Cost
The destination charge is a standard charge for transporting the vehicle from its point of origin to the dealer. It costs almost the same to get the Terrain to the dealership as the Nissan Murano.
The Nissan Murano won't tax your gas budget substantially more than the GMC Terrain will.
Producing an accurate gas mileage evaluation is so tricky that some think not even the federal government can do it, but it looks as though the GMC is the winner regarding fuel economy.
When it comes to MSRP, the GMC costs substantially less than the Nissan Murano.
Utility
Neither the Nissan Murano nor the GMC Terrain has a marked advantage when it comes to seating capacity.
There's no clear winner between the Nissan Murano and the GMC in terms of hauling capacity.
Towing is considerably more the Nissan Murano's forte than it is the GMC Terrain's.
Convenience
The Murano's fuel tank will need to be replenished somewhat more often than the unit in the GMC Terrain.
Comfort
While the front cabin in the Nissan Murano offers a bit more head room than the Terrain, there honestly isn't much of a difference.
The ampler interior dimensions of the GMC Terrain make it substantially roomier for your passengers than the Nissan Murano.
Dimensions
The Terrain's tank is almost the same size as the Nissan's, though the Murano's is a bit bigger.
The GMC Terrain and the Murano compete for the same parking spaces.
Handling
With their comparable turning radii, the Nissan and the GMC Terrain definitely handle almost the same into and out of tight spots.
Drivetrain
The Nissan Murano has a more massive engine than the GMC. Remember that smaller engines typically get better gas mileage, but smaller engines can be stressed more.
Torque is the force that lets you accelerate quickly, and in this respect, the Nissan Murano is substantially more powerful than the GMC Terrain.
Warranty
The GMC Terrain and the Nissan Murano have the same basic after-sale protection.