Murano starts $79,952 lower. Murano wins efficiency by 1.8 L/100 km. Murano gives you 1,329 L more cargo room. The highlighted cells below show the winner, and the edge column tells you by how much.
Interactive trim explorer
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Full spec sheet
Every row scored head-to-head. The winner cell is highlighted.
$46,848
Murano SV AWD
$126,800
LS 500 AWD Heritage Edition
$50,615
3 tracked trims
$126,800
1 tracked trims
| Metric | Nissan Murano | Lexus LS | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|
Entry priceLower wins | $46,848 Murano SV AWD | $126,800 LS 500 AWD Heritage Edition | $79,952 lower |
Average trim priceLower wins | $50,615 3 tracked trims | $126,800 1 tracked trims | $76,185 lower |
Best efficiencyLower wins | 9.4 L/100 km Murano SV AWD | 11.2 L/100 km LS 500 AWD Heritage Edition | 1.8 L/100 km lower |
Cargo roomHigher wins | 1,810 L Best published cargo figure | 481 L Best published cargo figure | 1,329 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 | 3 features Core coverage still thin | Only Nissan full |
Premium ceilingHigher wins | 6 features Murano SV AWD at $46,848 | 3 features Core coverage still thin | Only Nissan full |
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 LS.
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
—
Doesn’t reach it
Driver Assist
High-use visibility and lane-support hardware that often moves buyers up the ladder.
$46,848
Murano SV AWD
ProPILOT Assist
—
Doesn’t reach it
$46,848
Murano SV AWD
ProPILOT Assist
$126,800
LS 500 AWD Heritage Edition
Lane Departure Alert with Steering Assist
—
Doesn’t reach it
$126,800
LS 500 AWD Heritage Edition
Blind Spot Monitor with RCTA
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]]
—
Doesn’t reach it
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]]
$126,800
LS 500 AWD Heritage Edition
Standard features: Hood Struts; Panoramic Moonroof; Exclusive Heritage Edition Ninety-Noir Exterior Colour; Exclusive Badging; LED Daytime Running Lights; Adaptive Front Lighting System
$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
Winter
Traction and cold-weather gear that changes the daily Canada experience.
| Equipment | Nissan Murano | Lexus LS | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|
Remote startExpanded Only Murano reaches remote start. | $50,498 Murano SL AWD Remote start | — Doesn’t reach it | Left only |
Driver Assist
High-use visibility and lane-support hardware that often moves buyers up the ladder.
| Equipment | Nissan Murano | Lexus LS | 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 $79,952 sooner. | $46,848 Murano SV AWD ProPILOT Assist | $126,800 LS 500 AWD Heritage Edition Lane Departure Alert with Steering Assist | Left sooner |
Blind-spot supportExpanded Only LS reaches blind-spot support. | — Doesn’t reach it | $126,800 LS 500 AWD Heritage Edition Blind Spot Monitor with RCTA | Right only |
Tech
Screen, charging, and software comforts that matter once the basics are covered.
| Equipment | Nissan Murano | Lexus LS | 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 |
Comfort & Cabin
Roof, audio, and interior-upgrade cues that tell you where the premium story really starts.
| Equipment | Nissan Murano | Lexus LS | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|
Moonroof / sunroofExpanded Murano unlocks it $76,302 sooner. | $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]] | $126,800 LS 500 AWD Heritage Edition Standard features: Hood Struts; Panoramic Moonroof; Exclusive Heritage Edition Ninety-Noir Exterior Colour; Exclusive Badging; LED Daytime Running Lights; Adaptive Front Lighting System | Left sooner |
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
LS 500 AWD Heritage Edition
| Side | Trim | MSRP | Efficiency | Features |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nissan Murano | Murano SV AWD | $46,848 | 9.4 L/100 km | 6 |
| Lexus LS | LS 500 AWD Heritage Edition | $126,800 | 11.2 L/100 km | 3 |