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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: $35,070

Ford Fusion SEL   
Difference: $11,985

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,024

Ford Fusion SEL   
Difference: $11,733

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152012
ModelExplorerFusion
TrimSportSEL
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $43,100 $25,425
Base Invoice $40,191 $23,423
Blind spot warning system 595  
Navigation system 795 1,995
All-weather floor mats 75 75
Panoramic sunroof 1,595  
Appearance Package   895
Package 302A / 501A   1,995
Remote start   345
3.0L V6   1,595
AWD   1,950
Blind spot warning system 519  
Navigation system 694 1,736
All-weather floor mats 66 65
Panoramic sunroof 1,392  
Appearance Package   779
Package 302A / 501A   1,736
Remote start   300
3.0L V6   1,436
AWD   1,754
Options (change) 3,060 8,850
Options (change) 2,671 7,806
Destination 895 795
Total Price $47,055 $35,070
Total Invoice $43,757 $32,024

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Ford Fusion

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Fusion SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,925
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,958
Model Year20152012
ModelExplorerFusion
TrimSportSEL
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine365hp V6240hp V6
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/22 MPG18/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20225/45-18
Total Price$47,055$35,070
Adjustments for Features-4,0600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$42,995$35,070
Total Invoice$43,757$32,024
Adjustments for Features-3,7750
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$39,982$32,024

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Ford Fusion

Model Year20152012
ModelExplorerFusion
TrimSportSEL
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation $15
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 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
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
Interior ambient lighting $150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250 
Spotter mirror(s)$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Stowable third row seats$600 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$8,665$4,605
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,060$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,7750

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Ford Fusion

Model Year20152012
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 Weight4,921 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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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%
Appearance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic0Yes
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
225/45VR18 tires400No
Total Requested45053%
Total Not Requested40047%
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%
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%

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