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Nissan Murano vs. Toyota Highlander

2025 Nissan Murano

2025 Toyota Highlander

Build and PriceSee Overview
Build and Price
See Overview
$41,860*
$41,815*
Nissan Murano Starting Market Average is unequipped
$41,775
Ratings Unavailable
Nissan Murano Pricing
Toyota Highlander Pricing
Lease Prices Unavailable
Lease Prices Unavailable
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21 city/27 hwy
22 city/29 hwy*
2.0L I4 Turbo
2.4L I4 Turbo*
FWD*
FWD*
5 passenger
8 passenger*
Nissan Murano Automatic Emergency Braking is standard
Toyota Highlander Automatic Emergency Braking is standard
3 yr / 36k mi
3 yr / 36k mi
241 hp
265 hp*
Nissan Murano Blind Spot System is standard
Toyota Highlander Blind Spot System is standard
Nissan Murano Surround View Camera is optional
Toyota Highlander Surround View Camera is optional
Nissan Murano Adaptive Cruise Control is standard
Toyota Highlander Adaptive Cruise Control is standard
Nissan Murano Remote Engine Start is standard
Toyota Highlander Remote Engine Start is standard
Nissan Murano Parking Sensors is standard
Toyota Highlander Parking Sensors is optional
KR20DDET
Toyota Highlander OEM Engine Code is unequipped
Gas
Gas*
Regular Unleaded
Regular Unleaded
241 hp
265 hp*
5600 rpm
6000 rpm
260 lb-ft
310 lb-ft*
4400 rpm
1700 rpm*
2.0 L
2.4 L*
Inline
Inline
4 cylinder
4 cylinder
Turbocharged
Turbocharged
Nissan Murano Variable Valvetrain is standard
Toyota Highlander Variable Valvetrain is standard
Double Overhead
Double Overhead
16 valve
24 valve*
8.0:1-14.0:1
11.8*
Nissan Murano Cylinder Deactivation is standard
Toyota Highlander Cylinder Deactivation is unequipped
Nissan Murano Electric Motor Output is unequipped
Unavailable*
Nissan Murano Eco Mode is standard
Toyota Highlander Eco Mode is standard
Nissan Murano Sport Mode is standard
Toyota Highlander Sport Mode is standard
21 MPG
22 MPG*
27 MPG
29 MPG*
23 MPG
25 MPG*
Nissan Murano Start/Stop System is unequipped
Toyota Highlander Start/Stop System is standard
Nissan Murano Regenerative Braking is unequipped
Toyota Highlander Regenerative Braking is optional
Automatic
Automatic
Gear Shifter*
Gear Shifter
Nissan Murano Continuously Variable is unequipped
Toyota Highlander Continuously Variable is optional
9
8*
4.34
Toyota Highlander Final Drive Axle Ratio is unequipped
4.713
Toyota Highlander First Gear Ratio is unequipped
2.842
Toyota Highlander Second Gear Ratio is unequipped
1.909
Toyota Highlander Third Gear Ratio is unequipped
1.382
Toyota Highlander Fourth Gear Ratio is unequipped
1.0
Toyota Highlander Fifth Gear Ratio is unequipped
0.808
Toyota Highlander Sixth Gear Ratio is unequipped
0.699
Toyota Highlander Seventh Gear Ratio is unequipped
0.58
Toyota Highlander Eighth Gear Ratio is unequipped
0.48
Toyota Highlander Ninth Gear Ratio is unequipped
3.8
Toyota Highlander Reverse Gear Ratio is unequipped
LED
LED
Nissan Murano Auto On/Off Headlights is standard
Toyota Highlander Auto On/Off Headlights is standard
Nissan Murano Auto On/Off High Beams is standard
Toyota Highlander Auto On/Off High Beams is standard
Nissan Murano Curve Adaptive Headlights is standard
Toyota Highlander Curve Adaptive Headlights is optional
Variable Intermittent*
Variable Intermittent*
