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Nissan Altima vs. Ford Focus Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Nissan Altima vs. Ford Focus Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $20,350

Ford Focus SE   
Difference: $8,965

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,737

Ford Focus SE   
Difference: $8,325

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062006200620082008
ModelAltimaAltimaAltimaFocusFocus
Trim3.5 SE3.5 SLSE-RSESES
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $23,600 $27,400 $29,650 $15,585 $16,925
Base Invoice $21,826 $25,340 $27,421 $14,508 $15,727
Braking and Airbag Package 800        
Floor mats 160 160 160    
Leather Sport Package 3,900        
Traction Control and Airbag Package 800 800 800    
Satellite radio 350 350 350 195 195
Deluxe Package       395  
Driver's Group       415  
SYNC       395  
Universal garage door opener       455 455
Antilock brakes (ABS)       385 385
Cargo mat       70 70
Heated front seats       115 115
Leather seating surfaces       695 695
CD changer, in-dash       350 350
Sunroof       625 625
Braking and Airbag Package 694        
Floor mats 119 119 119    
Leather Sport Package 3,546        
Traction Control and Airbag Package 694 694 694    
Satellite radio 304 304 304 170 170
Deluxe Package       344  
Driver's Group       361  
SYNC       344  
Universal garage door opener       396 396
Antilock brakes (ABS)       335 335
Cargo mat       55 55
Heated front seats       100 100
Leather seating surfaces       605 605
CD changer, in-dash       305 305
Sunroof       544 544
Options (change) 6,010 1,310 1,310 4,095 2,890
Options (change) 5,357 1,117 1,117 3,559 2,510
Destination 605 605 605 670 670
Total Price $30,215 $29,315 $31,565 $20,350 $20,485
Total Invoice $27,788 $27,062 $29,143 $18,737 $18,907

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Ford Focus

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Focus SES
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,270
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,792
Model Year20062006200620082008
ModelAltimaAltimaAltimaFocusFocus
Trim3.5 SE3.5 SLSE-RSESES
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine250hp V6250hp V6260hp V6140hp I4140hp I4
TransmissionM5T5M6M5M5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 8?, 8?, 4?, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17215/60-16225/45-18205/50-16205/50-16
Total Price$30,215$29,315$31,565$20,350$20,485
Adjustments for Features-1,960-2,760-2,1100-200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,255$26,555$29,455$20,350$20,285
Cost Above Minimum$1,700$0$2,900$65$0
Total Invoice$27,788$27,062$29,143$18,737$18,907
Adjustments for Features-1,803-2,548-1,9480-185
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,985$24,514$27,195$18,737$18,722
Cost Above Minimum$1,471$0$2,681$15$0

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Features Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Ford Focus

Model Year20062006200620082008
ModelAltimaAltimaAltimaFocusFocus
Trim3.5 SE3.5 SLSE-RSESES
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0  $0$0
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000   
6-speed manual  $150  
FWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15  
Tilt steering wheel, manual   $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150$150$150  
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0  
Brake assist$50$50$50  
Tire-pressure monitor   $75$75
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40$40$40  
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200$200  
Interior air filter$0$0$0  
Intermittent wipers   $0$0
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75  
Exterior 
Body kit  $0  
Bodyside moldings$75$75$75  
Rear spoiler$200 $200 $200
Infotainment 
Aux input   $50$50
Bluetooth cell phone link   $100$100
MP3-compatible player   $50$50
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25$25
Voice control for audio system   $25$25
Voice control for external devices   $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125$125$125  
Compass$0  $0$0
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50  
Outside temperature display$50$50$50  
Trip computer$150$150$150  
Visor mirror, driver   $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger   $10$10
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50  
Manual height adjuster, driver seat   $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100  
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100  
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0    
Touring suspension (upgrade)   $0$0
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)  $0  
Total Value of Features$2,505$3,305$2,655$545$745
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,960$2,760$2,110$0$200
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,803-2,548-1,9480-185

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Ford Focus

Model Year20062008
ModelAltimaFocus
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.2 in102.9 in
Length192.3 in175.0 in
Width70.4 in66.7 in
Height57.9 in58.6 in
Curb Weight3,042 lb.2,624 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.13.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.8 in39.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.3 in53.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in50.4 in
Row 1 Legroom43.9 in41.7 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in38.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.0 in53.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.5 in50.9 in
Row 2 Legroom36.4 in36.1 in
Cargo Volume15.6 ft313.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SE

Braking and Airbag Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Brake assist50No
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Total Requested110096%
Total Not Requested504%
Leather Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Bose, 8 speakers350No
Rear spoiler200Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Total Requested267572%
Total Not Requested105028%
Traction Control and Airbag Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Traction control100Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Total Requested800100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SL

Traction Control and Airbag Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Traction control100Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Total Requested800100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima SE-R

Traction Control and Airbag Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Traction control100Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Total Requested800100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Ford Focus SE

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Antilock brakes (ABS)
FeatureValueRequested?
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%
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 link100No
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
USB port25No
Voice control for audio system25No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested175100%

Option Package Details
Ford Focus SES

Antilock brakes (ABS)
FeatureValueRequested?
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%
Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested100100%
Total Not Requested00%

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