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Used 2018 Ford Fusion Sedan Trims Comparison

Trim level differences

The 2018 Ford Fusion is a four-door, five-passenger midsize sedan available in five trim levels: S, SE, Titanium, Platinum and V6 Sport. The hybrid and plug-in hybrid (known as the Fusion Energi) are reviewed separately. The base trim levels (S and SE) of the Fusion have a good amount of standard equipment including features such as Bluetooth connectivity, power front seats and satellite radio. On upper trim levels, there's a long list of available comfort and convenience features such as ventilated seats, adaptive cruise control and premium sound systems.

The base Fusion S comes standard with the 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine (175 hp, 175 lb-ft), front-wheel drive, a six-speed automatic transmission, 16-inch alloy wheels, automatic headlights, LED taillights, a rearview camera, cruise control, air-conditioning, a tilt-and-telescoping steering wheel, cloth upholstery, a height-adjustable driver seat, 60/40-split folding rear seats, audio and phone voice commands (Sync), Bluetooth connectivity, smartphone app integration and a four-speaker sound system with a 4.2-inch center screen, a CD player, an auxiliary audio jack and a USB port.

For a few more creature comforts, the Fusion SE adds 17-inch wheels, LED daytime running lights, exterior keypad entry, an eight-way power driver seat (with power lumbar), a six-way power passenger seat, rear heat ducts, a rear center fold-down armrest and a six-speaker sound system with satellite radio.

Optional for the S and SE is the Appearance package, which features 18-inch alloy wheels, foglights, a rear spoiler, a leather-wrapped steering wheel and special cloth upholstery. The SE is also available with the Luxury package (Equipment Group 202A), which adds the turbocharged 1.5-liter engine (181 hp, 185 lb-ft) with automatic engine stop-start to help save fuel, LED headlights and foglights, keyless ignition and entry, remote ignition, an auto-dimming rearview mirror and driver-side mirror, heated mirrors, leather upholstery, driver-seat memory settings and heated front seats.

Opting for the SE's Technology package equips the Fusion with rear parking sensors, dual-zone automatic climate control, an 11-speaker sound system, the Sync 3 technology interface (with an 8-inch central LCD touchscreen and two configurable gauge cluster displays), enhanced voice controls and an additional USB charging port.

The Fusion Titanium gets all of the SE's optional features, plus it comes standard with the turbocharged 2.0-liter engine (240 hp, 270 lb-ft), 18-inch wheels, LED taillights, a rear spoiler, ambient interior lighting, sport front seats, eight-way power adjustment for the passenger seat, a premium 12-speaker Sony sound system and HD radio.

The Fusion SE (with the Technology package selected) and Titanium can also be equipped with a navigation system, an automated parking system for parallel and perpendicular parking, and adaptive cruise control with frontal collision warning and stop-and-go traffic capability. For the SE and Titanium, Ford additionally offers the Driver Assist package, which includes automatic high-beam control, automatic wipers, a 110-volt power outlet, a heated steering wheel, blind-spot monitoring, rear cross-traffic alert, and a lane departure warning and lane-keeping assist system. A sunroof is optional for both the SE and Titanium, and the Titanium can be had with 19-inch wheels and ventilated front seats.

The borderline luxury-level Platinum trim includes all of the above features in addition to a unique grille insert, upgraded leather trim and a power-adjustable steering wheel.

If you're looking for a sporty version of the Fusion that still has some top-end features, the V6 Sport starts with features from the SE with the Luxury package and adds a turbocharged V6 engine (325 hp, 380 lb-ft), all-wheel drive, a different grille, 19-inch wheels, quad exhaust tips, a rear spoiler, adjustable suspension dampers, leather and simulated suede upholstery, and a nine-speaker audio system.

The V6 Sport Upgrade package (Equipment Group 401A) is about as high up as you can go in a Fusion, and it includes most of the features from the Titanium trim. It is also available with the Driver Assist package and the stand-alone options listed above.

Which Fusion trim does Edmunds recommend?

The 2018 Ford Fusion offers a wide range of trim levels and features, but we think the Fusion SE with one of the optional engine upgrades is a good start for most buyers. The optional 1.5-liter engine offers a slight increase in power over the standard 2.5-liter engine along with improved mileage. For even more punch, there's the optional 2.0-liter engine, which can also be paired with all-wheel drive. One additional option worth considering is the Technology package with Sync 3. It gives you Ford's latest, most user-friendly technology interface that includes numerous useful features.

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Gainesville, TX
Vehicle
Fusion S
Fusion SE
Fusion Titanium
Fusion Sport
Fusion Platinum
Vehicle
S
2.5L 4cyl 6A
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SE
2.5L 4cyl 6A
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26 for sale near you
Titanium
2.0L 4cyl Turbo 6A
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2 for sale near you
Sport
2.7L 6cyl Turbo 6A
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Platinum
2.0L 4cyl Turbo 6A
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Features

Features

Features

Features

Features

Bluetooth
standard
standard
standard
standard
standard
Navigation
standard
standard
standard
standard
standard
Satellite radio
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Not Available
Not Available
Not Available
standard
Keyless Ignition
standard
standard
standard
standard
standard
Cruise control
standard
standard
standard
standard
standard
Adaptive cruise control
Not Available
optional
optional
optional
standard
Parking assistance
Not Available
optional
standard
optional
standard
Upholstery
cloth
cloth
leather
leather/sueded microfiber
premium leather
Heated seats
Not Available
optional
standard
standard
standard
Cooled/Ventilated seats
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Not Available
optional
optional
standard
Folding rear seats
standard
standard
standard
standard
standard
Sunroof
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optional
optional
optional
standard
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Specifications

