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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: $18,680

Ford Focus ZX4 SES   
Difference: $9,710

Lowest Total Invoice: $17,289

Ford Focus ZX4 SES   
Difference: $8,908

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009200920062006
ModelAltimaAltimaFocusFocus
Trim3.5 SE3.5 SLZX4 SESZX4 ST
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $25,180 $29,380 $15,775 $17,040
Base Invoice $23,337 $27,221 $14,690 $15,841
Floor mats 175 175    
Sunroof 850   625 625
Sport Package 1,490      
Rear spoiler   370    
Safety Package     350  
CD changer, in-dash     400 400
Weather Package     175  
Traction control     115 115
Leather seating surfaces     695 695
Front side airbags       350
Heated front seats       115
Floor mats 134 134    
Sunroof 738   544 544
Sport Package 1,293      
Rear spoiler   295    
Safety Package     305  
CD changer, in-dash     348 348
Weather Package     152  
Traction control     100 100
Leather seating surfaces     605 605
Front side airbags       305
Heated front seats       100
Options (change) 2,515 545 2,360 2,300
Options (change) 2,165 429 2,054 2,002
Destination 695 695 545 545
Total Price $28,390 $30,620 $18,680 $19,885
Total Invoice $26,197 $28,345 $17,289 $18,388

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Ford Focus

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Focus ZX4 SES
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,605
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,043
Model Year2009200920062006
ModelAltimaAltimaFocusFocus
Trim3.5 SE3.5 SLZX4 SESZX4 ST
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine270hp V6270hp V6136hp I4151hp I4
TransmissionM6CVT-6M5M5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6264, 9?, 4?, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17215/60-16205/50-16205/50-16
Total Price$28,390$30,620$18,680$19,885
Adjustments for Features-1,610-4,3350-175
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,780$26,285$18,680$19,710
Cost Above Minimum$495$0$0$1,030
Total Invoice$26,197$28,345$17,289$18,388
Adjustments for Features-1,486-4,0130-162
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,711$24,332$17,289$18,226
Cost Above Minimum$379$0$0$937

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Features Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Ford Focus

Model Year2009200920062006
ModelAltimaAltimaFocusFocus
Trim3.5 SE3.5 SLZX4 SESZX4 ST
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150   
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100  
5-speed manual  $0$0
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key$250$250  
Remote window/roof operation$15$15  
Universal garage door opener $100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150$150 $150
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0  
Brake assist$50$50  
Side curtain airbags$350$350  
Stability control$400   
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75  
Traction control$100 $100$100
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40$40  
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200  
Dual-zone climate control $125  
Interior air filter$0$0  
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 $25
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50  
Bluetooth cell phone link $100  
CD changer, in-dash $325$325$325
CD player$125   
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50
Satellite radio $200  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150  
Automatic headlights$125$125  
Compass $0  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50  
Outside temperature display$50$50  
Trip computer$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  
Heated front seats $200$200$200
Leather seating surfaces $900$900$900
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50   
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100  
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces   $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  $0
Touring suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Total Value of Features$3,255$5,980$1,645$1,820
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,610$4,335$0$175
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,486-4,0130-162

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See a complete comparison of Nissan Altima vs. Ford Focus features.

Specifications Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Ford Focus

Model Year20092006
ModelAltimaFocus
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase109.3 in102.9 in
Length189.8 in175.2 in
Width70.7 in66.7 in
Height57.9 in56.9 in
Curb Weight3,146 lb.2,637 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.14.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.7 in53.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.8 in49.4 in
Row 1 Legroom44.1 in40.7 in
Row 2 Headroom36.8 in38.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.5 in53.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.5 in50.9 in
Row 2 Legroom35.8 in37.6 in
Cargo Volume15.3 ft314.8 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Nissan Altima vs. Ford Focus specs.

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SE

Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400No
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Rear spoiler200Yes
Total Requested42532%
Total Not Requested90068%

Option Package Details
Ford Focus ZX4 SES

CD changer, in-dash
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%
Safety Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Total Requested750100%
Total Not Requested00%
Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested225100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Ford Focus ZX4 ST

CD changer, in-dash
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%
Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces0No
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%

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