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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: $26,025

Ford Fusion SEL   
Difference: $13,140

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,795

Ford Fusion SEL   
Difference: $13,626

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620162006
ModelExplorerExplorerFusion
TrimXLTLimitedSEL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $33,400 $41,300 $18,985
Base Invoice $31,897 $39,442 $17,502
Package 202A 3,225    
Panoramic sunroof 1,595 1,595  
Safety and Security Package     595
Premium Package     395
3.0L V6     2,725
Traction control     95
Antilock brakes (ABS)     595
Sunroof     795
Leather seating surfaces     895
Heated front seats     295
Package 202A 3,064    
Panoramic sunroof 1,515 1,515  
Safety and Security Package     518
Premium Package     344
3.0L V6     2,452
Traction control     83
Antilock brakes (ABS)     518
Sunroof     692
Leather seating surfaces     779
Heated front seats     257
Options (change) 4,820 1,595 6,390
Options (change) 4,579 1,515 5,643
Destination 945 945 650
Total Price $39,165 $43,840 $26,025
Total Invoice $37,421 $41,902 $23,795

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Ford Fusion

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Fusion SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,260
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,052
Model Year201620162006
ModelExplorerExplorerFusion
TrimXLTLimitedSEL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine290hp V6290hp V6221hp V6
TransmissionT6T6A6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/24 MPG17/24 MPG21/29 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9390, 12?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/60-18255/50-20225/50-17
Total Price$39,165$43,840$26,025
Adjustments for Features-6,880-10,2700
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,285$33,570$26,025
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,285$0
Total Invoice$37,421$41,902$23,795
Adjustments for Features-6,574-9,8160
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,847$32,086$23,795
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,239$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Ford Fusion

Model Year201620162006
ModelExplorerExplorerFusion
TrimXLTLimitedSEL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
6-speed automatic  $1000
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100 
Heated steering wheel $100 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50 
Power liftgate $350 
Power-adjustable pedals $125 
Proximity key$250$250 
Remote start$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350 
Universal garage door opener $100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25 
Brake assist$50$50 
Curve control$50$50 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Obstacle detection, front$150$150 
Obstacle detection, rear$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 
Stability control$400$400 
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75 
Trailer sway control$25$25 
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Wide-view front camera $150 
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 
Rear spoiler$200$200 
Sunroof  $900
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player$125$125 
HD radio $50 
Navigation system $600 
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25$25 
Satellite radio$200$200 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Surround sound $250 
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
Voice control for audio system$25  
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Voice control for nav and audio $100 
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750 
Power-folding mirrors $50 
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300 
Heated second row seats $200 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $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 lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power-stowing third row seats $1000 
Stowable third row seats$600  
Tailgating position, third row seats $50 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Machined alloy wheels  $350
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 
Total Value of Features$10,255$13,645$3,375
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,880$10,270$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-6,574-9,8160

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Ford Fusion

Model Year20162006
ModelExplorerFusion
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.6 in107.4 in
Length198.3 in190.2 in
Width78.9 in72.2 in
Height70.0 in57.2 in
Curb Weight4,457 lb.3,280 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.17.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.4 in38.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.5 in57.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in54.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in42.3 in
Row 2 Headroom40.6 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.0 in56.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.8 in53.6 in
Row 2 Legroom39.5 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 Legroom33.3 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
21.0 ft315.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.9 ft315.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
81.7 ft315.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer XLT

Package 202A
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
Remote start150No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Unbranded, 9 speakers350No
A/V input jacks25No
SD Card slot25No
Wi-Fi hotspot capability0No
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation, turn-by-turn25No
Total Requested145053%
Total Not Requested127547%

Option Package Details
Ford Fusion SEL

Safety and Security Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Alarm100No
Total Requested70088%
Total Not Requested10012%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Compass0Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Total Requested30092%
Total Not Requested258%
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
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Total Requested1025100%
Total Not Requested00%

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