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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: $20,969

Ford Focus SEL   
Difference: $8,346

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,348

Ford Focus SEL   
Difference: $7,714

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062006200620092009
ModelAltimaAltimaAltimaFocusFocus
Trim3.5 SE3.5 SLSE-RSESSEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $23,600 $27,400 $29,650 $17,865 $18,265
Base Invoice $21,826 $25,340 $27,421 $16,552 $16,916
Braking and Airbag Package 800        
Floor mats 160 160 160    
Leather Sport Package 3,900        
Traction Control and Airbag Package 800 800 800    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 230        
Satellite radio 350 350 350    
Antilock brakes (ABS)       745 745
Universal garage door opener       399 399
Moon & Tune Value Package       795 795
Leather seating surfaces       810  
Cargo mat       70 70
Braking and Airbag Package 694        
Floor mats 119 119 119    
Leather Sport Package 3,546        
Traction Control and Airbag Package 694 694 694    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 172        
Satellite radio 304 304 304    
Antilock brakes (ABS)       648 648
Universal garage door opener       342 342
Moon & Tune Value Package       692 692
Leather seating surfaces       704  
Cargo mat       55 55
Options (change) 6,240 1,310 1,310 2,819 2,009
Options (change) 5,529 1,117 1,117 2,441 1,737
Destination 605 605 605 695 695
Total Price $30,445 $29,315 $31,565 $21,379 $20,969
Total Invoice $27,960 $27,062 $29,143 $19,688 $19,348

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Ford Focus

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Focus SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,211
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,743
Model Year20062006200620092009
ModelAltimaAltimaAltimaFocusFocus
Trim3.5 SE3.5 SLSE-RSESSEL
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?, 5?, 5
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17215/60-16225/45-18205/50-16205/50-16
Total Price$30,445$29,315$31,565$21,379$20,969
Adjustments for Features-1,335-2,135-1,485-2000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,110$27,180$30,080$21,179$20,969
Cost Above Minimum$1,930$0$2,900$210$0
Total Invoice$27,960$27,062$29,143$19,688$19,348
Adjustments for Features-1,226-1,971-1,371-1840
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,734$25,091$27,772$19,504$19,348
Cost Above Minimum$1,643$0$2,681$156$0

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Features Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Ford Focus

Model Year20062006200620092009
ModelAltimaAltimaAltimaFocusFocus
Trim3.5 SE3.5 SLSE-RSESSEL
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  
911 assist   $25$25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0  
Brake assist$50$50$50  
Stability control   $400$400
Tire-pressure monitor   $75$75
Vehicle health reports   $0$0
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  
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$2,305$3,105$2,455$1,170$970
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,335$2,135$1,485$200$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,226-1,971-1,371-1840

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Ford Focus

Model Year20062009
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?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
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 SES

Antilock brakes (ABS)
FeatureValueRequested?
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400No
Total Requested50056%
Total Not Requested40044%
Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
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

Antilock brakes (ABS)
FeatureValueRequested?
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400No
Total Requested50056%
Total Not Requested40044%
Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Moon & Tune Value Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Unbranded, 5 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested110076%
Total Not Requested35024%

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