Car Price Comparison
Acura MDX vs. Nissan Murano

On this site: compare the Acura MDX and Nissan Murano in terms of:

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Acura MDX exterior Nissan Murano exterior Acura MDX interior Nissan Murano interior
Acura MDX exterior Nissan Murano exterior Acura MDX interior Nissan Murano interior

Specifications Comparison
Acura MDX vs. Nissan Murano

Model Year20092010
ModelMDXMurano
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase108.3111.2
Length190.7188.5
Width78.574.1
Height65.967.0
Curb Weight45394009
Fuel Capacity21.021.7
R1 Headroom39.240.1
R1 Shoulder Room61.659.6
R1 Hip Room59.054.8
R1 Legroom41.243.6
R2 Headroom38.639.4
R2 Shoulder Room61.559.6
R2 Hip Room59.155.4
R2 Legroom38.736.3
R3 Headroom35.7 
R3 Shoulder Room57.1 
R3 Hip Room42.0 
R3 Legroom29.1 
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.032.6
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
42.932.6
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
83.581.6
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Price Comparison (MSRP) : Acura MDX vs. Nissan Murano

The 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.
Model Year20092010
ModelMDXMurano
TrimBaseLE
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price$40,990$36,580
AWD $1,600
Floormats $120
Navigation system $1,850
Technology Package$4,050 
Total options$4,050$3,570
Destination$760$800
Gas Tax / Credit$0$0
Net Price$45,800$40,950
Lowest Net Price Murano LE 4dr SUV
Difference$4,850
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Invoice Comparison : Acura MDX vs. Nissan Murano

Dealer cost before holdback, bonuses, advertising fees, and such. Also before adjusting for remaining feature differences.

Models that are not in demand can often be purchased at or a few hundred dollars over these prices.
Model Year20092010
ModelMDXMurano
TrimBaseLE
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Invoice$37,252$33,689
AWD $1,471
Floormats $90
Navigation system $1,605
Technology Package$3,673 
Total options$3,673$3,166
Destination$760$800
Gas Tax / Credit$0$0
Net Invoice$41,685$37,655
Lowest Net Invoice Murano LE 4dr SUV
Difference$4,030
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Feature Comparison : Acura MDX vs. Nissan Murano

Adjusts for unshared features -- values in parentheses

These are features on some but not all of the displayed trim lines.

In parentheses are the values assigned to these features by TrueDelta or, optionally, by you.
Model Year20092010
ModelMDXMurano
TrimBaseLE
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine300hp V6265hp V6
TransmissionT5 ($1000)CVT ($1000)
DrivetrainAWD ($1700)AWD ($1700)
EPA Fuel Economy (City / Highway)15 / 2018 / 23
Tires (rear if not equal)255/55-18235/55-20
Audio (watts, speakers)410, 10?, 11
Accessories  
Keyless access and ignition ($250)Not incl.Standard
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety  
Side curtain airbags ($350)Not incl.Standard
Side curtain airbags, three rows ($500)StandardNot incl.
Cargo Management  
Cargo cover ($75)Not incl.Standard
Cargo organizer ($100)Not incl.Standard
Roof rails ($250)Not incl.Standard
Climate Control and Infotainment  
CD changer, in-dash ($325)StandardNot incl.
CD player ($125)Not incl.Package
Digital media reader ($50)Not incl.Package
DVD-Audio-compatible player ($25)PackageNot incl.
iPod integration ($150)Not incl.Standard
Media hard drive ($200)Not incl.Package
MP3 player input jack ($100)StandardNot incl.
Rear air vents ($100)Not incl.Standard
Rear air vents with automatic controls ($250)StandardNot incl.
Rear HVAC unit ($400)StandardNot incl.
Surround sound ($100)PackageNot incl.
Exterior  
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) ($250)Not incl.Standard
Panoramic sunroof ($1200)Not incl.Standard
Rear spoiler ($200)StandardNot incl.
Sunroof ($900)StandardNot incl.
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse ($25)StandardNot incl.
Turn signals on or near mirrors ($25)StandardNot incl.
Powertrain  
Active rear differential ($500)StandardNot incl.
Lockable center differential ($150)Not incl.Standard
Seats and Interior Trim  
Folding second row ($300)StandardNot incl.
Folding third row ($600)StandardNot incl.
Heated second row ($200)Not incl.Standard
Leather door panel trim ($250)StandardNot incl.
Power height, passenger first row ($100)StandardNot incl.
Power tilt, passenger first row ($100)StandardNot incl.
Power-folding second row ($700)Not incl.Standard
Total Feature Adjustments The total value of the features listed for a trim, after subtracting the lowest total.-$550-$0
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TrueDelta Value Comparison : Acura MDX vs. Nissan Murano

These are the sticker and invoice prices after adjusting for feature differences, to provide an "apples to apples" comparison.
Model Year20092010
ModelMDXMurano
TrimBaseLE
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Net Price (from Price table)$45,800$40,950
Adjustment (from Feature table)-$550-$0
Feature-adjusted Net Price$45,250$40,950
Net Invoice (from Invoice table)$41,685$37,655
Invoice AdjustmentThe price adjustment multiplied by the ratio between the invoice and sticker prices.-$501-$0
Feature-adjusted Net Invoice$41,184$37,655
Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice Murano LE 4dr SUV
TrueDelta Price Difference$4,300
TrueDelta Invoice Difference$3,529
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Notes

While we strive for accuracy, the site is not error-free, and prices can change at any time.

The "TrueDelta Value Comparison" figures optionally include rebates available to the general public in the Chicago area (e.g. they include bonuses from finance subsidiaries but not those for current owners or the military) and adjustments for most differences in feature content. However, they do not include advertising fees, factory-to-dealer incentives, or differences in engines, tires, seat configurations, and audio systems. Exceptions: They do include values for third-row seats and media players.

Usually the base prices, options, and packages you see here match those on the window stickers. However, in some cases these have been restructured to simplify the database and calculations. These modifictions have no impact on the "total" and "net" figures.

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