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Nissan Murano vs. Mazda CX-50

2025 Nissan Murano

2025 Mazda CX‑50

Build and PriceSee Overview
Build and Price
See Overview
$41,860*
$31,995*
Nissan Murano Starting Market Average is unequipped
$30,813
Ratings Unavailable
Nissan Murano Pricing
Mazda CX-50 Pricing
Lease Prices Unavailable
Lease Prices Unavailable
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21 city/27 hwy
25 city/31 hwy*
2.0L I4 Turbo
2.5L I4*
FWD*
AWD
5 passenger
5 passenger
Nissan Murano Automatic Emergency Braking is standard
Mazda CX-50 Automatic Emergency Braking is standard
3 yr / 36k mi
3 yr / 36k mi
241 hp
187 hp*
Nissan Murano Blind Spot System is standard
Mazda CX-50 Blind Spot System is standard
Nissan Murano Surround View Camera is optional
Mazda CX-50 Surround View Camera is optional
Nissan Murano Adaptive Cruise Control is standard
Mazda CX-50 Adaptive Cruise Control is standard
Nissan Murano Remote Engine Start is standard
Mazda CX-50 Remote Engine Start is standard
Nissan Murano Parking Sensors is standard
Mazda CX-50 Parking Sensors is optional
KR20DDET
Mazda CX-50 OEM Engine Code is unequipped
Gas
Gas*
Regular Unleaded
Regular Unleaded*
241 hp
187 hp*
5600 rpm
6000 rpm*
260 lb-ft
185 lb-ft*
4400 rpm
4000 rpm*
2.0 L
2.5 L
Inline
Inline
4 cylinder
4 cylinder
Turbocharged
Not Standard*
Nissan Murano Variable Valvetrain is standard
Mazda CX-50 Variable Valvetrain is standard
Double Overhead
Double Overhead
16 valve
16 valve
8.0:1-14.0:1
13.0*
Nissan Murano Cylinder Deactivation is standard
Mazda CX-50 Cylinder Deactivation is unequipped
Nissan Murano Eco Mode is standard
Mazda CX-50 Eco Mode is unequipped
Nissan Murano Sport Mode is standard
Mazda CX-50 Sport Mode is standard
21 MPG
25 MPG*
27 MPG
31 MPG*
23 MPG
28 MPG*
Automatic
Automatic
Gear Shifter*
Gear Shifter*
Nissan Murano Continuously Variable is unequipped
Mazda CX-50 Continuously Variable is optional
9
6*
4.34
Mazda CX-50 Final Drive Axle Ratio is unequipped
4.713
Mazda CX-50 First Gear Ratio is unequipped
2.842
Mazda CX-50 Second Gear Ratio is unequipped
1.909
Mazda CX-50 Third Gear Ratio is unequipped
1.382
Mazda CX-50 Fourth Gear Ratio is unequipped
1.0
Mazda CX-50 Fifth Gear Ratio is unequipped
0.808
Mazda CX-50 Sixth Gear Ratio is unequipped
0.699
Mazda CX-50 Seventh Gear Ratio is unequipped
0.58
Mazda CX-50 Eighth Gear Ratio is unequipped
0.48
Mazda CX-50 Ninth Gear Ratio is unequipped
3.8
Mazda CX-50 Reverse Gear Ratio is unequipped
LED
LED
Nissan Murano Auto On/Off Headlights is standard
Mazda CX-50 Auto On/Off Headlights is standard
Nissan Murano Auto On/Off High Beams is standard
Mazda CX-50 Auto On/Off High Beams is standard
Nissan Murano Curve Adaptive Headlights is standard
Mazda CX-50 Curve Adaptive Headlights is optional
Variable Intermittent*
Rain Sensing
Nissan Murano Heated Washer Nozzles is unequipped
Not Standard*
Intermittent
Intermittent
Nissan Murano Fog Lamps is standard
Mazda CX-50 Fog Lamps is unequipped
Nissan Murano Daytime Running Lights (DRLs) is standard
Mazda CX-50 Daytime Running Lights (DRLs) is standard
LED
Mazda CX-50 Tail Lamp Type is unequipped
Nissan Murano Integrated Turn Signal Mirrors is standard
Mazda CX-50 Integrated Turn Signal Mirrors is standard
Black
Black
Nissan Murano Heated Side Mirrors is standard
Mazda CX-50 Heated Side Mirrors is optional
Nissan Murano Memory Side Mirrors is standard
Mazda CX-50 Memory Side Mirrors is optional
Manual*
Not Standard*
Nissan Murano Power Side Mirrors is standard
Mazda CX-50 Power Side Mirrors is standard
Not Standard*
Not Standard*
Nissan Murano Panoramic Moonroof is standard
Mazda CX-50 Panoramic Moonroof is optional
Nissan Murano Targa Top Roof is standard
Mazda CX-50 Targa Top Roof is unequipped
Nissan Murano Power Trunk/Liftgate is standard
Mazda CX-50 Power Trunk/Liftgate is optional
Not Standard*
Mazda CX-50 Hands-free Trunk/Liftgate is unequipped
Nissan Murano Roof Rails is unequipped
