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Kia Sorento vs. Nissan Murano

2025 Kia Sorento

Build and PriceSee Overview
Build and Price
See Overview

2025 Nissan Murano

$33,435*
$41,860*
$33,564
Nissan Murano Starting Market Average is unequipped
Ratings Unavailable
Kia Sorento Pricing
Nissan Murano Pricing
Lease Prices Unavailable
Lease Prices Unavailable
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23 city/31 hwy*
21 city/27 hwy
2.5L I4*
2.0L I4 Turbo
FWD*
FWD*
7 passenger*
5 passenger
Kia Sorento Automatic Emergency Braking is standard
Nissan Murano Automatic Emergency Braking is standard
5 yr / 60k mi
3 yr / 36k mi
191 hp*
241 hp
Kia Sorento Blind Spot System is standard
Nissan Murano Blind Spot System is standard
Kia Sorento Surround View Camera is optional
Nissan Murano Surround View Camera is optional
Kia Sorento Adaptive Cruise Control is standard
Nissan Murano Adaptive Cruise Control is standard
Kia Sorento Remote Engine Start is standard
Nissan Murano Remote Engine Start is standard
Kia Sorento Parking Sensors is optional
Nissan Murano Parking Sensors is standard
Kia Sorento OEM Engine Code is unequipped
KR20DDET
Gas*
Gas
Regular Unleaded
Regular Unleaded
191 hp*
241 hp
6100 rpm*
5600 rpm
181 lb-ft*
260 lb-ft
4000 rpm*
4400 rpm
2.5 L*
2.0 L
Inline
Inline
4 cylinder
4 cylinder
Not Standard*
Turbocharged
Kia Sorento Variable Valvetrain is unequipped
Nissan Murano Variable Valvetrain is standard
Kia Sorento Valvetrain is unequipped
Double Overhead
Kia Sorento Number of Valves is unequipped
16 valve
Kia Sorento Compression Ratio is unequipped
8.0:1-14.0:1
Kia Sorento Cylinder Deactivation is unequipped
Nissan Murano Cylinder Deactivation is standard
Kia Sorento Eco Mode is unequipped
Nissan Murano Eco Mode is standard
Kia Sorento Sport Mode is unequipped
Nissan Murano Sport Mode is standard
23 MPG*
21 MPG
31 MPG*
27 MPG
26 MPG*
23 MPG
Unavailable*
Nissan Murano EPA EV Equivalent Combined Fuel Economy (MPGe) is unequipped
Unavailable*
Nissan Murano EPA Electric Range is unequipped
Automatic
Automatic
Gear Shifter*
Gear Shifter*
Kia Sorento Dual Clutch Transmission is optional
Nissan Murano Dual Clutch Transmission is unequipped
8*
9
Kia Sorento Final Drive Axle Ratio is unequipped
4.34
Kia Sorento First Gear Ratio is unequipped
4.713
Kia Sorento Second Gear Ratio is unequipped
2.842
Kia Sorento Third Gear Ratio is unequipped
1.909
Kia Sorento Fourth Gear Ratio is unequipped
1.382
Kia Sorento Fifth Gear Ratio is unequipped
1.0
Kia Sorento Sixth Gear Ratio is unequipped
0.808
Kia Sorento Seventh Gear Ratio is unequipped
0.699
Kia Sorento Eighth Gear Ratio is unequipped
0.58
Kia Sorento Ninth Gear Ratio is unequipped
0.48
Kia Sorento Reverse Gear Ratio is unequipped
3.8
LED
LED
Kia Sorento Auto On/Off Headlights is standard
Nissan Murano Auto On/Off Headlights is standard
Kia Sorento Auto On/Off High Beams is standard
Nissan Murano Auto On/Off High Beams is standard
Kia Sorento Curve Adaptive Headlights is unequipped
Nissan Murano Curve Adaptive Headlights is standard
Variable Intermittent*
Variable Intermittent*
Kia Sorento Rear Windshield Wiper is unequipped
Intermittent
Kia Sorento Fog Lamps is optional
Nissan Murano Fog Lamps is standard
Kia Sorento Daytime Running Lights (DRLs) is standard
Nissan Murano Daytime Running Lights (DRLs) is standard
Kia Sorento Tail Lamp Type is unequipped
LED
Kia Sorento Integrated Turn Signal Mirrors is standard
Nissan Murano Integrated Turn Signal Mirrors is standard
Kia Sorento Side Mirror Color is unequipped
Black
Kia Sorento Heated Side Mirrors is standard
Nissan Murano Heated Side Mirrors is standard
Kia Sorento Memory Side Mirrors is unequipped
Nissan Murano Memory Side Mirrors is standard
Not Standard*
Manual*
Kia Sorento Power Side Mirrors is standard
Nissan Murano Power Side Mirrors is standard
