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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: $30,185

Ford Fusion SEL   
Difference: $4,670

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,773

Ford Fusion SEL   
Difference: $4,710

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102012
ModelExplorerFusion
TrimXLTSEL
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $29,280 $25,425
Base Invoice $27,404 $23,423
SYNC and Sirius Package 670  
4.6L V8 1,310  
All-weather floor mats 75 75
Remote start 385 345
AWD 2,320 1,950
3.0L V6   1,595
SYNC and Sirius Package 569  
4.6L V8 1,192  
All-weather floor mats 64 65
Remote start 327 300
AWD 2,112 1,754
3.0L V6   1,436
Options (change) 4,760 3,965
Options (change) 4,264 3,555
Destination 815 795
Total Price $34,855 $30,185
Total Invoice $32,483 $27,773

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Ford Fusion

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Fusion SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,595
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,561
Model Year20102012
ModelExplorerFusion
TrimXLTSEL
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine292hp V8240hp V6
TransmissionA6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)13/19 MPG18/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 4?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/70-16225/50-17
Total Price$34,855$30,185
Adjustments for Features0-925
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,855$29,260
Total Invoice$32,483$27,773
Adjustments for Features0-851
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,483$26,922

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Ford Fusion

Model Year20102012
ModelExplorerFusion
TrimXLTSEL
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad $50
Remote window/roof operation $15
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Full-size spare tire$225 
Rollover sensor$50 
Temporary spare tire $150
Trailer sway control$25 
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
Dual-zone climate control $125
Interior air filter $0
Rear air vents$100 
Rear wiper$175 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Rear bumper protector$40 
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
App support $0
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125
Compass $0
Heated mirrors $25
Interior ambient lighting $150
Spotter mirror(s) $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Heated front seats $200
Leather seating surfaces $900
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Machined alloy wheels $350
White-letter tires$0 
Total Value of Features$5,065$5,990
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$925
Value of Feature Adjustments0-851

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

Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Ford Fusion

Model Year20102012
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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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
Vehicle health reports0Yes
911 assist25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Voice control for audio system25Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for external devices0Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
USB port25Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Ford Fusion SEL

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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