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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: $35,365

Ford Fusion SEL   
Difference: $10,425

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,281

Ford Fusion SEL   
Difference: $9,977

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012
ModelExplorerFusion
TrimLimitedSEL
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $37,855 $25,425
Base Invoice $35,268 $23,423
Blind spot warning system 595  
All-weather floor mats 75 75
Polished alloy wheels 595  
Package 301A 2,250  
AWD 2,000 1,950
Panoramic sunroof 1,595  
3.0L V6   1,595
Navigation system   1,995
Package 302A / 501A   1,995
Luxury Package   895
Rear spoiler   295
Remote start   345
Blind spot warning system 506  
All-weather floor mats 64 65
Polished alloy wheels 506  
Package 301A 1,913  
AWD 1,820 1,754
Panoramic sunroof 1,356  
3.0L V6   1,436
Navigation system   1,736
Package 302A / 501A   1,736
Luxury Package   779
Rear spoiler   257
Remote start   300
Options (change) 7,110 9,145
Options (change) 6,165 8,063
Destination 825 795
Total Price $45,790 $35,365
Total Invoice $42,258 $32,281

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Ford Fusion

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Fusion SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,415
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,431
Model Year20122012
ModelExplorerFusion
TrimLimitedSEL
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine290hp V6240hp V6
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/23 MPG18/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20225/50-17
Total Price$45,790$35,365
Adjustments for Features-6,0100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,780$35,365
Total Invoice$42,258$32,281
Adjustments for Features-5,5460
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,712$32,281

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Ford Fusion

Model Year20122012
ModelExplorerFusion
TrimLimitedSEL
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Power liftgate$350 
Power-adjustable pedals$125 
Proximity key$250 
Remote window/roof operation $15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist$50 
Curve control$50 
Hill descent control$250 
Inflatable rear seat belts$200 
Rollover sensor$50 
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Terrain selector$200 
Trailer sway control$25 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40 
Roof rails$250 
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents with manual controls$150 
Rear HVAC unit$400 
Rear wiper$175 
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Sunroof $900
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
App support $0
DVD-compatible player $0
Media drive $15
SD Card slot$25 
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Spotter mirror(s)$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power-stowing third row seats$1000 
Tailgating position, third row seats$50 
Total Value of Features$10,265$4,255
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,010$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,5460

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

Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Ford Fusion

Model Year20122012
ModelExplorerFusion
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.6 in107.4 in
Length197.1 in190.6 in
Width78.9 in72.2 in
Height70.4 in56.9 in
Curb Weight4,731 lb.3,638 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 in53.3 in
Row 2 Legroom39.8 in37.1 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 ft316.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2		43.8 ft316.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		80.7 ft316.5 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Package 301A
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power liftgate350No
Tailgating position, third row seats50No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Power-stowing third row seats400No
Total Requested77540%
Total Not Requested115060%

Option Package Details
Ford Fusion SEL

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested72598%
Total Not Requested152%
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%
Package 302A / 501A
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Sony, 390W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested190081%
Total Not Requested45019%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Polished alloy wheels350Yes
Special interior trim0No
Bright-finished mirror housings (optional)0No
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%

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