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Nissan Murano vs. Ford Taurus Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Nissan Murano vs. Ford Taurus Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $44,790

Nissan Murano Platinum   
Difference: $430

Lowest Total Invoice: $41,304

Ford Taurus SHO   
Difference: $616

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172012
ModelMuranoTaurus
TrimPlatinumSHO
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $39,610 $38,155
Base Invoice $37,179 $35,025
Rear bumper protector 135  
Technology Package 2,260  
Floor mats 225  
AWD 1,600  
Adaptive cruise control   1,195
Package 402A   3,100
Navigation system   1,550
Remote start   425
Rear bumper protector 106  
Technology Package 2,000  
Floor mats 175  
AWD 1,500  
Adaptive cruise control   1,040
Package 402A   2,697
Navigation system   1,349
Remote start   398
Options (change) 4,220 6,270
Options (change) 3,781 5,484
Destination 960 795
Total Price $44,790 $45,220
Total Invoice $41,920 $41,304

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Murano vs. Ford Taurus

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Murano Platinum
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,080
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,864
Model Year20172012
ModelMuranoTaurus
TrimPlatinumSHO
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine260hp V6365hp V6
TransmissionCVT-7T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/28 MPG17/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 11390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-20255/45-19
Total Price$44,790$45,220
Adjustments for Features-2,6500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$42,140$45,220
Total Invoice$41,920$41,304
Adjustments for Features-2,4800
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$39,440$41,304

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Features Comparison: Nissan Murano vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year20172012
ModelMuranoTaurus
TrimPlatinumSHO
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Keyless entry keypad $50
Power liftgate$350 
Power-adjustable pedals $125
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Sunshade, rear, power $225
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Around view cameras$500 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150 
Forward collision warning $200
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Moving object detection, front$25 
Moving object detection, rear$25 
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Predictive forward collision warning$250 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Rearview camera $200
Safety key $5
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40 
Roof rails$250 
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear wiper$175 
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Rear bumper protector$40 
Sunroof $900
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
App support$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
Aux input $50
DVD-compatible player $0
Media drive $15
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Compass $0
Fog lights$125 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats $300
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Metal pedals $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power-folding second row seats$700 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$9,545$6,895
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,650$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,4800

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Murano vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year20172012
ModelMuranoTaurus
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase111.2 in112.9 in
Length192.8 in202.9 in
Width75.4 in76.2 in
Height66.6 in60.7 in
Curb Weight3,920 lb.4,415 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.0 gal.20.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.9 in39.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.6 in57.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.8 in56.3 in
Row 1 Legroom43.6 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom39.8 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.8 in56.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.2 in55.8 in
Row 2 Legroom38.7 in38.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
39.6 ft320.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
69.9 ft320.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Murano Platinum

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Predictive forward collision warning250No
Total Requested45021%
Total Not Requested165079%

Option Package Details
Ford Taurus SHO

Adaptive cruise control
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Package 402A
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Surround sound250No
Sony, 390W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested190060%
Total Not Requested125040%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested72598%
Total Not Requested152%

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