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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: $20,769

Ford Focus SEL   
Difference: $10,261

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,303

Ford Focus SEL   
Difference: $9,224

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220102010
ModelAltimaFocusFocus
Trim3.5 SRSESSEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $25,570 $18,780 $18,780
Base Invoice $23,697 $17,489 $17,489
Premium Package 2,130    
Sport Package 2,370    
Floor mats 180    
Universal garage door opener   399 399
Moon & Tune Value Package   795 795
Leather seating surfaces   810  
Cargo mat   70 70
Premium Package 1,848    
Sport Package 2,056    
Floor mats 146    
Universal garage door opener   342 342
Moon & Tune Value Package   692 692
Leather seating surfaces   704  
Cargo mat   55 55
Options (change) 4,680 2,074 1,264
Options (change) 4,050 1,793 1,089
Destination 780 725 725
Total Price $31,030 $21,579 $20,769
Total Invoice $28,527 $20,007 $19,303

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Ford Focus

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Focus SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,496
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,763
Model Year201220102010
ModelAltimaFocusFocus
Trim3.5 SRSESSEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine270hp V6140hp I4140hp I4
TransmissionCVT-6M5M5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)264, 9190, 9190, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17215/45-17205/50-16
Total Price$31,030$21,579$20,769
Adjustments for Features-3,765-2000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,265$21,379$20,769
Cost Above Minimum$0$610$0
Total Invoice$28,527$20,007$19,303
Adjustments for Features-3,461-1850
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,066$19,822$19,303
Cost Above Minimum$0$519$0

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Features Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Ford Focus

Model Year201220102010
ModelAltimaFocusFocus
Trim3.5 SRSESSEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100  
5-speed manual $0$0
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key$250  
Remote window/roof operation$15  
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150  
911 assist $25$25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Brake assist$50  
Rearview camera$200  
Safety key $5$5
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200  
Dual-zone climate control$125  
Interior air filter$0  
Intermittent wipers $0$0
Rear air vents$100  
Variable intermittent wipers$75  
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75  
Rear spoiler$200$200 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Voice control for audio system $25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25  
Visor mirror, driver $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger $10$10
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50  
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50$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$0 
Touring suspension (upgrade)  $0
Total Value of Features$4,115$550$350
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,765$200$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,461-1850

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Ford Focus

Model Year20122010
ModelAltimaFocus
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase109.3 in102.9 in
Length190.7 in175.0 in
Width70.7 in66.7 in
Height57.9 in58.6 in
Curb Weight3,181 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 Legroom44.1 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 Legroom35.8 in36.1 in
Cargo Volume15.3 ft313.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SR

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Rear air vents100No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200No
MP3-compatible player50Yes
USB port25Yes
Bose, 264W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested177572%
Total Not Requested70028%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Rear spoiler200Yes
Automatic climate control, front200No
Sunroof900Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
Total Requested122560%
Total Not Requested82540%

Option Package Details
Ford Focus SES

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
Unbranded, 190W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested90072%
Total Not Requested35028%

Option Package Details
Ford Focus SEL

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Moon & Tune Value Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Unbranded, 190W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested90072%
Total Not Requested35028%

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