Ford Fusion vs. Ford Taurus
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Highlights
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$23,170
Starting MSRP
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$27,800
Starting MSRP
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Starting MSRP
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Regular Unleaded I-4
Engine Type
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Regular Unleaded V-6
Engine Type
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Engine Type
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21 City / 31 Hwy
MPG
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18 City / 26 Hwy
MPG
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-
MPG
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175 hp
Horsepower
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288 hp
288 hp Horsepower
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Horsepower
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Front Wheel Drive
Drive Type
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Front Wheel Drive
Drive Type
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-
Drive Type
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5
Seating Capacity
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5
Seating Capacity
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-
Seating Capacity
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3 yr / 36,000 mi
Basic Warranty
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3 yr / 36,000 mi
Basic Warranty
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-
Basic Warranty
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Engine
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175 @ 4500
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
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254 @ 4000
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
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SAE Net Torque @ RPM
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175 @ 6000
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
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288 @ 6500
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
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SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
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Regular Unleaded I-4
Engine Type
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Regular Unleaded V-6
Engine Type
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-
Engine Type
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2.5 L/152
Displacement
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3.5 L/213
Displacement
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Displacement
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6-Speed A/T
A/T Transmission Options
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6-Speed A/T
A/T Transmission w/Dual Shift Mode Transmission Options
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Transmission Options
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21 City / 31 Hwy
MPG
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18 City / 26 Hwy
MPG
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-
MPG
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N/A
Total Cooling System Capacity
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N/A
Total Cooling System Capacity
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-
Total Cooling System Capacity
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Tires & Wheels
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Steel
Front Wheel Material
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Aluminum
Front Wheel Material
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-
Front Wheel Material
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N/A
Spare Tire Size
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Compact
Spare Tire Size
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-
Spare Tire Size
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16 X 6.5 in
Rear Wheel Size
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18 X 7.5 in
Rear Wheel Size
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-
Rear Wheel Size
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P215/60HR16
Front Tire Size
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P235/55HR18
Front Tire Size
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Front Tire Size
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16 X 6.5 in
Front Wheel Size
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18 X 7.5 in
Front Wheel Size
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-
Front Wheel Size
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P215/60HR16
Rear Tire Size
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P235/55HR18
Rear Tire Size
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Rear Tire Size
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N/A
Spare Wheel Material
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Aluminum
Spare Wheel Material
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Spare Wheel Material
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Steel
Rear Wheel Material
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Aluminum
Rear Wheel Material
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Rear Wheel Material
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N/A
Spare Wheel Size
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Compact in
Spare Wheel Size
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-
Spare Wheel Size
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Suspension
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Multi-Link
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
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Multi-Link
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
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Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
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Strut
Suspension Type - Front
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Strut
Suspension Type - Front
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Suspension Type - Front
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Strut
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
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Strut
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
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Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
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Multi-Link
Suspension Type - Rear
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Multi-Link
Suspension Type - Rear
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-
Suspension Type - Rear
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Steering
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N/A
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
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N/A
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
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-
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
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N/A
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall
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N/A
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall
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Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall
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N/A
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
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N/A
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
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-
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
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38 ft
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
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40 ft
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
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Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
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Rack-Pinion
Steering Type
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Rack-Pinion
Steering Type
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-
Steering Type
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Measurements
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44 in
Front Leg Room
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42 in
Front Leg Room
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-
Front Leg Room
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38 in
Second Head Room
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38 in
Second Head Room
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-
Second Head Room
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62 in
Track Width, Rear
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66 in
Track Width, Rear
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-
Track Width, Rear
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103 ft³
Passenger Volume
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102 ft³
Passenger Volume
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-
Passenger Volume
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55 in
Front Hip Room
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56 in
Front Hip Room
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-
Front Hip Room
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58 in
Front Shoulder Room
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58 in
Front Shoulder Room
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-
Front Shoulder Room
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N/A
Liftover Height
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N/A
Liftover Height
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-
Liftover Height
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39 in
Front Head Room
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39 in
Front Head Room
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-
Front Head Room
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N/A
Min Ground Clearance
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5 in
Min Ground Clearance
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-
Min Ground Clearance
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5
Passenger Capacity
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5
Passenger Capacity
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-
Passenger Capacity
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63 in
Track Width, Front
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65 in
Track Width, Front
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-
Track Width, Front
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192 in
Length, Overall
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203 in
Length, Overall
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Length, Overall
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58 in
Height, Overall
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61 in
Height, Overall
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Height, Overall
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38 in
Second Leg Room
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38 in
Second Leg Room
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-
Second Leg Room
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112 in
Wheelbase
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113 in
Wheelbase
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Wheelbase
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57 in
Second Shoulder Room
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57 in
Second Shoulder Room
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-
Second Shoulder Room
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54 in
Second Hip Room
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56 in
Second Hip Room
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-
Second Hip Room
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16 ft³
Trunk Volume
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20 ft³
Trunk Volume
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-
Trunk Volume
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75 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors
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76 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors
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-
Width, Max w/o mirrors
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Weight & Capacity
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100 lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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100 lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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-
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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1,000 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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1,000 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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3,410 lbs
Base Curb Weight
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3,917 lbs
Base Curb Weight
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Base Curb Weight
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1,000 lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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1,000 lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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-
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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17 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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19 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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-
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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N/A
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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N/A
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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-
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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100 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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100 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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-
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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Safety
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Standard
Stability Control
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Standard
Stability Control
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-
Stability Control
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Standard
Backup Camera
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Standard
Backup Camera
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Backup Camera
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Standard
Blind Spot Monitor
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Blind Spot Monitor
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Blind Spot Monitor
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Entertainment
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Standard
Bluetooth®
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Standard
Bluetooth®
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Bluetooth®
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Electrical
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500
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
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650
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
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Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
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N/A
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
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N/A
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
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-
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
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Brakes
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12 in
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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14 in
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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Yes
Disc - Front (Yes or )
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Yes
Disc - Front (Yes or )
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-
Disc - Front (Yes or )
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4-Wheel
Brake ABS System
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4-Wheel
Brake ABS System
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Brake ABS System
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4-Wheel Disc
Brake Type
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4-Wheel Disc
Brake Type
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-
Brake Type
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12 in
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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14 in
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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N/A
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
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N/A
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
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Brake ABS System (Second Line)
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N/A
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
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N/A
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
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-
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
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Yes
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
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Yes
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
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Disc - Rear (Yes or )
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FAQ
Which is more reliable, the 2020 Ford Fusion or the 2019 Ford Taurus?
The 2019 Ford Taurus is more reliable than the 2020 Ford Fusion according to Cars.com consumers, with a reliability rating of 5.0 for the 2019 Taurus versus a reliability rating of 4.7 for the 2020 Fusion.
Which is more fuel efficient, the 2020 Ford Fusion or the 2019 Ford Taurus?
The 2020 Ford Fusion is more fuel efficient than the 2019 Ford Taurus with 24 MPG combined versus 21 MPG combined.
Which car is cheaper, the 2020 Ford Fusion or the 2019 Ford Taurus?
The 2020 Ford Fusion is cheaper than the 2019 Ford Taurus with a $23,170 starting MSRP versus a $27,800 starting MSRP.
Which has a better safety rating, the 2020 Ford Fusion or the 2019 Ford Taurus?
The 2020 Ford Fusion and the 2019 Ford Taurus both have a 5/5 safety rating according to the NHTSA.
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