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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: $20,645

Ford Focus SE   
Difference: $6,725

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,994

Ford Focus SE   
Difference: $6,412

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082008200820082008
ModelAltimaAltimaAltimaFocusFocus
Trim2.5 SL3.5 SE3.5 SLSESES
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $24,820 $24,470 $28,670 $15,585 $16,925
Base Invoice $23,164 $22,681 $26,565 $14,508 $15,727
Connection Package 1,000        
Floor mats 175 175 175    
Fog lights 310        
Rear spoiler 370   370    
Premium Package   4,200      
Stability control   900      
Sport Package   1,300      
Technology Package   2,000      
6-speed shiftable CVT   500      
Deluxe Package       395  
Driver's Group       415  
SYNC       395  
Universal garage door opener       455 455
Antilock brakes (ABS)       385 385
Cargo mat       70 70
Satellite radio       195 195
Heated front seats       115 115
Leather seating surfaces       695 695
Interior ambient lighting       295 295
CD changer, in-dash       350 350
Sunroof       625 625
Connection Package 867        
Floor mats 137 137 137    
Fog lights 251        
Rear spoiler 292   292    
Premium Package   3,643      
Stability control   780      
Sport Package   1,127      
Technology Package   1,734      
6-speed shiftable CVT   461      
Deluxe Package       344  
Driver's Group       361  
SYNC       344  
Universal garage door opener       396 396
Antilock brakes (ABS)       335 335
Cargo mat       55 55
Satellite radio       170 170
Heated front seats       100 100
Leather seating surfaces       605 605
Interior ambient lighting       257 257
CD changer, in-dash       305 305
Sunroof       544 544
Options (change) 1,855 9,075 545 4,390 3,185
Options (change) 1,547 7,882 429 3,816 2,767
Destination 695 695 695 670 670
Total Price $27,370 $34,240 $29,910 $20,645 $20,780
Total Invoice $25,406 $31,258 $27,689 $18,994 $19,164

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Ford Focus

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Focus SES
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,370
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,251
Model Year20082008200820082008
ModelAltimaAltimaAltimaFocusFocus
Trim2.5 SL3.5 SE3.5 SLSESES
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine175hp I4270hp V6270hp V6140hp I4140hp I4
TransmissionCVT-6CVT-6CVT-6M5M5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)264, 9264, 9264, 9?, 4?, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16215/55-17215/60-16205/50-16205/50-16
Total Price$27,370$34,240$29,910$20,645$20,780
Adjustments for Features-3,420-5,370-3,9200-200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,950$28,870$25,990$20,645$20,580
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,920$2,040$65$0
Total Invoice$25,406$31,258$27,689$18,994$19,164
Adjustments for Features-3,175-4,902-3,6290-184
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,231$26,356$24,060$18,994$18,980
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,125$1,829$14$0

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Features Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Ford Focus

Model Year20082008200820082008
ModelAltimaAltimaAltimaFocusFocus
Trim2.5 SL3.5 SE3.5 SLSESES
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100$1100$1100  
5-speed manual   $0$0
FWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key$250$250$250  
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  
Full-size spare tire $225   
Rearview camera $200   
Stability control $400   
Temporary spare tire$150 $150$150$150
Traction control $100 $100$100
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200$200  
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125  
Interior air filter$0$0$0  
Intermittent wipers   $0$0
Rear air vents$100 $100  
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75  
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75$75  
Rear spoiler$200$200$200 $200
Infotainment 
Navigation system $600   
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25$25
Traffic information $25   
USB port   $25$25
Voice control for audio system   $25$25
Voice control for external devices   $0$0
Voice control for nav and audio $100   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125$125$125  
Compass$0 $0$0$0
Heated mirrors $25$25$25$25
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  
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25  
Visor mirror, driver   $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger   $10$10
Xenon HID headlights $500$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50   
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250  
Manual height adjuster, driver seat   $50$50
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100  
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100  
Power lumbar 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
Total Value of Features$3,990$5,940$4,490$570$770
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,420$5,370$3,920$0$200
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,175-4,902-3,6290-184

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Ford Focus

Model Year20082008
ModelAltimaFocus
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase109.3 in102.9 in
Length189.8 in175.0 in
Width70.7 in66.7 in
Height57.9 in58.6 in
Curb Weight3,056 lb.2,624 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.13.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in39.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.7 in53.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.8 in50.4 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in41.7 in
Row 2 Headroom36.8 in38.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.5 in53.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.5 in50.9 in
Row 2 Legroom39.5 in36.1 in
Cargo Volume17.9 ft313.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 2.5 SL

Connection Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Bose, 264W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested55061%
Total Not Requested35039%

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SE

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200No
Heated front seats200Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Bose, 264W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested205058%
Total Not Requested147542%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Total Requested1225100%
Total Not Requested00%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600No
Sunroof900Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested90049%
Total Not Requested92551%

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 link100Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
USB port25No
Voice control for audio system25Yes
Total Requested12571%
Total Not Requested5029%

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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