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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: $42,120

Ford Fusion Sport   
Difference: $8,995

Lowest Total Invoice: $39,892

Ford Fusion Sport   
Difference: $7,408

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152018
ModelExplorerFusion
TrimSportSport
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $43,100 $33,750
Base Invoice $40,191 $31,895
Package 401A 4,300  
Adaptive cruise control 1,150 1,190
All-weather floor mats 75 120
Panoramic sunroof 1,595  
Upgrade Package   2,000
Driver Assist Package   1,625
Navigation system   795
Sunroof   1,095
Cargo net   50
Inflatable rear seat belts   225
Cooled or ventilated front seats   395
Package 401A 3,752  
Adaptive cruise control 1,004 1,131
All-weather floor mats 66 114
Panoramic sunroof 1,392  
Upgrade Package   1,900
Driver Assist Package   1,544
Navigation system   755
Sunroof   1,040
Cargo net   49
Inflatable rear seat belts   214
Cooled or ventilated front seats   375
Options (change) 7,120 7,495
Options (change) 6,214 7,122
Destination 895 875
Total Price $51,115 $42,120
Total Invoice $47,300 $39,892

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Ford Fusion

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Fusion Sport
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,435
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,890
Model Year20152018
ModelExplorerFusion
TrimSportSport
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine365hp V6325hp V6
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/22 MPG17/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20235/40-19
Total Price$51,115$42,120
Adjustments for Features-5600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$50,555$42,120
Total Invoice$47,300$39,892
Adjustments for Features-5180
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$46,782$39,892

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Ford Fusion

Model Year20152018
ModelExplorerFusion
TrimSportSport
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction $0
Adaptive cruise control$600 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850
Power liftgate$350 
Power-adjustable pedals$125 
Remote app $25
Remote climate control $25
Remote window/roof operation $15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Curve control$50 
Driver drowsiness monitor $150
Hill descent control$250 
Knee airbag, driver $75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200
Lane departure warning $200
Pedestrian detection $50
Rollover sensor$50 
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Terrain selector$200 
Trailer sway control$25 
Cargo Management 
Roof rails$250 
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents $100
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 
4G LTE connectivity $0
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25 
SD Card slot$25 
Surround sound$250 
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Compass $0
LED headlights $1000
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Spotter mirror(s)$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Floor mats, second row (optional) $0
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Metal pedals $75
Stowable third row seats$600 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500
Alloy wheels $350
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Machined alloy wheels$350 
Pothole mitigation $0
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Wheels, dark finish $0
Total Value of Features$9,775$9,215
Value of Feature Adjustments$560$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5180

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Ford Fusion

Model Year20152018
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 Weight4,921 lb.3,982 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 Sport

Package 401A
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Inflatable rear seatbelts200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
AC power outlet100Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power liftgate350No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested252580%
Total Not Requested62520%

Option Package Details
Ford Fusion Sport

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%
Upgrade Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
HD radio50Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Sony, 390W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Rear air vents100Yes
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250Yes
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
Total Requested132571%
Total Not Requested55029%
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?
AC power outlet100Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Driver drowsiness monitor150No
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Lane departure warning200No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Remote climate control25No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Remote app25No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Remote start via app75Yes
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
Total Requested57532%
Total Not Requested125068%

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