Kia Sorento vs Nissan Murano
Side-by-side comparison from manufacturer specifications, NHTSA safety data, and live dealer listings.
Vehicles
Vehicles
2026 Nissan Murano
Overview
| Spec | Kia SorentoLX | Nissan MuranoSV |
|---|---|---|
| Selected trim | LX | SV |
| Body style | SUV | SUV |
| Drivetrain | front wheel drive | all wheel drive |
| Fuel type | regular unleaded | regular unleaded |
| Transmission | 8-speed automatic | 9-speed shiftable automatic |
| Engine type | gas | gas |
| Model year | 2026 | 2026 |
Pricing & market
| Spec | Kia SorentoLX | Nissan MuranoSV |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $32,190 (best) | $41,470 |
| Lowest listing price | $5,442 (best) | $9,399 |
| Median listing price | $37,054 (best) | $42,589 |
| Highest listing price | $50,695 (best) | $51,033 |
| For sale now | 1,398 (best) | 161 |
Fuel economy & range
| Spec | Kia SorentoLX | Nissan MuranoSV |
|---|---|---|
| Combined MPG | 26 MPG (best) | 23 MPG |
| City MPG | 23 MPG (best) | 21 MPG |
| Highway MPG | 31 MPG (best) | 27 MPG |
| Fuel tank | 17.7 gal | 18.7 gal (best) |
Performance
| Spec | Kia SorentoLX | Nissan MuranoSV |
|---|---|---|
| Horsepower | 191 hp | 241 hp (best) |
| Torque | 181 lb-ft | 260 lb-ft (best) |
| Engine size | 2.5 L (best) | 2 L |
| Cylinders | I4 | I4 |
Size & capability
| Spec | Kia SorentoLX | Nissan MuranoSV |
|---|---|---|
| Seating | 7 seats (best) | 5 seats |
| Doors | 4 | 4 |
| Cargo volume | 75.5 cu ft (best) | 63.5 cu ft |
| Towing capacity | 2,000 lbs (best) | 1,500 lbs |
| Payload | — | 1,277 lbs (best) |
| Curb weight | 3,814 lbs (best) | 4,323 lbs |
| Ground clearance | 6.9 in | 8.3 in (best) |
| Wheelbase | 110.8 in | 111.2 in (best) |
| Length | 189.6 in | 192.9 in (best) |
| Width | 74.8 in | 78 in (best) |
| Height | 66.7 in | 67.9 in (best) |
Safety & recalls
| Spec | Kia SorentoLX | Nissan MuranoSV |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA overall | 5 / 5 ★ | 5 / 5 ★ |
| Frontal crash (driver) | 4 / 5 ★ | 5 / 5 ★ (best) |
| Frontal crash (passenger) | 4 / 5 ★ (best) | 3 / 5 ★ |
| Side crash (driver) | 5 / 5 ★ | 5 / 5 ★ |
| Side crash (passenger) | 5 / 5 ★ | 5 / 5 ★ |
| Side pole | 5 / 5 ★ | 5 / 5 ★ |
| Rollover | 4 / 5 ★ | 4 / 5 ★ |
| Open recalls (YMM scope) | 2 | None reported (best) |
Highlighted values indicate the better figure for that spec when a clear winner exists. Specs reflect the selected trim for each vehicle. Drag a vehicle header to reorder columns. MSRP and specifications are manufacturer data; listing prices and inventory come from live dealer listings. Safety ratings are from NHTSA.
Trim overview
All available trims with MSRP. The trim selected above is highlighted; comparison specs use that selection.
| Trim | Kia Sorento | Nissan Murano |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | LX $32,190 MSRP(Currently comparing) | SV $41,470 MSRP(Currently comparing) |
| 2 | S $35,090 MSRP | SL $46,560 MSRP |
| 3 | S $37,090 MSRP | Platinum $49,600 MSRP |
| 4 | EX $38,290 MSRP | — |
| 5 | EX $39,790 MSRP | — |
| 6 | EX $38,890 MSRP | — |
| 7 | EX $40,690 MSRP | — |
| 8 | SX $42,090 MSRP | — |
| 9 | X-Line EX $42,590 MSRP | — |
| 10 | X-Line SX $43,890 MSRP | — |
| 11 | X-Line SX Prestige $46,590 MSRP | — |
| 12 | X-Line SX Prestige $47,190 MSRP | — |
| 13 | X-Line SX Prestige $53,490 MSRP | — |
| 14 | X-Pro SX Prestige $47,590 MSRP | — |
| 15 | EX $48,290 MSRP | — |
Live inventory
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Kia Sorento vs Nissan Murano FAQ
- Which is better: 2026 Kia Sorento or 2026 Nissan Murano?
- It depends on priorities. OpenDealer compares 2026 Kia Sorento vs 2026 Nissan Murano on MSRP, fuel economy, horsepower, seating, towing, NHTSA safety ratings, and live market prices so you can weigh the tradeoffs.
- Which costs less: 2026 Kia Sorento or 2026 Nissan Murano?
- Based on starting MSRP, the 2026 Kia Sorento starts lower at $32,190. Live Kia Sorento listings start at $5,442. Live Nissan Murano listings start at $9,399.
- Which has better startingMsrp: 2026 Kia Sorento or 2026 Nissan Murano?
- The 2026 Kia Sorento leads on startingMsrp in this comparison (32,190).
- Which has better combinedMpg: 2026 Kia Sorento or 2026 Nissan Murano?
- The 2026 Kia Sorento leads on combinedMpg in this comparison (37).
- Which has better electricRangeMi: 2026 Kia Sorento or 2026 Nissan Murano?
- The 2026 Kia Sorento leads on electricRangeMi in this comparison (30).
- Which has better horsepower: 2026 Kia Sorento or 2026 Nissan Murano?
- The 2026 Kia Sorento leads on horsepower in this comparison (281).
- Which has better seats: 2026 Kia Sorento or 2026 Nissan Murano?
- The 2026 Kia Sorento leads on seats in this comparison (7).
- Which has better maxTowingLbs: 2026 Kia Sorento or 2026 Nissan Murano?
- The 2026 Kia Sorento leads on maxTowingLbs in this comparison (4,500).
- How do the NHTSA safety ratings compare for 2026 Kia Sorento vs 2026 Nissan Murano?
- NHTSA overall crash-test ratings in this comparison: Kia Sorento (5/5 NHTSA overall); Nissan Murano (5/5 NHTSA overall).