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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: $27,580

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $12,850

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,899

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $11,235

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122016
ModelMuranoMuranoForte
TrimSLLESX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $37,230 $38,960 $20,990
Base Invoice $34,286 $35,878 $19,811
Navigation system 1,850    
Cargo cover 230 230  
Rear bumper protector 100   75
Floor mats 195 195 115
Platinum Edition   2,020  
Premium Tech Package     4,200
Universal garage door opener     350
6-speed shiftable automatic     1,000
Navigation system 1,605    
Cargo cover 193 193  
Rear bumper protector 78   62
Floor mats 147 147 93
Platinum Edition   1,836  
Premium Tech Package     3,863
Universal garage door opener     291
6-speed shiftable automatic     929
Options (change) 2,375 2,445 5,740
Options (change) 2,023 2,176 5,238
Destination 825 825 850
Total Price $40,430 $42,230 $27,580
Total Invoice $37,134 $38,879 $25,899

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Murano vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,495
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,990
Model Year201220122016
ModelMuranoMuranoForte
TrimSLLESX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine260hp V6260hp V6201hp I4
TransmissionCVTCVTT6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/23 MPG18/23 MPG22/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 11?, 11?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/65-18235/55-20225/40-18
Total Price$40,430$42,230$27,580
Adjustments for Features-1,355-2,2550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,075$39,975$27,580
Cost Above Minimum$0$900$0
Total Invoice$37,134$38,879$25,899
Adjustments for Features-1,245-2,0760
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,889$36,803$25,899
Cost Above Minimum$0$914$0

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Features Comparison: Nissan Murano vs. Kia Forte

Model Year201220122016
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$100
Power liftgate$350$350 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Vehicle health reports  $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50
Roof rails$250$250 
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175 
Variable intermittent wipers  $75
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200 
Rear spoiler  $200
Sunroof  $900
Infotainment 
App support  $0
HD radio  $50
Media drive$15$15 
SD Card slot$25$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
Traffic information  $25
Voice control for external devices  $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0$0
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Xenon HID headlights $500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100  
Cooled or ventilated driver seat  $150
Door sill trim plates $100 
Folding second row seats  $300
Heated second row seats $200$200
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Metal pedals  $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Power-folding second row seats$700$700 
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional)  $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$5,255$6,155$3,900
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,355$2,255$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,245-2,0760

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Murano vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20122016
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

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large10No
Traffic + travel information25No
SD Card slot25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Total Requested72592%
Total Not Requested608%

Option Package Details
Nissan Murano LE

Platinum Edition
FeatureValueRequested?
Alloy wheels, optional design0No
Rear bumper protector40Yes
Paint, special black0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large10No
Traffic + travel information25No
SD Card slot25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Total Requested76593%
Total Not Requested607%

Option Package Details
Kia Forte SX

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic
FeatureValueRequested?
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested100100%
Premium Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Cooled or ventilated driver seat150No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50No
Navigation system600Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Rear air vents100Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
App support0No
Total Requested437595%
Total Not Requested2505%

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