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Although it's a Nissan, the Murano is priced more in line with luxury-brand models—especially when you add a few options to the S or SL models, or simply get the LE.
Is it worth it? Depends on your motives.
The Murano is a lot more stylish and more enjoyable to drive than either the Toyota Highlander or the Ford Edge, and it's so refined that the comparisons to the Lexus RX 350 are actually valid.
It has nearly as much interior polish, but fails to include the top-notch dealership experience that you'd get from Lexus or Infiniti.
Ford’s Edge is similar in size to the Murano and, like it, comes with only two rows of seating.
The Mazda CX-7 is slightly smaller and feels much sportier, with tauter handling and a turbocharged four-cylinder engine.
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The 2010 Nissan Murano appeals to those who value style and refinement above absolute practicality. | The 2009 Lexus RX 350 is a well-liked, competitive utility vehicle that has everything but personality. | If you don't require a third-row seat, the 2008 Ford Edge is a fashionable, satisfying alternative in the crowded pack of mid-size crossovers. | The 2008 Mazda CX-7 is a good choice for single folks or couples who might not prioritize backseat or cargo space but want sport-sedan performance with a lot more utility. | The 2008 Subaru Tribeca is mainstream now, in style and performance. | Most Americans prefer mushy white bread, and the 2008 Toyota Highlander is a larger, high-quality "loaf" that will satisfy most every consumer. |
| MSRP From | |||||
| $28,340 | $37,700 | $25,735 | $23,750 | $29,995 | $27,500 |
| Gas Mileage | |||||
| 18 MPG City / 23 MPG Hwy | 17 MPG City / 23 MPG Hwy | 15 MPG City / 24 MPG Hwy | 16 MPG City / 22 MPG Hwy | 16 MPG City / 21 MPG Hwy | 17 MPG City / 24 MPG Hwy |
| Engine | |||||
| Gas V6 | Gas V6 | Gas V6 | Gas I4 | Gas 6-cyl | Gas V6 |
| EPA Class | |||||
| 2WD Sport Utility | 2WD Sport Utility Vehicle | 2WD Sport Utility Vehicle | 2WD Sport Utility Vehicles | 4WD Sport Utility Vehicle | 2WD Sport Utility Vehicle |
| Style Name | |||||
| 2WD 4dr S | FWD 4dr | 4dr SE FWD | FWD 4dr Sport | 4dr 5-Pass | FWD 4dr Base (Natl) |
| Drivetrain | |||||
| Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Passenger Capacity | |||||
| 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 7 |
| Passenger Doors | |||||
| N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Body Style | |||||
| 4 Door Utility | 4-Door SUV | 4 Door SUV | 4 Door Sport Utility Vehicle | 4 Door | 4 Door |
| Transmission | |||||
| Continuously Variable | Automatic | Automatic w/OD | Automatic w/OD | Automatic | Automatic |
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