Buying Outlook Updated in April, 2012 by our Vehicle Experts
- Supplies are good and deals are available
- Shoppers can expect to see aggressive manufacturer incentives

| Vehicle | Min | Max |
|---|---|---|
| Nissan Murano | $25,551 | $35,299 |
| Honda CR-V | $21,336 | $28,940 |
| Toyota Highlander | $25,296 | $35,633 |
| Lexus RX 350 | $35,788 | $44,360 |
| Average | $26,993 | $36,058 |



| Vehicle | Min | Max |
|---|---|---|
| Nissan Murano | $429 | $592 |
| Honda CR-V | $358 | $486 |
| Toyota Highlander | $424 | $598 |
| Lexus RX 350 | $600 | $744 |
| Average | $453 | $605 |
Based On: 10% down, 4.5% APR, 60 months


| MPG | city | hwy |
|---|---|---|
| Nissan Murano | 18 | 24 |
| Honda CR-V | 22 | 27 |
| Toyota Highlander | 19 | 24 |
| Lexus RX 350 | 18 | 24 |
| Average | 19 | 25 |

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The Murano midsize crossover SUV places style and driving dynamics above utility considerations. Trim levels include the S, SV, SL and LE. The sole engine choice is Nissan's excellent VQ-series 3.5-liter V6 producing 260 hp, mated to a continuously variable automatic transmission and either front or all-wheel drive. Nissan has managed identical fuel economy ratings with front-wheel drive or all-wheel drive, measuring 18 city/23 highway mpg.
Higher trim levels offer such luxury features as heated leather seating both front and rear, a voice-recognition navigation system, 20-inch alloy wheels, bi-xenon headlamps and a Bose 9-speaker premium audio system. Base pricing ranges from around $30,000 to $40,000 dependent on trim level, a little more expensive than many competing mainstream midsize crossover models.
| % Chosen by Shoppers | Average MSRP | Average CarsDirect Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 2012 SL 4dr All-wheel Drive | 26% | $40,113 | $35,298 |
| 2 2012 SL 4dr Front-wheel Drive | 19% | $38,659 | $33,774 |
| 3 2012 LE 4dr All-wheel Drive | 16% | $42,759 | $37,599 |
| 4 2012 LE 4dr Front-wheel Drive | 12% | $40,598 | $35,676 |
| 5 2012 S 4dr All-wheel Drive | 9% | $32,190 | $28,094 |
| 6 2012 S 4dr Front-wheel Drive | 7% | $30,669 | $26,542 |
| 7 2012 SV 4dr Front-wheel Drive | 6% | $34,182 | $29,577 |
| 8 2012 SV 4dr All-wheel Drive | 5% | $35,629 | $31,235 |
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