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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: $20,295

Ford Focus SE   
Difference: $8,105

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,689

Ford Focus SE   
Difference: $7,656

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820122012
ModelFocusFocusAltimaAltima
TrimSESES2.5 SL3.5 SR
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $15,585 $16,925 $26,750 $25,570
Base Invoice $14,508 $15,727 $24,860 $23,697
Deluxe Package 395      
Driver's Group 415      
SYNC 395      
Universal garage door opener 455 455    
Antilock brakes (ABS) 385 385    
Cargo mat 70 70    
Satellite radio 195 195    
Sunroof 625 625    
Leather seating surfaces 695 695    
Heated front seats 115 115    
Interior ambient lighting 295 295    
Floor mats     180 180
Fog lights     315  
Rear spoiler     375  
Sport Package       2,370
Premium Package       2,130
Deluxe Package 344      
Driver's Group 361      
SYNC 344      
Universal garage door opener 396 396    
Antilock brakes (ABS) 335 335    
Cargo mat 55 55    
Satellite radio 170 170    
Sunroof 544 544    
Leather seating surfaces 605 605    
Heated front seats 100 100    
Interior ambient lighting 257 257    
Floor mats     146 146
Fog lights     256  
Rear spoiler     303  
Sport Package       2,056
Premium Package       1,848
Options (change) 4,040 2,835 870 4,680
Options (change) 3,511 2,462 705 4,050
Destination 670 670 780 780
Total Price $20,295 $20,430 $28,400 $31,030
Total Invoice $18,689 $18,859 $26,345 $28,527

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Focus vs. Nissan Altima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Focus SES
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,725
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,475
Model Year2008200820122012
ModelFocusFocusAltimaAltima
TrimSESES2.5 SL3.5 SR
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine140hp I4140hp I4175hp I4270hp V6
TransmissionM5M5CVT-6CVT-6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 4?, 4?, 6264, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-16205/50-16215/60-16215/55-17
Total Price$20,295$20,430$28,400$31,030
Adjustments for Features0-200-3,445-4,445
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$20,295$20,230$24,955$26,585
Cost Above Minimum$65$0$0$1,630
Total Invoice$18,689$18,859$26,345$28,527
Adjustments for Features0-185-3,196-4,086
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$18,689$18,674$23,149$24,441
Cost Above Minimum$15$0$0$1,292

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Features Comparison: Ford Focus vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year2008200820122012
ModelFocusFocusAltimaAltima
TrimSESES2.5 SL3.5 SR
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0$0  
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT  $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key  $250$250
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes  $150$150
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0
Brake assist  $50$50
Rearview camera   $200
Stability control  $400$400
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200$200
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125
Interior air filter  $0$0
Intermittent wipers$0$0  
Rear air vents  $100$100
Variable intermittent wipers  $75$75
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings  $75$75
Rear spoiler $200$200$200
Infotainment 
MP3-compatible player$50$50 $50
Satellite radio$200$200 $200
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25  
USB port$25$25 $25
Voice control for audio system$25$25  
Voice control for external devices$0$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights  $125$125
Heated mirrors$25$25 $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50
Outside temperature display  $50$50
Trip computer  $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10  
Xenon HID headlights   $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat  $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Touring suspension (upgrade)$0$0  
Total Value of Features$570$770$4,015$5,015
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$200$3,445$4,445
Value of Feature Adjustments0-185-3,196-4,086

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Focus vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year20082012
ModelFocusAltima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase102.9 in109.3 in
Length175.0 in190.7 in
Width66.7 in70.7 in
Height58.6 in57.9 in
Curb Weight2,624 lb.3,181 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 in44.1 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 in35.8 in
Cargo Volume13.8 ft315.3 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 port25Yes
Voice control for audio system25No
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%

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SR

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Rear spoiler200Yes
Automatic climate control, front200No
Sunroof900Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
Total Requested122560%
Total Not Requested82540%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Rear air vents100No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200No
MP3-compatible player50Yes
USB port25Yes
Bose, 264W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested177572%
Total Not Requested70028%

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