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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: $23,940

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $16,670

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,547

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $15,440

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620162012
ModelMuranoMuranoForte
TrimSLPlatinumSX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $37,050 $39,100 $19,600
Base Invoice $34,780 $36,701 $18,670
Rear bumper protector 190 190  
Technology Package 2,260 2,260 1,800
Floor mats 210 210  
Leather Package     1,000
Sunroof     750
Cargo net     40
Rear bumper protector 148 148  
Technology Package 2,000 2,000 1,570
Floor mats 159 159  
Leather Package     870
Sunroof     655
Cargo net     32
Options (change) 2,660 2,660 3,590
Options (change) 2,307 2,307 3,127
Destination 900 900 750
Total Price $40,610 $42,660 $23,940
Total Invoice $37,987 $39,908 $22,547

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Murano vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,640
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,735
Model Year201620162012
ModelMuranoMuranoForte
TrimSLPlatinumSX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine260hp V6260hp V6173hp I4
TransmissionCVT-7CVT-7T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/28 MPG21/28 MPG23/32 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 11?, 11?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/65-18235/55-20215/45-17
Total Price$40,610$42,660$23,940
Adjustments for Features-5,030-6,9800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,580$35,680$23,940
Cost Above Minimum$0$100$0
Total Invoice$37,987$39,908$22,547
Adjustments for Features-4,705-6,5300
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,282$33,378$22,547
Cost Above Minimum$0$96$0

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Features Comparison: Nissan Murano vs. Kia Forte

Model Year201620162012
ModelMuranoMuranoForte
TrimSLPlatinumSX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100$1100 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600$600 
Cruise control  $150
Heated steering wheel $100 
Power liftgate$350$350 
Remote start$150$150 
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 
Around view cameras$500$500 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200 
Blind spot warning system$200$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Moving object detection, front$25$25 
Moving object detection, rear$25$25 
Predictive forward collision warning$250$250 
Rearview camera  $200
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75
Roof rails$250$250 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Ionizing air filtration  $50
Rear air vents$100$100 
Wiper de-icer  $25
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0$0 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200 
Rear bumper protector$40$40 
Sunroof  $900
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
App support$0$0 
Aux input  $50
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
HD radio$50$50 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
Traffic information  $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Heated mirrors$25$25 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300 
Door sill trim plates $100 
Folding second row seats$300 $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 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Total Value of Features$8,280$10,230$3,250
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,030$6,980$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,705-6,5300

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Murano vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20162012
ModelMuranoForte
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase111.2 in104.3 in
Length192.8 in170.9 in
Width75.4 in69.9 in
Height66.6 in57.5 in
Curb Weight3,790 lb.2,944 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.0 gal.13.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.9 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 Headroom39.8 in38.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.8 in54.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.2 in53.3 in
Row 2 Legroom38.7 in35.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
39.6 ft319.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
69.9 ft30.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Murano SL

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Predictive forward collision warning250No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested2100100%

Option Package Details
Nissan Murano Platinum

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Predictive forward collision warning250No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested2100100%

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%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Ionizing air filtration50No
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Total Requested137596%
Total Not Requested504%

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