Murano starts $71,332 lower. Murano wins efficiency by 3.3 L/100 km. Murano gives you 1,657 L more cargo room. Murano reaches 6 core tracked features at the top trim. The highlighted cells below show the winner, and the edge column tells you by how much.
Interactive trim explorer
Each row is a feature. Tap to see the unlock detail.
Full spec sheet
Every row scored head-to-head. The winner cell is highlighted.
$46,848
Murano SV AWD
$118,180
LC 500 Standard Package
$50,615
3 tracked trims
$128,623
3 tracked trims
| Metric | Nissan Murano | Lexus LC | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|
Entry priceLower wins | $46,848 Murano SV AWD | $118,180 LC 500 Standard Package | $71,332 lower |
Average trim priceLower wins | $50,615 3 tracked trims | $128,623 3 tracked trims | $78,008 lower |
Best efficiencyLower wins | 9.4 L/100 km Murano SV AWD | 12.7 L/100 km LC 500 Inspiration Edition 8 | 3.3 L/100 km lower |
Cargo roomHigher wins | 1,810 L Best published cargo figure | 153 L Best published cargo figure | 1,657 L more |
Tow ratingHigher wins | 680 kg Highest rated trim in ladder | — Not published | Only Nissan reports |
Mid-trim valueHigher wins | 5 features Murano SL AWD at $50,498 | 2 features LC 500 Performance Package at $130,985 | +3 features |
Premium ceilingHigher wins | 6 features Murano SV AWD at $46,848 | 2 features LC 500 Inspiration Edition 8 at $136,705 | +4 features |
Safety and warranty still deserve a final check: IIHS n/a · NHTSA n/a and 3 yr / 60,000 km for Nissan Murano, versus IIHS n/a · NHTSA n/a and 4 yr / 80,000 km for Lexus LC.
Equipment differences
Extra equipment beyond the core table. Each row shows the earliest trim on either side that gets you there.
Winter
Traction and cold-weather gear that changes the daily Canada experience.
$50,498
Murano SL AWD
Remote start
$118,180
LC 500 Standard Package
Short Range Key Fob Remote Start (requires active DCM)
Driver Assist
High-use visibility and lane-support hardware that often moves buyers up the ladder.
$46,848
Murano SV AWD
ProPILOT Assist
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Doesn’t reach it
$46,848
Murano SV AWD
ProPILOT Assist
$118,180
LC 500 Standard Package
Lane Departure Alert with Steering Assist
Tech
Screen, charging, and software comforts that matter once the basics are covered.
$50,498
Murano SL AWD
Nissan highlights: HD Enhanced 3D Intelligent Around View Monitor (I-AVM) W/ Transparent Hood View & Moving Object Detection (MOD) [[2025_MURANO_2015]]; Panoramic Moonroof W/ Powered Shade; ProPILOT Assist 1.1 [[2099]]; Google built-in: Google Maps, Assistant, Play store Included for 5yrs [[1325]][[1623]]; BOSE Premium Series Audio System with 10 speakers [[1522]]
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Doesn’t reach it
Performance
Powertrain and chassis gear that matters when the car is part of the hobby, not just the commute.
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Doesn’t reach it
$118,180
LC 500 Standard Package
RWD
Comfort & Cabin
Roof, audio, and interior-upgrade cues that tell you where the premium story really starts.
$50,498
Murano SL AWD
Nissan highlights: HD Enhanced 3D Intelligent Around View Monitor (I-AVM) W/ Transparent Hood View & Moving Object Detection (MOD) [[2025_MURANO_2015]]; Panoramic Moonroof W/ Powered Shade; ProPILOT Assist 1.1 [[2099]]; Google built-in: Google Maps, Assistant, Play store Included for 5yrs [[1325]][[1623]]; BOSE Premium Series Audio System with 10 speakers [[1522]]
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Doesn’t reach it
$50,498
Murano SL AWD
Nissan highlights: HD Enhanced 3D Intelligent Around View Monitor (I-AVM) W/ Transparent Hood View & Moving Object Detection (MOD) [[2025_MURANO_2015]]; Panoramic Moonroof W/ Powered Shade; ProPILOT Assist 1.1 [[2099]]; Google built-in: Google Maps, Assistant, Play store Included for 5yrs [[1325]][[1623]]; BOSE Premium Series Audio System with 10 speakers [[1522]]
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Doesn’t reach it
Winter
Traction and cold-weather gear that changes the daily Canada experience.
