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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: $31,915

Ford Fusion SEL   
Difference: $17,095

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012202120212021
ModelFusionExplorerExplorerExplorer
TrimSELLimitedSTPlatinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $25,425 $45,255 $49,000 $52,730
Package 302A / 501A 1,995      
Luxury Package 895      
Navigation system 1,995      
Rear spoiler 295      
Cargo mat 95 100 100 100
All-weather floor mats 75 120 120 120
Remote start 345      
Polished alloy wheels   595    
Panoramic sunroof   1,695 1,695  
Package 302A / 501A 1,736      
Luxury Package 779      
Navigation system 1,736      
Rear spoiler 257      
Cargo mat 83 95 95 95
All-weather floor mats 65 114 114 114
Remote start 300      
Polished alloy wheels   565    
Panoramic sunroof   1,610 1,610  
Options (change) 5,695 2,510 1,915 220
Options (change) 4,956 2,384 1,819 209
Destination 795 1,245 1,245 1,245
Total Price $31,915 $49,010 $52,160 $54,195

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Fusion vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price: Ford Fusion SEL
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Ford Explorer Platinum
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,515
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $28,062
Model Year2012202120212021
ModelFusionExplorerExplorerExplorer
TrimSELLimitedSTPlatinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine175hp I4300hp I4400hp V6365hp V6
TransmissionA6A10T10T10
DrivetrainFWDRWDAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12390, 12390, 12500, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17255/55-20255/55-20275/45-21
Total Price$31,915$49,010$52,160$54,195
Adjustments for Features0-7,225-8,750-12,765
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,915$41,785$43,410$41,430
Cost Above Minimum$0$355$1,980$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Fusion vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year2012202120212021
ModelFusionExplorerExplorerExplorer
TrimSELLimitedSTPlatinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000   
10-speed automatic $1400  
10-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1500$1500
FWD$0   
RWD $0 $0
AWD  $1700 
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100 $100
Active noise reduction   $0
Adaptive cruise control   $600
Cruise control$150$150$150 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100$100
Heated steering wheel $100$100$100
Power liftgate $350$350$350
Power-adjustable pedals   $125
Proximity key $250$250$250
Remote app $25$25$25
Remote climate control $25$25$25
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 $15
Semi-automated parking system   $500
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 $250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350 $350
Universal garage door opener$100$100 $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system$200  $200
Brake assist $50$50$50
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100  $100
Curve control $50$50$50
Forward collision warning   $200
Hill descent control  $250$250
Inflatable rear seat belts   $200
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based   $200
Lane departure warning   $200
Obstacle detection, front $150$150$150
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system   $0
Rollover sensor $50$50$50
Side curtain airbags$350   
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500$500
Terrain selector  $200$200
Trailer sway control $25$25$25
Wide-view front camera $150 $150
Cargo Management 
Class III trailer hitch  $250$250
Roof rails $250$250$250
Trailering equipment (7 wire)  $150$150
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers$175  $175
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150$150
Rear HVAC unit $400$400$400
Rear wiper $175$175$175
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75 
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)  $0 
Black grille (optional)  $0 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250$250
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275$275
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200$1200
Rear bumper protector $40$40$40
Sunroof$900   
Tow hook(s), front  $40$40
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75$75
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0$0
Android Auto support $100$100$100
Apple CarPlay support $100$100$100
DVD-compatible player$0   
Media drive$15   
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25   
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
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
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750$750$750
Power-folding mirrors $50 $50
Spotter mirror(s) $50$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300 $300
Door sill trim plates $100  
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 
Manual recliner, second row seats $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 height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power-stowing third row seats $1000$1000$1000
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 
Machined alloy wheels  $350$350
Performance steering system (optional)  $0 
Polished alloy wheels$350$350  
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100
Total Value of Features$4,030$11,255$12,780$16,795
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$7,225$8,750$12,765
Value of Feature Adjustments0-535-514-342

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Fusion vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20122021
ModelFusionExplorer
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase107.4 in119.1 in
Length190.6 in198.8 in
Width72.2 in78.9 in
Height56.9 in69.9 in
Curb Weight3,286 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 Room53.3 in59.1 in
Row 2 Legroom37.1 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
16.5 ft318.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
16.547.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
16.587.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Fusion SEL

Package 302A / 501A
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Sony, 390W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested200085%
Total Not Requested35015%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Polished alloy wheels350Yes
Special interior trim0No
Bright-finished mirror housings (optional)0No
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%

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