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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: $20,645

Ford Focus SE   
Difference: $15,535

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,994

Ford Focus SE   
Difference: $14,107

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120082008
ModelMaximaFocusFocus
TrimSVSESES
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $34,450 $15,585 $16,925
Base Invoice $31,550 $14,508 $15,727
Floor mats 195    
Cold Package 400    
Rear spoiler 375    
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
Interior ambient lighting   295 295
CD changer, in-dash   350 350
Sunroof   625 625
Floor mats 146    
Cold Package 347    
Rear spoiler 298    
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
Interior ambient lighting   257 257
CD changer, in-dash   305 305
Sunroof   544 544
Options (change) 970 4,390 3,185
Options (change) 791 3,816 2,767
Destination 760 670 670
Total Price $36,180 $20,645 $20,780
Total Invoice $33,101 $18,994 $19,164

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Ford Focus

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Focus SES
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,505
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,374
Model Year201120082008
ModelMaximaFocusFocus
TrimSVSESES
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine290hp V6140hp I4140hp I4
TransmissionCVT-6M5M5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 4?, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18205/50-16205/50-16
Total Price$36,180$20,645$20,780
Adjustments for Features-4,0950-200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,085$20,645$20,580
Cost Above Minimum$0$65$0
Total Invoice$33,101$18,994$19,164
Adjustments for Features-3,7470-184
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,354$18,994$18,980
Cost Above Minimum$0$14$0

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Features Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Ford Focus

Model Year201120082008
ModelMaximaFocusFocus
TrimSVSESES
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100  
5-speed manual $0$0
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100  
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  
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Brake assist$50  
Stability control$400  
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 
Rear spoiler$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 
Automatic headlights$125  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50  
Outside temperature display$50  
Trip computer$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25  
Visor mirror, driver $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger $10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50  
Door sill trim plates$100  
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power recliner, driver seat$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Touring suspension (upgrade) $0$0
Total Value of Features$4,390$295$495
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,095$0$200
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,7470-184

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Ford Focus

Model Year20112008
ModelMaximaFocus
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase109.3 in102.9 in
Length190.6 in175.0 in
Width73.2 in66.7 in
Height57.8 in58.6 in
Curb Weight3,557 lb.2,624 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.13.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.5 in39.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.3 in53.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.4 in50.4 in
Row 1 Legroom43.8 in41.7 in
Row 2 Headroom36.4 in38.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in53.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.9 in50.9 in
Row 2 Legroom34.6 in36.1 in
Cargo Volume14.2 ft313.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Maxima SV

Cold Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested22569%
Total Not Requested10031%

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)250No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Manual height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Fog lights125Yes
205/50HR16 tires400No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Total Requested22526%
Total Not Requested65074%
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 link100Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
USB port25No
Voice control for audio system25No
Total Requested10057%
Total Not Requested7543%

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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