Is $34,000 TOO Much For A 2017 Ford Fusion OR Is It The Sedan STEAL Of A Century?

Is $34,000 TOO Much For A 2017 Ford Fusion OR Is It The Sedan STEAL Of A Century?
One of my favorite "normal" sedans that I've piloted on the street is the Ford Fusion. While the Honda Accord is a stellar product when equipped with the six-cylinder motor and the all-new Nissan Maxima certainly has a lot going for it, the Fusion is pretty tough to beat.

But, according to Ford, the company wanted to step it up a notch. And that's where the Fusion Sport comes into the mix.

With a 2.7-liter EcoBoost, six-cylinder motor on board, the Fusion Sport makes an impressive 325 horsepower and 380 lb.-ft. of torque. That's not a number to scoff at. In addition, all-wheel drive is standard.

So, this raises a question. At the price of about $34,000 for a Fusion Sport, is that TOO MUCH to get into a Fusion OR is it the STEAL of the century?


Ford's press release follows:

New Ford Fusion Sport Gives Owners of German Sedans 380 Reasons to Change Their Lederhosen

  • Following success with Explorer Sport and Edge Sport, Ford seeks to woo performance car buyers – including those considering Audi, BMW and Mercedes-Benz – with all-new Fusion V6 Sport
  • 2017 Ford Fusion V6 Sport will offer class-demolishing 380 lb.-ft. of torque from 2.7-liter twin-turbocharged EcoBoost® engine, along with 325 horsepower
  • Premium sports sedan comes with standard all-wheel drive

DEARBORN, Mich. – Ford is adding serious EcoBoost® muscle to its Fusion sedan in an all-out assault on more expensive German sport sedans.

Following on the success of Explorer Sport, which has seen one in five buyers come over from recent Audi, BMW and Mercedes-Benz experiences, Ford has its eyes not only on owners of V6-equipped Toyota Camrys and Honda Accords, but some other distinguished German models that command a five-figure premium over the 2017 Fusion Sport.

Since the newest-generation Fusion launched in 2012, midsize car buyers have been asking for a performance version, says Wade Jackson, Ford Fusion marketing manager.

“It’s not just Fusion buyers who want something hotter,” Jackson says. “Owners of other midsize sedans, along with our own dealers, ask repeatedly. So buyers get a 2.7-liter EcoBoost that makes 325 horsepower and a more impressive 380 pound-feet of torque.”

These consumers also crave a car that’s much more distinctive inside and out, Jackson explains. “Cross-shoppers will be shocked by the bang for the buck our new Fusion Sport delivers,” he says.

Peak torque of 380 lb.-ft. from a 2.7-liter twin-turbocharged EcoBoost® engine makes Fusion Sport stouter than established performance sedans like BMW 535i, Audi A6 3.0T and Mercedes-Benz E400. Ford Fusion Sport torque rating is achieved with 93-octane fuel.

Ford has reason to be confident with its newest sport-minded offering. While Explorer sales rose 24 percent from 2013 to 2015, Explorer Sport jumped 103 percent. Edge sales were close to flat over that same period – mostly due to model changeover – but Edge Sport jumped 62 percent.

For discerning sport sedan buyers seeking the ultimate in braking and handling performance, a summer-only tire package will be available as well.

The 2017 Ford Fusion Sport starts at a very un-German sports sedan price of $33,475, and that’s with all-wheel drive as a standard feature. 



TauronB2GTauronB2G - 6/12/2016 10:49:59 PM
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Yes 30+k is too much for a ford, just like 50k is too much for A4's, 3 series and C Classes. But people are sheep and will pay that for 4 cylinders so they can gave the air of a near luxury sports sedan.


610looper610looper - 6/12/2016 11:21:18 PM
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@ $50k, the A4, 3 series, or C-class would be top of the line, unlike a base A6, 5-series, or E-class, @$50k.


SoakeeSoakee - 6/14/2016 4:26:57 PM
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The Fusion Sport, to which the article refers, is not a 4 cylinder.


cidflekkencidflekken - 6/12/2016 11:13:02 PM
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Based on where current car prices are, no, it's not too much. It's not necessarily a steal, either. It will depend on standard features for the Sport. The Accord Touring with V-6 and the Maxima both start at $32k, and neither has AWD or as much power.


TauronB2GTauronB2G - 6/12/2016 11:33:55 PM
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Current car prices are over priced!


W208W208 - 6/13/2016 7:09:27 AM
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Considering its closest American competitor(really European), the Buick Regal GS, costs well north of $38k+, I'd say this is reasonably priced. However, I highly doubt you'll find one for less than $40k.


SoakeeSoakee - 6/14/2016 4:27:46 PM
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You would have to order one at $34K.


MDarringerMDarringer - 6/13/2016 7:40:47 AM
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The Fusion, Camry, Accord, Sonata, et. al. already transact well into the mid thirties when optioned up, so $34K for a well-optioned Fusion Sport is a value.

Ford is actually pretty good at rolling base models out to dealers so that the base price car can actually be bought.



TomMTomM - 6/13/2016 8:41:33 AM
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It is often hard to believe just how much inflation has happened over the years. I still have the "bill" for my first NEW house - (not a resale) - and the property and house cost just over $8,000 for a two story Three Bedroom Colonial on a double (100x100) lot. In comparison - obviously no car would be worth four Times that price.

However - W208 is correct - you will never be able to actually find that car for that price - when you add in the price for the radio and heater (once not standard). I doubt few will be built without many costly "options". The real question is - based on actual BUYING price - is the car worth it - based on cost of ownership - that includes depreciation. While the car is likely to depreciate slower than most other Fusions - it still likely will be faster than other comparable cars. Since there is no prestige in owning a Fusion - I would suspect that there will be other premium cars that would have similar cost of ownership - and that is where the comparison sits.

Of course - this is the USA - where people actually mount Bull heads to the front of their Cadillac Eldorados. If the performance of the car is decent (and I am not talking just 0-60) - Ford might sell a few - or a bunch. I would compare it to the Taurus SHO - though - and it might not be as popular as we think.



MDarringerMDarringer - 6/13/2016 9:13:36 AM
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The reason Ford will ensure that they keep a lid on the pricing is because the Fusion Sport is all about amortizing the engine and driveline which is shared with the MKZ and Continental. The Lincolns get a variation of the engine, but selling a lot of Fusions will keep the MKZ and Continental profitable.


SoakeeSoakee - 6/14/2016 4:29:15 PM
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One can always be ordered for $34K.


MDarringerMDarringer - 6/13/2016 8:49:11 AM
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You will be able to buy a base Fusion Sport.


jerseycat1010jerseycat1010 - 6/13/2016 4:06:40 PM
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Why not just put the EcoBoost 3.5 liter in there and completely annihilate the competition? Why pussyfoot around with the 2.7?


MDarringerMDarringer - 6/13/2016 7:21:34 PM
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The 2.7 is hardly pussyfooting
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