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Nissan Announces Pricing On 2004 Murano

GARDENA, Calif.--Oct. 2, 20032, 2003--Nissan North America, Inc. today announced pricing for its 2004 Nissan Murano crossover SUV, which is on sale now at Nissan dealerships nationwide. The Murano is offered in two models, the SE and the SL, each with a choice of all-wheel drive or 2-wheel drive. For 2004, Murano SE Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) will increase $151 to reflect the introduction of a manual shift mode and other product upgrades; the SL price will not change significantly ($1) from model year 2003.

The Murano, equipped with a standard 245-horsepower, 3.5-liter DOHC V6 engine, starts at a MSRP of $28,200 for the SL 2WD and $29,800 for the SL AWD. The Murano SE features an MSPR of $29,150 for the 2WD and $30,750 for the AWD.

Enhancements for 2004 include a manual shift mode for the standard Nissan Xtronic CVT(TM) (Continuously Variable Transmission) on SE models, while a standard 10-way power driver's seat, including power lumbar, replaces the 8-way power seat with manual lumbar on both models. A Premium Package and Sunroof Package are also now available on SE.

Complete pricing and option packages are available below.

In North America, Nissan's operations include automotive styling, engineering, consumer and corporate financing, sales and marketing, distribution and manufacturing. More information on Nissan in North America and the complete line of Nissan vehicles can be found online at www.nissanusa.com or contact the corporate media line at 310-771-5631.

                      NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
                          2004 Nissan Murano
                   Effective Date: October 15, 2003

                           Suggested                  MSRP plus
Description               List Price(1)      D&H         D&H

BASE VEHICLE

   SE 2WD                   $29,150          $650      $29,800
   SL 2WD                   $28,200          $650      $28,850

   SE AWD                   $30,750          $650      $31,400
   SL AWD                   $29,800          $650      $30,450


FACTORY INSTALLED OPTIONS             SL    SE   COMMENTS

XM Satellite Radio(a)          $400  Yes   Yes   (a) Late Availability
Sirius Satellite Radio(a)      $400  Yes   Yes   (a) Late Availability
SE Touring Package           $4,000  N/A   Yes
SL Touring Package           $4,300  Yes   N/A
Sunroof Package              $2,500  Yes   Yes
Premium Package              $1,500  Yes   Yes
Dynamic Control Package        $750  Yes   Yes   SL requires G04; SE
                                                   requires G02
Navigation System            $2,000  Yes   Yes   SL req. G04 & T01; SE
                                                   req's G02 & T01
Chrome Wheel Package         $1,200  Yes   N/A   Requires G04 (SL
                                                   Touring Pkg.)
SL Leather Package           $3,500  Yes   N/A


PORT INSTALLED ACCESSORIES            SL    SE   COMMENTS

Tow Package                    $580  Yes   Yes
Carpeted Floor Mats             $80  Yes   Yes
Splash Guards (set of 4)       $100  Yes   Yes
Cargo Area Protector            $70  Yes   Yes
Roof Rail Crossbars(a)         $170  Yes   Yes   (a) Late Availability
Sunroof Wind Deflector          $70  Yes   Yes   Only available on
                                                   models with a
                                                   sunroof.
Chrome Wheel Package         $1,200  Yes   Yes   Not available on SL
                                                   models with W01
Mobile Entertainment System  $1,720  Yes   Yes


(1) Suggested List Price: Manufacturer's recommended pre-delivery
    service included.



                      NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
                          2004 Nissan Murano
                        Vehicle Specifications
                   Effective Date: October 15, 2003

OPTION PACKAGE CONTENTS

Premium Package
  Roof Rails
  Power Adjustable Pedals
  225-watt Bose Audio System w/ In-dash 6-disc CD Changer
  Seven Speakers Including Two Tweeters & One Subwoofer
  Cargo Net
  Cargo Cover

Sunroof Package
  Sunroof
  (Includes Premium Package)

SL Leather Package
  Leather Seating Surfaces
  4-way Power Passenger Seat
  Dark Silver Colored Lower Bumpers
  (Includes Sunroof Pkg)

SL Touring Package
  HID Headlamps (w/Manual Levelizer)
  Memory System for Driver's Seat, Adjustable Pedals, Outside Mirrors
  Heated Front Seats
  Heated Outside Mirrors
  (Includes SL Leather Pkg)

SE Touring Package
  Leather Seating Surfaces
  4-way Power Passenger Seat
  Memory System for Driver's Seat, Adjustable Pedals, Outside Mirrors
  Heated Front Seats
  Heated Outside Mirrors
  (Includes Sunroof Pkg)

Dynamic Control System
  Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC)
  Traction Control System (TCS)
  Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS)
  (For SL -- Requires SL Touring Pkg)
  (For SE -- Requires SE Touring Pkg)

Navigation System
  7" color screen
  (For SL -- Requires SL Touring Pkg & Dynamic Control Pkg)
  (For SE -- Requires SE Touring Pkg & Dynamic Control Pkg)

Chrome Wheels
  (SL Only)

Mobile Entertainment System
  6.4" LCD color screen with 2 wireless headphone sets and remote
    control
  (For SL -- Requires SL Leather Pkg)
  (For SE -- Requires SE Touring Pkg)