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 @ 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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2.5 L/152
Displacement
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3.5 L/213
Displacement
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-
Displacement
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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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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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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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N/A
Spare Wheel Material
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Aluminum
Spare Wheel Material
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-
Spare Wheel Material
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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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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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Steel
Front Wheel Material
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Aluminum
Front Wheel Material
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-
Front 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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N/A
Spare Tire Size
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Compact
Spare Tire Size
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-
Spare Tire 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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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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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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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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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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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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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
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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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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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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N/A
Liftover Height
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N/A
Liftover Height
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-
Liftover Height
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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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58 in
Height, Overall
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61 in
Height, Overall
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Height, Overall
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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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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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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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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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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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16 ft³
Trunk Volume
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20 ft³
Trunk Volume
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-
Trunk Volume
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112 in
Wheelbase
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113 in
Wheelbase
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-
Wheelbase
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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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103 ft³
Passenger Volume
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102 ft³
Passenger Volume
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-
Passenger 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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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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192 in
Length, Overall
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203 in
Length, Overall
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-
Length, Overall
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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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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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Weight & Capacity
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Safety
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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
Stability Control
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Standard
Stability Control
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-
Stability Control
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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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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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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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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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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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4-Wheel Disc
Brake Type
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4-Wheel Disc
Brake Type
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-
Brake Type
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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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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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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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