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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: $25,890

Ford Focus SEL   
Difference: $12,870

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,904

Ford Focus SEL   
Difference: $12,264

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220172017
ModelFocusFocusMaximaMaxima
TrimSELTitaniumSLPlatinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $20,105 $21,805 $37,250 $40,340
Base Invoice $18,766 $20,313 $34,772 $37,652
Premium Package 1,395 1,295    
Navigation system 795 795    
MyFord Touch and Sony Package 995      
Winter Package 470 470    
Remote start 445 445    
Door sill trim plates 95 95    
Sunroof 795 795    
Floor mats     220 220
Rear spoiler     405 405
Premium Package 1,214 1,127    
Navigation system 692 692    
MyFord Touch and Sony Package 866      
Winter Package 409 409    
Remote start 387 387    
Door sill trim plates 83 83    
Sunroof 692 692    
Floor mats     167 167
Rear spoiler     344 344
Options (change) 4,990 3,895 625 625
Options (change) 4,343 3,390 511 511
Destination 795 795 885 885
Total Price $25,890 $26,495 $38,760 $41,850
Total Invoice $23,904 $24,498 $36,168 $39,048

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Focus vs. Nissan Maxima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Focus SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,205
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,838
Model Year2012201220172017
ModelFocusFocusMaximaMaxima
TrimSELTitaniumSLPlatinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine160hp I4160hp I4300hp V6300hp V6
TransmissionS6M5CVT-7CVT-7
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)355, 10355, 10?, 11?, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/50-17215/50-17245/45-18245/45-18
Total Price$25,890$26,495$38,760$41,850
Adjustments for Features-6500-4,315-6,815
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,240$26,495$34,445$35,035
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,255$0$590
Total Invoice$23,904$24,498$36,168$39,048
Adjustments for Features-6000-4,026-6,359
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,304$24,498$32,142$32,689
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,194$0$547

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Features Comparison: Ford Focus vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year2012201220172017
ModelFocusFocusMaximaMaxima
TrimSELTitaniumSLPlatinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100   
5-speed manual $0  
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT  $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction  $0$0
Adaptive cruise control  $600$600
Cruise control$150$150  
Heated steering wheel  $100$100
Proximity key $250$250$250
Remote app   $25
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15
Sunshade, rear, power   $225
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power   $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25  
Around view cameras   $500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200$200
Blind spot warning system  $200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100$100
Driver drowsiness monitor   $150
Moving object detection, front   $25
Moving object detection, rear   $25
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150
Predictive forward collision warning  $250$250
Rearview camera  $200 
Rollover sensor  $50$50
Safety key$5$5  
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100  
Vehicle health reports$0$0  
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat  $40$40
Cargo net  $40$40
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175 $175
Rear air vents  $100$100
Variable intermittent wipers  $75 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25
Laminated front side windows  $200$200
Panoramic sunroof  $1200$1200
Rear spoiler $200$200$200
Sunroof$900$900  
Infotainment 
App support  $0$0
Apple CarPlay support  $100$100
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25$25  
SD Card slot$25$25  
Surround sound  $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar   $200
Voice control for external devices$0$0  
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   $75
Compass$0$0  
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display  $250$250
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only   $750
Mirror tilt-down in reverse   $25
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50  
Seats and Interior Trim 
All-weather floor mats$75$75  
Cooled or ventilated front seats   $300
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Memory system, driver seat   $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 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200
Touring suspension (upgrade) $0  
Total Value of Features$2,930$2,280$6,595$9,095
Value of Feature Adjustments$650$0$4,315$6,815
Value of Feature Adjustments-6000-4,026-6,359

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Focus vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year20122017
ModelFocusMaxima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase104.3 in109.3 in
Length178.5 in192.8 in
Width71.8 in73.2 in
Height57.7 in56.5 in
Curb Weight2,908 lb.3,472 lb.
Fuel Capacity12.4 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.3 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.6 in56.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.9 in54.2 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in45.0 in
Row 2 Headroom38.0 in36.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.7 in55.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.7 in53.5 in
Row 2 Legroom33.2 in34.2 in
Cargo Volume13.2 ft314.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Focus SEL

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
215/50HR17 tires400No
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Total Requested175081%
Total Not Requested40019%
MyFord Touch and Sony Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
HD radio50Yes
Sony, 355W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Wi-Fi hotspot capability0No
A/V input jacks25No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested25038%
Total Not Requested40062%
Winter Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
All-weather floor mats75No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Total Requested22569%
Total Not Requested10031%

Option Package Details
Ford Focus Titanium

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
215/50HR17 tires400No
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Total Requested175081%
Total Not Requested40019%
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 SL

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo net40No
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7548%
Total Not Requested8052%

Option Package Details
Nissan Maxima Platinum

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo net40No
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7548%
Total Not Requested8052%

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