Ford Fusion Ford Fusion 2008 Ford Explorer Ford Explorer 2020

We are 103,000+ car owners sharing real-world car information.

Join Us

Ford Fusion vs. Ford Explorer Price Comparison (MSRP)

The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.

Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.

Ford Fusion vs. Ford Explorer Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $26,300

Ford Fusion SEL   
Difference: $18,720

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082020202020202020
ModelFusionExplorerExplorerExplorerExplorer
TrimSELXLTLimitedSTPlatinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $20,150 $36,925 $48,380 $54,740 $58,250
Navigation system 1,895        
Moon and Tune Package 795        
Traction control 95        
Rear spoiler 295        
All-weather floor mats 75 120 120 120 120
Satellite radio 195        
Obstacle detection, rear 295        
Heated front seats 295        
Leather seating surfaces 895        
Remote start 295        
Interior ambient lighting 295        
Package 202A   4,100      
Technology Feature Bundle   935      
Panoramic sunroof   1,695 1,695 1,695  
Navigation system 1,649        
Moon and Tune Package 692        
Traction control 83        
Rear spoiler 257        
All-weather floor mats 65 114 114 114 114
Satellite radio 170        
Obstacle detection, rear 257        
Heated front seats 257        
Leather seating surfaces 779        
Remote start 257        
Interior ambient lighting 257        
Package 202A   3,895      
Technology Feature Bundle   888      
Panoramic sunroof   1,610 1,610 1,610  
Options (change) 5,425 6,850 1,815 1,815 120
Options (change) 4,723 6,507 1,724 1,724 114
Destination 725 1,245 1,245 1,245 1,245
Total Price $26,300 $45,020 $51,440 $57,800 $59,615

Return to top

While we strive for accuracy, the site is not error-free, and prices can change at any time.

Dealer Price Quotes

Want to find out how much dealers are willing to discount these cars?

Request free, no-obligation Ford Fusion dealer quotes or Ford Explorer dealer quotes from dealers using our car quote form.

The process is easy and takes just a minute or two. You'll receive price quotes from local approved dealers within 48 hours.

TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Fusion vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price: Ford Fusion SEL
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Ford Explorer Platinum
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,175
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $23,054
Model Year20082020202020202020
ModelFusionExplorerExplorerExplorerExplorer
TrimSELXLTLimitedSTPlatinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine160hp I4300hp I4300hp I4400hp V6365hp V6
TransmissionM5T10T10T10T10
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 7390, 12390, 12500, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17255/65-18255/55-20255/55-20255/55-20
Total Price$26,300$45,020$51,440$57,800$59,615
Adjustments for Features0-7,545-9,910-11,335-17,050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,300$37,475$41,530$46,465$42,565
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,055$8,990$5,090

Return to top

Features Comparison: Ford Fusion vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20082020202020202020
ModelFusionExplorerExplorerExplorerExplorer
TrimSELXLTLimitedSTPlatinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0    
10-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1500$1500$1500$1500
FWD$0    
RWD $0$0  
AWD   $1700$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
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 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
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
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 bumper protector $40$40$40$40
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
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325    
CD player $125$125$125$125
HD radio  $50$50$50
Surround sound  $250$250$250
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25$25
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50$50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25    
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror    $75
Auto-dimming headlights    $200
Interior ambient lighting$150 $150 $150
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
Door sill trim plates  $100  
Folding passenger seat$150    
Heated second row seats  $200 $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates   $200$200
Leather door panel trim    $250
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$3,050$10,595$12,960$14,385$20,100
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$7,545$9,910$11,335$17,050
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,299-572-582-389

Return to top

Specifications Comparison: Ford Fusion vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20082020
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

Return to top

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

Package 202A
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Turn signals on or near mirrors25No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
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
Remote start150Yes
Unbranded, 7 speakers350No
Heated front seats200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Heated steering wheel100No
Remote climate control25No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Remote app25No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
Total Requested172549%
Total Not Requested182551%
Technology Feature Bundle
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD player125Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested85097%
Total Not Requested253%

Was this information useful?

We're glad we could help! Share this page:

We're so sorry! Tell us how we can improve it.

See TrueDelta's information for all Sedans
See TrueDelta's information for all Ford models.