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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: $33,125

Ford Fusion SEL   
Difference: $10,615

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,268

Ford Fusion SEL   
Difference: $10,247

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122010
ModelExplorerFusion
TrimLimitedSEL
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $37,855 $24,655
Base Invoice $35,268 $22,700
Blind spot warning system 595  
Navigation system 795 1,775
All-weather floor mats 75 75
AWD 2,000 1,850
Panoramic sunroof 1,595  
3.0L V6   1,610
Package 302A / 501A   1,795
Rear spoiler   295
Remote start   345
Blind spot warning system 506  
Navigation system 676 1,544
All-weather floor mats 64 65
AWD 1,820 1,666
Panoramic sunroof 1,356  
3.0L V6   1,449
Package 302A / 501A   1,562
Rear spoiler   257
Remote start   300
Options (change) 5,060 7,745
Options (change) 4,422 6,843
Destination 825 725
Total Price $43,740 $33,125
Total Invoice $40,515 $30,268

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Ford Fusion

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Fusion SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,760
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,750
Model Year20122010
ModelExplorerFusion
TrimLimitedSEL
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine290hp V6240hp V6
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/23 MPG18/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20225/50-17
Total Price$43,740$33,125
Adjustments for Features-4,8550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,885$33,125
Total Invoice$40,515$30,268
Adjustments for Features-4,4970
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,018$30,268

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Ford Fusion

Model Year20122010
ModelExplorerFusion
TrimLimitedSEL
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Power-adjustable pedals$125 
Proximity key$250 
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist$50 
Curve control$50 
Hill descent control$250 
Inflatable rear seat belts$200 
Rollover sensor$50 
Safety key$5 
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 
Rear air vents with manual controls$150 
Rear HVAC unit$400 
Rear wiper$175 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Sunroof $900
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player $0
HD radio$50 
Media drive $15
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25 
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 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Folding passenger seat $150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Stowable third row seats$600 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Machined alloy wheels $350
Total Value of Features$9,470$4,615
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,855$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,4970

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

Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Ford Fusion

Model Year20122010
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 Fusion SEL

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested67598%
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?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Sony, 390W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested190084%
Total Not Requested35016%

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