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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: $20,969

Ford Focus SEL   
Difference: $13,681

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,348

Ford Focus SEL   
Difference: $12,226

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820092009
ModelMaximaMaximaFocusFocus
TrimSESLSESSEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $28,630 $30,880 $17,865 $18,265
Base Invoice $26,229 $28,286 $16,552 $16,916
Sensory Package 2,550      
Floor mats 175 175    
Stability control 600 600    
Platinum Edition Package 1,100 1,100    
Sunroof 900 900    
Rear spoiler   370    
Antilock brakes (ABS)     745 745
Universal garage door opener     399 399
Moon & Tune Value Package     795 795
Leather seating surfaces     810  
Cargo mat     70 70
Sensory Package 2,213      
Floor mats 131 131    
Stability control 520 520    
Platinum Edition Package 1,006 1,006    
Sunroof 780 780    
Rear spoiler   291    
Antilock brakes (ABS)     648 648
Universal garage door opener     342 342
Moon & Tune Value Package     692 692
Leather seating surfaces     704  
Cargo mat     55 55
Options (change) 5,325 3,145 2,819 2,009
Options (change) 4,650 2,728 2,441 1,737
Destination 695 695 695 695
Total Price $34,650 $34,720 $21,379 $20,969
Total Invoice $31,574 $31,709 $19,688 $19,348

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Ford Focus

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Focus SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,861
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,834
Model Year2008200820092009
ModelMaximaMaximaFocusFocus
TrimSESLSESSEL
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?, 5?, 5
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18225/55-17205/50-16205/50-16
Total Price$34,650$34,720$21,379$20,969
Adjustments for Features-4,820-4,720-2000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,830$30,000$21,179$20,969
Cost Above Minimum$0$170$210$0
Total Invoice$31,574$31,709$19,688$19,348
Adjustments for Features-4,392-4,311-1840
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,182$27,398$19,504$19,348
Cost Above Minimum$0$216$156$0

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Features Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Ford Focus

Model Year2008200820092009
ModelMaximaMaximaFocusFocus
TrimSESLSESSEL
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 
Heated steering wheel$100$100  
Proximity key$250$250  
Remote window/roof operation$15$15  
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150$150  
911 assist  $25$25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0  
Brake assist$50$50  
Full-size spare tire$225$225  
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250  
Temporary spare tire  $150$150
Vehicle health reports  $0$0
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 
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 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75  
Automatic headlights$125$125  
Cornering lights$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50  
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25  
Power-folding mirrors$50$50  
Visor mirror, driver  $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10$10
Xenon HID headlights$500$500  
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
Memory system, driver seat$200$200  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power lumbar 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$5,440$5,340$820$620
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,820$4,720$200$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,392-4,311-1840

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Ford Focus

Model Year20082009
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%
Platinum Edition Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Memory system, driver seat200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Heated steering wheel100No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Total Requested1007%
Total Not Requested142593%

Option Package Details
Nissan Maxima SL

Platinum Edition Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Memory system, driver seat200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Heated steering wheel100No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Total Requested1007%
Total Not Requested142593%

Option Package Details
Ford Focus SES

Antilock brakes (ABS)
FeatureValueRequested?
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
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
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Unbranded, 5 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested110076%
Total Not Requested35024%

Option Package Details
Ford Focus SEL

Antilock brakes (ABS)
FeatureValueRequested?
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Moon & Tune Value Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Unbranded, 5 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested110076%
Total Not Requested35024%

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