Intermittent
Toyota Highlander Rear Windshield Wiper is unequipped
Nissan Murano Fog Lamps is standard
Toyota Highlander Fog Lamps is standard
Nissan Murano Daytime Running Lights (DRLs) is standard
Toyota Highlander Daytime Running Lights (DRLs) is standard
LED
LED
Nissan Murano Integrated Turn Signal Mirrors is standard
Toyota Highlander Integrated Turn Signal Mirrors is standard
Black
Body Color*
Nissan Murano Heated Side Mirrors is standard
Toyota Highlander Heated Side Mirrors is standard
Nissan Murano Memory Side Mirrors is standard
Toyota Highlander Memory Side Mirrors is optional
Manual*
Manual
Nissan Murano Power Side Mirrors is standard
Toyota Highlander Power Side Mirrors is standard
Not Standard*
Not Standard*
Nissan Murano Panoramic Moonroof is standard
Toyota Highlander Panoramic Moonroof is optional
Nissan Murano Targa Top Roof is standard
Toyota Highlander Targa Top Roof is unequipped
Nissan Murano Power Trunk/Liftgate is standard
Toyota Highlander Power Trunk/Liftgate is standard
Not Standard*
Not Standard*
Nissan Murano Roof Rails is unequipped
Toyota Highlander Roof Rails is optional
Nissan Murano Running Boards is unequipped
Not Standard*
Nissan Murano Tow Hitch is unequipped
Toyota Highlander Tow Hitch is optional
20 in*
18 in*
20 in*
18 in*
Alloy
Alloy
P255/55R20*
P235/65R18*
P255/55R20*
P235/65R18*
All-Season
All-Season
Bridgestone
Toyota Highlander Tire Brand is unequipped
Nissan Murano Run Flat is standard
Toyota Highlander Run Flat is unequipped
Compact
Compact
Steel
Steel
Nissan Murano Inflator Kit is standard
Toyota Highlander Inflator Kit is unequipped
Premium Synthetic*
Cloth*
Front
Front and Rear
8 way
8 way*
6 way
Unavailable*
Power
Not Standard*
Not Standard*
Toyota Highlander 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
Toyota Highlander Front Seat Seatback Side Support is unequipped
Bench
Bench*
60/40
60/40
Nissan Murano 2nd Row Center Armrest is standard
Toyota Highlander 2nd Row Center Armrest is optional
Nissan Murano 2nd Row Trunk Pass-Through is standard
Toyota Highlander 2nd Row Trunk Pass-Through is standard
Folding
Folding
Nissan Murano 2nd Row Seat Stowable is standard
Toyota Highlander 2nd Row Seat Stowable is unequipped
Nissan Murano Third Row Seating is unequipped
Bench
Nissan Murano 3rd Row Seat Fold/Remove is unequipped
Folding
Nissan Murano Floor Mats is standard
Toyota Highlander Floor Mats is optional
Nissan Murano Power Windows is standard
Toyota Highlander Power Windows is standard
Nissan Murano Power Locks is standard
Toyota Highlander Power Locks is standard
Nissan Murano Remote Keyless Entry is standard
Toyota Highlander Remote Keyless Entry is standard
Nissan Murano Remote Engine Start is standard
Toyota Highlander Remote Engine Start is standard
Nissan Murano Proximity Keyless Entry is standard
Toyota Highlander Proximity Keyless Entry is standard
Nissan Murano Keyless Ignition is standard
Toyota Highlander Keyless Ignition is standard
Nissan Murano Garage Door Opener is standard
Toyota Highlander Garage Door Opener is optional
Nissan Murano Climate Control is unequipped
Dual-Zone
Manual
Auto
Leatherette*
Toyota Highlander Dash Material is unequipped
Metal
Plastic*
Metal
Metal and Plastic*
Leatherette
Leather
Nissan Murano Audio Steering Wheel Controls is standard
