2015 Lexus RX vs 2015 Nissan Murano

2015 Lexus RX

2015 Nissan Murano

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AWD 4-Door

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
RX 350 AWD 4-Door	18	24	$39,615	$42,370
RX 350 AWD 4-Door Crafted Line F Sport	18	26	$47,025	$50,220
RX 350 AWD 4-Door F Sport	18	26	$45,543	$48,710
RX 350 FWD 4-Door	18	25	$38,306	$40,970
RX 450h AWD 4-Door	30	28	$46,077	$49,020
RX 450h FWD 4-Door	32	28	$44,761	$47,620

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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

$39,615

$38,107

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$42,370

$40,600

Monthly Payment Estimate

$706 / month

$677 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

7.8

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8.6

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TCC’s Bottom Line

The 2015 Lexus RX 350 and RX 400h deliver sensible luxury and excellent comfort -- boldness not necessarily included (or desired).

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

Plush interior, plush ride
Elegant, not ostentatious
Good set of tech options

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

TCC Dislikes

Unengaging driving experience
Conservative styling
Base front seats

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

Fuel Economy

City

18 mpg

21 mpg

Highway

24 mpg

28 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Small SUV 4WD

Midsize Station Wagons

Interior Dimensions

Second Hip Room (in)

54.5

55.2

Passenger Volume (ft³)

99.7

108.1

Front Shoulder Room (in)

57.9

59.5

Second Head Room (in)

37.7

39.8

Second Shoulder Room (in)

57.5

58.8

Passenger Capacity

Front Leg Room (in)

43.1

40.5

Front Hip Room (in)

55.5

55.4

Second Leg Room (in)

36.8

38.7

Front Head Room (in)

39.9

Exterior Dimensions

Track Width, Front (in)

64.2

64.6

Min Ground Clearance (in)

7.3

6.9

Length, Overall (in)

187.8

192.4

Height, Overall (in)

66.7

66.6

Track Width, Rear (in)

63.8

64.6

Wheelbase (in)

107.9

111.2

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

74.2

75.4

Liftover Height (in)

30.8

Cargo Area Dimensions

Cargo Volume to Seat 3 (ft³)

39.6

Cargo Volume to Seat 2 (ft³)

39.6

Cargo Volume to Seat 1 (ft³)

80.3

69.9

Cargo Box (Area) Height (in)

33.7

Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings (in)

Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2 (in)

Brakes

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

12.2

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

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

19.2

Steering

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

38.8

38.7

Steering Type

Rack-Pinion

Tires

Front Tire Size

P235/60VR18

P235/55TR20

Spare Tire Size

Compact

Front Tire Order Code

Spare Tire Order Code

Rear Tire Size

P235/60VR18

P235/55TR20

Rear Tire Order Code

Trailering

Maximum Trailering Capacity (lbs)

1500

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

150

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

150

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

1500

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

1500

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

4343

4017

Wheels

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Compact

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Rear Wheel Size (in)

18 X 7.5

20 X 7.5

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

Spare Wheel Material

Steel

Front Wheel Size (in)

18 X 7.5

20 X 7.5

Engine

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

270 @ 6200

260 @ 6000

Engine Type

Regular Unleaded V-6

Fuel System

Sequential MPI

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

248 @ 4700

240 @ 4400

Engine Order Code

Displacement

3.5 L/211

3.5 L/213

Mileage

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

Transmission

Reverse Ratio (:1)

4.15

1.77

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

1.90

Trans Order Code

Drivetrain

All Wheel Drive

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.00

Trans Description Cont.

Automatic w/OD

CVT w/OD

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.61

First Gear Ratio (:1)

3.30

2.37 - 0.44

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

4.40

4.68

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

1.42

Trans Type

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.71

Trans Description Cont. Again

Summary

Vehicle Name

Lexus RX 350

Nissan Murano

Body Style

Sport Utility

Suspension

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

Strut

Suspension Type - Rear

Double Wishbone

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

Double Wishbone

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Front

Strut

Emissions

EPA Greenhouse Gas Score

5.0

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

8.9

7.3 (Est)

Electrical

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

150

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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