Nissan Murano SL vs. SV
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Nissan Murano SL and Nissan Murano SV contrasts the two cars across a broad spectrum of vehicle specifications to determine which car is better. In addition to comparing pricing and specs, iSeeCars uses all the ratings, rankings, and insights from its comprehensive analyses of each vehicle model, including calculations of reliability, safety, depreciation, value retention, and the vehicle's projected lifetime recalls (based on analyzing over 25 billion data points). This in-depth evaluation is used to identify which vehicle represents a better overall choice for shoppers who are considering both the Nissan Murano SL and the Nissan Murano SV.
When comparing the Nissan Murano SL's and the Nissan Murano SV's specifications and ratings, The Nissan Murano SV has the advantage in the areas of new vehicle base pricing, typical lower range of pricing for one- to five-year-old used cars, and interior volume. The Nissan Murano SL and Nissan Murano SV have the same fuel efficiency, overall quality score and base engine power. Based on this comparison of the Nissan Murano SL's and the Nissan Murano SV's specifications and ratings, the Nissan Murano SV is a better car than the Nissan Murano SL.
Pricing: A used 2025 Nissan Murano SL ranges from $41,844 to $49,728 while a used 2025 Nissan Murano SV is priced between $40,023 to $44,050. For a new model, the Nissan Murano SL's price is between $45,031 and $50,505, with the Nissan Murano SV priced between $39,312 and $44,341.
Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate, the Nissan Murano SL and the Nissan Murano SV both lose 55.3 percent of their value.
Quality Rating: The iSeeCars Overall Quality rating for the Nissan Murano is 7.7 out of 10. Nissan Murano is ranked 14 out of 32 Best Midsize SUVs based on its reliability, retained value, and safety ratings. Out of 67 Best Crossover SUVs, the Nissan Murano is ranked 26 and the Nissan Murano is ranked 26 based on its reliability, retained value, and safety ratings.
Reliability Rating: iSeeCars' Reliability Rating for the Nissan Murano is 7.7 out of 10.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the base engine of both the Nissan Murano SL and the Nissan Murano SV makes 241 horsepower. Both the SL and the SV are rated to deliver an average of 23 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 505 miles. Both models use regular unleaded.
Passenger Space Comparison: While both models are crossover/midsize SUVs, the Nissan Murano SL has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more front head room and rear head room. The Nissan Murano SV has the advantage in the areas of front head room and rear head room.
Safety Ratings: The Nissan Murano has an average safety rating of 5 out of 5 Stars based on NHTSA's crash test ratings.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
45031 - 50505
Starting MSRP:
46560
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Midsize SUVs)
38382
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Midsize SUVs)
31990 - 43000
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
39312 - 44341
Starting MSRP:
40470
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Midsize SUVs)
38382
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Midsize SUVs)
31990 - 43000
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
46070
Price Range:
41844 - 49728
Category Avg Price:
(Midsize SUVs)
45804
Category Avg Price Range:
(Midsize SUVs)
36966 - 59949
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
# Good or Great Deals:
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
42117
Price Range:
40023 - 44050
Category Avg Price:
(Midsize SUVs)
45804
Category Avg Price Range:
(Midsize SUVs)
36966 - 59949
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
# Good or Great Deals:
5-year Depreciation
Depreciation $:
25994
Depreciation %:
0.55829925
Resale Value $:
20566
Residual Value %:
0.44170075
Typical Category Depreciation %:
(Midsize SUVs)
0.48432299
Category Depreciation Range:
(Midsize SUVs)
0.30530799 - 0.56163117
5-year Depreciation
Depreciation $:
22594
Depreciation %:
0.55829925
Resale Value $:
17876
Residual Value %:
0.44170075
Typical Category Depreciation %:
(Midsize SUVs)
0.48432299
Category Depreciation Range:
(Midsize SUVs)
0.30530799 - 0.56163117
Nissan Murano Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
7.7 / 10
Reliability:
7.7 / 10
Retained Value:
7.4 / 10
Safety:
8.0 / 10
Nissan Murano Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
7.7 / 10
Reliability:
7.7 / 10
Retained Value:
7.4 / 10
Safety:
8.0 / 10
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Nissan Murano SL
Avg Life Expectancy (years):
12.4
Typical Category Life Expectancy:
(Midsize SUVs)
10.9
Category Life Expectancy Range:
(Midsize SUVs)
8.7 - 16.6
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
0.164
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Nissan Murano SV
Avg Life Expectancy (years):
12.4
Typical Category Life Expectancy:
(Midsize SUVs)
10.9
Category Life Expectancy Range:
(Midsize SUVs)
8.7 - 16.6
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
0.164
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
2.7683963938935428
Typical Category Recalls:
(Midsize SUVs)
2.9
Category Range for Recalls:
(Midsize SUVs)
1.5 - 39.2
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
2.7683963938935428
Typical Category Recalls:
(Midsize SUVs)
2.9
Category Range for Recalls:
(Midsize SUVs)
1.5 - 39.2
Nissan Murano Rankings
Ranking
5 out of / 67Ranking
