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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: $32,410

Ford Fusion SEL   
Difference: $7,220

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,646

Ford Fusion SEL   
Difference: $6,122

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201020062006
ModelFusionExplorerExplorer
TrimSELEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $24,655 $30,200 $32,515
Base Invoice $22,700 $27,518 $29,578
3.0L V6 1,610    
Navigation system 1,775 1,995 1,995
Package 302A / 501A 1,795    
AWD 1,850    
Luxury Package   1,700  
4.6L V8   1,200 1,200
Side curtain airbags   560 560
Obstacle detection, rear   255 255
Sunroof   850 850
4WD w/low range   2,225 2,225
3.0L V6 1,449    
Navigation system 1,544 1,696 1,696
Package 302A / 501A 1,562    
AWD 1,666    
Luxury Package   1,445  
4.6L V8   1,068 1,068
Side curtain airbags   476 476
Obstacle detection, rear   217 217
Sunroof   723 723
4WD w/low range   1,980 1,980
Options (change) 7,030 8,785 7,085
Options (change) 6,221 7,605 6,160
Destination 725 645 645
Total Price $32,410 $39,630 $40,245
Total Invoice $29,646 $35,768 $36,383

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Fusion vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Fusion SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,310
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,301
Model Year201020062006
ModelFusionExplorerExplorer
TrimSELEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine240hp V6292hp V8292hp V8
TransmissionT6A6A6
DrivetrainAWD4WD w/4L4WD w/4L
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/25 MPG14/20 MPG14/20 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12290, 7290, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17245/65-17245/65-17
Total Price$32,410$39,630$40,245
Adjustments for Features0-910-910
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,410$38,720$39,335
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$615
Total Invoice$29,646$35,768$36,383
Adjustments for Features0-821-823
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,646$34,947$35,560
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$613

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Features Comparison: Ford Fusion vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year201020062006
ModelFusionExplorerExplorer
TrimSELEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
6-speed automatic $1000$1000
AWD$1700  
4WD w/low range $2200$2200
Accessories 
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25  
Blind spot warning system$200  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100  
Rearview camera$200  
Rollover sensor $50$50
Vehicle health reports$0  
Cargo Management 
Class II trailer hitch $200$200
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Roof rails $250$250
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125$125
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0  
Rear air vents $100$100
Rear wiper $175$175
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Running boards $350$350
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
Aux input$50  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100  
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD player$125  
DVD-compatible player$0  
Media drive$15  
Satellite radio$200  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25  
Surround sound$250  
Traffic + travel information$25  
Voice control for external devices$0  
Voice control for nav and audio$100  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50  
Folding passenger seat$150  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
All-terrain tires $0$0
Alloy wheels $350 
Machined alloy wheels$350  
Polished alloy wheels  $350
White-letter tires $0$0
Total Value of Features$5,140$6,050$6,050
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$910$910
Value of Feature Adjustments0-821-823

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Fusion vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20102006
ModelFusionExplorer
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase107.4 in113.7 in
Length190.6 in193.4 in
Width72.2 in73.7 in
Height56.9 in72.8 in
Curb Weight3,638 lb.4,706 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.5 gal.22.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.4 in59.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.0 in55.4 in
Row 1 Legroom42.3 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in38.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in58.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.3 in55.5 in
Row 2 Legroom37.1 in36.9 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in37.4 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in53.1 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in45.3 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in34.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
16.5 ft313.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
16.543.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
16.583.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Fusion SEL

Package 302A / 501A
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200No
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Sunroof900Yes
Surround sound250No
Sony, 390W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested115051%
Total Not Requested110049%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

Side curtain airbags
FeatureValueRequested?
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Rollover sensor50No
Total Requested35088%
Total Not Requested5012%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Unbranded, 290W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested97557%
Total Not Requested75043%
4.6L V8
OHC-3v
292 hp@5750
300 lb-ft@3950
FeatureValueRequested?
4.6L V8
OHC-3v
292 hp@5750
300 lb-ft@3950
1000Yes
6-speed automatic0Yes
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Side curtain airbags
FeatureValueRequested?
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Rollover sensor50No
Total Requested35088%
Total Not Requested5012%
4.6L V8
OHC-3v
292 hp@5750
300 lb-ft@3950
FeatureValueRequested?
4.6L V8
OHC-3v
292 hp@5750
300 lb-ft@3950
1000Yes
6-speed automatic0Yes
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%

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