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Comparing Toyota Highlander Nissan Xterra Offroad Isuzu Ascender 5-Passenger S
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Year 2008
Make Toyota
Model Highlander
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  Toyota Highlander Nissan Xterra Offroad Isuzu Ascender 5-Passenger S
MSRP $28,950.00 $26,740.00 $29,149.00
Invoice Pricing $25,765.00 $25,059.00 $27,546.00
Destination $685.00 $745.00 $735.00
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  Toyota Highlander Nissan Xterra Offroad Isuzu Ascender 5-Passenger S
Standard Engine 3.5L 270hp V6 4L 261hp V6 4.2L 285hp I6
Horsepower 270 @ 6200 RPM 261 @ 5600 RPM 285 @ 6000 RPM
Torque 248 @ 4700 RPM 281 @ 4000 RPM 276 @ 4600 RPM
Valves 4 4 4
Displacement (cc) 3456 3954 4157
Bore X Stroke (in.) 3.7 X 3.3 3.8 X 3.6 3.7 X 4
Compression Ratio 10.8:1 9.7:1 10.3:1
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