Nissan Murano vs. Subaru Forester Price Comparison
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- Specs Comparison
- What Our Members Are Saying
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For the Nissan Murano vs. Subaru Forester price comparison, we have first equipped the cars with selected features. The specific options added are shown in the Murano vs. Forester Price Comparison table. If you want to know how much the Murano and Forester will cost with the features you specified, this is the table to check. In this case, the Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring's price is $7,746 lower than the Nissan Murano SV's price |
TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Murano vs. Subaru Forester
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring | ||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: 7,746 | ||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: 6,872 | ||
| Model Year | 2013 | 2013 |
| Model | Murano | Forester |
| Trim | SV | 2.5 XT Touring |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV |
| Engine | 260hp V6 | 224hp H4 |
| Transmission | CVT | T4 |
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | 18/23 MPG | 19/24 MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers | ?, 11 | ?, 7 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 235/65-18 | 225/55-17 |
| Total Price | 38,195 | 32,669 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -2,220 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | 38,195 | 30,449 |
| Total Invoice | 35,140 | 30,329 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -2,061 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | 35,140 | 28,268 |
Invoice Comparison: Nissan Murano vs. Subaru Forester
Price Comparison (MSRP): Nissan Murano vs. Subaru ForesterThe sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
| Lowest Total Price: Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring | ||
| Difference: 5,526 | ||
| Lowest Total Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring | ||
| Difference: 4,811 | ||
| Model Year | 2013 | 2013 |
| Model | Murano | Forester |
| Trim | SV | 2.5 XT Touring |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV |
| Base Price | 32,880 | 29,995 |
| Base Invoice | 30,286 | 28,084 |
| Value Package | 2,270 | |
| Floor mats | 195 | |
| Cargo cover | 230 | 166 |
| Roof rack crossbars | 195 | 195 |
| AWD | 1,600 | |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 185 | |
| Navigation system | 1,000 | |
| Bodyside moldings | 240 | |
| Universal garage door opener | 93 | |
| Value Package | 0 | |
| Floor mats | 0 | |
| Cargo cover | 108 | |
| Roof rack crossbars | 117 | |
| AWD | 0 | |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 120 | |
| Navigation system | 888 | |
| Bodyside moldings | 156 | |
| Universal garage door opener | 61 | |
| Total options | 4,490 | 1,879 |
| Total options | 4,029 | 1,450 |
| Destination | 825 | 795 |
| Total Price | 38,195 | 32,669 |
| Total Invoice | 35,140 | 30,329 |
While we strive for accuracy, the site is not error-free, and prices can change at any time.
What Our Members Are Saying about the Price of the the Nissan Murano
| Price of the Nissan Murano: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2009 | 4dr SUV 265-horsepower 3.5L V6 CVT AWD | Cheaper than the Toyota Highlander. Will hold its value. |
| 2009 | 4dr SUV 265-horsepower 3.5L V6 CVT AWD | I believe you get alot for your money. |
| 2009 | 4dr SUV 265-horsepower 3.5L V6 CVT FWD | Comparably equipped, I saved $12,000 going with the Murano instead of the Lexus, and upgraded my home theater with the money I saved |
| 2009 | 4dr SUV 265-horsepower 3.5L V6 CVT AWD | great prices 3000.00 below invoice |
| 2004 | 4dr SUV 245-horsepower 3.5L V6 CVT FWD | Since I bought this used and near the end of the model year, it was priced very favorably. The payments were well below that of a similiar offering from another company. |
| 2003 | 4dr SUV 245-horsepower 3.5L V6 CVT AWD | Got a great deal on used 03 with 46,000 miles. |
| Price of the Nissan Murano: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2009 | 4dr SUV 265-horsepower 3.5L V6 CVT FWD | The base price is not too bad, but moving up trim levels and adding options can increase that as much as 80%. Still, fully equipped, it’s over $5,000 less than a comparable Lexus RX. |
| 2003 | 4dr SUV 245-horsepower 3.5L V6 CVT AWD | pay for what you get. good bang for the buck. |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Price of the the Subaru Forester
| Price of the Subaru Forester: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2011 | 4dr SUV 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD | I find the overall value exceptional compared to other makes given all that is offered with the vehicle. |
| 2009 | 4dr SUV 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD | Price very good for AWD. |
| 2009 | 4dr SUV 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD | We bought a well equipped Forester X premium for 21,500, plus got discount financing from Subaru |
| 2007 | 4dr SUV 173-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed automatic AWD | Incentive financing and rebates |
| 2002 | 4dr SUV 165-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed automatic AWD | Got it used with only 40000 miles on it for a song at a local dealer. Nice, clean vehicle. |
Features Comparison: Nissan Murano vs. Subaru Forester
| Model Year | 2013 | 2013 |
| Model | Murano | Forester |
| Trim | SV | 2.5 XT Touring |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | ||
| CVT | $1000 | |
| 4-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $900 | |
| AWD | $1700 | $1700 |
| Accessories | ||
| Power liftgate | $350 | |
| Proximity key | $250 | |
| Remote window/roof operation | $15 | |
| Cargo Management | ||
| Cargo tray | $40 | |
| Climate Control and Infotainment | ||
| HD radio | $100 | |
| Media drive, large | $100 | |
| Rear air vents | $100 | |
| SD Card slot | $25 | |
| Traffic + travel information | $50 | |
| Traffic information | $50 | |
| Wiper de-icer | $25 | |
| Exterior | ||
| Bodyside cladding (gray/black) | $250 | |
| Bodyside moldings | $75 | |
| Hood scoop | $100 | |
| Rear spoiler | $200 | |
| Sunroof, large | $1200 | |
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | ||
| Automatic headlights | $125 | |
| Automatic-off headlights | $25 | |
| Heated mirrors | $25 | |
| Illuminated visor mirror, driver | $50 | |
| Illuminated visor mirror, passenger | $50 | |
| Turn signals on or near mirrors | $25 | |
| Visor mirror, driver | $10 | |
| Visor mirror, passenger | $10 | |
| Xenon HID headlights | $500 | |
