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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: $21,125

Ford Focus SE   
Difference: $11,315

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,203

Ford Focus SE   
Difference: $9,467

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082016
ModelAltimaFocus
Trim3.5 SESE
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $24,470 $18,515
Base Invoice $22,681 $17,681
Technology Package 2,000  
Premium Package 4,200  
Stability control 900  
Floor mats 175  
Cold Weather Package   645
Satellite radio   195
Sunroof   895
Technology Package 1,734  
Premium Package 3,643  
Stability control 780  
Floor mats 137  
Cold Weather Package   612
Satellite radio   185
Sunroof   850
Options (change) 7,275 1,735
Options (change) 6,294 1,647
Destination 695 875
Total Price $32,440 $21,125
Total Invoice $29,670 $20,203

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Ford Focus

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Focus SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,190
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,694
Model Year20082016
ModelAltimaFocus
Trim3.5 SESE
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine270hp V6160hp I4
TransmissionM6M5
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/27 MPG19/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)264, 9?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17215/55-16
Total Price$32,440$21,125
Adjustments for Features-4,1250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,315$21,125
Total Invoice$29,670$20,203
Adjustments for Features-3,7730
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,897$20,203

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Features Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Ford Focus

Model Year20082016
ModelAltimaFocus
Trim3.5 SESE
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
5-speed manual $0
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100
Proximity key$250 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150 
911 assist $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Full-size spare tire$225 
Knee airbag, driver $75
Safety key $5
Temporary spare tire $150
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0
Bodyside moldings$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Infotainment 
App support $0
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
Navigation system$600 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Traffic information$25 
USB port $25
Voice control for audio system $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 
Compass $0
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Spotter mirror(s) $50
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
All-weather floor mats $75
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Leather door panel trim$250 
Leather seating surfaces$900 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$4,980$855
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,125$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,7730

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Ford Focus

Model Year20082016
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 Weight3,268 lb.3,512 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

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600No
Sunroof900Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested110060%
Total Not Requested72540%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500No
Leather seating surfaces900No
Automatic climate control, front200No
Heated front seats200Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Compass0No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Interior ambient lighting150No
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 Requested55016%
Total Not Requested297584%

Option Package Details
Ford Focus SE

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
All-weather floor mats75No
Total Requested37568%
Total Not Requested17532%

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