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Used 2018 Nissan Murano SUV Trims Comparison

Trim level differences

The 2018 Nissan Murano crossover is offered in four trim levels: S, SV, SL and Platinum. All have a 3.5-liter V6 engine (260 horsepower and 240 pound-feet of torque) and a continuously variable automatic transmission. Front-wheel drive comes standard; all-wheel drive is optional.

The base S comes standard with 18-inch alloy wheels, automatic headlights, LED running lights, keyless entry and ignition, cruise control, dual-zone automatic climate control and a 60/40-split folding rear seat. Standard technology includes a navigation system, an 8-inch touchscreen interface, Bluetooth, and a six-speaker sound system with CD player, satellite radio, USB and auxiliary audio jacks, and smartphone app integration (with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto). There's even a USB port for rear passengers to connect a music device to the audio system.

All 2018 Muranos also have forward collision warning with automatic emergency braking as standard.

Moving up to the SV adds roof rails, foglights, remote engine start, power-adjustable front seats, a leather-wrapped steering wheel, and blind-spot monitoring with rear cross-traffic alert. The SV's optional Premium package adds unique 18-inch alloy wheels, a panoramic sunroof, heated front seats and mirrors, an 11-speaker Bose audio system, and driver aids such as adaptive cruise control, a 360-degree parking camera system, and a drowsy driver warning system.

The SL model comes standard with the SV's options (including the driver aids and Bose audio), as well as a hands-free liftgate, heated side mirrors, driver-seat memory settings, leather upholstery, heated front and rear seats, a heated steering wheel, and ambient interior lighting. A panoramic sunroof is optional.

The top-line Murano Platinum is loaded with the SL's features plus 20-inch alloy wheels, LED headlights, a power-adjustable steering wheel with memory setting, heated and ventilated front seats, power-folding rear seats, and NissanConnect telematics, including automatic collision notification to emergency services and customizable alerts (to keep tabs on teen drivers or valets, for example).

A Midnight Edition optional styling package for SL trims adds special 20-inch wheels and a blacked-out finish on roof rails, mirror caps, grille, lower bumper accents, sill plates, side moldings.

Which Murano trim does Edmunds recommend?

The base Murano S comes nicely equipped with keyless entry, an 8-inch touchscreen display, satellite radio, smartphone integration and a navigation system, among other features. It's an excellent value for a stylish crossover with more than the basics. But the S doesn't offer any options. Since the main appeal of the Murano is getting an upscale SUV without luxury-brand pricing, we say move up to get the SV trim with the optional Premium package. This way you'll get almost all of the Murano's luxury essentials while keeping the price reasonable.

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Ashburn, VA
Vehicle
Murano S
Murano SV
Murano SL
Murano Platinum
Vehicle
S
3.5L 6cyl CVT
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SL
3.5L 6cyl CVT
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Platinum
3.5L 6cyl CVT
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Features

Features

Features

Features

Bluetooth
standard
standard
standard
standard
Navigation
standard
standard
standard
standard
Satellite radio
standard
standard
standard
standard
Keyless Ignition
standard
standard
standard
standard
Cruise control
standard
standard
standard
standard
Adaptive cruise control
Not Available
optional
standard
standard
Parking assistance
Not available
Not available
Not available
Not available
Upholstery
cloth
cloth
leather
leather
Heated seats
Not Available
optional
standard
standard
Cooled/Ventilated seats
Not Available
Not Available
Not Available
standard
Folding rear seats
standard
standard
standard
standard
Sunroof
Not Available
optional
optional
standard
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Specifications