| Powertrain | ||
| Lockable center differential | $150 | |
| Seats and Interior Trim | ||
| Foldaway tray table, second row | $75 | |
| Heated front seats | $300 | |
| Leather seating surfaces | $900 | |
| Manual height adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | |
| Metal pedals | $75 | |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | |
| Power recliner, passenger seat | $100 | |
| Power release, second row seats | $250 | |
| Total Value of Features | $4,415 | $6,635 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $0 | $2,220 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | 0 | -2,061 |
Specifications Comparison: Nissan Murano vs. Subaru Forester
| Model Year | 2013 | 2013 |
| Model | Murano | Forester |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV |
| Wheelbase | 111.2 in | 103.0 in |
| Length | 188.5 in | 179.5 in |
| Width | 74.1 in | 70.1 in |
| Height | 67.0 in | 65.9 in |
| Curb Weight | 4,009 lb. | 3,440 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 21.7 gal. | 16.9 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 40.1 in | 41.6 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 59.6 in | 56.1 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 54.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 43.6 in | 43.1 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 39.4 in | 40.0 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 59.6 in | 55.6 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 55.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 36.3 in | 38.0 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 32.6 ft3 | 33.5 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 81.6 ft3 | 68.3 ft3 |
Option Package Details
SV
| Value Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Power liftgate | 350 | No |
| Bose, 11 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Media drive, large | 100 | No |
| Traffic + travel information | 50 | No |
| SD Card slot | 25 | No |
| Bluetooth audio streaming | 25 | Yes |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 725 | 45% |
| Total Not Requested | 875 | 55% |
Option Package Details
2.5 XT Touring
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Compass | 25 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 175 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Satellite radio | 200 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Traffic information | 50 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 950 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
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What Our Members Are Saying about Nissan Murano Materials and Workmanship
| Available Features of the Nissan Murano: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2010 | 4dr SUV 265-horsepower 3.5L V6 CVT AWD |
Fit and Finish were a vast improvement from the past and surprising given the price. Enough sound absorbing materials were used to make this a quiet ride. All panels and trim fit extremely well. Seats dash,instruments and HID lights are of high quality! |
| 2010 | 4dr SUV 265-horsepower 3.5L V6 CVT AWD |
All are top notch look and feel. |
| 2009 | 4dr SUV 265-horsepower 3.5L V6 CVT AWD |
everything |
| 2007 | 4dr SUV 245-horsepower 3.5L V6 CVT AWD |
It is well made. I love the aluminum accents. The leather interior is of good quality. The little compartments in the console pop open and are very cool. The door shuts with a whoosh. The seats fit me so well. It is just perfectly put together! |
| 2007 | 4dr SUV 245-horsepower 3.5L V6 CVT FWD |
It appears to be first class. |
| 2005 | 4dr SUV 245-horsepower 3.5L V6 CVT AWD |
DID NOT SEEM TO PLASTIC, LEATHER WAS GOOD QUALITY FELT LIKE A LUXURY VEHICLE. |
| Materials and Workmanship of the Nissan Murano: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2004 | 4dr SUV 245-horsepower 3.5L V6 CVT AWD |
Unfortunately, workmanship leaves ALOT to be desired. Over the past 8 years, I have replaced 2 door handles that broke off, 3 door locks that quit working, Bose 6 CD changer quit after 3 years, driver's visor broke after 3 years and is Velcroed to the headliner, sunroof has started leaking recently,AWD button broke (and is used maybe twice a year) driver's seat is broken. Back hatch release quit working. Getting close to 120,000 mile transmission warranty and seriously thinking it is time to trade this car in! |
| 2003 | 4dr SUV 245-horsepower 3.5L V6 CVT AWD |
too many cheap bits, the doors are wearing out at 50k miles, the carpet and plastics have not worn well, the bumpers are too easily scratched, paint has come off roof rack, too many squeeks and rattles |
What Our Members Are Saying about Subaru Forester Materials and Workmanship
| Available Features of the Subaru Forester: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2009 | 4dr SUV 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD |
Generally seems like a well built car (except the silver plastic trim on the dash). |
| 2006 | 4dr SUV 173-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed automatic AWD |
Well though out materials. |
| 2002 | 4dr SUV 165-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed automatic AWD |
Quality all around; nice interior materials which have proved durable as well. Fit and finish are excellent. Exterior has held up well also. |
| Materials and Workmanship of the Subaru Forester: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2010 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 224hp 2.5L H4 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
I fully agree with previous report/survey: hard plastics on this generation for dashboard |
| 2009 | 4dr SUV 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD |
After seeing the upgrade in material quality in actual Legacy from previous gen Legacy I would have hoped that the dash and door panel of the 2009 Forester were of the same high quality plastics. Plastics of the Forester feel thin and are scratch prone. |
| 2009 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 224hp 2.5L H4 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Dash and headliner prone to squeaks and rattles, too much easy-to-scratch hard plastic. |
| 2005 | 4dr SUV 165-horsepower 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD |
We needed to replace the struts just before the warranty expired. We also needed to replace the ball joints, the bearings quite a bit. There was an issue with leak in the motor but that was under warranty and it was fixed. |
| 2004 | 4dr SUV 165-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed automatic AWD |
After 50k miles, lots of ticks and clicks from dashboard panels and rear panels. |
