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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: $28,845

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $12,775

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,008

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $11,636

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20142018
ModelMuranoForte
TrimLESX
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $37,970 $23,800
Base Invoice $35,364 $22,422
Platinum Edition 2,350  
Cargo cover 230  
Floor mats 210 125
Premium Tech Package   3,600
Universal garage door opener   350
Rear bumper protector   75
Platinum Edition 2,063  
Cargo cover 198  
Floor mats 159 102
Premium Tech Package   3,236
Universal garage door opener   291
Rear bumper protector   62
Options (change) 2,790 4,150
Options (change) 2,420 3,691
Destination 860 895
Total Price $41,620 $28,845
Total Invoice $38,644 $27,008

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Murano vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,945
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,937
Model Year20142018
ModelMuranoForte
TrimLESX
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine260hp V6201hp I4
TransmissionCVTS7
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/23 MPG25/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 11?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-20225/40-18
Total Price$41,620$28,845
Adjustments for Features-1,8300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,790$28,845
Total Invoice$38,644$27,008
Adjustments for Features-1,6990
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,945$27,008

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Features Comparison: Nissan Murano vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20142018
ModelMuranoForte
TrimLESX
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000 
7-speed automated manual $1200
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Power liftgate$350 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
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 
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Lane departure warning$200 
Moving object detection, rear$25 
Rollover sensor$50 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
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 
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
CD player$125 
HD radio $50
Media drive$15 
MP3-compatible player$50 
SD Card slot$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Traffic + travel information$25 
Traffic information $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection $25
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Steering-linked headlights $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Door sill trim plates$100 
Folding second row seats $300
Heated second row seats$200 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
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$6,055$4,225
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,830$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,6990

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Murano vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20142018
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.3,031 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 in53.8 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 LE

Platinum Edition
FeatureValueRequested?
Alloy wheels, optional design0No
Rear bumper protector40Yes
Paint, special black0No
Lane departure warning system200No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Moving object detection, rear25No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large10No
Traffic + travel information25No
SD Card slot25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Total Requested96577%
Total Not Requested28523%

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%
Premium Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Rear air vents100Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
HD radio50No
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested355086%
Total Not Requested60014%

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