Specifications

Specifications

Specifications

Country of final assembly
United States
United States
United States
United States
Drivetrain
front wheel drive
front wheel drive
front wheel drive
front wheel drive
Engine power
260 hp @ 6,000 rpm
260 hp @ 6,000 rpm
260 hp @ 6,000 rpm
260 hp @ 6,000 rpm
Engine torque
240 lb-ft @ 4,400 rpm
240 lb-ft @ 4,400 rpm
240 lb-ft @ 4,400 rpm
240 lb-ft @ 4,400 rpm
Engine displacement
3.5 l
3.5 l
3.5 l
3.5 l
Engine configuration
v6
v6
v6
v6
Transmission
continuously variable-speed automatic
continuously variable-speed automatic
continuously variable-speed automatic
continuously variable-speed automatic
Tire size
235/65R18
235/65R18
235/65R18
235/55R20
Wheel size
18 X 7.5-in
18 X 7.5-in
18 X 7.5-in
20 X 7.5-in
Wheel type
alloy wheels
alloy wheels
alloy wheels
alloy wheels
Run flat tires
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Not available
Not available
Not available
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Fuel economy

Fuel economy

Fuel economy

Fuel economy

City/Hwy/Combined MPG
21 / 28 / 24 MPG
21 / 28 / 24 MPG
21 / 28 / 24 MPG
21 / 28 / 24 MPG
City/Hwy/Combined MPGe
Not applicable
Not applicable
Not applicable
Not applicable
Fuel Capacity
19.0 gal.
19.0 gal.
19.0 gal.
19.0 gal.
Driving Range (city/hwy)
399 / 532 miles
399 / 532 miles
399 / 532 miles
399 / 532 miles
Fuel Type
regular unleaded
regular unleaded
regular unleaded
regular unleaded
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Dimensions

Dimensions

Dimensions

Dimensions

Turning circle
38.7 ft.
38.7 ft.
38.7 ft.
38.7 ft.
Curb weight
3,768 lb.
3,784 lb.
3,833 lb.
3,925 lb.
Ground Clearance
6.9 in.
6.9 in.
6.9 in.
6.9 in.
Overall Width with Mirrors
Overall Width without Mirrors
75.4 in.
75.4 in.
75.4 in.
75.4 in.
Height
67.8 in.
67.8 in.
67.8 in.
67.8 in.
Length
192.8 in.
192.8 in.
192.8 in.
192.8 in.
Wheelbase
111.2 in.
111.2 in.
111.2 in.
111.2 in.
Seating Capacity
Cargo Space
32.1 cu. ft.
32.1 cu. ft.
32.1 cu. ft.
31.1 cu. ft.
Cargo Space, Rear Seat Down or Removed
67.0 cu. ft.
67.0 cu. ft.
67.0 cu. ft.
65.0 cu. ft.
Front Head Room
39.9 in.
39.9 in.
39.9 in.
38.1 in.
Front Leg Room
40.5 in.
40.5 in.
40.5 in.
40.5 in.
Front Shoulder Room
59.5 in.
59.5 in.
59.5 in.
59.5 in.
Rear Head Room
39.8 in.
39.8 in.
39.8 in.
37.8 in.
Rear Leg Room
38.7 in.
38.7 in.
38.7 in.
38.7 in.
Rear Shoulder Room
58.8 in.
58.8 in.
58.8 in.
58.8 in.
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5-Year Ownership Costs

5-Year Ownership Costs

5-Year Ownership Costs

5-Year Ownership Costs

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Colors

Colors

Colors

Colors

Interior
Graphite, cloth
Graphite, cloth
Cashmere, cloth
Mocha, leather
Cashmere, leather
Graphite, leather
Mocha, leather
Cashmere, leather
Graphite, leather
Exterior
Pearl White
Arctic Blue Metallic
Cayenne Red
Magnetic Black
Gun Metallic
Java Metallic
Brilliant Silver
Pearl White
Arctic Blue Metallic
Cayenne Red
Magnetic Black
Gun Metallic
Java Metallic
Brilliant Silver
Pearl White
Arctic Blue Metallic
Cayenne Red
Magnetic Black
Gun Metallic
Java Metallic
Brilliant Silver
Pearl White
Arctic Blue Metallic
Cayenne Red
Magnetic Black
Gun Metallic
Java Metallic
Brilliant Silver