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Nissan Murano vs. Toyota Highlander Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Nissan Murano vs. Toyota Highlander Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $43,158

Toyota Highlander Limited   
Difference: $882

Lowest Total Invoice: $39,169

Toyota Highlander Limited   
Difference: $1,181

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122012
ModelMuranoMuranoHighlander
TrimSLLELimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $37,230 $38,960 $35,745
Base Invoice $34,286 $35,878 $32,635
Navigation system 1,850   2,650
Rear bumper protector 100    
Roof rack crossbars 195 195 229
Floor mats 195 195 315
Cargo cover 230 230  
AWD 1,600 1,600 1,450
Illuminated door sill trim plates 295    
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,520 1,520  
Platinum Edition   2,020  
Bodyside moldings     199
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted     1,760
Navigation system 1,605   2,359
Rear bumper protector 78    
Roof rack crossbars 154 154 150
Floor mats 147 147 200
Cargo cover 193 193  
AWD 1,471 1,471 1,324
Illuminated door sill trim plates 264    
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,327 1,327  
Platinum Edition   1,836  
Bodyside moldings     125
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted     1,566
Options (change) 5,985 5,760 6,603
Options (change) 5,239 5,128 5,724
Destination 825 825 810
Total Price $44,040 $45,545 $43,158
Total Invoice $40,350 $41,831 $39,169

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Murano vs. Toyota Highlander

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Highlander Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,842
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,052
Model Year201220122012
ModelMuranoMuranoHighlander
TrimSLLELimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine260hp V6260hp V6270hp V6
TransmissionCVTCVTT5
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/23 MPG18/23 MPG17/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 11?, 11?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/65-18235/55-20245/55-19
Total Price$44,040$45,545$43,158
Adjustments for Features0-700-960
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$44,040$44,845$42,198
Cost Above Minimum$0$805$0
Total Invoice$40,350$41,831$39,169
Adjustments for Features0-643-871
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$40,350$41,188$38,298
Cost Above Minimum$0$838$0

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Features Comparison: Nissan Murano vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year201220122012
ModelMuranoMuranoHighlander
TrimSLLELimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000$1000 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1000
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100
Heated steering wheel $100 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Full-size spare tire  $225
Hill descent control  $250
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Side curtain airbags$350$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows  $500
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat  $40
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate  $150
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Removable second-row console  $200
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175 
Rear air vents$100$100 
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $250
Rear HVAC unit  $400
Variable intermittent wipers  $75
Wiper de-icer  $25
Drivetrain 
Lockable center differential$150$150 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250 
Bodyside moldings  $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200 
Rear spoiler  $200
Sunroof  $900
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player$125$125 
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens$1200$1200 
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted  $1000
Media drive$15$15 
SD Card slot$25$25 
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0 
Conversation mirror  $25
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
Xenon HID headlights $500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100  
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Folding second row seats  $300
Folding third row seats  $600
Heated second row seats $200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200  
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats  $75
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power-folding second row seats$700$700 
Stowable center seat, second row  $150
Total Value of Features$8,130$8,830$9,090
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$700$960
Value of Feature Adjustments0-643-871

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Murano vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year20122012
ModelMuranoHighlander
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase111.2 in109.8 in
Length188.5 in188.4 in
Width74.1 in75.2 in
Height67.0 in68.1 in
Curb Weight4,009 lb.4,266 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.7 gal.19.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.1 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.6 in59.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.8 in56.7 in
Row 1 Legroom43.6 in43.2 in
Row 2 Headroom39.4 in40.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room59.6 in59.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.4 in56.5 in
Row 2 Legroom36.3 in38.3 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in36.3 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in55.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in42.3 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in29.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
32.6 ft310.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
32.642.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
81.6 ft395.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Murano SL

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large10No
Traffic + travel information25No
SD Card slot25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Total Requested72592%
Total Not Requested608%

Option Package Details
Nissan Murano LE

Platinum Edition
FeatureValueRequested?
Alloy wheels, optional design0No
Rear bumper protector40Yes
Paint, special black0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large10No
Traffic + travel information25No
SD Card slot25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Total Requested76593%
Total Not Requested607%

Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
JBL, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested70056%
Total Not Requested55044%
Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted
FeatureValueRequested?
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted1000Yes
AC power outlet100No
A/V input jacks25No
Total Requested100089%
Total Not Requested12511%
AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Hill descent control250No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested250100%

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