Mazda CX-50 Roof Rails is standard
Nissan Murano Tow Hitch is unequipped
Mazda CX-50 Tow Hitch is optional
20 in*
17 in*
20 in*
17 in*
Alloy
Alloy
P255/55R20*
P225/65 R17*
P255/55R20*
P225/65 R17*
All-Season
All-Season*
Bridgestone
Mazda CX-50 Tire Brand is unequipped
Nissan Murano Run Flat is standard
Mazda CX-50 Run Flat is unequipped
Compact
Compact
Steel
Steel
Nissan Murano Inflator Kit is standard
Mazda CX-50 Inflator Kit is unequipped
Premium Synthetic*
Premium Synthetic and Cloth*
Front
Front and Rear
8 way
Unavailable*
6 way
Unavailable*
Power
Not Standard*
Not Standard*
Mazda CX-50 Passenger Seat Lumbar Support is unequipped
Multi-Level
Not Standard*
Not Standard*
Not Standard*
Not Standard*
Not Standard*
Bucket
Bucket
Not Standard*
Not Standard*
Passive
Mazda CX-50 Front Seat Seatback Side Support is unequipped
Bench
Bench
60/40
60/40
Nissan Murano 2nd Row Center Armrest is standard
Mazda CX-50 2nd Row Center Armrest is standard
Nissan Murano 2nd Row Trunk Pass-Through is standard
Mazda CX-50 2nd Row Trunk Pass-Through is standard
Folding
Folding
Nissan Murano 2nd Row Seat Stowable is standard
Mazda CX-50 2nd Row Seat Stowable is unequipped
Nissan Murano Floor Mats is standard
Mazda CX-50 Floor Mats is standard
Nissan Murano Power Windows is standard
Mazda CX-50 Power Windows is standard
Nissan Murano Power Locks is standard
Mazda CX-50 Power Locks is standard
Nissan Murano Remote Keyless Entry is standard
Mazda CX-50 Remote Keyless Entry is standard
Nissan Murano Remote Engine Start is standard
Mazda CX-50 Remote Engine Start is standard
Nissan Murano Proximity Keyless Entry is standard
Mazda CX-50 Proximity Keyless Entry is standard
Nissan Murano Keyless Ignition is standard
Mazda CX-50 Keyless Ignition is standard
Nissan Murano Garage Door Opener is standard
Mazda CX-50 Garage Door Opener is optional
Nissan Murano Climate Control is unequipped
Dual-Zone
Manual
Mazda CX-50 Rear Climate Control is unequipped
Leatherette*
Leatherette
Metal
Plastic
Metal
Plastic
Leatherette
Leather
Nissan Murano Audio Steering Wheel Controls is standard
Mazda CX-50 Audio Steering Wheel Controls is standard
Nissan Murano Heated Steering Wheel is standard
Mazda CX-50 Heated Steering Wheel is optional
Adaptive Cruise Control
Adaptive Cruise Control
Nissan Murano Auto Dimming Rearview Mirror is optional
Mazda CX-50 Auto Dimming Rearview Mirror is optional
Nissan Murano External Temperature Display is unequipped
Mazda CX-50 External Temperature Display is standard
Nissan Murano 12V DC Power Outlet is unequipped
Front and Rear
Nissan Murano Manual Driver Seat is unequipped
6 way
Nissan Murano Manual Passenger Seat is unequipped
4 way
Nissan Murano AM/FM is standard
Mazda CX-50 AM/FM is standard
Nissan Murano Satellite Radio is standard
Mazda CX-50 Satellite Radio is optional
Nissan Murano HD Radio is optional
Mazda CX-50 HD Radio is standard
6 speaker*
8 speaker*
Not Standard*
Mazda CX-50 Premium Radio is unequipped
Not Standard*
Not Standard*
Front
Front
Nissan Murano Bluetooth Streaming Audio is unequipped
Mazda CX-50 Bluetooth Streaming Audio is standard
Nissan Murano Infotainment System is standard
Mazda CX-50 Infotainment System is standard
12.3 in
10.25 in
Nissan Murano Touch Screen is standard
Mazda CX-50 Touch Screen is unequipped
Nissan Murano Bluetooth Hands-Free is standard
Mazda CX-50 Bluetooth Hands-Free is standard
Nissan Murano Voice Command is standard
Mazda CX-50 Voice Command is standard
Nissan Murano DVD Player is standard
Mazda CX-50 DVD Player is unequipped
Nissan Murano Blu-ray Player is standard
Mazda CX-50 Blu-ray Player is unequipped
Nissan Murano In-Car WiFi is standard
Mazda CX-50 In-Car WiFi is standard
Front and Rear
Front and Rear
Nissan Murano Memory Card Reader is standard
Mazda CX-50 Memory Card Reader is unequipped
Nissan Murano Navigation is standard
Mazda CX-50 Navigation is optional
Nissan Murano Apple CarPlay is standard