Toyota Highlander Audio Steering Wheel Controls is standard
Nissan Murano Heated Steering Wheel is standard
Toyota Highlander Heated Steering Wheel is optional
Adaptive Cruise Control
Adaptive Cruise Control
Nissan Murano Auto Dimming Rearview Mirror is optional
Toyota Highlander Auto Dimming Rearview Mirror is optional
Nissan Murano 12V DC Power Outlet is unequipped
Front and Rear
Nissan Murano 110/115/120V AC Power Outlet is unequipped
Not Standard*
Nissan Murano Ambient Lighting is unequipped
Not Standard*
Nissan Murano Manual Driver Seat is unequipped
4 way
Nissan Murano AM/FM is standard
Toyota Highlander AM/FM is standard
Nissan Murano Satellite Radio is standard
Toyota Highlander Satellite Radio is standard
Nissan Murano HD Radio is optional
Toyota Highlander HD Radio is standard
6 speaker*
6 speaker*
Not Standard*
Toyota Highlander Premium Radio is unequipped
Not Standard*
Not Standard*
Front
Front
Nissan Murano Bluetooth Streaming Audio is unequipped
Toyota Highlander Bluetooth Streaming Audio is standard
Nissan Murano Infotainment System is standard
Toyota Highlander Infotainment System is standard
12.3 in
8.0 in*
Nissan Murano Touch Screen is standard
Toyota Highlander Touch Screen is standard
Nissan Murano Bluetooth Hands-Free is standard
Toyota Highlander Bluetooth Hands-Free is standard
Nissan Murano Voice Command is standard
Toyota Highlander Voice Command is standard
Nissan Murano DVD Player is standard
Toyota Highlander DVD Player is unequipped
Nissan Murano Blu-ray Player is standard
Toyota Highlander Blu-ray Player is unequipped
Nissan Murano In-Car WiFi is standard
Toyota Highlander In-Car WiFi is standard
Front and Rear
Front and Rear
Nissan Murano Memory Card Reader is standard
Toyota Highlander Memory Card Reader is unequipped
Nissan Murano Navigation is standard
Toyota Highlander Navigation is optional
Nissan Murano Apple CarPlay is standard
Toyota Highlander Apple CarPlay is standard
Nissan Murano Android Auto is standard
Toyota Highlander Android Auto is standard
Nissan Murano Bluetooth is standard
Toyota Highlander Bluetooth is standard
Nissan Murano Wireless Charging is unequipped
Toyota Highlander Wireless Charging is optional
Nissan Murano Amazon Alexa is optional
Toyota Highlander Amazon Alexa is standard
Nissan Murano Brake Assist is standard
Toyota Highlander Brake Assist is standard
Nissan Murano Automatic Braking is standard
Toyota Highlander Automatic Braking is standard
Monitor
Monitor
Active Lane Keep Assist
Active Lane Keep Assist
Nissan Murano Forward Collision Warning is unequipped
Toyota Highlander Forward Collision Warning is standard
Nissan Murano Backup Camera is standard
Toyota Highlander Backup Camera is standard
Nissan Murano Around View Camera is optional
Toyota Highlander Around View Camera is optional
Rear
Not Standard*
Nissan Murano Rear Cross-Traffic Alert is standard
Toyota Highlander Rear Cross-Traffic Alert is standard
Nissan Murano Alarm is standard
Toyota Highlander Alarm is standard
Nissan Murano Heads-up Display (HUD) is optional
Toyota Highlander Heads-up Display (HUD) is optional
Nissan Murano Traction Control is standard
Toyota Highlander Traction Control is standard
Nissan Murano Stability Control is standard
