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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: $35,070

Ford Fusion SEL   
Difference: $5,005

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,024

Ford Fusion SEL   
Difference: $4,790

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220082008
ModelFusionExplorerExplorer
TrimSELEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $25,425 $29,245 $32,395
Base Invoice $23,423 $27,273 $30,178
Luxury Package 895 1,290  
Navigation system 1,995 1,995 1,995
Package 302A / 501A 1,995    
3.0L V6 1,595    
All-weather floor mats 75 55 55
Remote start 345 385 385
AWD 1,950 2,320 2,325
Sun and Sirius Package   560 560
255/50R20   1,325 630
Audiophile Package   510  
4.6L V8   1,310 1,310
Obstacle detection, rear   295  
Luxury Package 779 1,097  
Navigation system 1,736 1,696 1,696
Package 302A / 501A 1,736    
3.0L V6 1,436    
All-weather floor mats 65 47 47
Remote start 300 326 326
AWD 1,754 2,111 2,117
Sun and Sirius Package   476 476
255/50R20   1,127 536
Audiophile Package   433  
4.6L V8   1,192 1,192
Obstacle detection, rear   251  
Options (change) 8,850 10,045 7,260
Options (change) 7,806 8,756 6,390
Destination 795 785 785
Total Price $35,070 $40,075 $40,440
Total Invoice $32,024 $36,814 $37,353

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Fusion vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Fusion SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,950
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,821
Model Year201220082008
ModelFusionExplorerExplorer
TrimSELEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine240hp V6292hp V8292hp V8
TransmissionT6A6A6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/26 MPG13/19 MPG13/19 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12190, 7190, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17255/50-20255/50-20
Total Price$35,070$40,075$40,440
Adjustments for Features0-1,055-1,055
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,070$39,020$39,385
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$365
Total Invoice$32,024$36,814$37,353
Adjustments for Features0-969-974
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,024$35,845$36,379
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$534

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Features Comparison: Ford Fusion vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year201220082008
ModelFusionExplorerExplorer
TrimSELEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
6-speed automatic $1000$1000
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Power-adjustable pedals $125$125
Remote window/roof operation$15  
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  
Full-size spare tire $225$225
Rearview camera$200  
Rollover sensor $50$50
Safety key$5  
Temporary spare tire$150  
Vehicle health reports$0  
Cargo Management 
Class II trailer hitch $200$200
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150$150
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Roof rails $250$250
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125$125
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0  
Rain-sensing wipers$175  
Rear air vents $100$100
Rear wiper $175$175
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Rear bumper protector $40$40
Running boards $350$350
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
App support$0  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD player$125  
DVD-compatible player$0  
HD radio$50  
Media drive$15  
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25  
Surround sound$250  
Traffic + travel information$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Interior ambient lighting$150  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Total Value of Features$4,785$5,840$5,840
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,055$1,055
Value of Feature Adjustments0-969-974

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Fusion vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20122008
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

Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Polished alloy wheels350Yes
Special interior trim0No
Bright-finished mirror housings (optional)0No
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%
Package 302A / 501A
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200No
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Sunroof900Yes
Surround sound250No
Sony, 390W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested115049%
Total Not Requested120051%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

255/50R20 tires
FeatureValueRequested?
255/50R20 tires400No
Polished alloy wheels100Yes
Total Requested10020%
Total Not Requested40080%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sun and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested75059%
Total Not Requested52541%
Audiophile Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200No
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested550100%
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

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%
255/50R20 tires
FeatureValueRequested?
255/50R20 tires400No
Polished alloy wheels-250Yes
Total Requested-250-167%
Total Not Requested400267%
Sun and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
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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