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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: $35,358

Ford Fusion Energi Titanium   
Difference: $10,087

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,263

Ford Fusion Energi Titanium   
Difference: $8,581

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201820182018201820182018
ModelExplorerFusionFusionFusionFusionFusionFusion
TrimLimitedTitaniumHybrid TitaniumEnergi TitaniumPlatinumHybrid PlatinumEnergi Platinum
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $37,855 $30,395 $30,775 $32,305 $36,895 $37,275 $39,305
Base Invoice $35,268 $28,723 $29,082 $30,518 $34,866 $35,225 $37,133
Package 302A / 303A 4,500            
Panoramic sunroof 1,595            
Polished alloy wheels 595            
All-weather floor mats 75 120 120 120 120 120 120
Adaptive cruise control   1,190 1,190 1,190      
Driver Assist Package   1,625 1,575 1,320      
Navigation system   795 795 795      
Sunroof   1,095 1,095 1,095      
Cargo net   50 50 50 50 50 50
Inflatable rear seat belts   225 225 225 225 225 225
Semi-automated parking system   995 995 995      
Cooled or ventilated front seats   395 395 395      
Package 302A / 303A 3,825            
Panoramic sunroof 1,356            
Polished alloy wheels 506            
All-weather floor mats 64 114 114 114 114 114 114
Adaptive cruise control   1,131 1,131 1,131      
Driver Assist Package   1,544 1,496 1,254      
Navigation system   755 755 755      
Sunroof   1,040 1,040 1,040      
Cargo net   49 49 49 49 49 49
Inflatable rear seat belts   214 214 214 214 214 214
Semi-automated parking system   945 945 945      
Cooled or ventilated front seats   375 375 375      
Options (change) 6,765 6,490 6,440 6,185 395 395 395
Options (change) 5,751 6,167 6,119 5,877 377 377 377
Destination 825 875 875 875 875 875 875
Gas Tax 0 0 0 -4,007 0 0 -4,007
Total Price $45,445 $37,760 $38,090 $35,358 $38,165 $38,545 $36,568
Total Invoice $41,844 $35,765 $36,076 $33,263 $36,118 $36,477 $34,378

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Ford Fusion

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Fusion Energi Platinum
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,832
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,383
Model Year2012201820182018201820182018
ModelExplorerFusionFusionFusionFusionFusionFusion
TrimLimitedTitaniumHybrid TitaniumEnergi TitaniumPlatinumHybrid PlatinumEnergi Platinum
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine290hp V6245hp I4141hp I4 H141hp I4 PiH245hp I4141hp I4 H141hp I4 PiH
TransmissionT6T6CVTCVTT6CVTCVT
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12390, 12390, 12390, 12390, 12390, 12390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20235/45-18235/45-18225/50-17235/40-19235/45-18225/50-17
Total Price$45,445$37,760$38,090$35,358$38,165$38,545$36,568
Adjustments for Features-985-1000-500-1,540-1,440-1,940
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$44,460$37,660$38,090$34,858$36,625$37,105$34,628
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,032$3,462$230$1,997$2,477$0
Total Invoice$41,844$35,765$36,076$33,263$36,118$36,477$34,378
Adjustments for Features-907-950-470-1,457-1,363-1,824
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$40,937$35,670$36,076$32,793$34,661$35,114$32,554
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,116$3,522$239$2,107$2,560$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Ford Fusion

