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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: $40,725

Nissan Murano SL   
Difference: $4,059

Lowest Total Invoice: $37,398

Nissan Murano SL   
Difference: $3,475

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122016
ModelMuranoMuranoHighlander
TrimSLLELimited Platinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $37,230 $38,960 $43,530
Base Invoice $34,286 $35,878 $39,744
Navigation system 1,850    
Rear bumper protector 100   129
Floor mats 195 195 225
Cargo cover 230 230  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 295    
Platinum Edition   2,020  
Navigation system 1,605    
Rear bumper protector 78   89
Floor mats 147 147 140
Cargo cover 193 193  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 264    
Platinum Edition   1,836  
Options (change) 2,670 2,445 354
Options (change) 2,287 2,176 229
Destination 825 825 900
Total Price $40,725 $42,230 $44,784
Total Invoice $37,398 $38,879 $40,873

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Murano vs. Toyota Highlander

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Highlander Limited Platinum
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,026
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,166
Model Year201220122016
ModelMuranoMuranoHighlander
TrimSLLELimited Platinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine260hp V6260hp V6270hp V6
TransmissionCVTCVTT6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/23 MPG18/23 MPG19/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 11?, 11825, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/65-18235/55-20245/55-19
Total Price$40,725$42,230$44,784
Adjustments for Features0-700-5,085
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,725$41,530$39,699
Cost Above Minimum$0$805$0
Total Invoice$37,398$38,879$40,873
Adjustments for Features0-644-4,641
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,398$38,235$36,232
Cost Above Minimum$0$837$0

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Features Comparison: Nissan Murano vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year201220122016
ModelMuranoMuranoHighlander
TrimSLLELimited Platinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control  $600
Cruise control$150$150 
Heated steering wheel $100$100
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Sunshades, second row  $125
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200
Blind spot warning system  $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Forward collision warning  $200
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Lane departure warning  $200
Obstacle detection, rear  $250
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0
Seat cushion airbag, passenger  $75
Side curtain airbags$350$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows  $500
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat  $40
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate  $150
Trailering equipment (4 wire)  $125
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100$100 
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $250
Rear HVAC unit  $400
Wiper de-icer  $25
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding  $350
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Rear spoiler  $200
Wheel-lip moldings  $75
Infotainment 
App support  $0
DVD-compatible player  $0
HD radio  $50
Intercom  $25
Media drive$15$15 
SD Card slot$25$25 
Siri Eyes Free support  $0
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights  $200
Compass $0 
Conversation mirror  $25
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Xenon HID headlights $500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100  
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Foldaway tray table, second row  $75
Folding second row seats  $300
Folding third row seats  $600
Heated second row seats $200$200
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200  
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats  $75
Manual recliner, third row seats  $125
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power-folding second row seats$700$700 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Chrome-clad alloy wheels  $600
Total Value of Features$3,530$4,230$8,615
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$700$5,085
Value of Feature Adjustments0-644-4,641

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Murano vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year20122016
ModelMuranoHighlander
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase111.2 in109.8 in
Length188.5 in191.1 in
Width74.1 in75.8 in
Height67.0 in68.1 in
Curb Weight3,855 lb.4,233 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.7 gal.19.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.1 in40.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.6 in59.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.8 in57.2 in
Row 1 Legroom43.6 in44.2 in
Row 2 Headroom39.4 in39.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room59.6 in59.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.4 in57.1 in
Row 2 Legroom36.3 in38.4 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in35.9 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in55.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in45.6 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in27.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
32.6 ft313.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
32.642.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
81.6 ft383.7 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 information25Yes
SD Card slot25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Total Requested75096%
Total Not Requested354%

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 information25Yes
SD Card slot25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Total Requested79096%
Total Not Requested354%

Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Limited Platinum

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

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