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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: $22,100

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $16,380

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,945

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $14,506

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122012
ModelMuranoMuranoForte
TrimSLLESX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $37,230 $38,960 $19,600
Base Invoice $34,286 $35,878 $18,670
Cargo cover 230 230  
Floor mats 195 195  
Leather Package     1,000
Sunroof     750
Cargo cover 193 193  
Floor mats 147 147  
Leather Package     870
Sunroof     655
Options (change) 425 425 1,750
Options (change) 340 340 1,525
Destination 825 825 750
Total Price $38,480 $40,210 $22,100
Total Invoice $35,451 $37,043 $20,945

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Murano vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $12,635
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,056
Model Year201220122012
ModelMuranoMuranoForte
TrimSLLESX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine260hp V6260hp V6173hp I4
TransmissionCVTCVTT6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/23 MPG18/23 MPG22/32 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 11?, 11?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/65-18235/55-20215/45-17
Total Price$38,480$40,210$22,100
Adjustments for Features-3,745-4,6450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,735$35,565$22,100
Cost Above Minimum$0$830$0
Total Invoice$35,451$37,043$20,945
Adjustments for Features-3,450-4,2790
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,001$32,764$20,945
Cost Above Minimum$0$763$0

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Features Comparison: Nissan Murano vs. Kia Forte

Model Year201220122012
ModelMuranoMuranoForte
TrimSLLESX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100 
Power liftgate$350$350 
Proximity key$250$250 
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 
Rearview camera$200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Cargo Management 
Roof rails$250$250 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175 
Rear air vents$100$100 
Variable intermittent wipers  $75
Wiper de-icer  $25
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200 
Rear spoiler  $200
Sunroof  $900
Infotainment 
Media drive, small$5$5 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0$0 
Heated mirrors$25$25 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Xenon HID headlights $500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100  
Door sill trim plates $100 
Folding second row seats  $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$700 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Total Value of Features$6,745$7,645$3,000
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,745$4,645$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,450-4,2790

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Murano vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20122012
ModelMuranoForte
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase111.2 in104.3 in
Length188.5 in170.9 in
Width74.1 in69.9 in
Height67.0 in57.5 in
Curb Weight3,855 lb.2,896 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.7 gal.13.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.1 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.6 in55.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.8 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.6 in43.3 in
Row 2 Headroom39.4 in38.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room59.6 in54.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.4 in53.3 in
Row 2 Legroom36.3 in35.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
32.6 ft319.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
81.6 ft30.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Forte SX

Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested125098%
Total Not Requested252%

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