2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee vs 2021 Nissan Murano

2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee

2021 Nissan Murano

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80th Anniversary 4x2

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Grand Cherokee 80th Anniversary 4x2	19	26	$40,334	$41,835
Grand Cherokee 80th Anniversary 4x4	18	25	$42,330	$43,855
Grand Cherokee Freedom 4x2	19	26	$33,523	$33,885
Grand Cherokee Freedom 4x4	18	25	$35,848	$36,210
Grand Cherokee High Altitude 4x2	19	26	$46,577	$48,475
Grand Cherokee High Altitude 4x4	18	25	$49,519	$51,505
Grand Cherokee Laredo E 4x2	19	26	$33,523	$33,885
Grand Cherokee Laredo E 4x4	18	25	$35,848	$36,210
Grand Cherokee Laredo X 4x2	19	26	$33,523	$33,885
Grand Cherokee Laredo X 4x4	18	25	$35,848	$36,210
Grand Cherokee Limited 4x2	19	26	$40,334	$41,835
Grand Cherokee Limited 4x4	18	25	$42,330	$43,855
Grand Cherokee Limited X 4x2	19	26	$40,334	$41,835
Grand Cherokee Limited X 4x4	18	25	$42,330	$43,855
Grand Cherokee Overland 4x2	19	26	$46,577	$48,475
Grand Cherokee Overland 4x4	18	25	$49,519	$51,505
Grand Cherokee SRT 4x4	13	19	$68,552	$71,270
Grand Cherokee Summit 4x2	19	26	$52,289	$54,550
Grand Cherokee Summit 4x4	18	25	$55,230	$57,580
Grand Cherokee Trackhawk 4x4	11	17	$86,036	$90,070
Grand Cherokee Trailhawk 4x4	18	25	$45,383	$47,105

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AWD Platinum

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Murano AWD Platinum	20	28	$43,084	$45,910
Murano AWD S	20	28	$32,258	$34,360
Murano AWD SL	20	28	$39,287	$41,860
Murano AWD SV	20	28	$35,192	$37,490
Murano FWD Platinum	20	28	$41,632	$44,360
Murano FWD S	20	28	$30,805	$32,810
Murano FWD SL	20	28	$37,835	$40,310
Murano FWD SV	20	28	$33,739	$35,940

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$40,334

$43,084

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$41,835

$45,910

Monthly Payment Estimate

$697 / month

$765 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

6.7

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6.2

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TCC’s Bottom Line

The 2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee L performs on road and off, has lots of space, and competes with luxury brands in its top models.

The 2021 Nissan Murano’s windswept shape still looks good and safety is strong, but it’s showing its age.

TCC Likes

Strong engines
Iconic design
Very comfortable

Unique style
Comfy front seats
Plush ride

TCC Dislikes

Pricey
V-8 is thirsty
No hybrid...yet

So-so cargo capacity
Interior and tech show their age
Surprisingly thirsty

Fuel Economy

City

19 mpg

20 mpg

Highway

26 mpg

28 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Standard SUV 2WD

Midsize Station Wagons

Interior Dimensions

Second Shoulder Room (in)

58.8

Passenger Volume (ft³)

105.4

102.8

Front Leg Room (in)

40.3

40.5

Front Hip Room (in)

55.4

Second Leg Room (in)

38.6

38.7

Passenger Capacity

Front Head Room (in)

39.9

38.1

Second Hip Room (in)

56.2

55.2

Front Shoulder Room (in)

58.7

59.5

Second Head Room (in)

39.2

37.8

Exterior Dimensions

Height, Overall (in)

69.3

67.8

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

192.8

Cargo Area Dimensions

Cargo Volume to Seat 1 (ft³)

68.3

Cargo Volume to Seat 3 (ft³)

36.3

31.1

Cargo Volume to Seat 2 (ft³)

36.3

31.1

Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings (in)

Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2 (in)

Cargo Box (Area) Height (in)

31.8

Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1 (in)

74.4

Brakes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

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)

13.8

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

P235/55HR20

Rear Tire Order Code

TKY

Front Tire Size

P265/50TR20

P235/55HR20

Spare Tire Size

Compact

Front Tire Order Code

TKY

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)

4576

4137

Wheels

Rear Wheel Size (in)

20 X 8

20 X 7.5

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

Spare Wheel Material

Steel

Aluminum

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)

650

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

180

130

Engine

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

260 @ 4000

240 @ 4400

Engine Order Code

ERC

Displacement

3.6 L/220

3.5 L/213

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

293 @ 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)

3.27

4.67

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

2.11

Trans Type

Drivetrain

Rear 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

0.96

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

3.14

Trans Order Code

DFT

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

2.41 - 0.38

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

8.4

7.6

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

Second Shoulder Room (in)

Passenger Volume (ft³)

Front Leg Room (in)

Front Hip Room (in)

Second Leg Room (in)

Passenger Capacity

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 Width @ Wheelhousings (in)

Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2 (in)

Cargo Box (Area) Height (in)

Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1 (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