2014 Ford Edge vs 2014 Nissan Murano vs 2014 Toyota Highlander

2014 Ford Edge

2014 Nissan Murano

2014 Toyota Highlander

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4-Door Limited AWD

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Edge 4-Door Limited AWD	18	25	$34,550	$37,050
Edge 4-Door Limited FWD	19	27	$32,731	$35,100
Edge 4-Door SE AWD	18	25	$28,324	$30,050
Edge 4-Door SE FWD	19	27	$26,484	$28,100
Edge 4-Door SEL AWD	18	25	$31,007	$33,250
Edge 4-Door SEL FWD	19	27	$29,187	$31,300
Edge 4-Door Sport AWD	17	23	$36,881	$39,550
Edge 4-Door Sport FWD	18	26	$35,062	$37,600

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AWD 4-Door LE

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Murano AWD 4-Door LE	18	23	$36,852	$39,570
Murano AWD 4-Door S	18	23	$28,250	$30,320
Murano AWD 4-Door SL	18	23	$34,536	$37,080
Murano AWD 4-Door SV	18	23	$30,946	$33,220
Murano FWD 4-Door LE	18	24	$35,364	$37,970
Murano FWD 4-Door S	18	24	$26,585	$28,530
Murano FWD 4-Door SL	18	24	$33,048	$35,480
Murano FWD 4-Door SV	18	24	$29,458	$31,620
Murano CrossConvertible AWD 2-Door Convertible	17	22	$39,108	$41,995

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AWD 4-Door V6 Limited

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Highlander AWD 4-Door V6 Limited	18	24	$37,524	$41,100
Highlander AWD 4-Door V6 LE	18	24	$29,199	$31,980
Highlander AWD 4-Door V6 LE Plus	18	24	$31,225	$34,200
Highlander AWD 4-Door V6 Limited	18	24	$37,524	$41,100
Highlander AWD 4-Door V6 Limited Platinum	18	24	$39,798	$43,590
Highlander AWD 4-Door V6 XLE	18	24	$34,238	$37,500
Highlander FWD 4-Door I4 LE	20	25	$26,673	$29,215
Highlander FWD 4-Door V6 Limited	19	25	$36,191	$39,640
Highlander FWD 4-Door V6 LE	19	25	$27,864	$30,520
Highlander FWD 4-Door V6 LE Plus	19	25	$29,892	$32,740
Highlander FWD 4-Door V6 Limited	19	25	$36,191	$39,640
Highlander FWD 4-Door V6 Limited Platinum	19	25	$38,465	$42,130
Highlander FWD 4-Door V6 XLE	19	25	$32,905	$36,040
Highlander Hybrid AWD 4-Door Limited	27	28	$43,185	$47,300
Highlander Hybrid AWD 4-Door Limited Platinum	27	28	$45,459	$49,790

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$34,550

$36,852

$37,524

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$37,050

$39,570

$41,100

Monthly Payment Estimate

$618 / month

$660 / month

$685 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

8.2

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7.8

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8.2

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TCC’s Bottom Line

An exceptionally comfortable interior, great connectivity, and a 30-mpg turbo model succeed in elevating the 2014 Ford Edge above the crossover clutter.

The 2014 Nissan Murano is stylish and refined, but lacks some of the space and efficiency found in competitors.

The 2014 Toyota Highlander covers familiar territory, without straying too far into Adventure Land.

TCC Likes

Choice between V-6 or EcoBoost four
MyFord Touch connectivity
Adult-sized back seat

Powertrain smoothness
Right-sized footprint makes parking easier
Coherent styling inside and out

Four-cylinder, six-cylinder, or hybrid
Second-row flexibility
Better connectivity features

TCC Dislikes

MyFord Touch requires patience
Touchy throttle
Pricey Sport and Limited versions

No manual mode for CVT
Less-than-ideal visibility
Toothy-smile grille

Powertrains running in place
Will hybrid's real-world mileage vary?
Dash can look busy

Fuel Economy

City

18 mpg

Highway

25 mpg

23 mpg

24 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Small Sport Utility Vehicles 4WD

