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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: $27,870

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $12,485

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,138

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $11,620

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182016
ModelMuranoMuranoForte
TrimSLPlatinumSX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $37,300 $39,610 $20,990
Base Invoice $35,014 $37,179 $19,811
Cargo Package 420 420  
Floor mats 240 240 115
Panoramic sunroof 1,420    
Premium Tech Package     4,200
Cargo net     50
Rear bumper protector     75
Cargo mat     95
Remote start     495
6-speed shiftable automatic     1,000
Cargo Package 316 316  
Floor mats 196 196 93
Panoramic sunroof 1,257    
Premium Tech Package     3,863
Cargo net     42
Rear bumper protector     62
Cargo mat     78
Remote start     410
6-speed shiftable automatic     929
Options (change) 2,080 660 6,030
Options (change) 1,769 512 5,477
Destination 975 975 850
Total Price $40,355 $41,245 $27,870
Total Invoice $37,758 $38,666 $26,138

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Murano vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,710
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,217
Model Year201820182016
ModelMuranoMuranoForte
TrimSLPlatinumSX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine260hp V6260hp V6201hp I4
TransmissionCVT-7CVT-7T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/28 MPG21/28 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$40,355$41,245$27,870
Adjustments for Features-3,515-5,6650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,840$35,580$27,870
Cost Above Minimum$1,260$0$0
Total Invoice$37,758$38,666$26,138
Adjustments for Features-3,289-5,3110
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,469$33,355$26,138
Cost Above Minimum$1,114$0$0

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Features Comparison: Nissan Murano vs. Kia Forte

Model Year201820182016
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$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 
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 
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Vehicle health reports  $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50
Roof rails$250$250 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0$0 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200 
Sunroof  $900
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200 
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
Traffic information  $25
Voice control for external devices  $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750 
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated driver seat  $150
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300 
Door sill trim plates $100 
Folding second row seats$300 $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 
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$7,390$9,540$3,875
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,515$5,665$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,289-5,3110

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Murano vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20182016
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.3,122 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 in53.0 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 SL

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

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

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
Cooled or ventilated driver seat150Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Rear air vents100Yes
App support0Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Total Requested4625100%
Total Not Requested00%

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