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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: $26,645

Ford Focus Titanium   
Difference: $7,765

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,629

Ford Focus Titanium   
Difference: $6,763

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082012
ModelAltimaFocus
Trim3.5 SETitanium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $24,470 $21,805
Base Invoice $22,681 $20,313
Stability control 900  
Premium Package 4,200 1,295
Sport Package 1,300  
Technology Package 2,000  
6-speed shiftable CVT 500  
Door sill trim plates 170 95
Floor mats 175  
Winter Package   470
Navigation system   795
Handling Package   595
Sunroof   795
Stability control 780  
Premium Package 3,643 1,127
Sport Package 1,127  
Technology Package 1,734  
6-speed shiftable CVT 461  
Door sill trim plates 134 83
Floor mats 137  
Winter Package   409
Navigation system   692
Handling Package   518
Sunroof   692
Options (change) 9,245 4,045
Options (change) 8,016 3,521
Destination 695 795
Total Price $34,410 $26,645
Total Invoice $31,392 $24,629

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Ford Focus

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Focus Titanium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,990
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,144
Model Year20082012
ModelAltimaFocus
Trim3.5 SETitanium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine270hp V6160hp I4
TransmissionCVT-6M5
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)264, 9355, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17215/50-17
Total Price$34,410$26,645
Adjustments for Features-1,7750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,635$26,645
Total Invoice$31,392$24,629
Adjustments for Features-1,6190
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,773$24,629

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Features Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Ford Focus

Model Year20082012
ModelAltimaFocus
Trim3.5 SETitanium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100 
5-speed manual $0
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Rearview camera$200 
Safety key $5
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40 
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, in-dash$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
Traffic information$25 
USB port $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Wi-Fi hotspot capability $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0
Spotter mirror(s) $50
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
All-weather floor mats $75
Leather door panel trim$250 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Total Value of Features$2,830$1,055
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,775$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,6190

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Ford Focus

Model Year20082012
ModelAltimaFocus
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase109.3 in104.3 in
Length189.8 in178.5 in
Width70.7 in71.8 in
Height57.9 in57.7 in
Curb Weight3,056 lb.2,908 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.12.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in38.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.7 in55.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.8 in53.9 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom36.8 in38.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.5 in53.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.5 in52.7 in
Row 2 Legroom39.5 in33.2 in
Cargo Volume17.9 ft313.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SE

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Bose, 264W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested217562%
Total Not Requested135038%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Total Requested1225100%
Total Not Requested00%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested162589%
Total Not Requested20011%

Option Package Details
Ford Focus Titanium

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%
Winter Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
All-weather floor mats75No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Total Requested22569%
Total Not Requested10031%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers25No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
215/50HR17 tires400No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Total Requested140067%
Total Not Requested67533%
Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Full-size spare tire75Yes
235/40WR18 tires400No
Total Requested32545%
Total Not Requested40055%

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