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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: $23,680

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $16,675

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,292

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $15,466

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182011
ModelMuranoMuranoForte
TrimSLPlatinumSX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $37,300 $39,610 $18,395
Base Invoice $35,014 $37,179 $17,520
Cargo Package 420 420  
Floor mats 240 240  
Panoramic sunroof 1,420    
Technology Package     1,800
Sunroof     750
Leather Package     1,000
Cargo net     40
6-speed shiftable automatic     1,000
Cargo Package 316 316  
Floor mats 196 196  
Panoramic sunroof 1,257    
Technology Package     1,570
Sunroof     655
Leather Package     870
Cargo net     32
6-speed shiftable automatic     950
Options (change) 2,080 660 4,590
Options (change) 1,769 512 4,077
Destination 975 975 695
Total Price $40,355 $41,245 $23,680
Total Invoice $37,758 $38,666 $22,292

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Murano vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,970
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,254
Model Year201820182011
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$40,355$41,245$23,680
Adjustments for Features-5,445-7,5950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,910$33,650$23,680
Cost Above Minimum$1,260$0$0
Total Invoice$37,758$38,666$22,292
Adjustments for Features-5,095-7,1200
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,663$31,546$22,292
Cost Above Minimum$1,117$0$0

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Features Comparison: Nissan Murano vs. Kia Forte

Model Year201820182011
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
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100 
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 mat$40$40 
Roof rails$250$250 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
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 
Android Auto support$100$100 
App support$0$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
HD radio$50$50 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200 
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
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$8,620$10,770$3,175
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,445$7,595$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,095-7,1200

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Murano vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20182011
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 Weight3,768 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

Cargo Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo cover75Yes
Cargo net40Yes
First-aid kit15No
Rear bumper protector40No
Total Requested11568%
Total Not Requested5532%

Option Package Details
Nissan Murano Platinum

Cargo Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo cover75Yes
Cargo net40Yes
First-aid kit15No
Rear bumper protector40No
Total Requested11568%
Total Not Requested5532%

Option Package Details
Kia Forte SX

6-speed manually-shiftable automatic
FeatureValueRequested?
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested100100%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested1375100%
Total Not Requested00%
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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