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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: $43,065

Ford Fusion Sport   
Difference: $10,165

Lowest Total Invoice: $40,788

Ford Fusion Sport   
Difference: $10,060

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182018
ModelExplorerExplorerFusion
TrimSportPlatinumSport
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $45,950 $53,940 $33,750
Base Invoice $43,883 $51,512 $31,895
Package 401A 3,875    
Wheels, dark finish 595    
All-weather floor mats 120 120 120
Panoramic sunroof 1,695    
Upgrade Package     2,000
Adaptive cruise control     1,190
Driver Assist Package     1,625
Navigation system     795
Sunroof     1,095
Semi-automated parking system     995
Inflatable rear seat belts     225
Cooled or ventilated front seats     395
Package 401A 3,681    
Wheels, dark finish 565    
All-weather floor mats 114 114 114
Panoramic sunroof 1,610    
Upgrade Package     1,900
Adaptive cruise control     1,131
Driver Assist Package     1,544
Navigation system     755
Sunroof     1,040
Semi-automated parking system     945
Inflatable rear seat belts     214
Cooled or ventilated front seats     375
Options (change) 6,285 120 8,440
Options (change) 5,970 114 8,018
Destination 995 995 875
Total Price $53,230 $55,055 $43,065
Total Invoice $50,848 $52,621 $40,788

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Ford Fusion

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Fusion Sport
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,460
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,547
Model Year201820182018
ModelExplorerExplorerFusion
TrimSportPlatinumSport
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine365hp V6365hp V6325hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/22 MPG16/22 MPG17/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)500, 12500, 12390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20255/50-20235/40-19
Total Price$53,230$55,055$43,065
Adjustments for Features-3,055-5,5300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$50,175$49,525$43,065
Cost Above Minimum$650$0$0
Total Invoice$50,848$52,621$40,788
Adjustments for Features-2,918-5,2860
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$47,930$47,335$40,788
Cost Above Minimum$595$0$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Ford Fusion

Model Year201820182018
ModelExplorerExplorerFusion
TrimSportPlatinumSport
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction $0$0
Adaptive cruise control$600$600 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100 
Power liftgate$350$350 
Power-adjustable pedals $125 
Semi-automated parking system $500$500
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200
Curve control$50$50 
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150
Hill descent control$250$250 
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Pedestrian detection  $50
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$150 
Cargo Management 
Class III trailer hitch$250$250 
Roof rails$250$250 
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150$150 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents  $100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150 
Rear HVAC unit$400$400 
Rear wiper$175$175 
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 
Rear bumper protector$40$40 
Sunroof  $900
Tow hook(s), front$40$40 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
Surround sound$250$250 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
LED headlights  $1000
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Floor mats, second row (optional)  $0
Heated second row seats$200$200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$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 
Metal pedals  $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 $100
Power lumbar 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 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500
Alloy wheels  $350
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200
Machined alloy wheels$350$350 
Performance steering system (optional)$0  
Pothole mitigation  $0
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0 
Wheels, dark finish$0 $0
Total Value of Features$11,955$14,430$8,900
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,055$5,530$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,918-5,2860

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Ford Fusion

Model Year20182018
ModelExplorerFusion
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.6 in112.2 in
Length198.3 in191.7 in
Width78.9 in72.9 in
Height70.0 in58.1 in
Curb Weight4,890 lb.3,982 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.16.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.4 in39.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.5 in57.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in55.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in41.8 in
Row 2 Headroom40.6 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.0 in56.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.8 in54.4 in
Row 2 Legroom39.5 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 Legroom33.3 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
21.0 ft316.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.9 ft316.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
81.7 ft316.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Sport

Package 401A
FeatureValueRequested?
Inflatable rear seat belts200Yes
Sony, 500W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Wide-view front camera150No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
AC power outlet100Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Remote window/roof operation15Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Total Requested279077%
Total Not Requested85023%

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%
Semi-automated parking system
FeatureValueRequested?
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested650100%
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 support100Yes
Android Auto support100Yes
Total Requested152581%
Total Not Requested35019%
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-based200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Remote climate control25Yes
Wi-Fi hotspot50Yes
Remote app25Yes
4G LTE connectivity0Yes
Remote start via app75Yes
Apple CarPlay support100Yes
Android Auto support100Yes
Total Requested165090%
Total Not Requested17510%

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