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Ford Explorer vs. Ford Fusion Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Ford Explorer vs. Ford Fusion Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $32,410

Ford Fusion SEL   
Difference: $4,995

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,646

Ford Fusion SEL   
Difference: $4,142

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062010
ModelExplorerExplorerFusion
TrimEddie BauerLimitedSEL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $30,200 $32,515 $24,655
Base Invoice $27,518 $29,578 $22,700
Luxury Package 1,700    
4.6L V8 1,200 1,200  
Side curtain airbags 560 560  
Obstacle detection, rear 255 255  
Navigation system 1,995 1,995 1,775
Sunroof 850 850  
3.0L V6     1,610
Package 302A / 501A     1,795
AWD     1,850
Luxury Package 1,445    
4.6L V8 1,068 1,068  
Side curtain airbags 476 476  
Obstacle detection, rear 217 217  
Navigation system 1,696 1,696 1,544
Sunroof 723 723  
3.0L V6     1,449
Package 302A / 501A     1,562
AWD     1,666
Options (change) 6,560 4,860 7,030
Options (change) 5,625 4,180 6,221
Destination 645 645 725
Total Price $37,405 $38,020 $32,410
Total Invoice $33,788 $34,403 $29,646

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Ford Fusion

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Fusion SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,285
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,322
Model Year200620062010
ModelExplorerExplorerFusion
TrimEddie BauerLimitedSEL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine292hp V8292hp V8240hp V6
TransmissionA6A6T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)15/21 MPG15/21 MPG18/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)290, 7290, 7390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/65-17245/65-17225/50-17
Total Price$37,405$38,020$32,410
Adjustments for Features00-1,290
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,405$38,020$31,120
Cost Above Minimum$0$615$0
Total Invoice$33,788$34,403$29,646
Adjustments for Features00-1,180
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,788$34,403$28,466
Cost Above Minimum$0$615$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Ford Fusion

Model Year200620062010
ModelExplorerExplorerFusion
TrimEddie BauerLimitedSEL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
RWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25
Blind spot warning system  $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Rearview camera  $200
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Vehicle health reports  $0
Cargo Management 
Class II trailer hitch$200$200 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Roof rails$250$250 
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125 
Climate Control 
Interior air filter  $0
Rear air vents$100$100 
Rear wiper$175$175 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Running boards$350$350 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
Aux input  $50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
DVD-compatible player  $0
Media drive  $15
Satellite radio  $200
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Surround sound  $250
Traffic + travel information  $25
Voice control for external devices  $0
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50
Folding passenger seat  $150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
All-terrain tires$0$0 
Alloy wheels$350  
Machined alloy wheels  $350
Polished alloy wheels $350 
White-letter tires$0$0 
Total Value of Features$3,850$3,850$5,140
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$1,290
Value of Feature Adjustments00-1,180

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Ford Fusion

Model Year20062010
ModelExplorerFusion
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase113.7 in107.4 in
Length193.4 in190.6 in
Width73.7 in72.2 in
Height72.8 in56.9 in
Curb Weight4,531 lb.3,638 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.5 gal.17.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in38.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.0 in57.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.4 in54.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in42.3 in
Row 2 Headroom38.7 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.9 in56.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.5 in53.3 in
Row 2 Legroom36.9 in37.1 in
Row 3 Headroom37.4 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room53.1 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room45.3 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom34.9 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.6 ft316.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.9 ft316.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
83.7 ft316.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Unbranded, 290W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested97557%
Total Not Requested75043%

Option Package Details
Ford Fusion SEL

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested60087%
Total Not Requested9013%
3.0L V6
DOHC-4v
240 hp@6550
223 lb-ft@4300
FeatureValueRequested?
3.0L V6
DOHC-4v
240 hp@6550
223 lb-ft@4300
1000Yes
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic0Yes
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%
Package 302A / 501A
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200No
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Surround sound250No
Sunroof900Yes
Sony, 390W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested115051%
Total Not Requested110049%

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