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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: $20,969

Ford Focus SEL   
Difference: $6,266

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,348

Ford Focus SEL   
Difference: $5,910

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009200920102010
ModelFocusFocusAltimaAltima
TrimSESSEL2.5 SL3.5 SR
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $17,865 $18,265 $25,630 $24,520
Base Invoice $16,552 $16,916 $23,828 $22,727
Antilock brakes (ABS) 745 745    
Moon & Tune Value Package 795 795    
Leather seating surfaces 810      
Universal garage door opener 399 399    
Cargo mat 70 70    
Floor mats     175 175
Fog lights     310  
Rear spoiler     370  
Sport Package       2,370
Premium Package       2,380
Antilock brakes (ABS) 648 648    
Moon & Tune Value Package 692 692    
Leather seating surfaces 704      
Universal garage door opener 342 342    
Cargo mat 55 55    
Floor mats     134 134
Fog lights     251  
Rear spoiler     295  
Sport Package       2,056
Premium Package       2,064
Options (change) 2,819 2,009 855 4,925
Options (change) 2,441 1,737 680 4,254
Destination 695 695 750 750
Total Price $21,379 $20,969 $27,235 $30,195
Total Invoice $19,688 $19,348 $25,258 $27,731

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Focus vs. Nissan Altima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Focus SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,746
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,573
Model Year2009200920102010
ModelFocusFocusAltimaAltima
TrimSESSEL2.5 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)?, 5?, 5?, 6264, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-16205/50-16215/60-16215/55-17
Total Price$21,379$20,969$27,235$30,195
Adjustments for Features-2000-2,520-3,620
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,179$20,969$24,715$26,575
Cost Above Minimum$210$0$0$1,860
Total Invoice$19,688$19,348$25,258$27,731
Adjustments for Features-1840-2,337-3,325
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,504$19,348$22,921$24,406
Cost Above Minimum$156$0$0$1,485

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Features Comparison: Ford Focus vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year2009200920102010
ModelFocusFocusAltimaAltima
TrimSESSEL2.5 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
911 assist$25$25  
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0
Brake assist  $50$50
Rearview camera   $200
Vehicle health reports$0$0  
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 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 $100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325  
CD player  $125$125
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
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$1,220$1,020$3,540$4,640
Value of Feature Adjustments$200$0$2,520$3,620
Value of Feature Adjustments-1840-2,337-3,325

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Focus vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year20092010
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 SES

Moon & Tune Value Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Unbranded, 5 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested90062%
Total Not Requested55038%

Option Package Details
Ford Focus SEL

Moon & Tune Value Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Unbranded, 5 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested90062%
Total Not Requested55038%

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
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
USB port25Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Rearview camera200No
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Bose, 264W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested187573%
Total Not Requested70027%

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