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Nissan Murano vs. Subaru Tribeca Review

How the Nissan Murano stacks up against the Subaru Tribeca - by Nigel Cooper, Topanga CA

2010 Nissan Murano
Price Range: $27,680 - $38,180
2009 Subaru Tribeca
Price Range: $29,995 - $33,595
Nissan Murano vs. Subaru Tribeca Review

Utility
Drivers with frequent kid-duty might favor the Tribeca over the Nissan. The Nissan Murano is likely a better choice than the Subaru Tribeca when it comes to hauling capacity, especially if you frequently need to carry a lot of stuff or sizeable animals. The Nissan Murano outpulls the Subaru Tribeca by a large margin.

Dimensions
The Subaru Tribeca is substantially more bulky than the Nissan Murano. Your wallet will hurt more every time you fill up the Nissan Murano than the Tribeca because of its larger tank. The Nissan Murano and the Subaru Tribeca compete for the same parking spaces.

Convenience
The Subaru Tribeca's fuel tank will need to be replenished more often than the unit in the Murano.

Cost
The destination charge is a standard charge for transporting the vehicle from its point of origin to the dealer. The Subaru Tribeca is significantly cheaper to get to the dealership than the Nissan Murano. The Subaru Tribeca doesn't pale in comparison to the Nissan when it comes to fuel economy. In terms of fuel economy, the Nissan Murano is somewhat better than the Subaru Tribeca, but not by much. The Subaru Tribeca isn't much costlier than the Nissan Murano in terms of MSRP.

Drivetrain
The Nissan Murano and the Subaru Tribeca have similar-sized engines, with a slight advantage to the Subaru Tribeca. Torque is the force that lets you accelerate quickly, and in this respect, the Murano isn't much more powerful than the Subaru Tribeca.

Comfort
Taller drivers will significantly enjoy the extra head room in the Nissan Murano's front cabin compared to the Subaru Tribeca. The ampler interior dimensions of the Murano make it substantially more spacious for your passengers than the Tribeca.

Warranty
The Subaru Tribeca and the Nissan Murano have the same basic warranty.

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