2015 Ford Fusion vs. 2016 Ford Fusion
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the 2015 Ford Fusion and 2016 Ford Fusion contrasts the two cars across a broad spectrum of vehicle specifications to determine which car is better. In addition to comparing pricing and specs, iSeeCars uses all the ratings, rankings, and insights from its comprehensive analyses of each vehicle model, including calculations of reliability, safety, depreciation, value retention, and the vehicle's projected lifetime recalls (based on analyzing over 25 billion data points). This in-depth evaluation is used to identify which vehicle represents a better overall choice for shoppers who are considering both the 2015 Ford Fusion and the 2016 Ford Fusion.
When we compare the 2015 Ford Fusion's and the 2016 Ford Fusion's specifications and ratings, the 2015 Ford Fusion has the advantage in the area of typical lower range of pricing for used cars. The 2015 Ford Fusion and 2016 Ford Fusion have the same fuel efficiency, interior volume, overall quality score and base engine power. Based on this comparison of the 2015 Ford Fusion's and the 2016 Ford Fusion's specifications and ratings, the 2015 Ford Fusion is a better car than the 2016 Ford Fusion.
Pricing: A used 2015 Ford Fusion ranges from $6,498 to $15,998 while a used 2016 Ford Fusion is priced between $6,999 to $16,990.
Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate, the 2015 Ford Fusion and the 2016 Ford Fusion both lose 42.3 percent of their value.
Quality Rating: The iSeeCars Overall Quality rating for the Ford Fusion is 8.7 out of 10. Ford Fusion is ranked 4 out of 13 Best Midsize Cars based on its reliability, retained value, and safety ratings.
Reliability Rating: iSeeCars' Reliability Rating for the Ford Fusion is 8.2 out of 10.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the base engine of both the 2015 Ford Fusion and the 2016 Ford Fusion makes 175 horsepower. Both the Fusion and the Fusion are rated to deliver an average of 26 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 561 miles. Both models use gasoline.
Safety Ratings: The Ford Fusion has an average safety rating of 5 out of 5 Stars based on NHTSA's crash test ratings.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
$22,500
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Midsize Cars)
$24,023
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Midsize Cars)
$21,150 - $38,000
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
$22,750
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Midsize Cars)
$24,126
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Midsize Cars)
$21,495 - $38,750
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$11,093
Price Range:
$6,498 - $15,998
Category Avg Price:
(Midsize Cars)
$12,581
Category Avg Price Range:
(Midsize Cars)
$10,828 - $16,005
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
404
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
113,245
# Good or Great Deals:
132
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$11,963
Price Range:
$6,999 - $16,990
Category Avg Price:
(Midsize Cars)
$13,905
Category Avg Price Range:
(Midsize Cars)
$11,963 - $17,033
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
663
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
107,465
# Good or Great Deals:
218
Ford Fusion Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.7 / 10
Reliability:
8.2 / 10
Retained Value:
7.9 / 10
Safety:
10.0 / 10
Ford Fusion Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.7 / 10
Reliability:
8.2 / 10
Retained Value:
7.9 / 10
Safety:
10.0 / 10
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for 2015 Ford Fusion
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
0.7
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Midsize Cars)
1.2
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Midsize Cars)
0.3 - 4
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
6.3%
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for 2016 Ford Fusion
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
1.7
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Midsize Cars)
2.2
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Midsize Cars)
1.3 - 5
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
6.3%
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
10.5
Typical Category Recalls:
(Midsize Cars)
6.2
Category Range for Recalls:
(Midsize Cars)
1.9 - 11.5
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
10.2
Typical Category Recalls:
(Midsize Cars)
5.7
Category Range for Recalls:
(Midsize Cars)
1.9 - 10.2
Ford Fusion Rankings
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7 out of / 13Ford Fusion Rankings
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7 out of / 13Available Body Styles
Sedan
Available Body Styles
Sedan
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
2015 Ford Fusion Trim Levels
S, SE, Titanium
2016 Ford Fusion Trim Levels
S, SE, Titanium
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
5 years / 60000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
5 years / 60000 miles
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
5 years / 60000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
5 years / 60000 miles
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
5 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
5 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
175 hp @ 6000 rpm
Torque:
175 foot-lbs @ 4500 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.051 hp per pound
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
175 hp @ 6000 rpm
Torque:
175 foot-lbs @ 4500 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.051 hp per pound
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
2.5 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
FWD / AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
22 / 34 / 26
Range (city/hwy):
363 / 561 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Gasoline
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
2.5 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
FWD / AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
22 / 34 / 26
Range (city/hwy):
363 / 561 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Gasoline
Standard/Optional Features
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Automatic Parking:
Available
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Heated Seats
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Keyless Ignition:
Available
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Navigation System:
Available
Paddle Shifters:
Available
Parking Sensors:
Available
Roadside assistance:
Available
Satellite radio:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Air Suspension:
N/A
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple CarPlay:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Power Lift Gate:
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Wifi:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Automatic Parking:
Available
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Heated Seats
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Keyless Ignition:
Available
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Navigation System:
Available
Paddle Shifters:
Standard
Parking Sensors:
Available
Roadside assistance:
Available
Satellite radio:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Air Suspension:
N/A
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple CarPlay:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Internet Radio:
Standard
Massage Seats:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Power Lift Gate:
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Wifi:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Available
Forward Collision Warning:
Available
Lane Departure Warning:
Available
Lane Keeping Assist:
Available
Pedestrian Detection:
Available
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Available
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring:
N/A
Forward Collision Warning:
N/A
Lane Departure Warning:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
39.2 inches
Front Leg Room:
44.3 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
57.8 inches
Rear Head Room:
37.8 inches
Rear Leg Room:
38.3 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
56.9 inches
Cargo Space:
16 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
102.8 cubic feet
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
39.2 inches
Front Leg Room:
44.3 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
57.8 inches
Rear Head Room:
37.8 inches
Rear Leg Room:
38.3 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
56.9 inches
Cargo Space:
16 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
102.8 cubic feet
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3427 lbs
Width:
83.5 inches
Height:
58.2 inches
Length:
191.7 inches
Wheelbase:
112.2 inches
Ground Clearance:
Not yet available
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3431 lbs
Width:
83.5 inches
Height:
58.2 inches
Length:
191.7 inches
Wheelbase:
112.2 inches
Ground Clearance:
Not yet available
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
16.0 x 6.5 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
P215/60R16
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
16.0 x 6.5 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
P215/60R16
Exterior Colors
Black
Tuxedo Black
Blue
Deep Impact Blue
Gray
Guard / Magnetic Metallic
Red
Bronze Fire Metallic Tinted Clearcoat / Ruby Red Metallic Tinted Clearcoat
Silver
Ingot Silver / Tectonic
White
Oxford White
Exterior Colors
Black
Shadow Black
Blue
Deep Impact Blue
Gray
Guard / Magnetic
Red
Bronze Fire Metallic Tinted Clearcoat / Ruby Red Metallic Tinted Clearcoat
Silver
Ingot Silver / Tectonic
White
Oxford White
Interior Colors
Gray
Earth Gray
Interior Colors
Gray
Earth Gray
