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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: $10,990

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,795

Ford Fusion SEL   
Difference: $10,479

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620112011
ModelFusionExplorerExplorer
TrimSELXLTLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $18,985 $31,520 $37,535
Base Invoice $17,502 $29,479 $34,952
Safety and Security Package 595    
3.0L V6 2,725    
Premium Package 395    
Antilock brakes (ABS) 595    
Traction control 95    
Leather seating surfaces 895    
Heated front seats 295    
Sunroof 795    
Package 202A   3,075  
Panoramic sunroof   1,595 1,595
Safety and Security Package 518    
3.0L V6 2,452    
Premium Package 344    
Antilock brakes (ABS) 518    
Traction control 83    
Leather seating surfaces 779    
Heated front seats 257    
Sunroof 692    
Package 202A   2,614  
Panoramic sunroof   1,356 1,356
Options (change) 6,390 4,670 1,595
Options (change) 5,643 3,970 1,356
Destination 650 825 825
Total Price $26,025 $37,015 $39,955
Total Invoice $23,795 $34,274 $37,133

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Fusion vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Fusion SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,710
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,590
Model Year200620112011
ModelFusionExplorerExplorer
TrimSELXLTLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine221hp V6290hp V6290hp V6
TransmissionA6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/29 MPG17/25 MPG17/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 8390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17245/60-18255/50-20
Total Price$26,025$37,015$39,955
Adjustments for Features0-5,280-6,595
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,025$31,735$33,360
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,625
Total Invoice$23,795$34,274$37,133
Adjustments for Features0-4,889-6,129
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,795$29,385$31,004
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,619

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Features Comparison: Ford Fusion vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year200620112011
ModelFusionExplorerExplorer
TrimSELXLTLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100
Keyless entry keypad $50$50
Power-adjustable pedals  $125
Proximity key  $250
Remote start  $150
Universal garage door opener  $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25
Brake assist $50$50
Curve control $50$50
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
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, turn-by-turn $25$25
Satellite radio $200$200
Surround sound  $250
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Voice control for audio system $25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Wi-Fi hotspot capability $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25  
Compass$0  
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Spotter mirror(s) $50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$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 recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Stowable third row seats $600$600
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350
Machined alloy wheels$350  
Total Value of Features$3,075$8,355$9,670
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,280$6,595
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,889-6,129

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Fusion vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20062011
ModelFusionExplorer
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase107.4 in112.6 in
Length190.2 in197.1 in
Width72.2 in78.9 in
Height57.2 in70.4 in
Curb Weight3,280 lb.4,578 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.5 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.4 in61.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.0 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.3 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in40.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in61.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.6 in56.7 in
Row 2 Legroom37.0 in39.8 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 in33.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.8 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
15.843.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.880.7 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
Compass0No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Total Requested30092%
Total Not Requested258%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer XLT

Package 202A
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Rearview camera200No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Unbranded, 8 speakers350No
SD Card slot25No
Wi-Fi hotspot capability0No
A/V input jacks25No
Voice control for external devices0No
Traffic + travel information25No
USB port25No
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Navigation, turn-by-turn25No
Voice control for audio system25No
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Total Requested150047%
Total Not Requested172553%

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