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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: $25,495

Ford Fusion SE   
Difference: $9,360

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,427

Ford Fusion SE   
Difference: $9,056

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201020082008
ModelExplorerFusionFusion
TrimXLTSESEL
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $29,280 $19,060 $20,150
Base Invoice $27,404 $17,594 $18,576
SYNC and Sirius Package 670    
4.6L V8 1,310    
All-weather floor mats 75 75 75
Remote start 385 295 295
AWD 2,320 1,850 1,850
SYNC   395  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   150  
3.0L V6   2,750 2,750
Satellite radio   195 195
SYNC and Sirius Package 569    
4.6L V8 1,192    
All-weather floor mats 64 65 65
Remote start 327 257 257
AWD 2,112 1,666 1,665
SYNC   344  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   131  
3.0L V6   2,475 2,474
Satellite radio   170 170
Options (change) 4,760 5,710 5,165
Options (change) 4,264 5,108 4,631
Destination 815 725 725
Total Price $34,855 $25,495 $26,040
Total Invoice $32,483 $23,427 $23,932

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Ford Fusion

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Fusion SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,695
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,498
Model Year201020082008
ModelExplorerFusionFusion
TrimXLTSESEL
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine292hp V8221hp V6221hp V6
TransmissionA6A6A6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)13/19 MPG17/25 MPG17/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 4?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/70-16205/60-16225/50-17
Total Price$34,855$25,495$26,040
Adjustments for Features-1,7700-650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,085$25,495$25,390
Cost Above Minimum$0$105$0
Total Invoice$32,483$23,427$23,932
Adjustments for Features-1,6500-597
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,833$23,427$23,335
Cost Above Minimum$0$92$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Ford Fusion

Model Year201020082008
ModelExplorerFusionFusion
TrimXLTSESEL
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000$1000$1000
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad  $50
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25  
Full-size spare tire$225  
Rollover sensor$50  
Safety key$5  
Stability control$400  
Temporary spare tire $150$150
Trailer sway control$25  
Vehicle health reports$0  
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75  
Class II trailer hitch$200  
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150  
Roof rack$300  
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200
Rear air vents$100  
Rear wiper$175  
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
Rear bumper protector$40  
Wheel-lip moldings$75  
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD player$125  
Traffic + travel information$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25
Automatic headlights  $125
Compass  $0
Heated mirrors  $25
Outside temperature display$50 $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Folding passenger seat $150$150
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350  
Machined alloy wheels $350$350
White-letter tires$0  
Total Value of Features$5,820$4,050$4,700
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,770$0$650
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,6500-597

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See a complete comparison of Ford Explorer vs. Ford Fusion features.

Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Ford Fusion

Model Year20102008
ModelExplorerFusion
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase113.7 in107.4 in
Length193.4 in190.2 in
Width73.7 in72.2 in
Height72.8 in57.2 in
Curb Weight4,706 lb.3,430 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 in53.6 in
Row 2 Legroom36.9 in37.0 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 ft315.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2		43.9 ft315.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		83.7 ft315.8 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Ford Explorer vs. Ford Fusion specs.

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer XLT

SYNC and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for external devices0Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
USB port25Yes
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Voice control for audio system25Yes
Total Requested52588%
Total Not Requested7512%

Option Package Details
Ford Fusion SE

AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Traction control100Yes
Total Requested100100%
Total Not Requested00%
SYNC
FeatureValueRequested?
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for external devices0Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
USB port25Yes
Voice control for audio system25Yes
Total Requested175100%
Total Not Requested00%
3.0L V6
DOHC-4v
221 hp@6250
205 lb-ft@4800
FeatureValueRequested?
3.0L V6
DOHC-4v
221 hp@6250
205 lb-ft@4800		1000Yes
6-speed automatic0Yes
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Ford Fusion SEL

AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Traction control100Yes
Total Requested100100%
Total Not Requested00%
3.0L V6
DOHC-4v
221 hp@6250
205 lb-ft@4800
FeatureValueRequested?
3.0L V6
DOHC-4v
221 hp@6250
205 lb-ft@4800		1000Yes
6-speed automatic0Yes
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25No
Total Requested100098%
Total Not Requested252%

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