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2012 Toyota Highlander
MSRP $31,675 - $45,075
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2012 Nissan Pathfinder
MSRP $37,998 - $47,798
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Mechanical
Engine
Gas I4 Gas V6
Gas V6
Displacement
2.7L/- TBD - 3.5L/- TBD -
4.0L/241
Fuel System
Electronic Fuel Injection
SMPI
Horsepower
187 hp @ 5800 rpm 270 hp @ 6200 rpm
266 hp @ 5600 rpm
Torque
186 ft-lb @ 4100 rpm 248 ft-lb @ 4700 rpm
288 ft-lb @ 4000 rpm
Steering
Power Steering
Power Steering
Drivetrain
Front-Wheel Drive Four-Wheel Drive
Four-Wheel Drive
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission w/OD -inc: transmission cooler, lock up torque converter Warning lights -inc: transmission fluid temp, low fuel, low washer fluid 5-speed automatic transmission w/OD -inc: transmission cooler, lock up torque converter
5-speed automatic transmission w/gated floor shifter Black-faced instrumentation w/satin finish rings -inc: digital clock, coolant temp gauge, fuel level, voltage/oil pressure gauges, transmission oil temp gauge, tachometer, trip computer, dual digital trip odometer
Fuel
Fuel
Gasoline
Gasoline
Fuel Consumption: City
10.4 - 12.6 L/100 km
14.9 L/100 km
Fuel Consumption: Highway
7.3 - 8.7 L/100 km
10.2 L/100 km
Fuel Consumption: City/HWY Combined
7.3 - 12.6 L/100 km
10.2 - 14.9 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
Standard
Knee Air Bag
Standard
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
Standard
Emergency Trunk Release
Not Available
Not Available
Driver Restriction Features
Not Available
Not Available
Driver Assistance
Back-Up Camera
Standard
Standard
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
Standard
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
Standard
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
Standard
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
Standard
Multi-Zone Air Conditioning
Standard
Standard
Rear Air Conditioning
Standard
Not Available
Heated Front Seat(s)
Standard
Standard
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
Standard
Power Driver Seat
Standard
Standard
Power Passenger Seat
Standard
Standard
Seat Memory
Not Available
Standard
Power Mirror(s)
Standard
Standard
Heated Mirrors
Standard
Standard
Mirror Memory
Not Available
Standard
Power Folding Mirrors
Not Available
Not Available
Power Liftgate
Standard
Not Available
Hands-Free Liftgate
Not Available
Not Available
Remote Trunk Release
Standard
Standard
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
Standard
Interior
Passenger Capacity
7
7
Front Head Room
1,008 - 1,031 mm
993 - 1,016 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
988 - 991 mm
Rear Leg Room
973 mm
869 mm
Rear Shoulder Room
1,511 mm
1,483 mm
Third Row Head Room
922 mm
932 mm
Third Row Leg Room
759 mm
714 mm
Third Row Shoulder Room
1397 mm
1450 mm
Trunk Volume
N/A
N/A
Cargo Volume to First Row
2701 L
2243 L
Cargo Volume to Second Row
1198 L
1393 L
Cargo Volume to Third Row
292 L
467 L
Front Reading Lamps
Not Available
Standard
Rear Reading Lamps
Not Available
Standard
Exterior
Wheelbase
2,794 mm
2,850 mm
Length, Overall
4,785 mm
4,884 mm
Width, Max w/o mirrors
1,910 mm
1,849 mm
Height, Overall
1,730 - 1,760 mm
1,844 mm
Min Ground Clearance
196 - 206 mm
226 - 229 mm
Base Curb Weight
1,745 - 1,960 kg
2,132 - 2,243 kg
Front Tire Size
P245/65R17 P245/55R19
P265/60R18 P245/75R16 P265/65R17
Rear Tire Size
P245/65R17 P245/55R19
P265/60R18 P245/75R16 P265/65R17
Sun/Moon Roof
Standard
Standard
Luggage Rack
Standard
Standard
Security
Security System
Standard
Not Available
Engine Immobilizer
Standard
Standard
Wheels-Locks
Standard
Not Available
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