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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: $26,025

Ford Fusion SEL   
Difference: $4,865

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,795

Ford Fusion SEL   
Difference: $4,908

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006200820082008
ModelFusionExplorerExplorerExplorer
TrimSELXLTEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $18,985 $26,495 $29,245 $32,395
Base Invoice $17,502 $24,771 $27,273 $30,178
Safety and Security Package 595      
Premium Package 395      
3.0L V6 2,725      
Antilock brakes (ABS) 595      
Traction control 95      
Leather seating surfaces 895      
Sunroof 795      
Heated front seats 295      
Sun and Sirius Package   560 560 560
Convenience Group   250    
Ironman Package   1,495    
4.6L V8   1,305 1,310 1,310
Safety and Security Package 518      
Premium Package 344      
3.0L V6 2,452      
Antilock brakes (ABS) 518      
Traction control 83      
Leather seating surfaces 779      
Sunroof 692      
Heated front seats 257      
Sun and Sirius Package   476 476 476
Convenience Group   213    
Ironman Package   1,271    
4.6L V8   1,187 1,192 1,192
Options (change) 6,390 3,610 1,870 1,870
Options (change) 5,643 3,147 1,668 1,668
Destination 650 785 785 785
Total Price $26,025 $30,890 $31,900 $35,050
Total Invoice $23,795 $28,703 $29,726 $32,631

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Fusion vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Fusion SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,065
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,235
Model Year2006200820082008
ModelFusionExplorerExplorerExplorer
TrimSELXLTEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine221hp V6292hp V8292hp V8292hp V8
TransmissionA6A6A6A6
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/29 MPG13/20 MPG13/20 MPG13/20 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 680, 480, 4190, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17235/60-18245/65-17235/65-18
Total Price$26,025$30,890$31,900$35,050
Adjustments for Features0-1,800-1,800-3,525
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,025$29,090$30,100$31,525
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,010$2,435
Total Invoice$23,795$28,703$29,726$32,631
Adjustments for Features0-1,673-1,677-3,282
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,795$27,030$28,049$29,349
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,019$2,319

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Features Comparison: Ford Fusion vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year2006200820082008
ModelFusionExplorerExplorerExplorer
TrimSELXLTEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000$1000$1000$1000
FWD$0   
RWD $0$0$0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad $50$50$50
Power-adjustable pedals   $125
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150$150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250   
Universal garage door opener   $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Obstacle detection, rear   $250
Rollover sensor $50$50$50
Stability control $400$400$400
Tire-pressure monitor $75$75$75
Cargo Management 
Class II trailer hitch $200$200$200
Overhead sunglass holder$25   
Roof rack $300  
Roof rails  $250$250
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125$125$125
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200  $200
Dual-zone climate control   $125
Rear air vents $100$100$100
Rear wiper $175$175$175
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding $350  
Bodyside moldings$75   
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25   
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275$275
Running boards  $350$350
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75$75
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125 $125$125
Aux input $50$50$50
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325  $325
CD player $125$125 
Satellite radio $200$200$200
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
Voice control for audio system  $25$25
Voice control for external devices  $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25   
Compass$0 $0$0
Heated mirrors$25$25 $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
All-weather floor mats $75  
Center armrest(s), second row$50   
Floor mats$75 $75$75
Heated front seats$200$200 $200
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50   
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50
Memory system, driver seat   $200
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat   $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat   $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat   $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels  $350 
Machined alloy wheels$350$350  
Polished alloy wheels   $350
White-letter tires $0$0$0
Total Value of Features$2,800$4,600$4,600$6,325
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,800$1,800$3,525
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,673-1,677-3,282

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Fusion vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20062008
ModelFusionExplorer
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase107.4 in113.7 in
Length190.2 in193.4 in
Width72.2 in73.7 in
Height57.2 in72.8 in
Curb Weight3,280 lb.4,531 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.5 gal.22.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.4 in59.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.0 in55.4 in
Row 1 Legroom42.3 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in38.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in58.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.6 in55.5 in
Row 2 Legroom37.0 in36.9 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in37.4 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in53.1 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in45.3 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in34.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.8 ft313.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
15.843.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.883.7 ft3

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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%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer XLT

Sun and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200No
Total Requested90082%
Total Not Requested20018%
Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Automatic headlights100Yes
Keyless entry keypad50No
Total Requested25083%
Total Not Requested5017%
Ironman Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Roof rack crossbars50No
Machined alloy wheels0No
All-weather floor mats75No
Bodyside cladding350No
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
235/60R18 tires400No
Total Requested112551%
Total Not Requested107549%
4.6L V8
OHC-3v
292 hp@5750
300 lb-ft@3950
FeatureValueRequested?
4.6L V8
OHC-3v
292 hp@5750
300 lb-ft@3950
1000Yes
6-speed automatic0Yes
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

Sun and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200No
Total Requested90082%
Total Not Requested20018%
4.6L V8
OHC-3v
292 hp@5750
300 lb-ft@3950
FeatureValueRequested?
4.6L V8
OHC-3v
292 hp@5750
300 lb-ft@3950
1000Yes
6-speed automatic0Yes
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Sun and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200No
Total Requested90082%
Total Not Requested20018%
4.6L V8
OHC-3v
292 hp@5750
300 lb-ft@3950
FeatureValueRequested?
4.6L V8
OHC-3v
292 hp@5750
300 lb-ft@3950
1000Yes
6-speed automatic0Yes
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%

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