2004 Honda Pilot vs. 2004 Nissan Murano
In comparing the 2004 Honda Pilot's and the 2004 Nissan Murano's specifications and ratings, the 2004 Honda Pilot has the advantage in the areas of reliability, resale value and overall quality score. The 2004 Nissan Murano has the advantage in the areas of typical lower range of pricing for used cars, and fuel efficiency and base engine power. Based on this comparison of the 2004 Honda Pilot's and the 2004 Nissan Murano's specifications and ratings, the two cars are fairly comparable.
2004 Honda Pilot vs. 2004 Nissan Murano Pricing
A used 2004 Honda Pilot ranges from $2,936 to $9,993 while a used 2004 Nissan Murano is priced between $2,450 to $8,695.
2004 Honda Pilot vs. 2004 Nissan Murano Resale/Retained Value
Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the 2004 Honda Pilot loses 44.4 percent of its value and the 2004 Nissan Murano loses 49.8 percent of its value. This means the 2004 Honda Pilot retains 5.4 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the 2004 Nissan Murano.
2004 Honda Pilot vs. 2004 Nissan Murano Quality Rating
The iSeeCars Overall Quality rating for the Honda Pilot is 8.8 out of 10 while the Nissan Murano's quality rating is 8.2 out of 10. This results in the Honda Pilot being ranked 1 out of 31 Best Midsize SUVs and the Nissan Murano being ranked 13 out of 31. Out of 66 Best Crossover SUVs, the Honda Pilot is ranked 5 and the Nissan Murano is ranked 19.
2004 Honda Pilot vs. 2004 Nissan Murano Reliability Rating
iSeeCars’ Reliability Rating for the Honda Pilot is 9.1 out of 10. For the Nissan Murano the reliability rating is 8.2 out of 10. This gives the Honda Pilot a slight advantage in reliability compared to the Nissan Murano.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison
For engine performance, the 2004 Honda Pilot’s base engine makes 240 horsepower, and the 2004 Nissan Murano base engine makes 245 horsepower. The Pilot is rated to deliver an average of 17 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 399 miles. The Murano is rated to deliver an average of 20 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 483 miles. This gives the 2004 Nissan Murano the fuel efficiency and maximum range advantage over the 2004 Honda Pilot. Both models use gasoline.
Safety Ratings Comparison
When comparing crash test ratings from NHTSA, both the 2004 Honda Pilot and the 2004 Nissan Murano have the same average safety rating of 5 out of 5 Stars.
Pricing
New Asking Price:
-
Used Asking Price:
2936 - 9993
5-Year Depreciation (lower is better):
0.443568
Pricing
New Asking Price:
-
Used Asking Price:
2450 - 8695
5-Year Depreciation (lower is better):
0.498033
Honda Pilot Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.820432 / 10
Reliability:
9.061297 / 10
Retained Value:
7.4 / 10
Safety:
10.0 / 10
Nissan Murano Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.241864 / 10
Reliability:
8.225594 / 10
Retained Value:
6.5 / 10
Safety:
10.0 / 10
Honda Pilot Rankings
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50 out of / 66Nissan Murano Rankings
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65 out of / 66Summary Review
The Honda Pilot is one of America’s favorite three-row family vehicles. All but two trim levels offer seating for eight passengers, though many buyers opt for the 7-passenger configuration with two large captain's chairs in the second row.
Summary Review
Nissan’s two-row Murano crossover targets those buyers looking for comfort and style. Unlike many SUV-style vehicles in this segment, the Murano is more like a large sedan than its peers.
Pros and Cons
- Seating for up to 8 in almost every trim
- Family-friendly features galore
- Among the largest interior volume and cargo capacity of this segment’s SUVs
- One of the most “made-in-America” models in this segment (Alabama)
- No green (hybrid/electric) powertrain option available
Pros and Cons
- Plush interior
- Smooth V6 engine
- Dynamic styling
- Starting to show its age
- Needs an infotainment update
- No green (hybrid/electric) trims now available
Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
2004 Honda Pilot Trim Levels
EX, EX-L, LX
2004 Nissan Murano Trim Levels
SE, SL
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
5 years / 60000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
3 years / 36000 miles
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
5 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
5 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specifications
Horsepower:
240 hp @ 5400 rpm
Torque:
242 foot-lbs @ 4500 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.054 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
4500 lbs
Base Drivetrain Specifications
Horsepower:
245 hp @ 5800 rpm
Torque:
246 foot-lbs @ 4400 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.064 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
3500 lbs
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
3.5 liters
Engine Configuration:
V
Number of Cylinders:
6
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
4WD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
15 / 21 / 17
Range (city/hwy):
285 / 399 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Gasoline
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
3.5 liters
Engine Configuration:
V
Number of Cylinders:
6
Transmission:
Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT Automatic)
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
FWD / AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
18 / 23 / 20
Range (city/hwy):
378 / 483 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Gasoline
Standard/Optional Features
Keyless Entry:
Available
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Navigation System:
Available
Adaptive Cruise Control:
N/A
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple Car Play:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Heated Seats
N/A
Heated Steering Wheel:
N/A
Keyless Ignition:
N/A
Sunroof/Moonroof:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Navigation System:
Available
Adaptive Cruise Control:
N/A
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple Car Play:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Heated Seats
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Keyless Ignition:
N/A
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Safety Equipment
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Blind Spot Monitoring:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Forward Collision Warning:
N/A
Lane Departure Warning:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Safety Equipment
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Blind Spot Monitoring:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Forward Collision Warning:
N/A
Lane Departure Warning:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
41.9 inches
Front Leg Room:
41.4 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
61.6 inches
Rear Head Room:
40.9 inches
Rear Leg Room:
37.4 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
61.4 inches
Cargo Space:
Not yet available
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
Not yet available
Overall Interior Volume:
Not yet available
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
40.7 inches
Front Leg Room:
43.4 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
59.6 inches
Rear Head Room:
39.7 inches
Rear Leg Room:
36.1 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
59.1 inches
Cargo Space:
Not yet available
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
Not yet available
Overall Interior Volume:
Not yet available
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
4416 lbs
Width:
77.3 inches
Height:
70.6 inches
Length:
188 inches
Wheelbase:
106.3 inches
Ground Clearance:
8 inches
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3828 lbs
Width:
74 inches
Height:
66.5 inches
Length:
187.6 inches
Wheelbase:
111.2 inches
Ground Clearance:
7 inches
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
16.0 inches
Wheel Type:
steel
Tire Size:
P235/70R16
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
18.0 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
P235/65R18