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Comfort
Passengers in the backseat will be able to stretch out a lot more in the Nissan Pathfinder than in the Toyota Highlander, due to its greater head- and legroom.
As far as headroom and legroom go, there's not much difference between front seat comfort in the Toyota Highlander and the Nissan Pathfinder.
Convenience
With the Nissan Pathfinder, you will definitely be making fewer stops at the gas station than with the Toyota Highlander, due to its tank size and fuel economy.
Cost
There are a lot of factors to consider when calculating the overall cost of a vehicle. The main consideration is Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP). When looking only at MSRP, the Toyota Highlander will have less of an impact on your bank account than the Nissan Pathfinder.
Another consideration is the Destination Charge, which is a standard charge for transporting the vehicle to the dealer from where it's built. Both the Toyota Highlander and the Nissan Pathfinder have similar Destination Charges.
Dimensions
Since the Toyota Highlander is much slimmer than the Nissan Pathfinder, it'll be much easier to find a wide enough space in a crowded parking lot.
The Toyota Highlander is slightly shorter than the Nissan Pathfinder, which may make it easier to park.
Drivetrain
With somewhat higher torque, the Toyota Highlander transmits power to its wheels a bit more effectively than the Nissan Pathfinder.
Handling
The Toyota Highlander has the same turning radius as the Nissan Pathfinder, so they both maneuver the same in and out of tight spots.
Performance
If you've got something you need to pull, the Toyota Highlander will do just as well as the Nissan Pathfinder, since they have about the same towing capacity.
The Toyota Highlander has a little more horsepower than the Nissan Pathfinder.
Utility
In terms of seating, you'll be able to fit about the same number of people in both the Toyota Highlander and the Nissan Pathfinder.
The Toyota Highlander has a roomier cargo area for putting your bags or other items than the Nissan Pathfinder.
Warranty
The Toyota Highlander comes with essentially the same basic warranty as the Nissan Pathfinder.
Compare the 2013 Toyota Highlander and the 2013 Nissan Pathfinder. 
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2013 Toyota
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2013 Nissan
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| Cash Back Rebate: | Up to $500 | Up to $675 |
| Low APR Loan: | As low as 0.00% | -- |
| Lease Incentive: | As low as 0.02% | -- |
| City MPG: | 17 - 20 | 19 - 20 |
| Highway MPG: | 22 - 25 | 25 - 26 |
| Engine(s): | Inline-4, V-6 | V-6 |
| Seating Capacity: | 7 - 7 | 7 - 7 |
| Basic Warranty: | 3 years/36,000 miles | 3 years/36,000 miles |
Overall Safety Rating 
Vehicle crash and safety data is provided by NHTSA, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. The NHTSA testing was established by Congress to reduce highway deaths and injuries. Read an article on the current NHTSA crash test program.
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No Data Avail. | No Data Avail. |
| Frontal Crash Rating
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No Data Avail. | No Data Avail. |
| Side Crash Rating
Vehicle crash and safety data is provided by NHTSA, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. The NHTSA testing was established by Congress to reduce highway deaths and injuries. Read an article on the current NHTSA crash test program.
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No Data Avail. | No Data Avail. |
| Invoice*: | $26,494 - $35,972 | $26,127 - $37,505 |
Days on Lot measures the average number of days a model sits on a dealer's lot before it's sold. This is one predictor of a dealer's willingness to negotiate.
Monthly Trend for:
2013 Nissan Pathfinder
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