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Nissan Murano vs. Subaru Forester Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.

Nissan Murano vs. Subaru Forester Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $35,191

Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring   
Difference: $3,414

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,600

Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring   
Difference: $2,592

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920092014
ModelMuranoMuranoForester
TrimSLLE2.0XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $29,230 $37,260 $32,995
Base Invoice $26,930 $34,315 $30,836
Premium Package 1,000    
Leather Package 1,600    
Navigation system 1,850 1,850  
Panoramic sunroof 1,170 1,170  
Floor mats 120 120  
Cargo tray 95 95  
Roof rack crossbars 190 190 199
Class II trailer hitch 690 690 622
AWD 1,600    
Illuminated door sill trim plates 280    
Door sill trim plates     36
Cargo organizer     60
Universal garage door opener     74
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     198
Cargo cover     182
Premium Package 867    
Leather Package 1,388    
Navigation system 1,605 1,605  
Panoramic sunroof 1,015 1,015  
Floor mats 90 90  
Cargo tray 70 70  
Roof rack crossbars 146 146 117
Class II trailer hitch 584 584 466
AWD 1,471    
Illuminated door sill trim plates 246    
Door sill trim plates     23
Cargo organizer     39
Universal garage door opener     48
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     128
Cargo cover     118
Options (change) 8,595 4,115 1,371
Options (change) 7,482 3,510 939
Destination 780 780 825
Total Price $38,605 $42,155 $35,191
Total Invoice $35,192 $38,605 $32,600

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Murano vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,929
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,069
Model Year200920092014
ModelMuranoMuranoForester
TrimSLLE2.0XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine265hp V6265hp V6250hp H4
TransmissionCVTCVTCVT-8
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/23 MPG18/23 MPG23/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 11?, 11440, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/65-18235/55-20225/55-18
Total Price$38,605$42,155$35,191
Adjustments for Features0-1,850-515
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,605$40,305$34,676
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,700$0
Total Invoice$35,192$38,605$32,600
Adjustments for Features0-1,694-477
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,192$36,911$32,123
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,719$0

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Features Comparison: Nissan Murano vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year200920092014
ModelMuranoMuranoForester
TrimSLLE2.0XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000$1000 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT  $1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Power liftgate $350$350
Proximity key $250 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Hill descent control  $250
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Terrain selector  $200
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers $175 
Rear air vents$100$100 
Variable intermittent wipers$75 $75
Wiper de-icer  $25
Drivetrain 
Lockable center differential$150$150 
Exterior 
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200 
Rear spoiler  $200
Sunroof, large  $1100
Infotainment 
App support  $0
Aux input  $50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
HD radio  $50
iPod integration $100 
Media drive$15$15 
SD Card slot$25$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Traffic + travel information  $25
Traffic information$25$25 
USB port  $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125$125
Compass  $0
Heated mirrors $25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Visor mirror, driver  $10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10
Xenon HID headlights $500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100  
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Folding second row seats  $300
Heated second row seats $200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200  
Memory system, driver seat $200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Power release, second row seats  $50
Power-folding second row seats$700$700 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$5,855$7,705$6,370
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,850$515
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,694-477

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Murano vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20092014
ModelMuranoForester
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase111.2 in103.9 in
Length188.5 in180.9 in
Width74.1 in70.7 in
Height67.0 in66.4 in
Curb Weight4,009 lb.3,624 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.7 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.1 in41.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.6 in57.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.8 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.6 in43.0 in
Row 2 Headroom39.4 in39.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room59.6 in56.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.4 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.3 in38.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
32.6 ft334.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
81.6 ft374.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Murano SL

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Compass0No
Cargo organizer100Yes
A/V input jacks25No
Bose, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Roof rails250Yes
Cargo cover75Yes
Alarm100No
Total Requested107569%
Total Not Requested47531%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested115085%
Total Not Requested20015%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

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