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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: $35,405

Ford Fusion SEL   
Difference: $10,385

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,301

Ford Fusion SEL   
Difference: $9,957

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112012
ModelFusionExplorer
TrimSELLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $25,300 $37,855
Base Invoice $23,300 $35,268
Package 302A / 501A 1,945  
Navigation system 1,995  
Luxury Package 1,195  
Rear spoiler 295  
All-weather floor mats 75 75
Remote start 345  
3.0L V6 1,610  
AWD 1,850 2,000
Blind spot warning system   595
Polished alloy wheels   595
Package 301A   2,250
Panoramic sunroof   1,595
Package 302A / 501A 1,693  
Navigation system 1,736  
Luxury Package 1,040  
Rear spoiler 257  
All-weather floor mats 65 64
Remote start 300  
3.0L V6 1,449  
AWD 1,666 1,820
Blind spot warning system   506
Polished alloy wheels   506
Package 301A   1,913
Panoramic sunroof   1,356
Options (change) 9,310 7,110
Options (change) 8,206 6,165
Destination 795 825
Total Price $35,405 $45,790
Total Invoice $32,301 $42,258

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Fusion vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Fusion SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,550
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,572
Model Year20112012
ModelFusionExplorer
TrimSELLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine240hp V6290hp V6
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/26 MPG17/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17255/50-20
Total Price$35,405$45,790
Adjustments for Features0-5,835
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,405$39,955
Total Invoice$32,301$42,258
Adjustments for Features0-5,385
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,301$36,873

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Features Comparison: Ford Fusion vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20112012
ModelFusionExplorer
TrimSELLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Power liftgate $350
Power-adjustable pedals $125
Proximity key $250
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist $50
Curve control $50
Hill descent control $250
Inflatable rear seat belts $200
Rollover sensor $50
Side curtain airbags$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500
Terrain selector $200
Trailer sway control $25
Cargo Management 
Cargo net $40
Roof rails $250
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear air vents with manual controls $150
Rear HVAC unit $400
Rear wiper $175
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Sunroof$900 
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player$0 
Media drive$15 
SD Card slot $25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Wi-Fi hotspot capability $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
Power-folding mirrors $50
Spotter mirror(s) $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Door sill trim plates $100
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200 
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Memory system, driver seat $200
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power-stowing third row seats $1000
Tailgating position, third row seats $50
Total Value of Features$4,455$10,290
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,835
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,385

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Fusion vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20112012
ModelFusionExplorer
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase107.4 in112.6 in
Length190.6 in197.1 in
Width72.2 in78.9 in
Height56.9 in70.4 in
Curb Weight3,638 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 Room53.3 in56.7 in
Row 2 Legroom37.1 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
16.5 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
16.543.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
16.580.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Fusion SEL

Package 302A / 501A
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Sony, 390W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested190081%
Total Not Requested45019%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Polished alloy wheels350Yes
Special interior trim0No
Bright-finished mirror housings (optional)0No
Illuminated door sill trim plates200No
Total Requested35064%
Total Not Requested20036%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Blind spot warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Inflatable rear seatbelts200No
Total Requested30060%
Total Not Requested20040%
AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Hill descent control250No
Terrain Selector200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested450100%
Package 301A
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power liftgate350No
Tailgating position, third row seats50No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Power-stowing third row seats400No
Total Requested77540%
Total Not Requested115060%

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