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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: $36,298

Ford Fusion Energi Platinum   
Difference: $23,417

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2017201720172020
ModelFusionFusionFusionExplorer
TrimPlatinumHybrid PlatinumEnergi PlatinumPlatinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $36,750 $37,130 $39,120 $58,250
All-weather floor mats 120 120 120 120
Inflatable rear seat belts 190 190 190  
Cargo mat       100
All-weather floor mats 114 114 114 114
Inflatable rear seat belts 181 181 181  
Cargo mat       95
Options (change) 310 310 310 220
Options (change) 295 295 295 209
Destination 875 875 875 1,245
Gas Tax 0 0 -4,007 0
Total Price $37,935 $38,315 $36,298 $59,715

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Fusion vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price: Ford Fusion Energi Platinum
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Ford Explorer Platinum
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $17,237
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $32,361
Model Year2017201720172020
ModelFusionFusionFusionExplorer
TrimPlatinumHybrid PlatinumEnergi PlatinumPlatinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine245hp I4141hp I4 H141hp I4 PiH365hp V6
TransmissionT6CVTCVTT10
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12390, 12390, 12500, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-19235/45-18225/50-17255/55-20
Total Price$37,935$38,315$36,298$59,715
Adjustments for Features-1000-500-6,680
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,835$38,315$35,798$53,035
Cost Above Minimum$2,037$2,517$0$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Fusion vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year2017201720172020
ModelFusionFusionFusionExplorer
TrimPlatinumHybrid PlatinumEnergi PlatinumPlatinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100   
CVT $1000$1000 
10-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1500
FWD$0$0$0 
AWD   $1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction $0$0$0
Adaptive cruise control   $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850$850 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate   $100
Power liftgate   $350
Power-adjustable pedals   $125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200$200 
Curve control   $50
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150 
Hill descent control   $250
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75 
Pedestrian detection$50$50$50 
Rollover sensor   $50
Side curtain airbags$350$350$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows   $500
Temporary spare tire$150  $150
Terrain selector   $200
Trailer sway control   $25
Wide-view front camera   $150
Cargo Management 
Class III trailer hitch   $250
Roof rails   $250
Trailering equipment (7 wire)   $150
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100$100$100 
Rear air vents with manual controls   $150
Rear HVAC unit   $400
Rear wiper   $175
Engine / Motor 
6.6 kW onboard charger  $500 
8 kWh battery pack  $0 
Automatic start / stop $150$150 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)   $250
Deep-tinted rear windows   $275
Panoramic sunroof   $1200
Rear bumper protector   $40
Sunroof$900$900$900 
Tow hook(s), front   $40
Wheel-lip moldings   $75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Detailed driving style feedback $100$100 
LED headlights$1000$1000$1000 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only   $750
Power-folding mirrors   $50
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100 
Floor mats, second row (optional)$0$0$0 
Heated second row seats   $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates   $200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150 
Manual recliner, second row seats   $75
Massage, driver seat   $100
Massage, passenger seat   $100
Metal pedals$75$75$75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power-stowing third row seats   $1000
Tailgating position, third row seats   $50
Upgraded floor mats$0$0$0 
Wood trim   $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel   $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350 
Machined alloy wheels   $350
Polished alloy wheels$350   
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  $100
Total Value of Features$6,150$6,050$6,550$12,730
Value of Feature Adjustments$100$0$500$6,680
Value of Feature Adjustments-950-470-163

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Fusion vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20172020
ModelFusionExplorer
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.2 in119.1 in
Length191.7 in198.8 in
Width72.9 in78.9 in
Height58.1 in69.9 in
Curb Weight3,416 lb.4,346 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.5 gal.17.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.2 in40.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.8 in61.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.0 in59.2 in
Row 1 Legroom41.8 in42.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in40.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.9 in61.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.4 in59.1 in
Row 2 Legroom38.3 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
16.0 ft318.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
16.047.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
16.087.8 ft3

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