Nissan Murano vs. Ford Edge

Compare repair costs, reliability, and owner reviews

Nissan Murano

$507
Average Annual
Repair Cost

Ford Edge

$611
Average Annual
Repair Cost

Overall Reliability Rating

3
1
2
Above Average
The Nissan Murano Reliability Rating is 3.5 out of 5.0, which ranks it 20th out of 26 for compact SUVs. The average annual repair cost is $507 which means it has lower than average ownership costs. The frequency and severity of repairs are both fairly average when compared with all other vehicles.
3
1
2
Above Average
The Ford Edge Reliability Rating is 3.5 out of 5.0, which ranks it 11th out of 26 for midsize SUVs. The average annual repair cost is $611 which means it has average ownership costs. The frequency and severity of repairs are both fairly average when compared with all other vehicles.
Cost
Average annual repairs total
$507
inexpensive
expensive
$611
inexpensive
expensive
Frequency
Average annual repair shop visits
0.51
not often
very often
0.33
not often
very often
Severity
Percentage of annual repairs that are urgent
14%
not urgent
urgent
13%
not urgent
urgent

Overall Car Ratings & Details

5
(0)
4 (15)
3 (10)
2 (1)
1 (2)
The Nissan Murano ranks highest in value and ranks lowest in safety.
“Now have 103,000 miles. Third alternator, gave up on replacing fuses for mirror, cig lighter and headlight adjustment. Electrics remind me of my TR6. Zenon headlights are awesome but irresistable...”
“Now have 103,000 miles. Third alternator, gave up on replacing fuses for mirror, cig lighter and...”
5 (5)
4 (10)
3 (5)
2 (4)
1 (1)
The Ford Edge ranks highest in safety and ranks lowest in value.
“Excellent vehicle. Very comfortable. No problems.”
“Excellent vehicle. Very comfortable. No problems.”

Vehicle Comparison Rundown

The Ford Edge and the Nissan Murano are both midsize, two-row SUVs. They both come with front-wheel drive and offer all-wheel drive as an option. But there are some significant differences between them.

The Ford Edge has a standard engine with 245 horsepower, with options up to 315 horsepower. The Murano has a single engine that puts out 260 horsepower, but it also offers a hybrid version. So the Edge pulls ahead in the power department.

When it comes to cargo space, the advantage goes to the Murano, with its 88.8 cubic feet of space with the rear seats folded. The Edge makes do with 73.4 cubic feet behind the front row.

Another worthwhile feature on the Murano is its standard driver assistance technologies. This includes forward collision warning and automatic emergency braking, which can minimize and prevent accidents with vehicles in front of you.

The Ford Edge and the Nissan Murano each have advantages and are worth checking out in more detail. Test drive them both and then decide.