Model Year2012201820182018201820182018
ModelExplorerFusionFusionFusionFusionFusionFusion
TrimLimitedTitaniumHybrid TitaniumEnergi TitaniumPlatinumHybrid PlatinumEnergi Platinum
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100  $1100  
CVT  $1000$1000 $1000$1000
FWD$0$0$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction  $0$0 $0$0
Adaptive cruise control$600      
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850$850$850$850$850$850
Heated steering wheel $100$100$100$100$100$100
Power liftgate$350      
Power-adjustable pedals$125      
Remote app $25$25$25$25$25$25
Remote climate control $25$25$25$25$25$25
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15$15$15$15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250$250   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power    $350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200$200$200$200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200$200$200$200$200
Curve control$50      
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150$150$150$150$150
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75$75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75$75$75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200$200$200$200$200$200
Lane departure warning $200$200$200$200$200$200
Obstacle detection, front $150$150$150$150$150$150
Pedestrian detection $50$50$50$50$50$50
Rollover sensor$50      
Side curtain airbags $350$350$350$350$350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500      
Temporary spare tire$150$150  $150  
Trailer sway control$25      
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat    $40$40$40
Roof rails$250      
Climate Control 
Rear air vents $100$100$100$100$100$100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150      
Rear HVAC unit$400      
Rear wiper$175      
Engine / Motor 
6.6 kW onboard charger   $500  $500
8 kWh battery pack   $0  $0
Automatic start / stop  $150$150 $150$150
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250      
Deep-tinted rear windows$275      
Panoramic sunroof$1200      
Sunroof $900$900$900$900$900$900
Wheel-lip moldings$75      
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0$0$0$0$0
Android Auto support $100$100$100$100$100$100
App support $0$0$0$0$0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100$100$100$100$100
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25      
SD Card slot$25      
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50$50$50$50$50
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0      
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75$75$75$75
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200$200$200$200$200
Compass $0$0$0$0$0$0
Detailed driving style feedback  $100$100 $100$100
LED headlights $1000$1000$1000$1000$1000$1000
Power-folding mirrors$50      
Spotter mirror(s)$50   $50$50$50
Xenon HID headlights$500      
Seats and Interior Trim 
Floor mats, second row (optional)    $0$0$0
Leather door panel trim    $250$250$250
Manual recliner, second row seats$75      
Metal pedals $75$75$75$75$75$75
Power-stowing third row seats$1000      
Tailgating position, third row seats$50      
Upgraded floor mats    $0$0$0
Upholstered instrument panel, leather    $1000$1000$1000
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350$350 $350$350
Polished alloy wheels$350   $350  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100  $100  
Total Value of Features$8,100$7,215$7,115$7,615$8,655$8,555$9,055
Value of Feature Adjustments$985$100$0$500$1,540$1,440$1,940
Value of Feature Adjustments-907-950-470-1,457-1,363-1,824

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Ford Fusion

Model Year20122018
ModelExplorerFusion
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.6 in112.2 in
Length197.1 in191.7 in
Width78.9 in72.9 in
Height70.4 in58.1 in
Curb Weight4,558 lb.3,416 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.16.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in39.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.3 in57.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in55.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in41.8 in
Row 2 Headroom40.5 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.0 in56.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.7 in54.4 in
Row 2 Legroom39.8 in38.3 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 ft316.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.8 ft316.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
80.7 ft316.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Package 302A / 303A
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Inflatable rear seatbelts200Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power liftgate350No
Tailgating position, third row seats50No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Power-stowing third row seats400No
Total Requested337581%
Total Not Requested80019%

Option Package Details
Ford Fusion Titanium

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%
Semi-automated parking system
FeatureValueRequested?
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested50077%
Total Not Requested15023%
Adaptive cruise control
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested20015%
Total Not Requested115085%
Driver Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Lane departure warning200No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Driver drowsiness monitor150No
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Remote climate control25No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Remote app25No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Remote start via app75Yes
Total Requested47531%
Total Not Requested105069%

Option Package Details
Ford Fusion Hybrid Titanium

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%
Semi-automated parking system
FeatureValueRequested?
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested50077%
Total Not Requested15023%
Adaptive cruise control
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested20015%
Total Not Requested115085%
Driver Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Lane departure warning200No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Driver drowsiness monitor150No
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Remote climate control25No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Remote app25No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Remote start via app75Yes
Total Requested47531%
Total Not Requested105069%

Option Package Details
Ford Fusion Energi Titanium

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%
Semi-automated parking system
FeatureValueRequested?
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested50077%
Total Not Requested15023%
Adaptive cruise control
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested20015%
Total Not Requested115085%
Driver Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Lane departure warning200No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Driver drowsiness monitor150No
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Remote climate control25No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Remote start via app75Yes
Total Requested47532%
Total Not Requested102568%

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