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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: $35,000

Ford Fusion SEL   
Difference: $13,765

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,949

Ford Fusion SEL   
Difference: $14,654

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720172011
ModelExplorerExplorerFusion
TrimSportPlatinumSEL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $45,355 $53,235 $25,300
Base Invoice $43,315 $50,839 $23,300
BLIS Plus Inflatable Rear-Seatbelt Pkg. 650    
All-weather floor mats 120 120 75
Cargo mat 100 100 95
Panoramic sunroof 1,595    
Navigation system     1,995
Package 302A / 501A     1,945
AWD     1,850
3.0L V6     1,610
Illuminated door sill trim plates     95
Appearance Package     895
Remote start     345
BLIS Plus Inflatable Rear-Seatbelt Pkg. 619    
All-weather floor mats 114 114 65
Cargo mat 95 95 83
Panoramic sunroof 1,515    
Navigation system     1,736
Package 302A / 501A     1,693
AWD     1,666
3.0L V6     1,449
Illuminated door sill trim plates     83
Appearance Package     779
Remote start     300
Options (change) 2,465 220 8,905
Options (change) 2,343 209 7,854
Destination 945 945 795
Total Price $48,765 $54,400 $35,000
Total Invoice $46,603 $51,993 $31,949

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Ford Fusion

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Fusion SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,040
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,227
Model Year201720172011
ModelExplorerExplorerFusion
TrimSportPlatinumSEL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine365hp V6365hp V6240hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/22 MPG16/22 MPG18/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12500, 12390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20255/50-20225/45-18
Total Price$48,765$54,400$35,000
Adjustments for Features-6,725-11,9150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$42,040$42,485$35,000
Cost Above Minimum$0$445$0
Total Invoice$46,603$51,993$31,949
Adjustments for Features-6,427-11,3880
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$40,176$40,605$31,949
Cost Above Minimum$0$429$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Ford Fusion

Model Year201720172011
ModelExplorerExplorerFusion
TrimSportPlatinumSEL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100 
Active noise reduction $0 
Adaptive cruise control $600 
Cruise control$150 $150
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100 
Heated steering wheel$100$100 
Power liftgate$350$350 
Power-adjustable pedals $125 
Proximity key$250$250 
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Semi-automated parking system $500 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350 
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist$50$50 
Curve control$50$50 
Forward collision warning $200 
Hill descent control$250$250 
Inflatable rear seat belts$200$200 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200 
Lane departure warning $200 
Obstacle detection, front$150$150 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Side curtain airbags  $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500 
Terrain selector$200$200 
Trailer sway control$25$25 
Wide-view front camera $150 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40$40 
Class III trailer hitch$250$250 
Roof rails$250$250 
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150$150 
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150 
Rear HVAC unit$400$400 
Rear wiper$175$175 
Variable intermittent wipers$75  
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)$0  
Black grille (optional)$0  
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200 
Sunroof  $900
Tow hook(s), front$40$40 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100 
App support$0$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100 
DVD-compatible player  $0
Media drive  $15
Navigation, turn-by-turn  $25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75 
Auto-dimming headlights $200 
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750 
Power-folding mirrors $50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300 
Heated second row seats $200 
Leather door panel trim $250 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Massage, driver seat $100 
Massage, passenger seat $100 
Memory system, driver seat $200 
Metal pedals  $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power-stowing third row seats$1000$1000 
Tailgating position, third row seats$50$50 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000 
Wood trim $300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Performance steering system (optional)$0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 
Total Value of Features$11,980$17,170$5,255
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,725$11,915$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-6,427-11,3880

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Ford Fusion

Model Year20172011
ModelExplorerFusion
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.6 in107.4 in
Length198.3 in190.6 in
Width78.9 in72.2 in
Height70.0 in56.9 in
Curb Weight4,890 lb.3,638 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 in53.3 in
Row 2 Legroom39.5 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 Legroom33.3 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
21.0 ft316.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.9 ft316.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
81.7 ft316.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Sport

BLIS Plus Inflatable Rear-Seatbelt Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Inflatable rear seat belts200No
Total Requested30052%
Total Not Requested27548%

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%
Illuminated door sill trim plates
FeatureValueRequested?
Illuminated door sill trim plates200Yes
Metal pedals75No
Total Requested20073%
Total Not Requested7527%
Package 302A / 501A
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Sony, 390W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested200085%
Total Not Requested35015%
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%
Appearance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
225/45VR18 tires400No
Total Requested45053%
Total Not Requested40047%

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