2027 Nissan Murano vs Nissan Rogue: We Compared the Data
By the CarWhere Vehicle Data Team · Updated November 8, 2026 · how we score
Our pick: the Rogue — it leads our weighted scorecard 5–2.5 across 8 categories, winning on a lower starting price ($29,690 vs $43,990) and better 5-year value retention (48.9% vs 37.1%). Choose the Murano if a lower NHTSA complaint rate matters most to you (0.20 vs 0.34 per 1,000 sold).
Scorecard: Murano 2.5 pts · Rogue 5 pts across 8 scored categories.
The scorecard
| Category (weight) | 2027 Murano | 2027 Rogue | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starting MSRP (2) | $43,990 | $29,690 | Rogue |
| NHTSA complaints per 1,000 sold (2) | 0.20 | 0.34 | Murano |
| 5-year value retained (1.5) | 37.1% | 48.9% | Rogue |
| Best EPA combined (1.5) | 23 mpg | 32 mpg | Rogue |
| Most horsepower available (1) | 241 hp | 248 hp | Tie |
| Max towing (1) | 1,500 lb | 1,500 lb | Tie |
| Cargo behind rear seats (1) | — | 31.6 cu ft | No data |
| Standard seats (1) | 5 | 5 | Tie |
| Recalls, 2023–2025 model years (0.5) | 3 | 8 | Murano |
| Weighted points | 2.5 | 5 | Rogue |
Which one we'd buy, and for whom
- Commuter. Commuters: the Rogue — 32 mpg vs 23 mpg (best EPA combined).
- Family. Families: the Murano — 0.20 vs 0.34 (NHTSA complaints per 1,000 sold).
- Budget. Tight budgets: the Rogue — $29,690 vs $43,990 (starting MSRP). Used, the median asking price is $17,747 for the Murano vs $20,445 for the Rogue.
- Resale. Resale-minded buyers: the Rogue — 48.9% vs 37.1% (5-year value retained).
- Towing. Towing: it's a wash — Murano 1,500 lb vs Rogue 1,500 lb (max towing).
Price: sticker and what buyers paid
The Murano starts at $43,990 and tops out at $49,790; the Rogue runs $29,690 to $43,490 (manufacturer MSRP, before destination). Used, the median asking price is $17,747 for the Murano and $20,445 for the Rogue (all model years, US dealer listings).
Reliability: NHTSA complaints and recalls
- Murano: 0.20 NHTSA owner complaints per 1,000 sold (2015–2022 sales years; 94th percentile among the SUVs we track).
- Rogue: 0.34 NHTSA owner complaints per 1,000 sold (2015–2022 sales years; 83th percentile among the SUVs we track).
- Recall campaigns touching the 2023–2025 model years: Murano 3, Rogue 8.
Latest rated model years on our years-to-avoid pages: Rogue 2016 (avoid).
Complaint rates are owner complaints filed with NHTSA divided by vehicles sold — a federal-data signal, not a survey score.
Specs side by side
| 2027 Murano | 2027 Rogue | |
|---|---|---|
| Starting MSRP (base trim) | $43,990 | $29,690 |
| Top-trim MSRP | $49,790 | $43,490 |
| Horsepower | 241 hp | 201–248 hp |
| Max torque | 260 lb-ft | 332 lb-ft |
| EPA combined | 23 mpg | 29–32 mpg |
| Max towing | 1,500 lb | 1,500 lb |
| Seats (standard / max) | 5 / 5 | 5 / 7 |
| Cargo behind rear seats | — | 31.6 cu ft |
Automaker-published figures; EPA ratings from fueleconomy.gov. "—" = not published.
Resale: 5-year value retained
A 5-year-old (2021) Murano lists for a median $18,995 — 37.1% of today's median new price of $51,215. A 5-year-old (2021) Rogue lists for a median $18,571 — 48.9% of today's median new price of $37,951.
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FAQ
Is the Murano better than the Rogue?
On our data, no — the Rogue comes out ahead. Our pick: the Rogue — it leads our weighted scorecard 5–2.5 across 8 categories, winning on a lower starting price ($29,690 vs $43,990) and better 5-year value retention (48.9% vs 37.1%). Choose the Murano if a lower NHTSA complaint rate matters most to you (0.20 vs 0.34 per 1,000 sold).
Which is more reliable, the Murano or the Rogue?
On federal data, the Murano: owners filed 0.20 NHTSA complaints per 1,000 vehicles sold versus 0.34 for the Rogue (2015–2022 sales years). That's complaint volume, not a survey score. NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns touching the 2023–2025 Murano and 8 for the Rogue.
Which holds its value better, the Murano or the Rogue?
The Rogue: a 5-year-old example lists for 48.9% of the new price, versus 37.1% for the Murano, based on median used asking prices against today's median new price.
Which is cheaper, the Murano or the Rogue?
The Rogue starts lower: $29,690 vs $43,990 starting MSRP (before destination).
Which has better gas mileage, the Murano or the Rogue?
The Rogue: up to 32 mpg combined vs 23 mpg for the Murano (best EPA rating across each lineup).
How we score
Each category compares one published number per model and counts only when both models have it. The winner earns the category weight; results inside the tie band earn nothing. Our pick has more weighted points; level points fall back to more category wins, then the reliability winner, then the price winner.
- Starting MSRP: lower wins; tie within 3%.
- NHTSA complaints per 1,000 sold: lower wins; tie within 15%.
- 5-year value retained: higher wins; tie within 2 points.
- Best EPA combined: higher wins; tie within 1 mpg (3 MPGe).
- Most horsepower available: higher wins; tie within 5%.
- Max towing: higher wins; tie within 5%.
- Cargo behind rear seats: higher wins; tie within 5%.
- Standard seats: higher wins; tie same count.
- Median discount verified buyers got: higher wins; tie within 0.5 points.
- Recalls, 2023–2025 model years: lower wins; tie within 1.
Towing weighs 2 for pickups and 1 otherwise; seating is only scored between SUVs and minivans, using standard (never optional) seats. Sources: automaker spec pages and order guides; EPA ratings (fueleconomy.gov); NHTSA owner complaints and recall campaigns against published US sales; median used asking prices across active US dealer listings from licensed vehicle-data providers; verified buyer-submitted deal sheets for discounts.
Cite this page: CarWhere, "2027 Nissan Murano vs Nissan Rogue: We Compared the Data," carwhere.com/compare-cars/nissan-murano-vs-nissan-rogue, updated November 8, 2026.