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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: $29,715

Ford Fusion SEL   
Difference: $10,395

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,125

Ford Fusion SEL   
Difference: $9,959

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200720122012
ModelFusionExplorerExplorer
TrimSELXLTLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $19,450 $32,095 $37,855
Base Invoice $17,961 $30,027 $35,268
3.0L V6 2,725    
Rear spoiler 295    
Antilock brakes (ABS) 595    
AWD 1,850 2,000 2,000
Satellite radio 195    
Navigation system 1,895 795 795
Leather seating surfaces 895    
Heated front seats 295    
Sunroof 795    
Package 205A   2,800  
Panoramic sunroof   1,595 1,595
3.0L V6 2,451    
Rear spoiler 257    
Antilock brakes (ABS) 518    
AWD 1,666 1,820 1,820
Satellite radio 170    
Navigation system 1,649 676 676
Leather seating surfaces 779    
Heated front seats 257    
Sunroof 692    
Package 205A   2,380  
Panoramic sunroof   1,356 1,356
Options (change) 9,540 7,190 4,390
Options (change) 8,439 6,232 3,852
Destination 725 825 825
Total Price $29,715 $40,110 $43,070
Total Invoice $27,125 $37,084 $39,945

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Fusion vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Fusion SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,165
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,124
Model Year200720122012
ModelFusionExplorerExplorer
TrimSELXLTLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine221hp V6290hp V6290hp V6
TransmissionA6T6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/28 MPG17/23 MPG17/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 8390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17245/60-18255/50-20
Total Price$29,715$40,110$43,070
Adjustments for Features0-5,230-6,545
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,715$34,880$36,525
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,645
Total Invoice$27,125$37,084$39,945
Adjustments for Features0-4,835-6,070
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,125$32,249$33,875
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,626

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Features Comparison: Ford Fusion vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year200720122012
ModelFusionExplorerExplorer
TrimSELXLTLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700
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
Hill descent control $250$250
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
Terrain selector $200$200
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
Sunroof$900  
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
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
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Surround sound  $250
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100
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 
Folding passenger seat$150  
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$4,925$10,155$11,470
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,230$6,545
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,835-6,070

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Fusion vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20072012
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 Weight3,430 lb.4,731 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 Explorer XLT

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested60086%
Total Not Requested10014%
AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Hill descent control250No
Terrain Selector200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested450100%
Package 205A
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rearview camera200No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Unbranded, 8 speakers350No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
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
A/V input jacks25No
SD Card slot25No
Wi-Fi hotspot capability0No
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation, turn-by-turn25No
Total Requested150050%
Total Not Requested152550%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Total Requested60089%
Total Not Requested7511%
AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Hill descent control250No
Terrain Selector200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested450100%

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