we drove a Rogue around as well and while it was a bit more nimble than the Murano, i thought the CVT wasnt used to the best of its abilities in that car. plus the Murano is significantly bigger.I loved the way it handled when I drove it, but the wife wanted the Rogue and I wasn't having it.
But I would take a Murano if I had the extra cash to burn on something of status.
price isnt too big of a issue since we are buying from a dealer auction and obviously trading our A4 for in it. most used '07's we've been seeing at around $17-19k for the SL's.
already have a hitch ordered and selling my roof rack setup for a NSB rack