Specifications

Specifications

Specifications

Specifications

Drivetrain
front wheel drive
front wheel drive
front wheel drive
all wheel drive
front wheel drive
Engine power
173 hp @ 6,000 rpm
173 hp @ 6,000 rpm
245 hp @ 5,500 rpm
325 hp @ 5,500 rpm
245 hp @ 5,500 rpm
Engine torque
174 lb-ft @ 4,500 rpm
174 lb-ft @ 4,500 rpm
275 lb-ft @ 3,000 rpm
380 lb-ft @ 3,500 rpm
275 lb-ft @ 3,000 rpm
Engine displacement
2.5 l
2.5 l
2.0 l
2.7 l
2.0 l
Engine configuration
inline 4
inline 4
inline 4
v6
inline 4
Transmission
6-speed shiftable automatic
6-speed shiftable automatic
6-speed shiftable automatic
6-speed shiftable automatic
6-speed shiftable automatic
Tire size
215/60R16
235/50R17
235/45R18
235/40R19
235/40R19
Wheel size
Wheel type
alloy wheels
alloy wheels
painted alloy wheels
painted alloy wheels
painted alloy wheels
Run flat tires
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Fuel economy

Fuel economy

Fuel economy

Fuel economy

Fuel economy

City/Hwy/Combined MPG
21 / 32 / 25 MPG
21 / 32 / 25 MPG
21 / 31 / 25 MPG
17 / 26 / 20 MPG
21 / 31 / 25 MPG
City/Hwy/Combined MPGe
Not applicable
Not applicable
Not applicable
Not applicable
Not applicable
Fuel Capacity
16.5 gal.
16.5 gal.
16.5 gal.
18.0 gal.
16.5 gal.
Driving Range (city/hwy)
347 / 528 miles
347 / 528 miles
347 / 512 miles
306 / 468 miles
347 / 512 miles
Fuel Type
regular unleaded
regular unleaded
premium unleaded (recommended)
premium unleaded (recommended)
premium unleaded (recommended)
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Dimensions

Dimensions

Dimensions

Dimensions

Dimensions

Turning circle
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
Curb weight
3,472 lb.
3,472 lb.
Ground Clearance
Overall Width with Mirrors
83.5 in.
83.5 in.
83.5 in.
83.5 in.
83.5 in.
Overall Width without Mirrors
72.9 in.
72.9 in.
72.9 in.
72.9 in.
72.9 in.
Height
58.2 in.
58.2 in.
58.2 in.
58.2 in.
58.2 in.
Length
191.8 in.
191.8 in.
191.8 in.
191.8 in.
191.8 in.
Wheelbase
112.2 in.
112.2 in.
112.2 in.
112.2 in.
112.2 in.
Seating Capacity
Cargo Space
16.0 cu. ft.
16.0 cu. ft.
16.0 cu. ft.
16.0 cu. ft.
16.0 cu. ft.
Front Head Room
39.2 in.
39.2 in.
39.2 in.
39.2 in.
39.2 in.
Front Leg Room
44.3 in.
44.3 in.
44.3 in.
44.3 in.
44.3 in.
Front Shoulder Room
57.8 in.
57.8 in.
57.8 in.
57.8 in.
57.8 in.
Rear Head Room
37.8 in.
37.8 in.
37.8 in.
37.8 in.
37.8 in.
Rear Leg Room
38.3 in.
38.3 in.
38.3 in.
38.3 in.
38.3 in.
Rear Shoulder Room
56.9 in.
56.9 in.
56.9 in.
56.9 in.
56.9 in.
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5-Year Ownership Costs

5-Year Ownership Costs

5-Year Ownership Costs

5-Year Ownership Costs

5-Year Ownership Costs

True Cost to Own®
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Average Cost Per Mile
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Depreciation
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Financing
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Taxes & Fees
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Fuel
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Insurance
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Maintenance
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Repairs
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Colors

Colors

Colors

Colors

Colors

Interior
Medium Light Stone, cloth
Ebony, cloth
Ebony, vinyl/cloth
Ebony, leather
Medium Light Stone, cloth
Ebony, cloth
Medium Light Stone, leather
Ebony, premium leather
Medium Soft Ceramic, leather
Ebony, leather
Medium Soft Ceramic, premium leather
Dark Earth Gray, leather/suede
Medium Soft Ceramic, premium leather
Exterior
Oxford White
Magnetic Metallic
Lightning Blue
White Gold Metallic
Ruby Red Metallic Tinted Clearcoat
Shadow Black
Ingot Silver Metallic
Blue Metallic
Burgundy Velvet Metallic Tinted Clearcoat
Oxford White
Magnetic Metallic
Lightning Blue
White Gold Metallic
Ruby Red Metallic Tinted Clearcoat
Shadow Black
White Platinum Metallic Tri-Coat
Ingot Silver Metallic
Blue Metallic
Burgundy Velvet Metallic Tinted Clearcoat
Oxford White
Magnetic Metallic
Lightning Blue
White Gold Metallic
Ruby Red Metallic Tinted Clearcoat
Shadow Black
White Platinum Metallic Tri-Coat
Ingot Silver Metallic
Blue Metallic
Burgundy Velvet Metallic Tinted Clearcoat
Oxford White
Magnetic Metallic
Lightning Blue
Ruby Red Metallic Tinted Clearcoat
Shadow Black
White Platinum Metallic Tri-Coat
Ingot Silver Metallic
Blue Metallic
Burgundy Velvet Metallic Tinted Clearcoat
Blue Metallic
Magnetic Metallic
White Gold Metallic
Ruby Red Metallic Tinted Clearcoat
Shadow Black
White Platinum Metallic Tri-Coat
Ingot Silver Metallic