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1 EDGE Competitive Comparison 2015 Highlander Limited AWD vs Nissan Pathfinder Platinum 4WD 2015 Highlander Limited AWD VS Nissan Pathfinder Platinum 4WD Nissan Pathfinder is a fuel efficient midsize SUV with a Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) and available 4x4-i intelligent four-wheel drive system that offers a variety of standard and available in-cabin amenities. Highlander, however, is a stylish and sporty SUV with impressive power, enhanced technology, a roomy and refined cabin, standard safety and added value. Competitor Highlights Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) with impressive EPA-mpg ratings 1 and 5000-lb. towing capacity 2 13-speaker system with Bose Acoustic Waveguide Highlander Key Advantages & Accolades PERFORMANCE: Highlander not only has more horsepower and torque than Pathfinder, but it also has a lighter curb weight for a more nimble and agile ride. And, Highlander has larger front (12.9-in. vs in.) and rear (12.2-in. vs in.) brake rotors than Pathfinder STYLING: Highlander offers standard LED Daytime Running Lights on Limited and standard projector-beam halogen smoked chrome headlights on every trim level, features not offered by Pathfinder CONNECTIVITY: Highlander features impressive standard and available upscale technology including standard HD Radio 4 on LE Plus and above grades and subscription-free integrated apps standard on XLE, Limited and Platinum, features unmatched by Pathfinder CONVENIENCE: Highlander offers a variety of practical in-cabin amenities including standard Driver Easy Speak standard on XLE and Limited models and rear sunshades, both unavailable on Pathfinder. Plus, Highlander Limited offers available Dynamic Radar Cruise Control (DRCC) while Pathfinder doesn t offer a comparable feature SAFETY: Highlander comes with eight standard airbags while Pathfinder has six S model shown EZ Flex 2nd-row seating with LATCH and GLIDE Available Around View monitor and Advanced Driver-Assist display Named one of KBB.com s 12 Best Family Cars of TOYOTACARE: Highlander comes standard with ToyotaCare, with no-cost scheduled maintenance for two years or 25,000 miles, whichever comes first, and 24/7 roadside assistance, both unavailable to Pathfinder VALUE: IntelliChoice.com gave Highlander an Excellent value rating 5 and a lower ($45,785 vs. $49,893) estimated overall 5-year cost of ownership than Pathfinder 5. Pathfinder received a Below Average value rating 5. And, as noted below, Highlander has received many accolades from independent reviewers showcasing it as a leader in its segment 5-Star Safety Ratings More Stars. Safer Cars Best Overall Value in its Class Full-size Utility SmartChoice Retained Value Hybrid and V6 models NHTSA 5-Star Overall Safety Rating IIHS Top Safety Pick Top Rated Vehicle Edmunds.com 1

2 Quick Facts 2015 Highlander Limited AWD 2015 Nissan Pathfinder Platinum 4WD MSRP $41, $43, Engine 3.5L 24-valve DOHC V6 3.5L 24-valve DOHC V6 HP / Torque 270 / 248 lb.-ft. 260 / 240 lb.-ft. Transmission 6 AT CVT MPG 1 (city/hwy/combined) 18/24/20 19/26/21 Passenger Capability 7 7 Cargo volume (cu. ft.) 12 (behind 3rd-row/2ndrow/1st-row) 13.8/42.3/ /47.8/79.8 Airbags 8 6 Standard audio AM/FM/CD 12-speaker system with 8-in. touch-screen, MP3/WMA playback, USB port 13, auxiliary jack, HD Radio 4, SiriusXM Radio 14 with 3-month trial, navigation Bluetooth wireless technology 15 Standard Standard Head to Head 2015 Highlander Limited AWD WIN 2015 Nissan Pathfinder Platinum 4WD PERFORMANCE / DESIGN Curb weight: 4508 lb. < Curb weight: 4642 lb. AM/FM/CD 13-speaker system with Bose Acoustic Waveguide, 8-in. touch-screen, MP3/WMA playback, USB port, auxiliary jack, SiriusXM Radio with 3-month trial, navigation 6-speed Electronically Controlled automatic transmission with intelligence (ECT-i) and sequential shift mode and snow mode = Dynamic Torque Control AWD system with selectable Auto and 4WD Lock = MacPherson strut front, double-wishbone rear suspension = Power-assisted ventilated 12.9-in. front disc brakes; solid 12.2-in. rear disc brakes < Xtronic Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) All-Mode 4x4-i intuitive 4WD system with selectable 2WD, 4WD and Auto Modes Independent strut front, multi-link rear suspension Power-assisted ventilated 12.6-in. front disc brakes; ventilated in. rear disc brakes Turning circle: 38.7 ft. = Turning circle: 38.7 ft. 19-in. split 5-spoke Chromtec alloy wheels with P245/55R19 tires > LED Daytime Running Lights < Projector-beam halogen smoked-chrome accent headlights with auto on/off < 20-in. alloy wheels with P235/55R20 tires Not available Smart auto reflector halogen headlights Towing capacity 2 max. lbs.: 5000 = Towing capacity 2 max. lbs.: 5000 Society of International Automotive Engineers 2 (SAE) J2807 compliant < Not SAE J2807 compliant 2

