With all of its awards and accolades, it’s not difficult to choose the 2016 Murano over other SUVs. It’s the “best 2-row SUV for families,” “best car for the money,” and the list goes on and on. But when you’re shopping on a tight budget, it can be tough to decide which trim level gives you the best bang for the buck. We’ll try to help you figure out which trim is right for you in this comparison on the 2016 Nissan Murano S vs Murano SV.
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2016 Nissan Murano
It makes sense to talk about what these Murano models have in common before we see what’s different about them. Every Murano has stunning good looks, for example, and every Murano has a comfortable interior designed for interacting and entertaining instead of just getting from A to B. Just under 70 cubic feet of cargo space is available when the seats are folded down. And the 3.5-liter V6 engine makes 260 hp and 240 lb.-ft. of torque while getting 21 mpg in the city and 28 mpg on the highway.
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2016 Murano S features
The S certainly doesn’t stand for slouch when it comes to features in the base model Murano. The long list of standard features includes things you normally have to pay extra for on other vehicles: LED daytime running lights and taillights, power mirrors with turn signals, mobile apps connectivity, rearview monitor, push-button start, three 12-volt power outlets and more.
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2016 Murano SV features
If the SV trim is more popular than the S trim, it’s no surprise why. There’s a lot more standard equipment for very little extra investment. The SV trim includes all of the S features plus: fog lights, roof rails, speed-sensing windshield wipers, driver’s seat power lumbar support, 4-way power front passenger seat, leather-wrapped steering wheel and shift knob, HD radio with speed-sensitive volume, and more. It also can be fitted with more optional packages.
