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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: $25,890

Ford Focus SEL   
Difference: $6,295

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820122012
ModelAltimaAltimaFocusFocus
Trim2.5 SL3.5 SLSELTitanium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $28,995 $35,510 $20,105 $21,805
Technology Package 1,290      
Floor mats 235 235    
Rear spoiler 405 405    
Illuminated door sill trim plates 375 375    
Winter Package     470 470
Premium Package     1,395 1,295
Navigation system     795 795
MyFord Touch and Sony Package     995  
Door sill trim plates     95 95
Remote start     445 445
Sunroof     795 795
Technology Package 0      
Floor mats 0 0    
Rear spoiler 344 344    
Illuminated door sill trim plates 0 0    
Winter Package     409 409
Premium Package     1,214 1,127
Navigation system     692 692
MyFord Touch and Sony Package     866  
Door sill trim plates     83 83
Remote start     387 387
Sunroof     692 692
Options (change) 2,305 1,015 4,990 3,895
Options (change) 344 344 4,343 3,390
Destination 885 885 795 795
Total Price $32,185 $37,410 $25,890 $26,495

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Ford Focus

Lowest Adjusted Price: Ford Focus SEL
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Nissan Altima 2.5 SL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,270
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $22,215
Model Year2018201820122012
ModelAltimaAltimaFocusFocus
Trim2.5 SL3.5 SLSELTitanium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine182hp I4270hp V6160hp I4160hp I4
TransmissionCVTCVT-7S6M5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 9355, 10355, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17235/45-18215/50-17215/50-17
Total Price$32,185$37,410$25,890$26,495
Adjustments for Features-3,675-4,275-6500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,510$33,135$25,240$26,495
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,625$0$1,255

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Features Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Ford Focus

Model Year2018201820122012
ModelAltimaAltimaFocusFocus
Trim2.5 SL3.5 SLSELTitanium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000   
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100  
6-speed automated manual  $1100 
5-speed manual   $0
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600$600  
Cruise control  $150$150
Heated steering wheel$100$100  
Proximity key$250$250 $250
Remote window/roof operation$15$15  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25$25
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200  
Blind spot warning system$200$200  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100  
Obstacle detection, front $150  
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250$250
Predictive forward collision warning$250$250  
Rearview camera$200$200  
Safety key  $5$5
Vehicle health reports  $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40$40  
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175
Rear air vents$100$100  
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75  
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0   
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25  
Rear spoiler$200$200 $200
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100  
App support$0$0  
Apple CarPlay support$100$100  
HD radio  $50$50
Navigation, turn-by-turn  $25$25
SD Card slot  $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200  
Voice control for external devices  $0$0
Wi-Fi hotspot capability  $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750  
Spotter mirror(s)  $50$50
Seats and Interior Trim 
All-weather floor mats  $75$75
Door sill trim plates  $100$100
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Touring suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100  
Total Value of Features$5,105$5,705$2,080$1,430
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,675$4,275$650$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-140-140-6000

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Ford Focus

Model Year20182012
ModelAltimaFocus
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase109.3 in104.3 in
Length191.9 in178.5 in
Width72.0 in71.8 in
Height57.8 in57.7 in
Curb Weight3,198 lb.2,908 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.12.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in38.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.4 in55.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.0 in53.9 in
Row 1 Legroom45.0 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in38.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.4 in53.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.1 in52.7 in
Row 2 Legroom36.1 in33.2 in
Cargo Volume15.4 ft313.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 2.5 SL

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Adaptive cruise control450No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only750No
Predictive forward collision warning50No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Speed limit information0No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
Total Requested162550%
Total Not Requested165050%

Option Package Details
Ford Focus SEL

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 wipers100No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
215/50HR17 tires400No
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
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Total Requested165077%
Total Not Requested50023%
MyFord Touch and Sony Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
HD radio50No
Sony, 355W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
A/V input jacks25No
SD Card slot25No
Wi-Fi hotspot capability0No
Total Requested20031%
Total Not Requested45069%

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 wipers100No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
215/50HR17 tires400No
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
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Total Requested165077%
Total Not Requested50023%

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