Mazda CX-50 Apple CarPlay is standard
Nissan Murano Android Auto is standard
Mazda CX-50 Android Auto is standard
Nissan Murano Bluetooth is standard
Mazda CX-50 Bluetooth is standard
Nissan Murano Amazon Alexa is optional
Mazda CX-50 Amazon Alexa is standard
Nissan Murano Brake Assist is standard
Mazda CX-50 Brake Assist is standard
Nissan Murano Automatic Braking is standard
Mazda CX-50 Automatic Braking is standard
Monitor
Monitor
Nissan Murano Blind Spot Camera is unequipped
Mazda CX-50 Blind Spot Camera is optional
Active Lane Keep Assist
Active Lane Keep Assist
Nissan Murano Forward Collision Warning is unequipped
Mazda CX-50 Forward Collision Warning is standard
Nissan Murano Backup Camera is standard
Mazda CX-50 Backup Camera is standard
Nissan Murano Around View Camera is optional
Mazda CX-50 Around View Camera is optional
Rear
Not Standard*
Nissan Murano Rear Cross-Traffic Alert is standard
Mazda CX-50 Rear Cross-Traffic Alert is standard
Nissan Murano Alarm is standard
Mazda CX-50 Alarm is unequipped
Nissan Murano Heads-up Display (HUD) is optional
Mazda CX-50 Heads-up Display (HUD) is optional
Nissan Murano Traction Control is standard
Mazda CX-50 Traction Control is standard
Nissan Murano Stability Control is standard
Mazda CX-50 Stability Control is standard
Warning Lamp
Warning Lamp
Front and Rear
Front
Front and Rear
Front and Rear
Nissan Murano Knee Airbags is standard
Mazda CX-50 Knee Airbags is standard
Nissan Murano Pedestrian Detection is unequipped
Mazda CX-50 Pedestrian Detection is standard
Ventilated Disc
Ventilated Disc
Ventilated Disc
Disc
Brake Actuated
Brake Actuated
Nissan Murano Performance Exhaust is standard
Mazda CX-50 Performance Exhaust is unequipped
Nissan Murano Hill Start Assist Control (HAC) is standard
Mazda CX-50 Hill Start Assist Control (HAC) is standard
Front and Rear
Front
3 yr
3 yr
36000 mi
36000 mi
5 yr
5 yr
60000 mi
60000 mi
5 yr
5 yr
Unlimited mi
Not Standard*
3 yr
3 yr
36000 mi
36000 mi
Nissan Murano Hybrid-EV Warranty Length is unequipped
Not Standard*
Nissan Murano Hybrid-EV Warranty Miles is unequipped
Not Standard*
2 yr
Mazda CX-50 Free-maintenance Warranty Length is unequipped
24000 mi
Mazda CX-50 Free-maintenance Warranty Miles is unequipped
13.8 in
12.8 in
13.0 in
12.8 in
4.71
3.55*
2.84
2.02*
1.91
1.45
1.38
1.0
1.0
0.71
0.81
0.6
0.7
Mazda CX-50 Seventh Gear Ratio is unequipped
0.58
Mazda CX-50 Eighth Gear Ratio is unequipped
3.8
3.89*
Nissan Murano Final Drive Axle Ratio is unequipped
4.367*
41.1 in*
39.1 in*
44.3 in
41.7 in
56.9 in
53.6 in
60.8 in
55.9 in
39.7 in*
38.6 in*
36.3 in
39.8 in*
56.9 in
52.1 in*
58.5 in
53.6 in
Nissan Murano Length is unequipped
185.8 in
78.0 in
75.6 in
Nissan Murano Width w/Mirrors is unequipped
80.8 in
67.9 in
63.5 in*
111.2 in
110.8 in
8.3 in
8.3 in*
Nissan Murano Turning Diameter is unequipped
36.0 ft*
55.9 in
Mazda CX-50 Bed Width @ Wheel Wells is unequipped
29.8 in*
30.2 in*
4193.0 lbs*
3741.0 lbs*
Nissan Murano Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) is unequipped
5189 lbs*
Nissan Murano Payload is unequipped
1480 lbs
Nissan Murano EPA Interior Volume is unequipped
100.3 ft³*
18.7 gal
15.9 gal*
Nissan Murano 1st Row Seat Capacity is unequipped
2 passenger
Nissan Murano 2nd Row Seat Capacity is unequipped
3 passenger
5 passenger
5 passenger
5 passenger
5 passenger
Nissan Murano Cargo Capacity w/All Seats in Place is unequipped
31.4 ft³*
63.5 ft³
56.3 ft³*
32.9 ft³
31.4 ft³*
1500 lbs
2000 lbs*
1500 lbs
2000 lbs*

Pricing

When comparing SUVs like the Nissan Murano and the Mazda CX‑50, it is important to look at price, fuel economy, and standard features. Starting with price, the Nissan Murano is more expensive with a starting MSRP of $41,860 and the similarly equipped Mazda CX‑50 starts at $31,995.

Fuel Economy

Looking at fuel economy, the Mazda CX‑50 has significantly better mileage. The Mazda CX‑50 gets 25 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.