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Nissan Maxima vs. Ford Focus Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Nissan Maxima vs. Ford Focus Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $20,350

Ford Focus SE   
Difference: $12,600

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,737

Ford Focus SE   
Difference: $11,311

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820082008
ModelMaximaMaximaFocusFocus
TrimSESLSESES
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $28,630 $30,880 $15,585 $16,925
Base Invoice $26,229 $28,286 $14,508 $15,727
Sensory Package 2,550      
Floor mats 175 175    
Sunroof 900 900 625 625
Rear spoiler   370    
Deluxe Package     395  
Driver's Group     415  
SYNC     395  
Universal garage door opener     455 455
Antilock brakes (ABS)     385 385
Cargo mat     70 70
Satellite radio     195 195
Heated front seats     115 115
Leather seating surfaces     695 695
CD changer, in-dash     350 350
Sensory Package 2,213      
Floor mats 131 131    
Sunroof 780 780 544 544
Rear spoiler   291    
Deluxe Package     344  
Driver's Group     361  
SYNC     344  
Universal garage door opener     396 396
Antilock brakes (ABS)     335 335
Cargo mat     55 55
Satellite radio     170 170
Heated front seats     100 100
Leather seating surfaces     605 605
CD changer, in-dash     305 305
Options (change) 3,625 1,445 4,095 2,890
Options (change) 3,124 1,202 3,559 2,510
Destination 695 695 670 670
Total Price $32,950 $33,020 $20,350 $20,485
Total Invoice $30,048 $30,183 $18,737 $18,907

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Ford Focus

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Focus SES
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,070
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,048
Model Year2008200820082008
ModelMaximaMaximaFocusFocus
TrimSESLSESES
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine255hp V6255hp V6140hp I4140hp I4
TransmissionCVT-6CVT-6M5M5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)320, 8320, 8?, 4?, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18225/55-17205/50-16205/50-16
Total Price$32,950$33,020$20,350$20,485
Adjustments for Features-3,595-3,4950-200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,355$29,525$20,350$20,285
Cost Above Minimum$0$170$65$0
Total Invoice$30,048$30,183$18,737$18,907
Adjustments for Features-3,278-3,1950-185
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,770$26,988$18,737$18,722
Cost Above Minimum$0$218$15$0

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Features Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Ford Focus

Model Year2008200820082008
ModelMaximaMaximaFocusFocus
TrimSESLSESES
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100$1100  
5-speed manual  $0$0
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key$250$250  
Remote window/roof operation$15$15  
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150$150  
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0  
Brake assist$50$50  
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200  
Dual-zone climate control$125$125  
Interior air filter$0$0  
Intermittent wipers  $0$0
Rear air vents$100$100  
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75  
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75  
Rear spoiler$200$200 $200
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
USB port  $25$25
Voice control for audio system  $25$25
Voice control for external devices  $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125$125  
Cornering lights$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50  
Outside temperature display$50$50  
Trip computer$150$150  
Visor mirror, driver  $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100   
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50  
Door sill trim plates$100$100  
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0   
Touring suspension (upgrade)  $0$0
Total Value of Features$3,990$3,890$395$595
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,595$3,495$0$200
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,278-3,1950-185

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Ford Focus

Model Year20082008
ModelMaximaFocus
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase111.2 in102.9 in
Length193.5 in175.0 in
Width71.7 in66.7 in
Height58.3 in58.6 in
Curb Weight3,580 lb.2,624 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.13.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.1 in39.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.9 in53.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.5 in50.4 in
Row 1 Legroom43.9 in41.7 in
Row 2 Headroom37.3 in38.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in53.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.8 in50.9 in
Row 2 Legroom36.5 in36.1 in
Cargo Volume15.5 ft313.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Maxima SE

Sensory Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Satellite radio200Yes
Compass0Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Bose, 320W, 8 speakers350No
Total Requested157574%
Total Not Requested55026%

Option Package Details
Ford Focus SE

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Antilock brakes (ABS)
FeatureValueRequested?
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%
Deluxe Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Touring suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Manual height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Fog lights125Yes
205/50HR16 tires400No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Total Requested47554%
Total Not Requested40046%
Driver's Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Cruise control150Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Total Requested575100%
Total Not Requested00%
SYNC
FeatureValueRequested?
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
USB port25No
Voice control for audio system25No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested175100%

Option Package Details
Ford Focus SES

Antilock brakes (ABS)
FeatureValueRequested?
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%
Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested100100%
Total Not Requested00%

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