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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: $12,405

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,024

Ford Fusion SEL   
Difference: $11,960

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122013
ModelFusionExplorer
TrimSELSport
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $25,425 $40,780
Base Invoice $23,423 $38,027
Appearance Package 895  
Navigation system 1,995  
Package 302A / 501A 1,995  
All-weather floor mats 75 75
Remote start 345  
3.0L V6 1,595  
AWD 1,950  
Package 402A   4,130
Panoramic sunroof   1,595
Appearance Package 779  
Navigation system 1,736  
Package 302A / 501A 1,736  
All-weather floor mats 65 66
Remote start 300  
3.0L V6 1,436  
AWD 1,754  
Package 402A   3,604
Panoramic sunroof   1,392
Options (change) 8,850 5,800
Options (change) 7,806 5,062
Destination 795 895
Total Price $35,070 $47,475
Total Invoice $32,024 $43,984

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Fusion vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Fusion SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,470
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,461
Model Year20122013
ModelFusionExplorer
TrimSELSport
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine240hp V6365hp V6
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/26 MPG16/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18255/50-20
Total Price$35,070$47,475
Adjustments for Features0-5,935
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,070$41,540
Total Invoice$32,024$43,984
Adjustments for Features0-5,499
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,024$38,485

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Features Comparison: Ford Fusion vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20122013
ModelFusionExplorer
TrimSELSport
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 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist $50
Curve control $50
Hill descent control $250
Inflatable rear seat belts $200
Knee airbag, passenger $75
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 
App support$0 
DVD-compatible player$0 
Media drive$15 
SD Card slot $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
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
Stowable third row seats $600
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$4,505$10,440
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,935
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,499

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Fusion vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20122013
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.4,921 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

Appearance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic0Yes
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
225/45VR18 tires400No
Total Requested45053%
Total Not Requested40047%
Package 302A / 501A
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Sony, 390W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested190081%
Total Not Requested45019%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Sport

Package 402A
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Inflatable rear seatbelts200No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
AC power outlet100No
Remote start150Yes
Proximity key250No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power liftgate350No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested147546%
Total Not Requested172554%

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