Standard Sport Utility Vehicles 4WD

Interior Dimensions

Second Shoulder Room (in)

58.7

59.6

Front Leg Room (in)

40.7

43.6

44.2

Passenger Capacity

Front Hip Room (in)

54.8

57.2

Second Leg Room (in)

39.6

36.3

38.4

Front Head Room (in)

38.3

39.5

Second Hip Room (in)

56.1

55.4

57.1

Front Shoulder Room (in)

58.9

59.6

59.3

Passenger Volume (ft³)

108.4

104.8

142.7

Second Head Room (in)

39.3

38.1

39.6

Third Head Room (in)

35.9

Third Shoulder Room (in)

Third Leg Room (in)

27.7

Third Hip Room (in)

45.6

Exterior Dimensions

Height, Overall (in)

68.1

Track Width, Rear (in)

65.2

63.4

64.2

Wheelbase (in)

111.2

109.8

Liftover Height (in)

30.8

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

74.1

75.8

Track Width, Front (in)

65.4

63.4

64.4

Min Ground Clearance (in)

7.9

7.4

Length, Overall (in)

184.2

189.9

191.1

Cargo Area Dimensions

Cargo Volume to Seat 1 (ft³)

68.9

64.5

83.2

Cargo Volume to Seat 3 (ft³)

32.2

31.8

13.8

Cargo Volume to Seat 2 (ft³)

32.2

31.8

42.3

Cargo Area Width @ Beltline (in)

54.7

Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2 (in)

29.6

Cargo Box (Area) Height (in)

32.5

Brakes

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Brake Type

4-Wheel Disc

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

12.1

12.2

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

12.6

12.9

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

19.2

21.7

19.2

Steering

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

38.6

39.4

38.7

Steering Type

Rack-Pinion

Tires

Rear Tire Size

P245/60HR18

P235/55TR20

P245/55SR19

Rear Tire Order Code

Front Tire Size

P245/60HR18

P235/55TR20

P245/55SR19

Spare Tire Size

Compact

Front Tire Order Code

Spare Tire Order Code

Trailering

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

2000

3500

5000

Maximum Trailering Capacity (lbs)

2000

3500

5000

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

200

350

500

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

200

350

500

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

2000

3500

5000

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

4234

4155

4509

Wheels

Spare Wheel Material

Steel

Front Wheel Size (in)

18 X 8

20 X 7.5

19 X 7.5

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Compact

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Rear Wheel Size (in)

18 X 8

20 X 7.5

19 X 7.5

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

Electrical

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

540

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

150

130

150

Engine

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

285 @ 6500

260 @ 6000

270 @ 6200

Engine Type

Regular Unleaded V-6

Fuel System

Sequential MPI

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

253 @ 4000

240 @ 4400

248 @ 4700

Engine Order Code

99C

Displacement

3.5 L/213

3.5 L/211

Mileage

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

Transmission

Drivetrain

All Wheel

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.00

0.71

Trans Description Cont. Again

Reverse Ratio (:1)

2.88

1.77

4.15

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

2.87

1.90

Trans Order Code

44J

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.41

1.00

Trans Description Cont.

Automatic w/OD

CVT w/OD

Automatic w/OD

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.74

0.61

First Gear Ratio (:1)

4.48

2.37 - 0.44

3.30

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

3.16

5.17

4.15

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

1.84

1.42

Trans Type

Summary

Body Style

Sport Utility

Vehicle Name

Ford Edge

Nissan Murano

Toyota Highlander

Suspension

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

Multi-Link

Double Wishbone

Suspension Type - Front

Strut

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

Strut

Suspension Type - Rear

Multi-Link

Double Wishbone

Emissions

Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year

8.8 (Est)

9.0

9.7 (Est)

EPA Greenhouse Gas Score

3.0 (Est)

Crash Test Ratings

Overall Rating

Overall Frontal Barrier Crash Rating

Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Driver

Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Passenger

Overall Side Crash Rating

Side Barrier Rating

Side Barrier Rating Driver

Side Barrier Rating Passenger Rear Seat

Side Pole Rating Driver Front Seat

Combined Side Rating Front Seat

Combined Side Rating Rear Seat

Rollover Rating

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