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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: $30,805

Ford Fusion SEL   
Difference: $9,080

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,080

Ford Fusion SEL   
Difference: $8,754

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820112011
ModelFusionExplorerExplorer
TrimSELXLTLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $20,150 $31,520 $37,535
Base Invoice $18,576 $29,479 $34,952
3.0L V6 2,750    
Navigation system 1,895 795 795
Moon and Tune Package 795    
AWD 1,850 2,000 2,000
Rear spoiler 295    
All-weather floor mats 75 75 75
Satellite radio 195    
Obstacle detection, rear 295    
Leather seating surfaces 895    
Heated front seats 295    
Remote start 295    
Interior ambient lighting 295    
Package 202A   3,075  
Panoramic sunroof   1,595 1,595
3.0L V6 2,474    
Navigation system 1,649 676 676
Moon and Tune Package 692    
AWD 1,665 1,820 1,820
Rear spoiler 257    
All-weather floor mats 65 64 64
Satellite radio 170    
Obstacle detection, rear 257    
Leather seating surfaces 779    
Heated front seats 257    
Remote start 257    
Interior ambient lighting 257    
Package 202A   2,614  
Panoramic sunroof   1,356 1,356
Options (change) 9,930 7,540 4,465
Options (change) 8,779 6,530 3,916
Destination 725 825 825
Total Price $30,805 $39,885 $42,825
Total Invoice $28,080 $36,834 $39,693

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Fusion vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Fusion SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,750
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,755
Model Year200820112011
ModelFusionExplorerExplorer
TrimSELXLTLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine221hp V6290hp V6290hp V6
TransmissionA6T6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/25 MPG17/23 MPG17/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 8390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17245/60-18255/50-20
Total Price$30,805$39,885$42,825
Adjustments for Features0-4,330-5,895
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,805$35,555$36,930
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,375
Total Invoice$28,080$36,834$39,693
Adjustments for Features0-3,999-5,464
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,080$32,835$34,229
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,394

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Features Comparison: Ford Fusion vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year200820112011
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
Power-adjustable pedals  $125
Proximity key  $250
Remote start$150 $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
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
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
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player $125$125
HD radio  $50
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25$25
SD Card slot $25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25  
Surround sound  $250
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Wi-Fi hotspot capability $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25  
Compass$0  
Interior ambient lighting$150 $150
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 
Door sill trim plates  $100
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$5,250$9,580$11,145
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,330$5,895
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,999-5,464

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Fusion vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20082011
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.4,752 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

Moon and Tune Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Unbranded, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested90072%
Total Not Requested35028%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer XLT

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested67596%
Total Not Requested254%
AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Hill descent control250No
Terrain Selector200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested450100%
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
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rearview camera200No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Unbranded, 8 speakers350No
A/V input jacks25No
SD Card slot25No
Wi-Fi hotspot capability0No
Voice control for external devices0Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
USB port25Yes
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Navigation, turn-by-turn25No
Voice control for audio system25Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Total Requested165051%
Total Not Requested157549%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%
AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Hill descent control250No
Terrain Selector200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested450100%

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