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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: $25,890

Ford Focus SEL   
Difference: $13,390

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,904

Ford Focus SEL   
Difference: $12,741

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820122012
ModelMaximaMaximaFocusFocus
TrimSLPlatinumSELTitanium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $37,690 $40,940 $20,105 $21,805
Base Invoice $35,182 $38,212 $18,766 $20,313
Floor mats 300 300    
Rear spoiler 405 405    
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
Floor mats 234 234    
Rear spoiler 344 344    
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) 705 705 4,990 3,895
Options (change) 578 578 4,343 3,390
Destination 885 885 795 795
Total Price $39,280 $42,530 $25,890 $26,495
Total Invoice $36,645 $39,675 $23,904 $24,498

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Ford Focus

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Focus SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,625
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,222
Model Year2018201820122012
ModelMaximaMaximaFocusFocus
TrimSLPlatinumSELTitanium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine300hp V6300hp V6160hp I4160hp I4
TransmissionCVT-7CVT-7S6M5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 11?, 11355, 10355, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18245/45-18215/50-17215/50-17
Total Price$39,280$42,530$25,890$26,495
Adjustments for Features-4,415-6,915-6500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,865$35,615$25,240$26,495
Cost Above Minimum$0$750$0$1,255
Total Invoice$36,645$39,675$23,904$24,498
Adjustments for Features-4,119-6,451-6000
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,526$33,224$23,304$24,498
Cost Above Minimum$0$698$0$1,194

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Features Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Ford Focus

Model Year2018201820122012
ModelMaximaMaximaFocusFocus
TrimSLPlatinumSELTitanium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100$1100  
6-speed automated manual  $1100 
5-speed manual   $0
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0$0  
Adaptive cruise control$600$600  
Cruise control  $150$150
Heated steering wheel$100$100  
Proximity key$250$250 $250
Remote app $25  
Remote window/roof operation$15$15  
Sunshade, rear, power $225  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25$25
Around view cameras $500  
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200  
Blind spot warning system$200$200  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100  
Driver drowsiness monitor $150  
Moving object detection, front $25  
Moving object detection, rear $25  
Obstacle detection, front$150$150  
Predictive forward collision warning$250$250  
Rearview camera$200   
Rollover sensor$50$50  
Safety key  $5$5
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100$100
Vehicle health reports  $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40$40  
Cargo net$40$40  
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175$175
Rear air vents$100$100  
Variable intermittent wipers$75   
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25  
Laminated front side windows$200$200  
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200  
Rear spoiler$200$200 $200
Sunroof  $900$900
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100  
App support$0$0  
Apple CarPlay support$100$100  
Navigation, turn-by-turn  $25$25
Rear seat USB outlets (optional)$0$0  
SD Card slot  $25$25
Surround sound$250$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200  
Voice control for external devices  $0$0
Wi-Fi hotspot capability  $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75  
Compass  $0$0
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250  
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25  
Spotter mirror(s)  $50$50
Seats and Interior Trim 
All-weather floor mats  $75$75
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Memory system, driver seat $200  
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 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200  
Touring suspension (upgrade)   $0
Total Value of Features$6,695$9,195$2,930$2,280
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,415$6,915$650$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,119-6,451-6000

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Ford Focus

Model Year20182012
ModelMaximaFocus
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase109.3 in104.3 in
Length192.8 in178.5 in
Width73.2 in71.8 in
Height56.5 in57.7 in
Curb Weight3,472 lb.2,908 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.12.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in38.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.7 in55.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.2 in53.9 in
Row 1 Legroom45.0 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom36.7 in38.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.7 in53.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.5 in52.7 in
Row 2 Legroom34.2 in33.2 in
Cargo Volume14.3 ft313.2 ft3

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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 wipers100Yes
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 Requested175081%
Total Not Requested40019%
MyFord Touch and Sony Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
HD radio50Yes
Sony, 355W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
A/V input jacks25No
SD Card slot25No
Wi-Fi hotspot capability0No
Total Requested25038%
Total Not Requested40062%

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 wipers100Yes
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 Requested175081%
Total Not Requested40019%

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