0$70$840$0
Total Invoice$30,105$32,635$34,229$26,025
Adjustments for Features-2,241-4,688-5,5740
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,864$27,947$28,655$26,025
Cost Above Minimum$0$83$791$0

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Features Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Nissan Xterra

Model Year2012201220122006
ModelHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderXterra
TrimBaseSELimitedSE
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 
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 
Overhead sunglass holder   $25
Removable second-row console$200$200$200 
Roof rails$250$250$250 
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$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 
Tow hook(s), front   $40
Tubular side steps   $350
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100 
CD changer, in-dash   $325
CD player$125$125$125 
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 
Outside temperature display$50$50$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50 
Folding passenger seat   $150
Folding third row seats$600$600$600 
Heated front seats $200$200 
Leather seating surfaces $900$900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$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$5,715$8,415$9,390$3,240
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,475$5,175$6,150$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,241-4,688-5,5740

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Nissan Xterra

Model Year20122006
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
Toyota Highlander

Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo cover75Yes
Stain-resistant fabric100No
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Rearview camera200No
Outside temperature display50No
Engine immobilizer (optional)0No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
USB port25No
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
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 computer150Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Roof rails250Yes
Total Requested100549%
Total Not Requested105051%

Option Package Details
Nissan Xterra SE

Side curtain airbags
FeatureValueRequested?
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Rollover sensor50Yes
Total Requested750100%
Total Not Requested00%
Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

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