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Ford Focus vs. Nissan Altima Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Ford Focus vs. Nissan Altima Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $20,645

Ford Focus SE   
Difference: $6,725

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,994

Ford Focus SE   
Difference: $6,412

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082008200820082008
ModelFocusFocusAltimaAltimaAltima
TrimSESES2.5 SL3.5 SE3.5 SL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $15,585 $16,925 $24,820 $24,470 $28,670
Base Invoice $14,508 $15,727 $23,164 $22,681 $26,565
Deluxe Package 395        
Driver's Group 415        
SYNC 395        
Universal garage door opener 455 455      
Antilock brakes (ABS) 385 385      
Sunroof 625 625      
Cargo mat 70 70      
Interior ambient lighting 295 295      
Leather seating surfaces 695 695      
Heated front seats 115 115      
CD changer, in-dash 350 350      
Satellite radio 195 195      
Floor mats     175 175 175
Connection Package     1,000    
Fog lights     310    
Rear spoiler     370   370
Technology Package       2,000  
Stability control       900  
Premium Package       4,200  
6-speed shiftable CVT       500  
Sport Package       1,300  
Deluxe Package 344        
Driver's Group 361        
SYNC 344        
Universal garage door opener 396 396      
Antilock brakes (ABS) 335 335      
Sunroof 544 544      
Cargo mat 55 55      
Interior ambient lighting 257 257      
Leather seating surfaces 605 605      
Heated front seats 100 100      
CD changer, in-dash 305 305      
Satellite radio 170 170      
Floor mats     137 137 137
Connection Package     867    
Fog lights     251    
Rear spoiler     292   292
Technology Package       1,734  
Stability control       780  
Premium Package       3,643  
6-speed shiftable CVT       461  
Sport Package       1,127  
Options (change) 4,390 3,185 1,855 9,075 545
Options (change) 3,816 2,767 1,547 7,882 429
Destination 670 670 695 695 695
Total Price $20,645 $20,780 $27,370 $34,240 $29,910
Total Invoice $18,994 $19,164 $25,406 $31,258 $27,689

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Focus vs. Nissan Altima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Focus SES
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,370
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,251
Model Year20082008200820082008
ModelFocusFocusAltimaAltimaAltima
TrimSESES2.5 SL3.5 SE3.5 SL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine140hp I4140hp I4175hp I4270hp V6270hp V6
TransmissionM5M5CVT-6CVT-6CVT-6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 4?, 4264, 9264, 9264, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-16205/50-16215/60-16215/55-17215/60-16
Total Price$20,645$20,780$27,370$34,240$29,910
Adjustments for Features0-200-3,420-5,370-3,920
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$20,645$20,580$23,950$28,870$25,990
Cost Above Minimum$65$0$0$4,920$2,040
Total Invoice$18,994$19,164$25,406$31,258$27,689
Adjustments for Features0-184-3,175-4,902-3,629
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$18,994$18,980$22,231$26,356$24,060
Cost Above Minimum$14$0$0$4,125$1,829

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Features Comparison: Ford Focus vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year20082008200820082008
ModelFocusFocusAltimaAltimaAltima
TrimSESES2.5 SL3.5 SE3.5 SL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0$0   
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT  $1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key  $250$250$250
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15$15
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes  $150$150$150
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0$0
Brake assist  $50$50$50
Full-size spare tire   $225 
Rearview camera   $200 
Stability control   $400 
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150 $150
Traction control$100$100 $100 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25$25
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200$200$200
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125$125
Interior air filter  $0$0$0
Intermittent wipers$0$0   
Rear air vents  $100 $100
Variable intermittent wipers  $75$75$75
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings  $75$75$75
Rear spoiler $200$200$200$200
Infotainment 
Navigation system   $600 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25   
Traffic information   $25 
USB port$25$25   
Voice control for audio system$25$25   
Voice control for external devices$0$0   
Voice control for nav and audio   $100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights  $125$125$125
Compass$0$0$0 $0
Heated mirrors$25$25 $25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50$50
Outside temperature display  $50$50$50
Trip computer  $150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors   $25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10$10   
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10   
Xenon HID headlights   $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50 
Leather door panel trim  $250$250$250
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50   
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat  $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0 
Touring suspension (upgrade)$0$0   
Total Value of Features$570$770$3,990$5,940$4,490
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$200$3,420$5,370$3,920
Value of Feature Adjustments0-184-3,175-4,902-3,629

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Focus vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year20082008
ModelFocusAltima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase102.9 in109.3 in
Length175.0 in189.8 in
Width66.7 in70.7 in
Height58.6 in57.9 in
Curb Weight2,624 lb.3,056 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.5 gal.20.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.2 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.5 in55.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room50.4 in56.8 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom38.3 in36.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.7 in55.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room50.9 in52.5 in
Row 2 Legroom36.1 in39.5 in
Cargo Volume13.8 ft317.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Focus SE

Deluxe Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Touring suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Manual height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Fog lights125Yes
205/50HR16 tires400No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Total Requested47554%
Total Not Requested40046%
Driver's Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Cruise control150Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Total Requested575100%
Total Not Requested00%
SYNC
FeatureValueRequested?
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
USB port25No
Voice control for audio system25Yes
Total Requested12571%
Total Not Requested5029%

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 2.5 SL

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
Connection Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Bose, 264W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested55061%
Total Not Requested35039%

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SE

Stability control
FeatureValueRequested?
Stability control400No
Traction control100Yes
Full-size spare tire75No
Total Requested10017%
Total Not Requested47583%
Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600No
Sunroof900Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested90049%
Total Not Requested92551%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200No
Heated front seats200Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Bose, 264W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested205058%
Total Not Requested147542%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Total Requested1225100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SL

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%

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