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Kia Forte vs. Nissan Murano Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Kia Forte vs. Nissan Murano Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $23,940

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $16,555

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,547

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $15,330

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220152015
ModelForteMuranoMurano
TrimSXSLPlatinum
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $19,600 $36,950 $39,000
Base Invoice $18,670 $34,685 $36,607
Technology Package 1,800 2,260 2,260
Sunroof 750    
Leather Package 1,000    
Cargo net 40    
Rear bumper protector   190 190
Floor mats   210 210
Technology Package 1,570 2,000 2,000
Sunroof 655    
Leather Package 870    
Cargo net 32    
Rear bumper protector   148 148
Floor mats   159 159
Options (change) 3,590 2,660 2,660
Options (change) 3,127 2,307 2,307
Destination 750 885 885
Total Price $23,940 $40,495 $42,545
Total Invoice $22,547 $37,877 $39,799

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Nissan Murano

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,550
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,649
Model Year201220152015
ModelForteMuranoMurano
TrimSXSLPlatinum
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine173hp I4260hp V6260hp V6
TransmissionT6CVT-7CVT-7
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/32 MPG21/28 MPG21/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 11?, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17235/65-18235/55-20
Total Price$23,940$40,495$42,545
Adjustments for Features0-5,005-6,955
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,940$35,490$35,590
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$100
Total Invoice$22,547$37,877$39,799
Adjustments for Features0-4,681-6,506
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,547$33,196$33,293
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$97

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Nissan Murano

Model Year201220152015
ModelForteMuranoMurano
TrimSXSLPlatinum
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control $600$600
Cruise control$150  
Heated steering wheel  $100
Power liftgate $350$350
Remote start $150$150
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras $500$500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200
Blind spot warning system $200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Moving object detection, front $25$25
Moving object detection, rear $25$25
Predictive forward collision warning $250$250
Rearview camera$200  
Rollover sensor $50$50
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75  
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Roof rails $250$250
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Ionizing air filtration$50  
Rear air vents $100$100
Wiper de-icer$25  
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0$0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200
Rear bumper protector $40$40
Sunroof$900  
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
App support $0$0
Aux input$50  
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
HD radio $50$50
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Traffic information$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Heated mirrors $25$25
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only  $750
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Door sill trim plates  $100
Folding second row seats$300$300 
Heated second row seats  $200
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Metal pedals$75  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power-folding second row seats  $700
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Total Value of Features$3,275$8,280$10,230
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,005$6,955
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,681-6,506

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Nissan Murano

Model Year20122015
ModelForteMurano
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase104.3 in111.2 in
Length170.9 in192.8 in
Width69.9 in75.4 in
Height57.5 in66.6 in
Curb Weight2,944 lb.3,790 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.7 gal.19.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in39.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.7 in59.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in54.8 in
Row 1 Legroom43.3 in43.6 in
Row 2 Headroom38.4 in39.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.7 in58.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.3 in55.2 in
Row 2 Legroom35.0 in38.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
19.4 ft339.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
0.0 ft369.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Forte SX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Ionizing air filtration50No
Total Requested137596%
Total Not Requested504%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested125098%
Total Not Requested252%

Option Package Details
Nissan Murano SL

Rear bumper protector
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear bumper protector40No
Cargo net40Yes
Total Requested4050%
Total Not Requested4050%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Predictive forward collision warning250No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested2100100%

Option Package Details
Nissan Murano Platinum

Rear bumper protector
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear bumper protector40No
Cargo net40Yes
Total Requested4050%
Total Not Requested4050%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Predictive forward collision warning250No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested2100100%

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