2025 Nissan Pathfinder vs. 2025 Toyota Highlander Review

Picture of the 2025 Nissan Pathfinder

2025 Nissan
Pathfinder

MSRP*: $36,400 to $50,640
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Picture of the 2025 Toyota Highlander

2025 Toyota
Highlander

MSRP*: $40,320 to $52,725
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MPG - City 20 - 21 MPG 21 - 22 MPG
MPG - Hwy 23 - 27 MPG 28 - 29 MPG
Seating Capacity 7 - 8 seats 7 - 8 seats
Cargo Space 80.5 ft3 84.3 ft3
Engine
  • 284-hp, 3.5-liter, V6 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 295-hp, 3.5-liter, V6 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 265-hp, 2.4-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
Transmission Automatic Automatic
Drivetrain Four Wheel Drive, Front Wheel Drive All Wheel Drive, Front Wheel Drive
Horsepower 284 - 295 hp 265 hp
Towing Capacity 3,500 - 6,000 lbs 5,000 lbs
Exterior Length 197.7 - 198.8 in 194.9 - 197.4 in
Exterior Width 77.9 in 76.0 in
Leg Room Front 44.3 in
Rear 35.5 in
Front 42.0 in
Rear 38.7 in
Head Room Front 41.1 - 42.3 in
Rear 38.4 - 39.6 in
Front 38.4 - 41.2 in
Rear 37.1 - 39.4 in

*MSRP and Invoice prices displayed are for educational purposes only, do not reflect the actual selling price of a particular vehicle, and do not include applicable gas taxes or destination charges.

Comparison Review

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 Nissan Pathfinder will have less of an impact on your bank account than the Toyota Highlander.

Utility
The Nissan Pathfinder has less seating than the Toyota Highlander, making the Toyota Highlander the better choice, if you need to chauffeur many passengers.