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Nissan Murano vs. Kia Forte Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Nissan Murano vs. Kia Forte Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $27,110

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $10,635

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,428

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $8,965

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092015
ModelMuranoForte
TrimSLSX
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $29,230 $20,890
Base Invoice $26,930 $19,707
Premium Package 1,000 2,300
Technology Package 1,900 1,900
Leather Package 1,600  
Navigation system 1,850  
Panoramic sunroof 1,170  
Cargo tray 95 80
Floor mats 120 115
6-speed shiftable automatic   1,000
Premium Package 867 2,079
Technology Package 1,648 1,717
Leather Package 1,388  
Navigation system 1,605  
Panoramic sunroof 1,015  
Cargo tray 70 67
Floor mats 90 93
6-speed shiftable automatic   940
Options (change) 7,735 5,395
Options (change) 6,683 4,896
Destination 780 825
Total Price $37,745 $27,110
Total Invoice $34,393 $25,428

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Murano vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,480
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,913
Model Year20092015
ModelMuranoForte
TrimSLSX
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine265hp V6201hp I4
TransmissionCVTT6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/23 MPG22/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 11?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/65-18225/40-18
Total Price$37,745$27,110
Adjustments for Features-1,1550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,590$27,110
Total Invoice$34,393$25,428
Adjustments for Features-1,0520
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,341$25,428

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Features Comparison: Nissan Murano vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20092015
ModelMuranoForte
TrimSLSX
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100
Power liftgate$350 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Rollover sensor$50 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Cargo organizer$100 
Roof rails$250 
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Rear spoiler $200
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
App support $0
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
HD radio $50
Media drive$15 
SD Card slot$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
USB port $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Power-folding mirrors $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 
Cooled or ventilated driver seat $150
Folding second row seats $300
Heated second row seats $200
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Memory system, driver seat $200
Metal pedals $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power-folding second row seats$700 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$5,080$3,925
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,155$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,0520

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Murano vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20092015
ModelMuranoForte
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase111.2 in106.3 in
Length188.5 in171.3 in
Width74.1 in70.1 in
Height67.0 in57.1 in
Curb Weight3,855 lb.3,122 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.7 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.1 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.6 in56.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.8 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.6 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom39.4 in38.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room59.6 in54.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.4 in53.1 in
Row 2 Legroom36.3 in35.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
32.6 ft323.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
81.6 ft356.4 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 organizer100No
A/V input jacks25No
Bose, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Roof rails250No
Cargo cover75Yes
Alarm100No
Total Requested72547%
Total Not Requested82553%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Automatic headlights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Power liftgate350No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested100069%
Total Not Requested45031%
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
Kia Forte SX

6-speed manually-shiftable automatic
FeatureValueRequested?
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested100100%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Rear air vents100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50No
Total Requested165097%
Total Not Requested503%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Cooled or ventilated driver seat150No
Total Requested270081%
Total Not Requested65019%

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