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Ford Fusion
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Base MSRP price range:
$20,705 - $29,175
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Car Type: Family sedans
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Ford Fusion Overview

The Ford Fusion is a sedan offered in 4dr Sdn S FWD , 4dr Sdn SE FWD , 4dr Sdn SEL FWD , 4dr Sdn SEL AWD , 4dr Sdn SPORT FWD , 4dr Sdn SPORT AWD and 4dr Sdn Hybrid FWD . The powertrains include 2.5-liter 4 (175 hp) , 2.5-liter 4 hybrid (191 hp) , 3.0-liter V6 (240 hp) and 3.5-liter V6 (263 hp) engines, and 6-speed automatic , 6-speed manual and CVT transmissions. It is Front or AWD wheel drive. EPA-rated fuel economy ranges from 18 mpg city to 27 mpg highway. The Fusion SEL V6 3.0 Front uses Regular fuel.

Standard safety equipment includes Standard/no (Side air bags, front/rear), Standard Stability control, Standard Antilock brakes.

Competing models include Toyota Camry , Hyundai Sonata and Subaru Legacy .

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