3 Head to Head 2015 Highlander Limited AWD WIN 2015 Nissan Pathfinder Platinum 4WD AUDIO / MULTIMEDIA 8-in. touch-screen with split-screen audio display < 8-in. touch-screen without split-screen audio display 12 JBL GreenEdge speakers > 13-speaker system with Bose Acoustic Waveguide technology Standard Entune App Suite integrated apps and data services (subscription-free) < No integrated apps or data services available HD Radio 4 < No HD Radio 4 HD predictive traffic and doppler weather overlay < AM/FM cache radio < Gracenote album cover art < SiriusXM NavTraffic and NavWeather 3-month trial subscription No available feature Not available Available rear-seat Blu-ray DVD entertainment system with 9-in. display, RCA jacks, remote, and two wireless headphones = Not available > Available tri-zone entertainment system with dual head restraint-mounted 7-in. monitors, remote control and two wireless headphones DVD video playback capability COMFORT / CONVENIENCE Second-row retractable window shades < No second-row window shades Three-zone automatic climate control = Three-zone automatic climate control 4.2-in. color Multi-Information Display in meter cluster = 4.2-in. Advanced Drive-Assist display Available Dynamic Radar Cruise Control (DRCC) < Adjustable height power liftgate with flip-up rear hatch window < No Dynamic Radar Cruise Control (DRCC) available Power liftgate with position memory Integrated rear backup camera with dynamic gridlines > Around View monitor Standard moonroof > Standard dual panorama mooonroof Perforated leather-trimmed heated and ventilated front seats > Leather-trimmed 2 nd -row captain s chairs with side table = No available heated rear seats (standard on Limited Platinum) > Climate controlled heated and cooled front seats Leather-trimmed EZ Flex Seating System with 2 nd -row 60/40 split fold-flat bench seat featuring LATCH AND GLIDE Heated rear seats SoftTex -trimmed 60/40 split fold-flat 3 rd -row seat with recline function = 3rd-row 50/50 split fold-flat reclining bench seat Smart Key System with push button start = Nissan Intelligent Key with push button start Driver Easy Speak driver voice amplification < No comparable feature 3

4 Head to Head 2015 Highlander Limited AWD WIN 2015 Nissan Pathfinder Platinum 4WD SAFETY / WARRANTY 8 total airbags < 6 total airbags Driver knee airbag < Front passenger seat cushion airbag < No knee airbags available Seat cushion airbag not available Blind Spot Monitor (BSM) with Rear Cross-Traffic Alert (RCTA) = Blind Spot Warning and Rear Cross-Traffic Alert Front and rear parking sonar < Rear sonar system Hill Start Assist Control (HAC) and Downhill Assist Control (DAC) (AWD models) = 2-year/25,000-mile no-cost scheduled maintenance plan < 2-years/unlimited-mile roadside assistance < Hill Start Assist Control (HAC) and Downhill Assist Control (DAC) (4WD models) Complimentary scheduled maintenance not included Roadside assistance not included 2014 ESTIMATED 5-YEAR COST OF OWNERSHIP INTELLICHOICE 5 Depreciation $19,241 < Depreciation $22,327 Financing $4640 > Insurance $6535 < State Fees $536 > Fuel $11,877 > Maintenance $2292 < Financing $4330 Insurance $8165 State Fees $508 Fuel $11,332 Maintenance $2567 Repairs $664 = Repairs $664 Overall Ownership Costs $45,785 < Value Rating Excellent < Overall Ownership Costs $49,893 Value Rating Below Average 4

5 Pathfinder at a Glance S (MSRP 11 : $29,510 2WD, $331,200 4WD) Key standard features: Mechanical 3.5L DOHC V6 engine Available All-Mode 4x4-I intuitive 4WD system Front-wheel drive Xtronic CVT 18-in. alloy wheels Manual halogen headlights 3 rd -row 50/50 split fold-flat reclining bench seat 6-way manual adjustable driver s seat with manual lumbar Advanced drive-assist Display Cargo area with under-floor storage EZ Flex seating system with 2 nd -row 60/40 split foldflat bench seat featuring LATCH and GLIDE Remote keyless ignition with push button ignition Tri-zone Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) with in-cabin mircofilter Audio/In-Cabin Technology 6 speakers AM/FM/CD audio system with in-dash 6-CD changer Auxiliary audio input jack MP3/WMA CD playback capability 6 total airbags Anti-lock brakes with 4-wheel disc brakes, Electronic Brake force Distribution (EBD), Brake Assist, Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) with Traction Control System (TCS) and Active Brake Limited Slip (ABLS) Hill descent control Hill start assist Nissan vehicle immobilizer system Vehicle security system SV (MSRP 11 : $32,810 2WD, $34,500 4WD) SV adds these key features: Dual power heated outside mirrors Fog lights Front tow hook Roof rails Smart auto headlights 4 12V power outlets 8-way power adjustable driver s seat with manual lumbar Auto-dimming rearview mirror HomeLink universal transceiver Information center with 7-in. QVGA color monitor Leather-wrapped steering wheel and shift knob Nissan Intelligent Key Audio/In-Cabin Technology AM/FM/CD audio system Bluetooth 15 hands-free phone system Plug-in VTR jack SiriusXM Satellite Radio with 3-month trial subscription USB connection port for ipod 16 interface and compatible devices Rear sonar system Rearview monitor 5

