Nissan Murano vs. Subaru Forester

When we compare the Nissan Murano to the Subaru Forester, the Nissan Murano has the advantage in the areas of typical lower range of pricing for one- to five-year-old used cars and base engine power. The Subaru Forester has the advantage in the areas of new vehicle base pricing, fuel efficiency, interior volume and overall quality score. Based on this comparison of the Nissan Murano versus the Subaru Forester, the Subaru Forester is a better car than the Nissan Murano.

Nissan Murano versus Subaru Forester Pricing

A one- to five-year-old used Nissan Murano ranges from $22,988 to $36,042 while a used Subaru Forester from the same model year range is priced between $23,362 to $34,063. For a new model, the Nissan Murano's price is between $35,875 and $50,207, with the Subaru Forester priced between $29,698 and $38,813.

Nissan Murano versus Subaru Forester Quality Rating

The iSeeCars Overall Quality rating for the Nissan Murano is 8.2 out of 10 while the Subaru Forester's quality rating is 8.7 out of 10. This results in the Nissan Murano being ranked 12 out of 28 Best Crossover SUVs for the Money and the Subaru Forester being ranked 4 out of 28. Out of 61 Best Crossover SUVs, the Nissan Murano is ranked 61 and the Subaru Forester is ranked 4.

Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison

For engine performance, the Nissan Murano’s base engine makes 260 horsepower, and the Subaru Forester base engine makes 182 horsepower. The Murano is rated to deliver an average of 23 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 532 miles. The Forester is rated to deliver an average of 29 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 548 miles. Both models use regular unleaded.

Passenger Space Comparison

The Subaru Forester, a crossover/compact SUV, has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more front head room, front leg room and rear leg room. The Nissan Murano, a crossover/midsize SUV, has the advantage in the areas of front shoulder room, rear head room, rear shoulder room, and trunk space.

Hauling, Towing, and Off-Road Capabilities Comparison

The Subaru Forester has the advantage of offering higher ground clearance and payload capacity than the Nissan Murano.

Safety Ratings Comparison

When comparing crash test ratings from NHTSA, the Subaru Forester has higher safety ratings than the Nissan Murano, with an average rating of 5 out of 5 Stars compared to 4.90 out of 5 Stars. When comparing IIHS evaluations, both the Nissan Murano and the Subaru Forester have the same Top Safety Pick+ award.