2016 Lexus RX vs 2016 Nissan Murano

2016 Lexus RX

2016 Nissan Murano

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AWD 4-Door

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
RX 350 AWD 4-Door	19	26	$40,486	$43,300
RX 350 FWD 4-Door	20	27	$39,177	$41,900
RX 450h AWD 4-Door F Sport	30	28	$53,622	$57,045

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AWD 4-Door Platinum

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Murano AWD 4-Door Platinum	21	28	$38,276	$40,780
Murano AWD 4-Door Platinum Hybrid	26	30	$41,088	$43,780
Murano AWD 4-Door S	21	28	$29,427	$31,340
Murano AWD 4-Door SL	21	28	$36,354	$38,730
Murano AWD 4-Door SL Hybrid	26	30	$39,166	$41,730
Murano AWD 4-Door SV	21	28	$32,296	$34,400
Murano FWD 4-Door Platinum	21	28	$36,775	$39,180
Murano FWD 4-Door Platinum Hybrid	28	31	$39,588	$42,180
Murano FWD 4-Door S	21	28	$27,927	$29,740
Murano FWD 4-Door SL	21	28	$34,855	$37,130
Murano FWD 4-Door SL Hybrid	28	31	$37,667	$40,130
Murano FWD 4-Door SV	21	28	$30,796	$32,800

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$40,486

$38,276

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$43,300

$40,780

Monthly Payment Estimate

$722 / month

$680 / 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 new 2016 Lexus RX is edgier and more focused than before—more of a style-conscious statement of indulgence—when your luxury car also has to be a very practical everyday driver.

Smooth, quiet and comfortable, the 2016 Nissan Murano is a stylish choice for empty-nesters who aren't concerned with sportiness or off-road capability.

TCC Likes

Curvier, edgier new design
Refinement and comfort
Improved suite of safety technology

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

TCC Dislikes

Still no third row
Will rakish look cut passenger space?

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

Fuel Economy

City

19 mpg

21 mpg

Highway

26 mpg

28 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Small Sport Utility Vehicles 4WD

Mid-Size Station Wagon

Interior Dimensions

Second Head Room (in)

39.1

39.8

Second Shoulder Room (in)

57.6

58.8

Front Leg Room (in)

44.1

40.5

Passenger Volume (ft³)

121.3

108.1

Front Hip Room (in)

56.6

55.4

Second Leg Room (in)

38.7

Front Head Room (in)

39.4

39.9

Second Hip Room (in)

56.1

55.2

Passenger Capacity

Front Shoulder Room (in)

57.8

59.5

Exterior Dimensions

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

74.6

75.4

Track Width, Front (in)

64.4

64.6

Wheelbase (in)

109.8

111.2

Height, Overall (in)

67.7

66.6

Track Width, Rear (in)

64.6

Min Ground Clearance (in)

6.9

Liftover Height (in)

30.8

Cargo Area Dimensions

Cargo Volume to Seat 2 (ft³)

18.4

39.6

Cargo Volume to Seat 1 (ft³)

56.3

69.9

Cargo Volume to Seat 3 (ft³)

18.4

39.6

Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings (in)

Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2 (in)

Cargo Box (Area) Height (in)

33.7

Brakes

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

13.3

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

Steering Type

Rack-Pinion

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

45.2

38.7

Tires

Spare Tire Size

Compact

Front Tire Order Code

Spare Tire Order Code

Rear Tire Size

P235/65VR18

P235/55TR20

Rear Tire Order Code

Front Tire Size

P235/65VR18

P235/55TR20

Trailering

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

350

150

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

350

150

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

3500

1500

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

3500

1500

Maximum Trailering Capacity (lbs)

3500

1500

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

4387

4017

Wheels

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Rear Wheel Size (in)

18 X 8

20 X 7.5

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

Spare Wheel Material

Steel

Front Wheel Size (in)

18 X 8

20 X 7.5

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Compact

Engine

Engine Type

Regular Unleaded V-6

Fuel System

Sequential MPI

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

267 @ 4700

240 @ 4400

Engine Order Code

Displacement

3.5 L/211

3.5 L/213

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

295 @ 6300

260 @ 6000

Mileage

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

Transmission

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

3.03

Trans Order Code

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.46

Trans Description Cont.

Automatic w/OD

CVT w/OD

Seventh Gear Ratio (:1)

0.81

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.00

First Gear Ratio (:1)

5.25

2.41 - 0.38

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

2.28

4.68

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

1.95

Trans Type

Drivetrain

All Wheel Drive

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.22

Trans Description Cont. Again

Eighth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.67

Reverse Ratio (:1)

4.01

1.77

Summary

Body Style

Sport Utility

Vehicle Name

Lexus RX 350

Nissan Murano

Suspension

Suspension Type - Rear

Double Wishbone

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

Double Wishbone

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Front

Strut

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

Strut

Emissions

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

8.0

7.4

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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