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Nissan Murano vs. Lexus IS Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Nissan Murano vs. Lexus IS Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $38,010

Lexus IS 250   
Difference: $3,450

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,389

Lexus IS 250   
Difference: $2,662

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009201220122012
ModelMuranoISISIS
TrimLE250350F
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $37,260 $33,795 $40,220 $61,300
Base Invoice $34,315 $31,430 $37,403 $57,009
Navigation system 1,850 2,465 2,465 2,485
Panoramic sunroof 1,170      
Floor mats 120      
Illuminated door sill trim plates 280      
Xenon HID headlights   875    
Navigation system 1,605 2,277 2,277 2,295
Panoramic sunroof 1,015      
Floor mats 90      
Illuminated door sill trim plates 246      
Xenon HID headlights   807    
Options (change) 3,420 3,340 2,465 2,485
Options (change) 2,956 3,084 2,277 2,295
Destination 780 875 875 875
Total Price $41,460 $38,010 $43,560 $64,660
Total Invoice $38,051 $35,389 $40,555 $60,179

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Murano vs. Lexus IS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Murano LE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,325
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,720
Model Year2009201220122012
ModelMuranoISISIS
TrimLE250350F
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine265hp V6204hp V6306hp V6416hp V8
TransmissionCVTM6T6T8
DrivetrainAWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 11194, 12194, 12194, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-20225/45-17225/45-17225/40-19
Total Price$41,460$38,010$43,560$64,660
Adjustments for Features-4,7750-1,000-2,750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,685$38,010$42,560$61,910
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,550$23,900
Total Invoice$38,051$35,389$40,555$60,179
Adjustments for Features-4,3820-931-2,559
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,669$35,389$39,624$57,620
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,235$22,231

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Features Comparison: Nissan Murano vs. Lexus IS

Model Year2009201220122012
ModelMuranoISISIS
TrimLE250350F
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000   
6-speed manual $150  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1300
AWD$1700   
RWD $0$0$0
Accessories 
Power liftgate$350   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350  $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0   
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75
Rollover sensor$50   
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75   
Cargo organizer$100   
Rear seat pass-through $100$100$100
Roof rails$250   
Second-row low console   $100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100
Rain-sensing wipers$175  $175
Rear wiper$175   
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75 
Water-repellent front-door glass $15$15$15
Drivetrain 
Lockable center differential$150   
Exterior 
Body kit   $0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250   
Deep-tinted rear windows$275   
Panoramic sunroof$1200   
Rear spoiler   $200
Sunroof $900$900$900
Infotainment 
Aux input $50$50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
CD changer, in-dash $325$325$325
CD player$125   
Media drive$15   
SD Card slot$25   
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25
Traffic information$25   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror   $75
Headlight washers  $50 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse   $25
Power-folding mirrors   $50
Steering-linked headlights $150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim   $100
Heated front seats$200  $200
Heated second row seats$200   
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200  $200
Leather door panel trim $250$250$250
Manual recliner, second row seats$75   
Memory system, driver seat$200  $200
Metal pedals   $75
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$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$7,865$3,090$4,090$5,840
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,775$0$1,000$2,750
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,3820-931-2,559

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Murano vs. Lexus IS

Model Year20092012
ModelMuranoIS
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase111.2 in107.5 in
Length188.5 in180.1 in
Width74.1 in70.9 in
Height67.0 in56.1 in
Curb Weight3,856 lb.3,456 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.7 gal.17.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.1 in37.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.6 in54.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.8 in54.1 in
Row 1 Legroom43.6 in43.9 in
Row 2 Headroom39.4 in36.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room59.6 in52.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.4 in53.7 in
Row 2 Legroom36.3 in30.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
32.6 ft313.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
81.6 ft313.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lexus IS 250

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Total Requested50077%
Total Not Requested15023%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested90097%
Total Not Requested253%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 350

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested90097%
Total Not Requested253%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS F

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested90097%
Total Not Requested253%

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