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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: $33,200

Ford Fusion SE   
Difference: $5,150

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,531

Ford Fusion SE   
Difference: $4,061

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006200620152015
ModelExplorerExplorerFusionFusion
TrimEddie BauerLimitedSETitanium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $30,200 $32,515 $23,545 $30,290
Base Invoice $27,518 $29,578 $21,733 $27,957
Luxury Package 1,700   1,255  
Ultimate Convenience Group 350 350    
235/65R18 595      
4.6L V8 1,200 1,200    
Side curtain airbags 560 560    
Obstacle detection, rear 255 255 295  
Navigation system 1,995 1,995 795 795
Sunroof 850 850 995 995
MyFord Touch Technology Package     1,100  
2.0L I4     1,795  
235/45VR18     595  
AWD     2,000 2,000
Luxury Package 1,445   1,096  
Ultimate Convenience Group 298 298    
235/65R18 506      
4.6L V8 1,068 1,068    
Side curtain airbags 476 476    
Obstacle detection, rear 217 217 264  
Navigation system 1,696 1,696 710 710
Sunroof 723 723 888 888
MyFord Touch Technology Package     982  
2.0L I4     1,657  
235/45VR18     531  
AWD     1,845 1,845
Options (change) 7,505 5,210 8,830 3,790
Options (change) 6,429 4,478 7,973 3,443
Destination 645 645 825 825
Total Price $38,350 $38,370 $33,200 $34,905
Total Invoice $34,592 $34,701 $30,531 $32,225

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Ford Fusion

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Fusion SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,870
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,643
Model Year2006200620152015
ModelExplorerExplorerFusionFusion
TrimEddie BauerLimitedSETitanium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine292hp V8292hp V8240hp I4240hp I4
TransmissionA6A6T6T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)15/21 MPG15/21 MPG22/31 MPG22/31 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)290, 7290, 7?, 6390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/65-18245/65-17235/45-18235/45-18
Total Price$38,350$38,370$33,200$34,905
Adjustments for Features00-1,720-2,820
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,350$38,370$31,480$32,085
Cost Above Minimum$0$20$0$605
Total Invoice$34,592$34,701$30,531$32,225
Adjustments for Features00-1,582-2,603
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,592$34,701$28,949$29,622
Cost Above Minimum$0$109$0$673

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Ford Fusion

Model Year2006200620152015
ModelExplorerExplorerFusionFusion
TrimEddie BauerLimitedSETitanium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000$1000  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100$1100
RWD$0$0  
AWD  $1700$1700
Accessories 
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125  
Proximity key   $250
Remote start   $150
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25$25
Brake assist  $50$50
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75
Rearview camera  $200$200
Rollover sensor$50$50  
Safety key  $5$5
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100$100
Vehicle health reports  $0$0
Cargo Management 
Class II trailer hitch$200$200  
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25
Roof rails$250$250  
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125  
Climate Control 
Interior air filter  $0$0
Rear wiper$175$175  
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275  
Rear spoiler   $200
Running boards$350$350  
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75  
Infotainment 
Aux input  $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325  
CD player  $125$125
HD radio   $50
Navigation, turn-by-turn  $25$25
Satellite radio  $200$200
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
Surround sound   $250
Traffic + travel information  $25$25
Voice control for external devices  $0$0
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100
Wi-Fi hotspot capability  $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75$75
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display  $250$250
Spotter mirror(s)  $50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50
Floor mats, second row (optional)  $0$0
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
All-terrain tires $0  
Alloy wheels  $350 
Polished alloy wheels$350$350 $350
White-letter tires$0$0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100
Total Value of Features$3,675$3,675$5,395$6,495
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$1,720$2,820
Value of Feature Adjustments00-1,582-2,603

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Ford Fusion

Model Year20062015
ModelExplorerFusion
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase113.7 in112.2 in
Length193.4 in191.7 in
Width73.7 in72.9 in
Height72.8 in58.1 in
Curb Weight4,531 lb.3,681 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.5 gal.16.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in39.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.0 in57.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.4 in55.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in41.8 in
Row 2 Headroom38.7 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.9 in56.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.5 in54.4 in
Row 2 Legroom36.9 in38.3 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 ft316.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.9 ft316.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
83.7 ft316.0 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 seat200Yes
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 Requested117568%
Total Not Requested55032%
Ultimate Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested10044%
Total Not Requested12556%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Ultimate Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested10044%
Total Not Requested12556%

Option Package Details
Ford Fusion SE

Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested60086%
Total Not Requested10014%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested172592%
Total Not Requested1508%
MyFord Touch Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
A/V input jacks25No
SD Card slot25No
Wi-Fi hotspot capability0No
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation, turn-by-turn25No
Total Requested32548%
Total Not Requested35052%
turbocharged
2.0L I4
DOHC-4v
240 hp@5500
270 lb-ft@3000
FeatureValueRequested?
turbocharged
2.0L I4
DOHC-4v
240 hp@5500
270 lb-ft@3000
1000Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Total Requested100091%
Total Not Requested1009%

Option Package Details
Ford Fusion Titanium

Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Total Requested60089%
Total Not Requested7511%

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