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Nissan Murano vs. Subaru Forester Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Nissan Murano vs. Subaru Forester Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $33,481

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring   
Difference: $11,949

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,907

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring   
Difference: $11,509

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172012
ModelMuranoForester
TrimPlatinum2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $39,610 $29,895
Base Invoice $37,179 $27,992
Technology Package 2,260  
Cargo Package 420  
AWD 1,600  
Roof rack crossbars 355  
Floor mats 225  
Rugged Package   887
Navigation system   1,000
Cargo net   48
Universal garage door opener   93
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   185
Cargo cover   166
Remote start   432
Technology Package 2,000  
Cargo Package 316  
AWD 1,500  
Roof rack crossbars 286  
Floor mats 175  
Rugged Package   608
Navigation system   888
Cargo net   31
Universal garage door opener   61
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   120
Cargo cover   108
Remote start   324
Options (change) 4,860 2,811
Options (change) 4,277 2,140
Destination 960 775
Total Price $45,430 $33,481
Total Invoice $42,416 $30,907

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Murano vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,804
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,705
Model Year20172012
ModelMuranoForester
TrimPlatinum2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine260hp V6224hp H4
TransmissionCVT-7T4
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/28 MPG19/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 11?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-20225/55-17
Total Price$45,430$33,481
Adjustments for Features-5,1450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,285$33,481
Total Invoice$42,416$30,907
Adjustments for Features-4,8040
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,612$30,907

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Features Comparison: Nissan Murano vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20172012
ModelMuranoForester
TrimPlatinum2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic $900
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600 
Cruise control $150
Heated steering wheel$100 
Power liftgate$350 
Proximity key$250 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras$500 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Moving object detection, front$25 
Moving object detection, rear$25 
Predictive forward collision warning$250 
Rearview camera $200
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40 
Cargo tray $40
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100 
Wiper de-icer $25
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Bodyside moldings $75
Hood scoop $100
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Sunroof, large $1100
Infotainment 
App support$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
Aux input $50
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Traffic information $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125 
Automatic-off headlights $25
Compass $0
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750 
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Foldaway tray table, second row $75
Folding second row seats $300
Heated second row seats$200 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Metal pedals $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power release, second row seats $50
Power-folding second row seats$700 
Total Value of Features$10,855$5,710
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,145$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,8040

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Murano vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20172012
ModelMuranoForester
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase111.2 in103.0 in
Length192.8 in179.5 in
Width75.4 in70.1 in
Height66.6 in65.9 in
Curb Weight3,920 lb.3,440 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.0 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.9 in41.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.6 in56.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.8 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.6 in43.1 in
Row 2 Headroom39.8 in40.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.8 in55.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.2 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.7 in38.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
39.6 ft333.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
69.9 ft368.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Murano Platinum

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Predictive forward collision warning250No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested2100100%
Cargo Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo cover75Yes
Cargo net40Yes
First-aid kit15No
Rear bumper protector40Yes
Total Requested15591%
Total Not Requested159%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Rugged Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Bodyside moldings75Yes
Roof rack crossbars50Yes
Mud guards75No
Rear bumper protector40Yes
Wheel-lip moldings75Yes
Total Requested24076%
Total Not Requested7524%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested925100%
Total Not Requested00%

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