Toyota Highlander Stability Control is standard
Warning Lamp
Location and Pressure Indicator
Front and Rear
Front
Front and Rear
Front, Rear and 3rd Row
Nissan Murano Knee Airbags is standard
Toyota Highlander Knee Airbags is standard
Nissan Murano Pedestrian Detection is unequipped
Toyota Highlander Pedestrian Detection is standard
Ventilated Disc
Ventilated Disc*
Ventilated Disc
Disc
Nissan Murano Sport-Tuned Suspension is unequipped
Toyota Highlander Sport-Tuned Suspension is optional
Brake Actuated
Toyota Highlander Limited-Slip Differential is unequipped
Nissan Murano Performance Exhaust is standard
Toyota Highlander Performance Exhaust is unequipped
Nissan Murano Hill Start Assist Control (HAC) is standard
Toyota Highlander Hill Start Assist Control (HAC) is standard
Front and Rear
Front and Rear
Nissan Murano Hill Descent Assist is unequipped
Toyota Highlander Hill Descent Assist is optional
3 yr
3 yr
36000 mi
36000 mi
5 yr
5 yr
60000 mi
60000 mi
5 yr
5 yr
Unlimited mi
Toyota Highlander Rust Warranty Miles is unequipped
3 yr
2 yr
36000 mi
Toyota Highlander Roadside Warranty Miles is unequipped
Nissan Murano Hybrid-EV Warranty Length is unequipped
Not Standard*
Nissan Murano Hybrid-EV Warranty Miles is unequipped
Not Standard*
2 yr
2 yr
24000 mi
25000 mi
13.8 in
13.3 in
13.0 in
13.3 in
4.71
5.52
2.84
3.18
1.91
2.05
1.38
1.49
1.0
1.23
0.81
1.0
0.7
0.8
0.58
0.67
3.8
4.22
Nissan Murano Final Drive Axle Ratio is unequipped
3.0
41.1 in*
41.2 in*
44.3 in
42.0 in
56.9 in
57.2 in
60.8 in
59.0 in
39.7 in*
39.4 in*
36.3 in
38.7 in
56.9 in
57.0 in
58.5 in
58.7 in*
Nissan Murano 3rd Row Head Room is unequipped
36.1 in
Nissan Murano 3rd Row Leg Room is unequipped
28.0 in
Nissan Murano 3rd Row Hip Room is unequipped
45.6 in
Nissan Murano 3rd Row Shoulder Room is unequipped
55.0 in
Nissan Murano Length is unequipped
194.9 in
78.0 in
76.0 in
67.9 in
68.1 in
111.2 in
112.2 in
8.3 in
8.0 in
Nissan Murano Ground Clearance Max is unequipped
8.0 in
Nissan Murano Turning Diameter is unequipped
37.4 ft
55.9 in
Toyota Highlander Bed Width @ Wheel Wells is unequipped
29.8 in*
Toyota Highlander Bed Height is unequipped
4193.0 lbs*
4155.0 lbs*
Nissan Murano Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) is unequipped
5830 lbs*
Nissan Murano Payload is unequipped
1685 lbs*
Nissan Murano EPA Interior Volume is unequipped
141.3 ft³*
Nissan Murano Trunk Volume Min is unequipped
16.0 ft³
Nissan Murano Trunk Volume Max is unequipped
84.3 ft³
18.7 gal
17.9 gal*
Nissan Murano 1st Row Seat Capacity is unequipped
2 passenger
Nissan Murano 2nd Row Seat Capacity is unequipped
3 passenger*
Nissan Murano 3rd Row Seat Capacity is unequipped
3 passenger
5 passenger
8 passenger*
5 passenger
8 passenger*
Nissan Murano Cargo Capacity w/All Seats in Place is unequipped
16.0 ft³
63.5 ft³
84.3 ft³
32.9 ft³
48.4 ft³
1500 lbs
5000 lbs*
1500 lbs
5000 lbs*

Pricing

When comparing SUVs like the Nissan Murano and the Toyota Highlander, 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 Toyota Highlander starts at $41,815.

Fuel Economy

Looking at fuel economy, the Toyota Highlander has slightly better mileage. The Toyota Highlander gets 22 MPG in the city and 29 MPG on the highway. Comparatively, the Nissan Murano gets 21 MPG in the city and 27 MPG on the highway.