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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: $31,715

Ford Fusion SEL   
Difference: $8,470

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,842

Ford Fusion SEL   
Difference: $8,306

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122009
ModelExplorerExplorerFusion
TrimXLTLimitedSEL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $32,095 $37,855 $22,310
Base Invoice $30,027 $35,268 $20,464
Package 205A 2,800    
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     1,445
Leather seating surfaces     1,190
Stability control     495
Rear spoiler     295
Obstacle detection, rear     295
Remote start     345
Package 205A 2,380    
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     1,301
Leather seating surfaces     1,036
Stability control     431
Rear spoiler     257
Obstacle detection, rear     257
Remote start     300
Options (change) 7,265 4,465 8,680
Options (change) 6,296 3,916 7,653
Destination 825 825 725
Total Price $40,185 $43,145 $31,715
Total Invoice $37,148 $40,009 $28,842

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Ford Fusion

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Fusion SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,540
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,673
Model Year201220122009
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$40,185$43,145$31,715
Adjustments for Features-3,930-5,4950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,255$37,650$31,715
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,395$0
Total Invoice$37,148$40,009$28,842
Adjustments for Features-3,633-5,0960
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,515$34,913$28,842
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,398$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Ford Fusion

Model Year201220122009
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 
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 
Terrain selector$200$200 
Trailer sway control$25$25 
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 
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$9,155$10,720$5,225
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,930$5,495$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,633-5,0960

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Ford Fusion

Model Year20122009
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 Weight4,731 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 205A
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rearview camera200No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Unbranded, 8 speakers350No
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
A/V input jacks25No
SD Card slot25No
Wi-Fi hotspot capability0No
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation, turn-by-turn25No
Total Requested150050%
Total Not Requested152550%

Option Package Details
Ford Fusion SEL

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%
Stability control
FeatureValueRequested?
Stability control400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Total Requested500100%
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
Traction control100Yes
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Total Requested1125100%
Total Not Requested00%

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