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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: $29,485

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $11,760

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,538

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $11,128

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182018
ModelMuranoForte
TrimPlatinumSX
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $39,610 $23,800
Base Invoice $37,179 $22,422
Cargo Package 420  
Floor mats 240 125
Premium Tech Package   3,600
Cargo net   50
Rear bumper protector   75
Cargo mat   95
Universal garage door opener   350
Remote start   495
Cargo Package 316  
Floor mats 196 102
Premium Tech Package   3,236
Cargo net   42
Rear bumper protector   62
Cargo mat   78
Universal garage door opener   291
Remote start   410
Options (change) 660 4,790
Options (change) 512 4,221
Destination 975 895
Total Price $41,245 $29,485
Total Invoice $38,666 $27,538

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Murano vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,945
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,614
Model Year20182018
ModelMuranoForte
TrimPlatinumSX
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine260hp V6201hp I4
TransmissionCVT-7S7
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/28 MPG25/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 11?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-20225/40-18
Total Price$41,245$29,485
Adjustments for Features-4,8150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,430$29,485
Total Invoice$38,666$27,538
Adjustments for Features-4,5140
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,152$27,538

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Features Comparison: Nissan Murano vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20182018
ModelMuranoForte
TrimPlatinumSX
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100 
7-speed automated manual $1200
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600 
Cruise control $150
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100 
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 
Around view cameras$500 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Moving object detection, front$25 
Moving object detection, rear$25 
Predictive forward collision warning$250 
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor$50 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Roof rails$250 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Sunroof $900
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
CD player$125 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Traffic information $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection $25
Compass $0
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750 
Steering-linked headlights $150
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
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$8,915$4,100
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,815$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,5140

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Murano vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20182018
ModelMuranoForte
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase111.2 in106.3 in
Length192.8 in171.3 in
Width75.4 in70.1 in
Height66.6 in57.1 in
Curb Weight3,768 lb.3,031 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.0 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.9 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 Headroom39.8 in38.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.8 in54.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.2 in53.1 in
Row 2 Legroom38.7 in35.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
39.6 ft323.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
69.9 ft356.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Murano Platinum

Cargo Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo cover75Yes
Cargo net40Yes
First-aid kit15No
Rear bumper protector40Yes
Total Requested15591%
Total Not Requested159%

Option Package Details
Kia Forte SX

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
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, rear100Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
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
HD radio50Yes
Total Requested400096%
Total Not Requested1504%

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