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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: $35,110

Ford Fusion SEL   
Difference: $7,085

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,044

Ford Fusion SEL   
Difference: $6,610

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920092011
ModelExplorerExplorerFusion
TrimEddie BauerLimitedSEL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $31,615 $35,550 $25,300
Base Invoice $29,319 $32,901 $23,300
Convenience Package 995    
Navigation system 2,505 1,995 1,995
255/50R20 1,325 630  
4.6L V8 1,310 1,310  
All-weather floor mats 75 75 75
Remote start 385 385 345
Sunroof 850 850  
AWD 2,320 2,320 1,850
Luxury Package     1,195
Package 302A / 501A     1,945
3.0L V6     1,610
Convenience Package 846    
Navigation system 2,129 1,696 1,736
255/50R20 1,127 536  
4.6L V8 1,192 1,192  
All-weather floor mats 64 64 65
Remote start 327 327 300
Sunroof 723 723  
AWD 2,112 2,112 1,666
Luxury Package     1,040
Package 302A / 501A     1,693
3.0L V6     1,449
Options (change) 9,765 7,565 9,015
Options (change) 8,520 6,650 7,949
Destination 815 815 795
Total Price $42,195 $43,930 $35,110
Total Invoice $38,654 $40,366 $32,044

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Ford Fusion

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Fusion SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,190
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,790
Model Year200920092011
ModelExplorerExplorerFusion
TrimEddie BauerLimitedSEL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine292hp V8292hp V8240hp V6
TransmissionA6A6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)13/19 MPG13/19 MPG18/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)190, 7190, 7390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20255/50-20225/50-17
Total Price$42,195$43,930$35,110
Adjustments for Features-895-2,3950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,300$41,535$35,110
Cost Above Minimum$0$235$0
Total Invoice$38,654$40,366$32,044
Adjustments for Features-820-2,2010
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,834$38,165$32,044
Cost Above Minimum$0$331$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Ford Fusion

Model Year200920092011
ModelExplorerExplorerFusion
TrimEddie BauerLimitedSEL
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 
Remote window/roof operation  $15
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system  $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Full-size spare tire$225$225 
Rearview camera  $200
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Safety key  $5
Temporary spare tire  $150
Trailer sway control$25$25 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75  
Class II trailer hitch$200$200 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Roof rack$300$300 
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125 
Climate Control 
Interior air filter  $0
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Rear air vents$100  
Rear air vents with manual controls $150 
Rear HVAC unit $400 
Rear wiper$175$175 
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Rear bumper protector$40$40 
Running boards$350$350 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
HD radio  $50
Navigation, turn-by-turn  $25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Surround sound  $250
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats $75 
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power-folding third row seats $1000 
Total Value of Features$5,690$7,190$4,795
Value of Feature Adjustments$895$2,395$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-820-2,2010

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Ford Fusion

Model Year20092011
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 Weight4,706 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

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested80060%
Total Not Requested52540%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested71567%
Total Not Requested35033%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested715100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Ford Fusion SEL

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50No
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested69093%
Total Not Requested507%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Polished alloy wheels350Yes
Special interior trim0No
Bright-finished mirror housings (optional)0No
Illuminated door sill trim plates200No
Total Requested35064%
Total Not Requested20036%
Package 302A / 501A
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200No
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Sunroof900Yes
Surround sound250No
Sony, 390W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested115049%
Total Not Requested120051%
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%

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