| Equipment | Nissan Murano | Lexus LC | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|
Remote startExpanded Murano unlocks it $67,682 sooner. | $50,498 Murano SL AWD Remote start | $118,180 LC 500 Standard Package Short Range Key Fob Remote Start (requires active DCM) | Left sooner |
Driver Assist
High-use visibility and lane-support hardware that often moves buyers up the ladder.
| Equipment | Nissan Murano | Lexus LC | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|
Adaptive cruise controlExpanded Only Murano reaches adaptive cruise control. | $46,848 Murano SV AWD ProPILOT Assist | — Doesn’t reach it | Left only |
Lane-keep supportExpanded Murano unlocks it $71,332 sooner. | $46,848 Murano SV AWD ProPILOT Assist | $118,180 LC 500 Standard Package Lane Departure Alert with Steering Assist | Left sooner |
Tech
Screen, charging, and software comforts that matter once the basics are covered.
| Equipment | Nissan Murano | Lexus LC | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|
Google built-inExpanded Only Murano reaches google built-in. | $50,498 Murano SL AWD Nissan highlights: HD Enhanced 3D Intelligent Around View Monitor (I-AVM) W/ Transparent Hood View & Moving Object Detection (MOD) [[2025_MURANO_2015]]; Panoramic Moonroof W/ Powered Shade; ProPILOT Assist 1.1 [[2099]]; Google built-in: Google Maps, Assistant, Play store Included for 5yrs [[1325]][[1623]]; BOSE Premium Series Audio System with 10 speakers [[1522]] | — Doesn’t reach it | Left only |
Performance
Powertrain and chassis gear that matters when the car is part of the hobby, not just the commute.
| Equipment | Nissan Murano | Lexus LC | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|
Rear-wheel driveExpanded Only LC reaches rear-wheel drive. | — Doesn’t reach it | $118,180 LC 500 Standard Package RWD | Right only |
Comfort & Cabin
Roof, audio, and interior-upgrade cues that tell you where the premium story really starts.
| Equipment | Nissan Murano | Lexus LC | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|
Moonroof / sunroofExpanded Only Murano reaches moonroof / sunroof. | $50,498 Murano SL AWD Nissan highlights: HD Enhanced 3D Intelligent Around View Monitor (I-AVM) W/ Transparent Hood View & Moving Object Detection (MOD) [[2025_MURANO_2015]]; Panoramic Moonroof W/ Powered Shade; ProPILOT Assist 1.1 [[2099]]; Google built-in: Google Maps, Assistant, Play store Included for 5yrs [[1325]][[1623]]; BOSE Premium Series Audio System with 10 speakers [[1522]] | — Doesn’t reach it | Left only |
Premium audioExpanded Only Murano reaches premium audio. | $50,498 Murano SL AWD Nissan highlights: HD Enhanced 3D Intelligent Around View Monitor (I-AVM) W/ Transparent Hood View & Moving Object Detection (MOD) [[2025_MURANO_2015]]; Panoramic Moonroof W/ Powered Shade; ProPILOT Assist 1.1 [[2099]]; Google built-in: Google Maps, Assistant, Play store Included for 5yrs [[1325]][[1623]]; BOSE Premium Series Audio System with 10 speakers [[1522]] | — Doesn’t reach it | Left only |
Reasons to pick Nissan Murano
Switch between the entry, efficiency, and premium picks to see how both ladders compare on the same shelf.
Murano SV AWD
LC 500 Standard Package
| Side | Trim | MSRP | Efficiency | Features |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nissan Murano | Murano SV AWD | $46,848 | 9.4 L/100 km | 6 |
| Lexus LC | LC 500 Standard Package | $118,180 | 12.7 L/100 km | 2 |