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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: $23,300

Ford Fusion SEL   
Difference: $17,695

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062021202120212021
ModelFusionExplorerExplorerExplorerExplorer
TrimSELXLTLimitedSTPlatinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $18,985 $35,075 $45,255 $49,000 $52,730
Safety and Security Package 595        
Premium Package 395        
Antilock brakes (ABS) 595        
Traction control 95        
Heated front seats 295        
Leather seating surfaces 895        
Sunroof 795        
Cold Weather Package   650      
Package 201A   2,330      
Panoramic sunroof   1,695 1,695 1,695  
Safety and Security Package 518        
Premium Package 344        
Antilock brakes (ABS) 518        
Traction control 83        
Heated front seats 257        
Leather seating surfaces 779        
Sunroof 692        
Cold Weather Package   619      
Package 201A   2,213      
Panoramic sunroof   1,610 1,610 1,610  
Options (change) 3,665 4,675 1,695 1,695 0
Options (change) 3,191 4,442 1,610 1,610 0
Destination 650 1,245 1,245 1,245 1,245
Total Price $23,300 $40,995 $48,195 $51,940 $53,975

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Fusion vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price: Ford Fusion SEL
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Ford Explorer Platinum
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,965
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $20,490
Model Year20062021202120212021
ModelFusionExplorerExplorerExplorerExplorer
TrimSELXLTLimitedSTPlatinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine160hp I4300hp I4300hp I4400hp V6365hp V6
TransmissionM5A10A10T10T10
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 7390, 12390, 12500, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17255/65-18255/55-20255/55-20275/45-21
Total Price$23,300$40,995$48,195$51,940$53,975
Adjustments for Features0-7,730-11,620-13,395-17,010
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,300$33,265$36,575$38,545$36,965
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,310$5,280$3,700

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Features Comparison: Ford Fusion vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20062021202120212021
ModelFusionExplorerExplorerExplorerExplorer
TrimSELXLTLimitedSTPlatinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0    
10-speed automatic $1400$1400  
10-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1500$1500
FWD$0    
RWD $0$0 $0
AWD   $1700 
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100 $100
Active noise reduction    $0
Adaptive cruise control    $600
Cruise control$150$150$150$150 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate  $100$100$100
Heated steering wheel $100$100$100$100
Keyless entry keypad $50$50$50$50
Power liftgate $350$350$350$350
Power-adjustable pedals    $125
Proximity key $250$250$250$250
Remote app $25$25$25$25
Remote climate control $25$25$25$25
Remote start $150$150$150$150
Remote window/roof operation  $15 $15
Semi-automated parking system    $500
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 $250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350 $350
Universal garage door opener  $100 $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25$25$25
Blind spot warning system    $200
Brake assist $50$50$50$50
Cross-traffic warning, rear    $100
Curve control $50$50$50$50
Forward collision warning    $200
Hill descent control   $250$250
Inflatable rear seat belts    $200
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based    $200
Lane departure warning    $200
Obstacle detection, front $150$150$150$150
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250$250$250
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system    $0
Rearview camera $200$200$200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50$50$50
Safety key $5$5$5$5
Side curtain airbags$350    
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500$500$500
Stability control $400$400$400$400
Terrain selector   $200$200
Tire-pressure monitor $75$75$75$75
Trailer sway control $25$25$25$25
Vehicle health reports $0$0$0$0
Wide-view front camera  $150 $150
Cargo Management 
Class III trailer hitch   $250$250
Roof rails $250$250$250$250
Trailering equipment (7 wire)   $150$150
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125$125
Interior air filter $0$0$0$0
Rain-sensing wipers    $175
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150$150$150
Rear HVAC unit $400$400$400$400
Rear wiper $175$175$175$175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75$75 
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)   $0 
Black grille (optional)   $0 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250$250$250
Bodyside moldings$75    
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275$275$275
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200$1200$1200
Rear spoiler $200$200$200$200
Sunroof$900    
Tow hook(s), front   $40$40
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75$75$75
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0$0$0
Android Auto support $100$100$100$100
App support $0$0$0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100$100$100
Aux input $50$50$50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325    
CD player  $125$125$125
HD radio  $50$50$50
MP3-compatible player$50 $50$50$50
Navigation system  $600$600$600
Satellite radio $200$200$200$200
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25$25
Surround sound  $250$250$250
Traffic + travel information  $25$25$25
Voice control for audio system $25   
Voice control for external devices $0$0$0$0
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100$100
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50$50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25    
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror    $75
Auto-dimming headlights    $200
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250$250$250
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750$750$750$750
Power-folding mirrors  $50 $50
Spotter mirror(s) $50$50$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 $50$50$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300 $300
Heated second row seats  $200 $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates   $200$200
Leather seating surfaces$900 $900$900$900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50    
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75$75$75
Massage, driver seat    $100
Massage, passenger seat    $100
Memory system, driver seat  $200 $200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat    $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat    $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Power-stowing third row seats  $1000$1000$1000
Stowable third row seats $600   
Tailgating position, third row seats  $50$50$50
Upholstered instrument panel, leather    $1000
Wood trim    $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel    $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350  
Machined alloy wheels$350  $350$350
Performance steering system (optional)   $0 
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100$100
Total Value of Features$3,700$11,430$15,320$17,095$20,710
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$7,730$11,620$13,395$17,010
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,072-688-736-392

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Fusion vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20062021
ModelFusionExplorer
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase107.4 in119.1 in
Length190.2 in198.8 in
Width72.2 in78.9 in
Height57.2 in69.9 in
Curb Weight3,102 lb.4,346 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.5 gal.17.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in40.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.4 in61.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.0 in59.2 in
Row 1 Legroom42.3 in42.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in40.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in61.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.6 in59.1 in
Row 2 Legroom37.0 in39.0 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in38.9 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in54.6 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in40.9 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in32.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.8 ft318.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
15.847.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.887.8 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

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested20044%
Total Not Requested25056%
Package 201A
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Power liftgate350No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Unbranded, 7 speakers350No
Remote start150No
Turn signals on or near mirrors25No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Remote climate control25No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Remote app25No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
Total Requested47522%
Total Not Requested172578%

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