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Standard Optional	X Remove	X Remove	X Remove
	2009 Nissan Xterra	2009 Toyota FJ Cruiser	2009 Suzuki Grand Vitara
	2WD 4dr Man X 2WD 4dr Man X 2WD 4dr Auto X 2WD 4dr Man S 4WD 4dr Man X 2WD 4dr Auto S 4WD 4dr Auto X 4WD 4dr Man S 4WD 4dr Auto S 2WD 4dr Auto SE 4WD 4dr Man Off Road 4WD 4dr Auto Off Road 4WD 4dr Auto SE	RWD 4dr Auto (Natl) RWD 4dr Auto (Natl) RWD 4dr Auto (GS) RWD 4dr Auto (SE) 4WD 4dr Man (Natl) 4WD 4dr Man (GS) 4WD 4dr Man (SE) 4WD 4dr Auto (Natl) 4WD 4dr Auto (GS) 4WD 4dr Auto (SE)	2WD 4dr I4 Man 2WD 4dr I4 Man 2WD 4dr I4 Man Premium 2WD 4dr I4 Auto 2WD 4dr I4 Auto Premium 4WD 4dr I4 Man Premium 4WD 4dr I4 Auto Premium 2WD 4dr I4 Auto XSport 2WD 4dr V6 Auto XSport 2WD 4dr I4 Auto Luxury 4WD 4dr I4 Auto XSport 2WD 4dr V6 Auto Luxury 4WD 4dr V6 Auto XSport 4WD 4dr I4 Auto Luxury 4WD 4dr V6 Auto Luxury

Prices

MSRP	$22,310	$23,320	$18,499
Invoice	$21,150	$21,453	$17,759
Avg. Paid	$13,826	$21,939	N/A

U.S. News Scores

Overall	7.2	8.2	7.5
Critics' Rating	8.6	8.3	8.6
Performance	7.9	7.9	7.2
Interior	7.6	7.4	8.1
Operating Cost	7.3	7.2	7.4
Safety	7.3	9.0	7.9
Reliability	2.0	4.5	2.5

Pros & Cons

Pros	Powerful V6 engine Good off-road abilities Versatile cargo area	Off-road brawn Well-made, easy-to-clean interior Bold styling Excellent reliability score	Powerful engine options Good off-road capability Comfortable interior with easy-to-use controls
Cons	Poor reliability rating Uncomfortable seating Subpar safety scores Poor fuel economy	Subpar on-road performance Poor rearward visibility Cramped back seat	Low safety and reliability ratings On-road performance is not as smooth as competitors’

General Specs

Transmission	Manual	Automatic	Manual
Drivetrain	Rear Wheel Drive	Rear Wheel Drive	Two Wheel Drive
Fuel/Engine	Gas V6 4.0L/- TBD -	Gas V6 4.0L/241	Gas I4 2.4L/146
MPG	16 City / 20 Hwy	16 City / 20 Hwy	19 City / 26 Hwy

Exterior

Body

Body Style

4 Door

4 Door

4-Door

Dimensions

Wheelbase(in)	106.3	105.9	103.9
Length, Overall (in)	178.7	183.9	177.1
Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)	72.8	74.6	71.3
Height, Overall (in)	74.9	70.9	66.7

Doors & Windows

Rear Defrost
Privacy Glass
Power Windows

Exterior Features

Running Boards

Measurements

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

4167

4050

3468

Tires & Wheels

Tires - Front All-Season
Tires - Front All-Terrain
Tires - Front On/Off Road
Tires - Rear All-Season
Tires - Rear All-Terrain
Tires - Rear On/Off Road
Full Size Spare Tire
Tire Pressure Monitoring System
Aluminum Wheels
Chrome Wheels
Wheel Locks
Steel Wheels

Towing

Trailer Hitch Receiver

Interior

Convenience & Comfort

Alarm
Auxiliary Pwr Outlet
Back-Up Camera
Cruise Control
Vehicle Anti-Theft System
Auto-Off Headlights
Interior Cargo Shade
Luggage Rack
Rear Parking Aid
Front Reading Lamps
Adjustable Steering Wheel
Steering Wheel Controls
Remote Trunk Release
Intermittent Wipers
Variable Speed Intermittent Wipers
Front Floor Mats
Rear Floor Mats
Keyless Entry
Power Door Locks
Electrochromic rearview mirror
Power Driver Mirror
Power Passenger Mirror
Driver Vanity Mirror
Passenger Vanity Mirror
Power Steering

Dimensions

Passenger Capacity	5	5	5
Passenger Volume (cu. ft.)	99.8	- TBD -	125.4
Front Head Room (in)	39.9	41.3	40.0
Front Leg Room (in)	42.4	41.9	41.3
Front Shoulder Room (in)	58.3	58.4	56.3
Front Hip Room (in)	55.9	55.4	55.5
Second Head Room (in)	39.3	40.3	38.2
Second Leg Room (in)	34.4	31.3	37.2
Second Shoulder Room (in)	58.3	53.9	54.9
Second Hip Room (in)	46.1	51.0	44.0
Cargo Volume to Seat 1 (cu. ft.)	65.7	66.8	- TBD -
Cargo Volume to Seat 2 (cu. ft.)	35.2	27.9	- TBD -
Cargo Volume to Seat 3 (cu. ft.)

Entertainment

AM/FM Stereo
Auxiliary Audio Input
Cassette
CD Changer
CD Player
MP3 Player
Satellite Radio
Premium Sound System

Heating & Cooling

Climate Control
A/C

Navigation & Communication

Navigation System
Wireless Cell Phone Hookup

Seats

Cloth Seats
Leather Seats
Premium Synthetic Seats
Vinyl Seats
Pass-Through Rear Seat
2nd Row Bench Seat
Fixed Bench Seat
Split Bench Seat
Bucket Seats

Safety

Airbags

Driver Air Bag
Passenger Air Bag On/Off Switch
Passenger Air Bag
Side Head Air Bag
Rear Head Air Bag
Side Air Bag

Brakes

4-Wheel ABS
4-Wheel Disc Brakes

Safety Features

Brake Assist
Electronic Stability Control
Auto-On Headlights
Daytime Running Lights
Child Safety Locks
Traction Control

Mechanical

Engine & Performance

Locking Rear Differential
Rear Wheel Drive
4 Cylinder Engine
V6 Cylinder Engine
Engine Type	Gas V6	Gas V6	Gas I4
Displacement	4.0L/- TBD -	4.0L/241	2.4L/146
Horsepower (Net @ RPM)	261 @ 5600	239 @ 5200	166 @ 6000
Torque (Net @ RPM)	281 @ 4000	278 @ 3700	162 @ 4000
Transmission	Manual w/OD	Automatic w/OD	Manual
Turning diameter	37.3	41.8	36.7

Fuel

Flexible Fuel Capability
Gasoline Fuel
EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)	16	16	19
EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)	20	20	26
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)	21.1	19.0	17.4

Suspension

Suspension Type - Front	Double wishbone	Double-Wishbone	MacPherson Strut
Suspension Type - Rear	Multi-leaf	4-Link	Multi-link
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)		w/Stabilizer Bar
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)	Solid Axle	w/Stabilizer Bar

Transmission

Automatic
5-Speed Automatic
Manual
5-Speed Manual
6-Speed Manual