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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: $30,805

Ford Fusion SEL   
Difference: $9,080

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,080

Ford Fusion SEL   
Difference: $8,754

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120112008
ModelExplorerExplorerFusion
TrimXLTLimitedSEL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $31,520 $37,535 $20,150
Base Invoice $29,479 $34,952 $18,576
Package 202A 3,075    
Navigation system 795 795 1,895
All-weather floor mats 75 75 75
AWD 2,000 2,000 1,850
Panoramic sunroof 1,595 1,595  
Moon and Tune Package     795
3.0L V6     2,750
Satellite radio     195
Rear spoiler     295
Obstacle detection, rear     295
Remote start     295
Interior ambient lighting     295
Leather seating surfaces     895
Heated front seats     295
Package 202A 2,614    
Navigation system 676 676 1,649
All-weather floor mats 64 64 65
AWD 1,820 1,820 1,665
Panoramic sunroof 1,356 1,356  
Moon and Tune Package     692
3.0L V6     2,474
Satellite radio     170
Rear spoiler     257
Obstacle detection, rear     257
Remote start     257
Interior ambient lighting     257
Leather seating surfaces     779
Heated front seats     257
Options (change) 7,540 4,465 9,930
Options (change) 6,530 3,916 8,779
Destination 825 825 725
Total Price $39,885 $42,825 $30,805
Total Invoice $36,834 $39,693 $28,080

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Ford Fusion

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Fusion SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,750
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,755
Model Year201120112008
ModelExplorerExplorerFusion
TrimXLTLimitedSEL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine290hp V6290hp V6221hp V6
TransmissionT6T6A6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/23 MPG17/23 MPG17/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8390, 12?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/60-18255/50-20225/50-17
Total Price$39,885$42,825$30,805
Adjustments for Features-4,330-5,8950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,555$36,930$30,805
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,375$0
Total Invoice$36,834$39,693$28,080
Adjustments for Features-3,999-5,4640
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,835$34,229$28,080
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,394$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Ford Fusion

Model Year201120112008
ModelExplorerExplorerFusion
TrimXLTLimitedSEL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
6-speed automatic  $1000
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100 
Power-adjustable pedals $125 
Proximity key $250 
Remote start $150$150
Universal garage door opener $100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25 
Brake assist$50$50 
Curve control$50$50 
Hill descent control$250$250 
Rearview camera$200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Safety key$5$5 
Side curtain airbags  $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500 
Stability control$400$400 
Terrain selector$200$200 
Trailer sway control$25$25 
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net $40 
Roof rails$250$250 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Interior air filter$0$0 
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150 
Rear HVAC unit$400$400 
Rear wiper$175$175 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250 
Bodyside moldings  $75
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200 
Sunroof  $900
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player$125$125 
HD radio $50 
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25$25 
SD Card slot$25$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Surround sound $250 
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25
Compass  $0
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250 
Power-folding mirrors $50 
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100 
Folding passenger seat  $150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Memory system, driver seat $200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Stowable third row seats$600$600 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Machined alloy wheels  $350
Total Value of Features$9,580$11,145$5,250
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,330$5,895$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,999-5,4640

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Ford Fusion

Model Year20112008
ModelExplorerFusion
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.6 in107.4 in
Length197.1 in190.2 in
Width78.9 in72.2 in
Height70.4 in57.2 in
Curb Weight4,752 lb.3,430 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.17.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in38.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.3 in57.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in54.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in42.3 in
Row 2 Headroom40.5 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.0 in56.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.7 in53.6 in
Row 2 Legroom39.8 in37.0 in
Row 3 Headroom37.8 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room50.8 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room40.7 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom33.2 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
21.0 ft315.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.8 ft315.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
80.7 ft315.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer XLT

Package 202A
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rearview camera200No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Unbranded, 8 speakers350No
A/V input jacks25No
SD Card slot25No
Wi-Fi hotspot capability0No
USB port25Yes
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Navigation, turn-by-turn25No
Voice control for audio system25Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for external devices0Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested165051%
Total Not Requested157549%

Option Package Details
Ford Fusion SEL

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%
AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Traction control100Yes
Total Requested100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Moon and Tune Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Unbranded, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested90072%
Total Not Requested35028%
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)25Yes
Total Requested1025100%
Total Not Requested00%

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