Cost
The destination charge is a standard charge for transporting the vehicle from its point of origin to the dealer. It costs roughly the same to get the Toyota RAV4 to the dealership as the Nissan Xterra.
The Nissan Xterra isn't much costlier than the RAV4 with respect to MSRP.
The Nissan will cost you a bundle in gas every year compared to the RAV4.
Utility
There's no clear winner between the Toyota and the Xterra regarding hauling capacity.
The Toyota RAV4 will doubtless prove more convenient than the Nissan Xterra for those of you with frequent kid-cargo.
Towing is substantially more the Nissan Xterra's forte than it is the Toyota RAV4's.
Comfort
While the front cabin in the Toyota RAV4 offers a bit more head room than the Xterra, there honestly isn't much of a difference.
The ampler interior dimensions of the Toyota RAV4 make it substantially roomier for your passengers than the Xterra.
Dimensions
The Nissan Xterra is markedly more ponderous than the RAV4.
Your wallet will hurt more every time you fill up the Nissan than the RAV4 because of its larger tank.
The Nissan rides lower than the Toyota RAV4, which is a good thing for its center of gravity and ease of access.
The Nissan Xterra and the RAV4 compete for the same parking spaces.
Handling
The Nissan Xterra has significantly bigger tires than the RAV4. Note that wider tires might improve handling, while narrower tires may improve gas mileage.
With their similar turning circles, the Toyota RAV4 and the Nissan Xterra most definitely handle roughly the same into and out of tight spots.
Drivetrain
The Nissan Xterra has a larger engine than the Toyota RAV4. Keep in mind that smaller engines are often cheaper to fix, but a smaller engine usually has to work a little harder.
The Toyota RAV4 could learn a lesson or two from the Nissan Xterra regarding torque.
Overview
The Xterra and the Toyota have the same basic warranty.