6 Pathfinder at a Glance SL (MSRP 11 : $36,060 2WD, $37,750 4WD) SL adds these key features: Dual power heated outside mirrors with reverse tiltdown feature Power liftgate with position memory 120V AC power outlet 4-way power adjustable front-passenger s seat 8-way power adjustable driver s seat with power lumbar Driver s seat and outside mirrors position memory Heated front and rear seats Leather-appointed seats and door trim Remote engine start system Stainless steel kick plates Blind Spot Warning (BSW) Rear Cross Traffic Alert SL TECH (MSRP 11 : $38,090 2WD, $39,780 4WD) SL TECH adds these key features: Tow hitch receiver with 7-pin wiring harness 2nd-row integrated sunshades Auto-dimming rearview mirror Front passenger s seat with 4-way power adjustment Heated front seats Leather-trimmed interior Audio/In-Cabin Technology 13 speakers, including Bose Acoustic Waveguide technology Bose audio system with AM/FM/CD DVD video playback capability NavTraffic and NavWeather with 3-month trial subscription provided by SiriusXM Nissan hard drive navigation system with 8-in. touch-screen and voice recognition Streaming audio via Bluetooth 15 wireless technology Around View monitor SL PREMIUM (MSRP 11 : $39,390 2WD, $41,080 4WD) SL PREMIUM adds these key features: Dual panorama moonroof PLATINUM (MSRP 11 : $41,410 2WD, $43,100 4WD) PLATINUM adds these key features: 20-in. alloy wheels Heated and cooled front seats Heated steering wheel Power steering column with position memory 6

7 EPA-estimated mileage. Actual mileage will vary. 2. Before towing, confirm your vehicle and trailer are compatible, hooked up and loaded properly and that you have any necessary additional equipment. Do not exceed any Weight Ratings and follow all instructions in your Owner s Manual. The maximum you can tow depends on the total weight of any cargo, occupants and available equipment. Calculated with the new SAE J2807 method. 3. For more information, visit Kelley Blue Book is a registered trademark of Kelley Blue Book Co., Inc. 4. HD Radio Technology manufactured under license from ibiquity Digital Corporation U.S. and Foreign Patents. HD Radio and the HD, HD Radio, and Arc logos are proprietary trademarks of ibiquity Digital Corp Highlander Limited and 2014 Nissan Pathfinder Platinum. IntelliChoice, IntelliChoice, Full-size Crossover/Wagon. Based on 2014 model year study IntelliChoice, www. IntelliChoice.com; Full-Size Crossover/Wagon, hybrid and V6 models. Based on 2014 model year study. 8. Government 5-Star Safety Ratings are part of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration s (NHTSA s) New Car Assessment Program ( 9. Insurance Institute for Highway Safety rating for 2015 Highlander, vehicle class Midsize SUV. For more details on 2015 Top Safety Pic and Top Safety Pick Plus Awards, see MSRP excludes the Delivery, Processing and Handling Fee of $825 for cars, $885 for Small/Medium Trucks (Sienna, RAV4, Highlander Gas, Highlander Hybrid, FJ Cruiser, 4Runner and Tacoma), $925 for Large SUVs (Sequoia, Land Cruiser) and $1100 for Large Trucks (Tundra). Historically, vehicle manufacturers and distributors have charged a separate fee for processing, handling and delivering vehicles to dealerships. Toyota s charge for these services is called the Delivery, Processing and Handling Fee and is based on the value of the processing, handling and delivery services Toyota provides as well as Toyota s overall pricing structure. Toyota may make a profit on the Delivery, Processing and Handling Fee. Excludes taxes, license, title and available or regionally required equipment. The Delivery, Processing and Handling Fee in AL, FL, GA, NC, SC, AR, LA, MS, OK and TX will be higher. Actual dealer price will vary. 11. All prices are Manufacturer s Suggested Retail Price (MSRP). MRSP excludes $885 destination and handling charges, tax, title, license, and options. Dealer sets actual price. 12. Cargo and load capacity limited by weight and distribution. 13. May not be compatible with all WMA/MP3 players and like models. 14. SiriusXM services require a subscription after 3-month trial period. Subscriptions governed by SiriusXM Customer Agreement available at SiriusXM.com. If you decide to continue your SiriusXM service at the end of your complimentary trial, the plan you choose will automatically renew and bill at then-current rates unless you call to cancel. Fees and programming subject to change. Available only to those at least 18 years of age in the 48 contiguous United States and D.C. 15. The Bluetooth word mark and logos are registered trademarks owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks by Toyota is under license. A compatible Bluetooth enabled phone must first be paired. Phone performance depends on software, coverage & carrier. 16. ipod accessory is not included. ipod is a registered trademark of Apple, Inc. All rights reserved. 7