2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee vs 2015 Nissan Murano

2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee

2015 Nissan Murano

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4WD 4-Door Altitude

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Grand Cherokee 4WD 4-Door Altitude	17	24	$31,840	$31,995
Grand Cherokee 4WD 4-Door High Altitude	17	24	$44,779	$46,595
Grand Cherokee 4WD 4-Door Laredo	17	24	$31,840	$31,995
Grand Cherokee 4WD 4-Door Limited	17	24	$37,776	$39,065
Grand Cherokee 4WD 4-Door Overland	17	24	$44,779	$46,595
Grand Cherokee 4WD 4-Door SRT	13	19	$62,314	$64,895
Grand Cherokee 4WD 4-Door Summit	17	24	$49,801	$51,995
Grand Cherokee RWD 4-Door Altitude	17	25	$29,855	$29,995
Grand Cherokee RWD 4-Door High Altitude	17	25	$41,904	$43,595
Grand Cherokee RWD 4-Door Laredo	17	25	$29,855	$29,995
Grand Cherokee RWD 4-Door Limited	17	25	$35,831	$37,065
Grand Cherokee RWD 4-Door Overland	17	25	$41,904	$43,595
Grand Cherokee RWD 4-Door Summit	17	25	$46,926	$48,995

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AWD 4-Door Platinum

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Murano AWD 4-Door Platinum	21	28	$38,107	$40,600
Murano AWD 4-Door S	21	28	$29,259	$31,160
Murano AWD 4-Door SL	21	28	$36,185	$38,550
Murano AWD 4-Door SV	21	28	$32,126	$34,220
Murano FWD 4-Door Platinum	21	28	$36,607	$39,000
Murano FWD 4-Door S	21	28	$27,758	$29,560
Murano FWD 4-Door SL	21	28	$34,685	$36,950
Murano FWD 4-Door SV	21	28	$30,627	$32,620

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$31,840

$38,107

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$31,995

$40,600

Monthly Payment Estimate

$533 / month

$677 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

8.4

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8.6

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TCC’s Bottom Line

The 2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee offers an engine for everyone, and a feature list as extensive as those found in luxury sedans.

The 2015 Nissan Murano lures in empty-nesters with its flamboyant new design, then hooks them with just the right mix of confident performance.

TCC Likes

Looks far more expensive than it is
Eight-speed automatics for all
Ecodiesel's 30-mpg rating, 730-mile range

Head-turning, dramatic exterior
Superb ride quality
Very quiet cabin

TCC Dislikes

What's with that wan little grille?
Almost every version's over $30k
HEMI seems somewhat pointless now

Getting active-safety requires the moonroof
No height adjustment for passenger seat
Ride harshness with 20-inch wheels

Fuel Economy

City

17 mpg

21 mpg

Highway

24 mpg

28 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Standard SUV 4WD

Midsize Station Wagons

Interior Dimensions

Passenger Volume (ft³)

105.4

108.1

Second Shoulder Room (in)

58.8

Front Leg Room (in)

40.3

40.5

Front Hip Room (in)

55.4

Passenger Capacity

Second Leg Room (in)

38.6

38.7

Front Head Room (in)

39.9

Second Hip Room (in)

56.2

55.2

Front Shoulder Room (in)

58.7

59.5

Second Head Room (in)

39.2

39.8

Exterior Dimensions

Height, Overall (in)

69.3

66.6

Track Width, Rear (in)

64.1

64.6

Wheelbase (in)

114.8

111.2

Liftover Height (in)

32.4

30.8

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

76.5

75.4

Track Width, Front (in)

63.9

64.6

Min Ground Clearance (in)

8.6

6.9

Length, Overall (in)

189.8

192.4

Cargo Area Dimensions

Cargo Volume to Seat 1 (ft³)

68.3

69.9

Cargo Volume to Seat 3 (ft³)

36.3

39.6

Cargo Volume to Seat 2 (ft³)

36.3

39.6

Cargo Box (Area) Height (in)

33.7

Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings (in)

Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2 (in)

Brakes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

12.6

12.1

Brake Type

4-Wheel Disc

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

12.9

12.6

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

24.6

Steering

Steering Type

Rack-Pinion

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

37.1

38.7

Tires

Spare Tire Order Code

Rear Tire Size

P265/50TR20

P235/55TR20

Rear Tire Order Code

TV9

Front Tire Size

P265/50TR20

P235/55TR20

Spare Tire Size

Compact

Front Tire Order Code

TV9

Trailering

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

3500

1500

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

3500

1500

Maximum Trailering Capacity (lbs)

3500

1500

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

350

150

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

350

150

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

4677

4017

Wheels

Rear Wheel Size (in)

20 X 8

20 X 7.5

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

Spare Wheel Material

Steel

Front Wheel Size (in)

20 X 8

20 X 7.5

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Compact

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Electrical

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

700

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

160

150

Engine

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

260 @ 4800

240 @ 4400

Engine Order Code

ERB

Displacement

3.6 L/220

3.5 L/213

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

290 @ 6400

260 @ 6000

Engine Type

Regular Unleaded V-6

Fuel System

Sequential MPI

Mileage

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

Transmission

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

3.45

4.68

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

2.11

Trans Type

Drivetrain

Four Wheel Drive

All Wheel Drive

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.28

Trans Description Cont. Again

Eighth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.67

Reverse Ratio (:1)

3.29

1.77

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

3.14

Trans Order Code

DFL

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.67

Trans Description Cont.

Automatic w/OD

CVT w/OD

Seventh Gear Ratio (:1)

0.84

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.00

First Gear Ratio (:1)

4.71

2.37 - 0.44

Summary

Vehicle Name

Jeep Grand Cherokee

Nissan Murano

Body Style

Sport Utility

Suspension

Suspension Type - Rear

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Front

Short And Long Arm

Strut

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

Short And Long Arm

Strut

Emissions

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

9.3 (Est)

7.3 (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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Pricing

Invoice Price

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

Monthly Payment Estimate

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

TCC’s Bottom Line

TCC Likes

TCC Dislikes

Fuel Economy

City

Highway

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Interior Dimensions

Passenger Volume (ft³)

Second Shoulder Room (in)

Front Leg Room (in)

Front Hip Room (in)

Passenger Capacity

Second Leg Room (in)

Front Head Room (in)

Second Hip Room (in)

Front Shoulder Room (in)

Second Head Room (in)

Exterior Dimensions

Height, Overall (in)

Track Width, Rear (in)

Wheelbase (in)

Liftover Height (in)

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

Track Width, Front (in)

Min Ground Clearance (in)

Length, Overall (in)

Cargo Area Dimensions

Cargo Volume to Seat 1 (ft³)

Cargo Volume to Seat 3 (ft³)

Cargo Volume to Seat 2 (ft³)

Cargo Box (Area) Height (in)

Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings (in)

Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2 (in)

Brakes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

Brake Type

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Brake ABS System

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

Steering

Steering Type

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

Tires

Spare Tire Order Code

Rear Tire Size

Rear Tire Order Code

Front Tire Size

Spare Tire Size

Front Tire Order Code

Trailering

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

Maximum Trailering Capacity (lbs)

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

Wheels

Rear Wheel Size (in)

Front Wheel Material

Spare Wheel Material

Front Wheel Size (in)

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Rear Wheel Material

Electrical

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)