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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: $26,645

Ford Focus Titanium   
Difference: $9,805

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,629

Ford Focus Titanium   
Difference: $8,506

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220082008
ModelFocusMaximaMaxima
TrimTitaniumSESL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $21,805 $28,630 $30,880
Base Invoice $20,313 $26,229 $28,286
Handling Package 595    
Premium Package 1,295    
Winter Package 470    
Door sill trim plates 95    
Sunroof 795 900 900
Navigation system 795 1,800 1,800
Sensory Package   2,550  
Stability control   600 600
Platinum Edition Package   1,100 1,100
Floor mats   175 175
Rear spoiler     370
Handling Package 518    
Premium Package 1,127    
Winter Package 409    
Door sill trim plates 83    
Sunroof 692 780 780
Navigation system 692 1,561 1,561
Sensory Package   2,213  
Stability control   520 520
Platinum Edition Package   1,006 1,006
Floor mats   131 131
Rear spoiler     291
Options (change) 4,045 7,125 4,945
Options (change) 3,521 6,211 4,289
Destination 795 695 695
Total Price $26,645 $36,450 $36,520
Total Invoice $24,629 $33,135 $33,270

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Focus vs. Nissan Maxima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Focus Titanium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,455
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,370
Model Year201220082008
ModelFocusMaximaMaxima
TrimTitaniumSESL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine160hp I4255hp V6255hp V6
TransmissionM5CVT-6CVT-6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)355, 10320, 8320, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-18245/45-18225/55-17
Total Price$26,645$36,450$36,520
Adjustments for Features0-2,350-2,250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,645$34,100$34,270
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$170
Total Invoice$24,629$33,135$33,270
Adjustments for Features0-2,136-2,050
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,629$30,999$31,220
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$221

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Features Comparison: Ford Focus vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year201220082008
ModelFocusMaximaMaxima
TrimTitaniumSESL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0  
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100$100
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25  
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Safety key$5  
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100  
Vehicle health reports$0  
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40$40
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers$175  
Rear air vents $100$100
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD player$125  
HD radio$50  
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25  
SD Card slot$25  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25  
Traffic + travel information$25  
USB port$25  
Voice control for external devices$0  
Voice control for nav and audio$100  
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75
Compass$0  
Cornering lights $50$50
Interior ambient lighting$150  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Spotter mirror(s)$50  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25  
Xenon HID headlights $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
All-weather floor mats$75  
Aluminum trim $100 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, 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$0 
Total Value of Features$1,330$3,680$3,580
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,350$2,250
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,136-2,050

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Focus vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year20122008
ModelFocusMaxima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase104.3 in111.2 in
Length178.5 in193.5 in
Width71.8 in71.7 in
Height57.7 in58.3 in
Curb Weight2,908 lb.3,580 lb.
Fuel Capacity12.4 gal.20.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.3 in40.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.6 in57.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.9 in53.5 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in43.9 in
Row 2 Headroom38.0 in37.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.7 in56.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.7 in54.8 in
Row 2 Legroom33.2 in36.5 in
Cargo Volume13.2 ft315.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Focus Titanium

Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Full-size spare tire75Yes
235/40WR18 tires400No
Total Requested32545%
Total Not Requested40055%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
215/50HR17 tires400No
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Total Requested165077%
Total Not Requested50023%
Winter Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
All-weather floor mats75No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Total Requested22569%
Total Not Requested10031%

Option Package Details
Nissan Maxima SE

Stability control
FeatureValueRequested?
Stability control400Yes
Full-size spare tire75Yes
Total Requested475100%
Total Not Requested00%
Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Sensory Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Satellite radio200Yes
Compass0No
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Bose, 320W, 8 speakers350No
Total Requested137565%
Total Not Requested75035%
Platinum Edition Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Memory system, driver seat200No
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
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Total Requested35023%
Total Not Requested117577%

Option Package Details
Nissan Maxima SL

Stability control
FeatureValueRequested?
Stability control400Yes
Full-size spare tire75Yes
Total Requested475100%
Total Not Requested00%
Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Platinum Edition Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Memory system, driver seat200No
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
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Total Requested35023%
Total Not Requested117577%

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