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Ford Fusion vs. Ford Explorer Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Ford Fusion vs. Ford Explorer 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
ModelFusionExplorerExplorer
TrimSportSportPlatinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $33,750 $45,950 $53,940
Base Invoice $31,895 $43,883 $51,512
Upgrade Package 2,000    
Navigation system 795    
Semi-automated parking system 995    
Driver Assist Package 1,625    
Adaptive cruise control 1,190    
Sunroof 1,095    
All-weather floor mats 120 120 120
Inflatable rear seat belts 225    
Cooled or ventilated front seats 395    
Package 401A   3,875  
Panoramic sunroof   1,695  
Wheels, dark finish   595  
Upgrade Package 1,900    
Navigation system 755    
Semi-automated parking system 945    
Driver Assist Package 1,544    
Adaptive cruise control 1,131    
Sunroof 1,040    
All-weather floor mats 114 114 114
Inflatable rear seat belts 214    
Cooled or ventilated front seats 375    
Package 401A   3,681  
Panoramic sunroof   1,610  
Wheels, dark finish   565  
Options (change) 8,440 6,285 120
Options (change) 8,018 5,970 114
Destination 875 995 995
Total Price $43,065 $53,230 $55,055
Total Invoice $40,788 $50,848 $52,621

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Fusion vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Fusion Sport
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,460
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,547
Model Year201820182018
ModelFusionExplorerExplorer
TrimSportSportPlatinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine325hp V6365hp V6365hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/26 MPG16/22 MPG16/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12500, 12500, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-19255/50-20255/50-20
Total Price$43,065$53,230$55,055
Adjustments for Features0-3,055-5,530
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$43,065$50,175$49,525
Cost Above Minimum$0$650$0
Total Invoice$40,788$50,848$52,621
Adjustments for Features0-2,918-5,286
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$40,788$47,930$47,335
Cost Above Minimum$0$595$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Fusion vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year201820182018
ModelFusionExplorerExplorer
TrimSportSportPlatinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
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$8,900$11,955$14,430
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,055$5,530
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,918-5,286

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Fusion vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20182018
ModelFusionExplorer
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.2 in112.6 in
Length191.7 in198.3 in
Width72.9 in78.9 in
Height58.1 in70.0 in
Curb Weight3,982 lb.4,890 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.5 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.2 in41.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.8 in61.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.0 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.8 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in40.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.9 in61.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.4 in56.8 in
Row 2 Legroom38.3 in39.5 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in37.8 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in50.8 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in40.7 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in33.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
16.0 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
16.043.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
16.081.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Fusion Sport

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%
Driver Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
AC power outlet100Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
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
Remote start via app75Yes
Remote climate control25Yes
Wi-Fi hotspot50Yes
Remote app25Yes
4G LTE connectivity0Yes
Apple CarPlay support100Yes
Android Auto support100Yes
Total Requested165090%
Total Not Requested17510%
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%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Sport

Package 401A
FeatureValueRequested?
Inflatable rear seat belts200Yes
Sony, 500W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
AC power outlet100Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Remote window/roof operation15Yes
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
Lane departure warning200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
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
Total Requested279077%
Total Not Requested85023%

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