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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: $20,969

Ford Focus SEL   
Difference: $9,841

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,348

Ford Focus SEL   
Difference: $9,121

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820092009
ModelAltimaAltimaFocusFocus
Trim3.5 SE3.5 SLSESSEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $24,470 $28,670 $17,865 $18,265
Base Invoice $22,681 $26,565 $16,552 $16,916
Premium Package 4,200      
Stability control 900 900    
Floor mats 175 175    
Sport Package 1,300      
Technology Package 2,000      
6-speed shiftable CVT 500      
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
Premium Package 3,643      
Stability control 780 780    
Floor mats 137 137    
Sport Package 1,127      
Technology Package 1,734      
6-speed shiftable CVT 461      
Rear spoiler   292    
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) 9,075 1,445 2,819 2,009
Options (change) 7,882 1,209 2,441 1,737
Destination 695 695 695 695
Total Price $34,240 $30,810 $21,379 $20,969
Total Invoice $31,258 $28,469 $19,688 $19,348

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Ford Focus

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Focus SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,971
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,545
Model Year2008200820092009
ModelAltimaAltimaFocusFocus
Trim3.5 SE3.5 SLSESSEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine270hp V6270hp V6140hp I4140hp I4
TransmissionCVT-6CVT-6M5M5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)264, 9264, 9?, 5?, 5
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17215/60-16205/50-16205/50-16
Total Price$34,240$30,810$21,379$20,969
Adjustments for Features-4,745-3,870-2000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,495$26,940$21,179$20,969
Cost Above Minimum$2,555$0$210$0
Total Invoice$31,258$28,469$19,688$19,348
Adjustments for Features-4,332-3,576-1840
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,926$24,893$19,504$19,348
Cost Above Minimum$2,033$0$156$0

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Features Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Ford Focus

Model Year2008200820092009
ModelAltimaAltimaFocusFocus
Trim3.5 SE3.5 SLSESSEL
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  
911 assist  $25$25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0  
Brake assist$50$50  
Full-size spare tire$225$225  
Rearview camera$200   
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  
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75  
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75  
Rear spoiler$200$200$200 
Infotainment 
Navigation system$600   
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
Traffic information$25   
USB port  $25$25
Voice control for audio system  $25$25
Voice control for external devices  $0$0
Voice control for nav and audio$100   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125$125  
Compass $0$0$0
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25  
Visor mirror, driver  $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10$10
Xenon HID headlights$500$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50   
Leather door panel trim$250$250  
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power recliner, driver 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$5,215$4,340$670$470
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,745$3,870$200$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,332-3,576-1840

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Ford Focus

Model Year20082009
ModelAltimaFocus
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase109.3 in102.9 in
Length189.8 in175.0 in
Width70.7 in66.7 in
Height57.9 in58.6 in
Curb Weight3,056 lb.2,624 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.13.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in39.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.7 in53.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.8 in50.4 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in41.7 in
Row 2 Headroom36.8 in38.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.5 in53.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.5 in50.9 in
Row 2 Legroom39.5 in36.1 in
Cargo Volume17.9 ft313.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SE

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500No
Automatic climate control, front200No
Heated front seats200Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Bose, 264W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested205058%
Total Not Requested147542%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Total Requested1225100%
Total Not Requested00%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600No
Sunroof900Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested90049%
Total Not Requested92551%

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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