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Ford Focus vs. Nissan Maxima Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Ford Focus vs. Nissan Maxima Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $20,969

Ford Focus SEL   
Difference: $13,681

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,348

Ford Focus SEL   
Difference: $12,226

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009200920082008
ModelFocusFocusMaximaMaxima
TrimSESSELSESL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $17,865 $18,265 $28,630 $30,880
Base Invoice $16,552 $16,916 $26,229 $28,286
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    
Sensory Package     2,550  
Floor mats     175 175
Stability control     600 600
Platinum Edition Package     1,100 1,100
Sunroof     900 900
Rear spoiler       370
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    
Sensory Package     2,213  
Floor mats     131 131
Stability control     520 520
Platinum Edition Package     1,006 1,006
Sunroof     780 780
Rear spoiler       291
Options (change) 2,819 2,009 5,325 3,145
Options (change) 2,441 1,737 4,650 2,728
Destination 695 695 695 695
Total Price $21,379 $20,969 $34,650 $34,720
Total Invoice $19,688 $19,348 $31,574 $31,709

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Focus vs. Nissan Maxima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Focus SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,861
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,834
Model Year2009200920082008
ModelFocusFocusMaximaMaxima
TrimSESSELSESL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine140hp I4140hp I4255hp V6255hp V6
TransmissionM5M5CVT-6CVT-6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 5?, 5320, 8320, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-16205/50-16245/45-18225/55-17
Total Price$21,379$20,969$34,650$34,720
Adjustments for Features-2000-4,820-4,720
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,179$20,969$29,830$30,000
Cost Above Minimum$210$0$0$170
Total Invoice$19,688$19,348$31,574$31,709
Adjustments for Features-1840-4,392-4,311
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,504$19,348$27,182$27,398
Cost Above Minimum$156$0$0$216

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Features Comparison: Ford Focus vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year2009200920082008
ModelFocusFocusMaximaMaxima
TrimSESSELSESL
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 
Heated steering wheel  $100$100
Proximity key  $250$250
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350
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
Full-size spare tire  $225$225
Obstacle detection, rear  $250$250
Temporary spare tire$150$150  
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 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25  
USB port$25$25  
Voice control for audio system$25$25  
Voice control for external devices$0$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75$75
Automatic headlights  $125$125
Cornering lights  $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50
Interior ambient lighting$150$150  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50
Visor mirror, driver$10$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10  
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50
Door sill trim plates  $100$100
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat  $100$100
Power recliner, passenger 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$820$620$5,440$5,340
Value of Feature Adjustments$200$0$4,820$4,720
Value of Feature Adjustments-1840-4,392-4,311

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Focus vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year20092008
ModelFocusMaxima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase102.9 in111.2 in
Length175.0 in193.5 in
Width66.7 in71.7 in
Height58.6 in58.3 in
Curb Weight2,624 lb.3,580 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.5 gal.20.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.2 in40.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.5 in57.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room50.4 in53.5 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in43.9 in
Row 2 Headroom38.3 in37.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.7 in56.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room50.9 in54.8 in
Row 2 Legroom36.1 in36.5 in
Cargo Volume13.8 ft315.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Focus SES

Moon & Tune Value Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Unbranded, 5 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested110076%
Total Not Requested35024%

Option Package Details
Ford Focus SEL

Moon & Tune Value Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Unbranded, 5 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested110076%
Total Not Requested35024%

Option Package Details
Nissan Maxima SE

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
Stability control
FeatureValueRequested?
Stability control400Yes
Full-size spare tire75No
Total Requested40084%
Total Not Requested7516%
Sensory Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Satellite radio200Yes
Compass0Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Bose, 320W, 8 speakers350No
Total Requested157574%
Total Not Requested55026%
Platinum Edition Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Heated steering wheel100No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Total Requested1007%
Total Not Requested142593%

Option Package Details
Nissan Maxima SL

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
Stability control
FeatureValueRequested?
Stability control400Yes
Full-size spare tire75No
Total Requested40084%
Total Not Requested7516%
Platinum Edition Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Heated steering wheel100No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Total Requested1007%
Total Not Requested142593%

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