Not Standard*
Not Standard*
Kia Sorento Panoramic Moonroof is optional
Nissan Murano Panoramic Moonroof is standard
Kia Sorento Targa Top Roof is unequipped
Nissan Murano Targa Top Roof is standard
Kia Sorento Power Trunk/Liftgate is optional
Nissan Murano Power Trunk/Liftgate is standard
Not Standard*
Not Standard*
Not Standard*
Nissan Murano Running Boards is unequipped
Kia Sorento Tow Hitch is optional
Nissan Murano Tow Hitch is unequipped
17 in*
20 in*
17 in*
20 in*
Alloy
Alloy
P235/65HR17*
P255/55R20*
P235/65HR17*
P255/55R20*
All-Season*
All-Season
Kia Sorento Tire Brand is unequipped
Bridgestone
Kia Sorento Run Flat is unequipped
Nissan Murano Run Flat is standard
Compact
Compact
Kia Sorento Spare Wheel Type is unequipped
Steel
Kia Sorento Inflator Kit is unequipped
Nissan Murano Inflator Kit is standard
Cloth*
Premium Synthetic*
Kia Sorento Automatic Power Windows is unequipped
Front
Unavailable*
8 way
Unavailable*
6 way
Not Standard*
Power
Not Standard*
Not Standard*
Not Standard*
Multi-Level
Not Standard*
Not Standard*
Not Standard*
Not Standard*
Bucket
Bucket
Not Standard*
Not Standard*
Kia Sorento Front Seat Seatback Side Support is unequipped
Passive
Bench*
Bench
Kia Sorento 2nd Row Split-Folding Seatback is unequipped
60/40
Kia Sorento 2nd Row Center Armrest is unequipped
Nissan Murano 2nd Row Center Armrest is standard
Kia Sorento 2nd Row Trunk Pass-Through is standard
Nissan Murano 2nd Row Trunk Pass-Through is standard
Kia Sorento 2nd Row Seat Fold/Remove is unequipped
Folding
Kia Sorento 2nd Row Seat Stowable is unequipped
Nissan Murano 2nd Row Seat Stowable is standard
Bench
Nissan Murano Third Row Seating is unequipped
Kia Sorento Floor Mats is optional
Nissan Murano Floor Mats is standard
Kia Sorento Power Windows is standard
Nissan Murano Power Windows is standard
Kia Sorento Power Locks is standard
Nissan Murano Power Locks is standard
Kia Sorento Remote Keyless Entry is standard
Nissan Murano Remote Keyless Entry is standard
Kia Sorento Remote Engine Start is standard
Nissan Murano Remote Engine Start is standard
Kia Sorento Proximity Keyless Entry is standard
Nissan Murano Proximity Keyless Entry is standard
Kia Sorento Keyless Ignition is standard
Nissan Murano Keyless Ignition is standard
Kia Sorento Garage Door Opener is optional
Nissan Murano Garage Door Opener is standard
Manual*
Nissan Murano Climate Control is unequipped
Not Standard*
Manual
Kia Sorento Dash Material is unequipped
Leatherette*
Kia Sorento Door Trim is unequipped
Metal
Not Standard*
Metal
Not Standard*
Leatherette
Kia Sorento Audio Steering Wheel Controls is standard
Nissan Murano Audio Steering Wheel Controls is standard
Kia Sorento Heated Steering Wheel is optional
Nissan Murano Heated Steering Wheel is standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Adaptive Cruise Control
Kia Sorento Auto Dimming Rearview Mirror is optional
Nissan Murano Auto Dimming Rearview Mirror is optional
Kia Sorento AM/FM is standard
Nissan Murano AM/FM is standard
Kia Sorento Satellite Radio is standard
Nissan Murano Satellite Radio is standard
Kia Sorento HD Radio is standard
Nissan Murano HD Radio is optional
Unavailable*
6 speaker*
Kia Sorento Premium Radio is unequipped
Not Standard*
Not Standard*
Not Standard*
Front
Front
Kia Sorento Infotainment System is unequipped
Nissan Murano Infotainment System is standard
Kia Sorento Screen Size is unequipped
12.3 in
Kia Sorento Touch Screen is unequipped
Nissan Murano Touch Screen is standard
Kia Sorento Bluetooth Hands-Free is unequipped
Nissan Murano Bluetooth Hands-Free is standard
Kia Sorento Voice Command is unequipped
Nissan Murano Voice Command is standard
Kia Sorento DVD Player is unequipped
Nissan Murano DVD Player is standard
Kia Sorento Blu-ray Player is unequipped
Nissan Murano Blu-ray Player is standard
Not Standard*