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7 out of / 28Ranking
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65 out of / 67Nissan Murano Rankings
Ranking
5 out of / 67Ranking
6 out of / 32Ranking
7 out of / 32Ranking
7 out of / 28Ranking
11 out of / 32Ranking
12 out of / 32Ranking
13 out of / 67Ranking
14 out of / 32Ranking
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17 out of / 67Ranking
18 out of / 32Ranking
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22 out of / 28Ranking
24 out of / 56Ranking
26 out of / 67Ranking
28 out of / 32Ranking
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65 out of / 67Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Other Nissan Murano Trim Levels
Platinum, SV
Other Nissan Murano Trim Levels
Platinum, SL
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
5 years / 60000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
3 years / 36000 miles
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
2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
5 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
241 hp @ 5600 rpm
Torque:
260 foot-lbs @ 4400 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.055 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
241 hp @ 5600 rpm
Torque:
260 foot-lbs @ 4400 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.057 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
Not yet available
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
2 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
21 / 27 / 23
Range (city/hwy):
393 / 505 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Regular Unleaded
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
2 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
FWD / AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
21 / 27 / 23
Range (city/hwy):
393 / 505 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Regular Unleaded
Standard/Optional Features
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Standard
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Heated Seats
Standard
Heated Steering Wheel:
Standard
Internet Radio:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Navigation System:
Standard
Paddle Shifters:
Standard
Parking Sensors:
Standard
Power Lift Gate:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wifi:
Standard
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Standard
Air Suspension:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Standard
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Heated Seats
Standard
Heated Steering Wheel:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Navigation System:
N/A
Paddle Shifters:
Standard
Parking Sensors:
Standard
Power Lift Gate:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
N/A
Satellite radio:
Standard
Sunroof/Moonroof:
N/A
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wifi:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Standard
Air Suspension:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Safety Features
360-Degree Camera:
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Standard
Driver Attention Monitoring:
Standard
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
Standard
Lane Keeping Assist:
Standard
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Standard
Rear Seat Reminder:
Standard
Backup camera:
N/A
Safety Features
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Standard
Driver Attention Monitoring:
Standard
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
Standard
Lane Keeping Assist:
Standard
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Standard
Rear Seat Reminder:
Standard
Backup camera:
Standard
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
39.4 inches
Front Leg Room:
44.3 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
60.8 inches
Rear Head Room:
37.9 inches
Rear Leg Room:
36.3 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
58.5 inches
Cargo Space:
32.9 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
63.5 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
139.4 cubic feet
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
41.1 inches
Front Leg Room:
44.3 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
60.8 inches
Rear Head Room:
39.7 inches
Rear Leg Room:
36.3 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
58.5 inches
Cargo Space:
32.9 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
63.5 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
144 cubic feet
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
4388 lbs
Width:
87.7 inches
Height:
67.9 inches
Length:
192.9 inches
Wheelbase:
111.2 inches
Ground Clearance:
8.3 inches
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
4193 lbs
Width:
87.7 inches
Height:
67.9 inches
Length:
192.9 inches
Wheelbase:
111.2 inches
Ground Clearance:
8.3 inches
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
20.0 x 8.0 inches
Wheel Type:
polished aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
P255/55R20
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
20.0 x 8.0 inches
Wheel Type:
painted aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
P255/55R20
Exterior Colors
Black
Not available
Blue
Not available
Gray
Not available
Red
Not available
Silver
Not available
White
Not available
Exterior Colors
Black
Super Black
Blue
Deep Ocean Blue Pearl
Gray
Gun Metallic
Red
Scarlet Ember Tintcoat
Silver
Brilliant Silver Metallic
White
Everest White Pearl
Interior Colors
Black
Not available
Gray
Not available
Interior Colors
Black
Graphite
Gray
Gray
