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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: $35,620

Ford Fusion Titanium   
Difference: $4,455

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,110

Ford Fusion Titanium   
Difference: $3,704

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082016
ModelExplorerExplorerFusion
TrimEddie BauerLimitedTitanium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $29,245 $32,395 $30,780
Base Invoice $27,273 $30,178 $28,546
Luxury Package 1,290    
Sun and Sirius Package 560 560  
Navigation system 1,995 1,995 795
Audiophile Package 510    
255/50R20 1,325 630  
4.6L V8 1,310 1,310  
All-weather floor mats 55 55 75
Remote start 385 385  
Obstacle detection, rear 295    
AWD 2,320 2,325 2,000
Sunroof     1,095
Luxury Package 1,097    
Sun and Sirius Package 476 476  
Navigation system 1,696 1,696 742
Audiophile Package 433    
255/50R20 1,127 536  
4.6L V8 1,192 1,192  
All-weather floor mats 47 47 70
Remote start 326 326  
Obstacle detection, rear 251    
AWD 2,111 2,117 1,855
Sunroof     1,022
Options (change) 10,045 7,260 3,965
Options (change) 8,756 6,390 3,689
Destination 785 785 875
Total Price $40,075 $40,440 $35,620
Total Invoice $36,814 $37,353 $33,110

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Ford Fusion

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Fusion Titanium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,110
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,313
Model Year200820082016
ModelExplorerExplorerFusion
TrimEddie BauerLimitedTitanium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine292hp V8292hp V8240hp I4
TransmissionA6A6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)13/19 MPG13/19 MPG22/31 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)190, 7190, 7390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20255/50-20235/45-18
Total Price$40,075$40,440$35,620
Adjustments for Features00-655
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,075$40,440$34,965
Cost Above Minimum$0$365$0
Total Invoice$36,814$37,353$33,110
Adjustments for Features00-609
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,814$37,353$32,501
Cost Above Minimum$0$539$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Ford Fusion

Model Year200820082016
ModelExplorerExplorerFusion
TrimEddie BauerLimitedTitanium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125 
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 
911 assist  $25
Brake assist  $50
Full-size spare tire$225$225 
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75
Rearview camera  $200
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Safety key  $5
Temporary spare tire  $150
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100
Vehicle health reports  $0
Cargo Management 
Class II trailer hitch$200$200 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Roof rails$250$250 
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125 
Climate Control 
Interior air filter  $0
Rear wiper$175$175 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Rear bumper protector$40$40 
Rear spoiler  $200
Running boards$350$350 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
HD radio  $50
Navigation, turn-by-turn  $25
SD Card slot  $25
Surround sound  $250
Traffic + travel information  $25
Wi-Fi hotspot capability  $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display  $250
Spotter mirror(s)  $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50
Door sill trim plates  $100
Floor mats, second row (optional)  $0
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Metal pedals  $75
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$5,265$5,265$5,920
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$655
Value of Feature Adjustments00-609

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Ford Fusion

Model Year20082016
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 Weight4,706 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
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested115090%
Total Not Requested12510%
Sun and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Audiophile Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200No
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested550100%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Sun and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Ford Fusion Titanium

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%

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