Nissan Murano Rear Entertainment System Monitors is unequipped
Kia Sorento In-Car WiFi is optional
Nissan Murano In-Car WiFi is standard
Kia Sorento USB Input is unequipped
Front and Rear
Kia Sorento Memory Card Reader is unequipped
Nissan Murano Memory Card Reader is standard
Kia Sorento Navigation is optional
Nissan Murano Navigation is standard
Kia Sorento Apple CarPlay is standard
Nissan Murano Apple CarPlay is standard
Kia Sorento Android Auto is standard
Nissan Murano Android Auto is standard
Kia Sorento Bluetooth is standard
Nissan Murano Bluetooth is standard
Kia Sorento Amazon Alexa is unequipped
Nissan Murano Amazon Alexa is optional
Kia Sorento Brake Assist is standard
Nissan Murano Brake Assist is standard
Kia Sorento Automatic Braking is standard
Nissan Murano Automatic Braking is standard
Monitor
Monitor
Active Lane Keep Assist
Active Lane Keep Assist
Kia Sorento Backup Camera is standard
Nissan Murano Backup Camera is standard
Kia Sorento Around View Camera is optional
Nissan Murano Around View Camera is optional
Not Standard*
Rear
Kia Sorento Rear Cross-Traffic Alert is standard
Nissan Murano Rear Cross-Traffic Alert is standard
Kia Sorento Alarm is standard
Nissan Murano Alarm is standard
Kia Sorento Heads-up Display (HUD) is unequipped
Nissan Murano Heads-up Display (HUD) is optional
Kia Sorento Traction Control is standard
Nissan Murano Traction Control is standard
Kia Sorento Stability Control is standard
Nissan Murano Stability Control is standard
Warning Lamp
Warning Lamp
Front and Rear*
Front and Rear
Front and Rear
Front and Rear
Kia Sorento Knee Airbags is standard
Nissan Murano Knee Airbags is standard
Disc
Ventilated Disc
Disc
Ventilated Disc
Not Standard*
Brake Actuated
Kia Sorento Performance Exhaust is unequipped
Nissan Murano Performance Exhaust is standard
Kia Sorento Hill Start Assist Control (HAC) is unequipped
Nissan Murano Hill Start Assist Control (HAC) is standard
Kia Sorento Stabilizer Bar is unequipped
Front and Rear
5 yr
3 yr
60000 mi
36000 mi
10 yr
5 yr
100000 mi
60000 mi
5 yr
5 yr
100000 mi
Unlimited mi
5 yr
3 yr
60000 mi
36000 mi
8 yr
Nissan Murano Hybrid-EV Warranty Length is unequipped
50000 mi
Nissan Murano Hybrid-EV Warranty Miles is unequipped
Kia Sorento Free-maintenance Warranty Length is unequipped
2 yr
Kia Sorento Free-maintenance Warranty Miles is unequipped
24000 mi
12.8 in
13.8 in
12.0 in*
13.0 in
4.49*
4.71
2.76*
2.84
1.77*
1.91
1.39*
1.38
1.21*
1.0
1.0*
0.81
0.8*
0.7
0.64
0.58
3.08*
3.8
40.3 in
41.1 in*
41.4 in*
44.3 in
55.6 in
56.9 in
59.1 in
60.8 in
39.1 in
39.7 in*
41.7 in*
36.3 in
55.1 in
56.9 in
58.1 in
58.5 in
36.8 in
Nissan Murano 3rd Row Head Room is unequipped
29.6 in
Nissan Murano 3rd Row Leg Room is unequipped
42.5 in
Nissan Murano 3rd Row Hip Room is unequipped
53.0 in
Nissan Murano 3rd Row Shoulder Room is unequipped
74.8 in
78.0 in
66.7 in*
67.9 in
110.8 in
111.2 in
6.9 in*
8.3 in
Unavailable*
Nissan Murano Turning Diameter is unequipped
Kia Sorento Bed Width @ Wheel Wells is unequipped
55.9 in
Kia Sorento Bed Height is unequipped
29.8 in*
3814.0 lbs*
4193.0 lbs*
17.7 gal*
18.7 gal
7 passenger*
5 passenger
7 passenger*
5 passenger
12.6 ft³
Nissan Murano Cargo Capacity w/All Seats in Place is unequipped
75.5 ft³
63.5 ft³
38.5 ft³
32.9 ft³
2000 lbs*
1500 lbs
2000 lbs*
1500 lbs

Pricing

When comparing SUVs like the Kia Sorento and the Nissan Murano, it is important to look at price, fuel economy, and standard features. Starting with price, the Kia Sorento is less expensive with a starting MSRP of $33,435 and the similarly equipped Nissan Murano starts at $41,860.

Fuel Economy

Looking at fuel economy, the Kia Sorento has slightly better mileage. The Kia Sorento gets 23 MPG in the city and 31 MPG on the highway. Comparatively, the Nissan Murano gets 21 MPG in the city and 27 MPG on the highway.