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2008 Toyota Highlander
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2008 Toyota Highlander
MSRP $34,900 - $45,150
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2008 Nissan Xterra
MSRP $34,598 - $38,298
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Mechanical
Engine
Gas V6
Gas V6
Displacement
3.5L/- TBD -
4.0/241
Fuel System
SMPI
SMPI
Horsepower
270 hp @ 6200 rpm
261 hp @ 5600 rpm
Torque
248 ft-lb @ 4700 rpm
281 ft-lb @ 4000 rpm
Steering
Power Steering
Power Steering
Drivetrain
Four-Wheel Drive
Four-Wheel Drive
Transmission
5-speed automatic transmission w/OD-inc: transmission cooler, lock up torque converter Warning lights-inc: transmission fluid temp, low fuel, low washer fluid, door ajar
6-speed manual transmission w/OD 5-speed automatic transmission w/OD-inc: oil cooler
Fuel
Fuel
Gasoline
Gasoline
Fuel Consumption: City
12.3 L/100 km
13.5 - 14.6 L/100 km
Fuel Consumption: Highway
8.8 L/100 km
10.1 - 10.2 L/100 km
Fuel Consumption: City/HWY Combined
8.8 - 12.3 L/100 km
10.1 - 14.6 L/100 km
Fuel Capacity
72.5 L
80.0 L
Safety
Driver Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Passenger Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Front Side Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Rear Side Air Bag
Not Available
Not Available
Front Head Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Rear Head Air Bag
Standard
Not Available
Knee Air Bag
Not Available
Not Available
Seatbelt Air Bag
Not Available
Not Available
Brake
4 Wheel Disc
4 Wheel Disc
Brake ABS System
Standard
Standard
Traction Control
Standard
Standard
Stability Control
Standard
Standard
Rollover Protection Bars
Not Available
Not Available
Child Safety Locks
Standard
Not Available
Emergency Trunk Release
Not Available
Not Available
Driver Restriction Features
Not Available
Not Available
Driver Assistance
Back-Up Camera
Standard
Not Available
360 Camera
Not Available
Not Available
Brake Assist
Standard
Not Available
Blind Spot Monitor
Not Available
Not Available
Lane Departure Warning
Not Available
Not Available
Lane Keeping Assist
Not Available
Not Available
Cross-Traffic Alert
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Parking Aid
Not Available
Not Available
Automatic Parking
Not Available
Not Available
Tire Pressure Monitor
Standard
Standard
Cruise Control
Standard
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
Not Available
Heads-Up Display
Not Available
Not Available
Lighting
Daytime Running Lights
Not Available
Not Available
Automatic Headlights
Standard
Not Available
HID headlights
Not Available
Not Available
Headlights-Auto-Leveling
Not Available
Not Available
Night Vision
Not Available
Not Available
Integrated Turn Signal Mirrors
Not Available
Not Available
Auto-Dimming Rearview Mirror
Standard
Standard
Infotainment
AM/FM Stereo
Standard
Standard
HD Radio
Not Available
Not Available
Satellite Radio
Not Available
Standard
CD Player
Standard
Standard
MP3 Player
Standard
Standard
Auxiliary Audio Input
Standard
Standard
Hard Disk Drive Media Storage
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Seat Audio Controls
Not Available
Not Available
Steering Wheel-Audio Controls
Standard
Standard
Navigation System
Standard
Not Available
Connectivity
Smart Device Integration
Not Available
Not Available
Apple CarPlay
Not Available
Not Available
Android Auto
Not Available
Not Available
WiFi Hotspot
Not Available
Not Available
Bluetooth Connection
Standard
Standard
Power Outlet
Standard
Standard
Wireless Charging
Not Available
Not Available
Comfort
Air Conditioning
Standard
Standard
Climate Control
Standard
Not Available
Multi-Zone Air Conditioning
Standard
Not Available
Rear Air Conditioning
Not Available
Not Available
Heated Front Seat(s)
Standard
Not Available
Heated Rear Seat(s)
Not Available
Not Available
Cooled Front Seat(s)
Not Available
Not Available
Cooled Rear Seat(s)
Not Available
Not Available
Driver Adjustable Lumbar
Standard
Standard
Passenger Adjustable Lumbar
Not Available
Not Available
Seat-Massage
Not Available
Not Available
Heated Steering Wheel
Not Available
Not Available
Convenience
Power Windows
Standard
Standard
Power Door Locks
Standard
Standard
Keyless Entry
Standard
Standard
Keyless Start
Standard
Not Available
Power Driver Seat
Standard
Not Available
Power Passenger Seat
Standard
Not Available
Seat Memory
Not Available
Not Available
Power Mirror(s)
Standard
Standard
Heated Mirrors
Standard
Standard
Mirror Memory
Not Available
Not Available
Power Folding Mirrors
Not Available
Not Available
Power Liftgate
Standard
Not Available
Hands-Free Liftgate
Not Available
Not Available
Remote Trunk Release
Standard
Not Available
Remote Engine Start
Not Available
Not Available
Variable Speed Intermittent Wipers
Standard
Standard
Rain Sensing Wipers
Not Available
Not Available
Universal Garage Door Opener
Standard
Not Available
Interior
Passenger Capacity
7
5
Front Head Room
1,008 - 1,031 mm
1,013 mm
Front Leg Room
1,097 mm
1,077 mm
Front Shoulder Room
1,516 mm
1,481 mm
Rear Head Room
1,019 mm
998 mm
Rear Leg Room
973 mm
874 mm
Rear Shoulder Room
1,511 mm
1,481 mm
Third Row Head Room
922 mm
N/A
Third Row Leg Room
759 mm
N/A
Third Row Shoulder Room
1397 mm
N/A
Trunk Volume
N/A
N/A
Cargo Volume to First Row
2701 L
1869 L
Cargo Volume to Second Row
1198 L
991 L
Cargo Volume to Third Row
292 L
N/A
Front Reading Lamps
Standard
Standard
Rear Reading Lamps
Not Available
Not Available
Exterior
Wheelbase
2,794 mm
2,700 mm
Length, Overall
4,785 mm
4,539 mm
Width, Max w/o mirrors
1,910 mm
1,849 mm
Height, Overall
1,760 mm
1,902 mm
Min Ground Clearance
206 mm
231 - 241 mm
Base Curb Weight
1,895 - 1,960 kg
1,970 - 1,996 kg
Front Tire Size
P245/65R17 P245/55R19
P265/75R16 P265/70R16 P265/65R17
Rear Tire Size
P245/65R17 P245/55R19
P265/75R16 P265/70R16 P265/65R17
Sun/Moon Roof
Standard
Not Available
Luggage Rack
Standard
Standard
Security
Security System
Standard
Standard
Engine Immobilizer
Standard
Standard
Wheels-Locks
Standard
Not Available
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