2018 Ford Fusion Platinum vs. Titanium
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the 2018 Ford Fusion Platinum and 2018 Ford Fusion Titanium 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 2018 Ford Fusion Platinum and the 2018 Ford Fusion Titanium.
When comparing the 2018 Ford Fusion Platinum's and the 2018 Ford Fusion Titanium's specifications and ratings, The 2018 Ford Fusion Titanium has the advantage in the area of typical lower range of pricing for used cars. The 2018 Ford Fusion Platinum and 2018 Ford Fusion Titanium have the same fuel efficiency, interior volume, overall quality score and base engine power. Based on this comparison of the 2018 Ford Fusion Platinum's and the 2018 Ford Fusion Titanium's specifications and ratings, the 2018 Ford Fusion Titanium is a better car than the 2018 Ford Fusion Platinum.
Pricing: A used 2018 Ford Fusion Platinum ranges from $9,673 to $23,743 while a used 2018 Ford Fusion Titanium is priced between $9,237 to $18,998.
Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate, the 2018 Ford Fusion Platinum and the 2018 Ford Fusion Titanium both lose 49.9 percent of their value.
Quality Rating: The iSeeCars Overall Quality rating for the Ford Fusion is 7.7 out of 10. Ford Fusion is ranked 9 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 7.4 out of 10.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the base engine of both the 2018 Ford Fusion Platinum and the 2018 Ford Fusion Titanium makes 245 horsepower. Both the Platinum and the Titanium are rated to deliver an average of 25 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 512 miles. Both models use regular unleaded.
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:
36990
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Midsize Cars)
23460
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Midsize Cars)
21680 - 31900
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
30490
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Midsize Cars)
23460
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Midsize Cars)
21680 - 31900
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
15985
Price Range:
9673 - 23743
Category Avg Price:
(Midsize Cars)
15852
Category Avg Price Range:
(Midsize Cars)
12763 - 22022
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
2
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
# Good or Great Deals:
0
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
14196
Price Range:
9237 - 18998
Category Avg Price:
(Midsize Cars)
15852
Category Avg Price Range:
(Midsize Cars)
12763 - 22022
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
53
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
# Good or Great Deals:
25
Ford Fusion Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
7.7 / 10
Reliability:
7.4 / 10
Retained Value:
7.8 / 10
Safety:
8.0 / 10
Ford Fusion Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
7.7 / 10
Reliability:
7.4 / 10
Retained Value:
7.8 / 10
Safety:
8.0 / 10
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for 2018 Ford Fusion Platinum
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
2.1
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Midsize Cars)
3.6
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Midsize Cars)
0.8 - 6.6
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
0.092
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for 2018 Ford Fusion Titanium
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
2.1
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Midsize Cars)
3.6
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Midsize Cars)
0.8 - 6.6
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
0.092
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
2.416675122833538
Typical Category Recalls:
(Midsize Cars)
4.0
Category Range for Recalls:
(Midsize Cars)
1.7 - 11.6
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
2.416675122833538
Typical Category Recalls:
(Midsize Cars)
4.0
Category Range for Recalls:
(Midsize Cars)
1.7 - 11.6
Ford Fusion Rankings
Ranking
2 out of / 4Ranking
3 out of / 4Ranking
6 out of / 13Ranking
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8 out of / 13Ranking
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9 out of / 13Ranking
13 out of / 13Ford Fusion Rankings
Ranking
2 out of / 4Ranking
3 out of / 4Ranking
6 out of / 13Ranking
7 out of / 13Ranking
8 out of / 13Ranking
8 out of / 13Ranking
9 out of / 13Ranking
13 out of / 13Available Body Styles
Sedan
Available Body Styles
Sedan
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Other Ford Fusion Trim Levels
S, SE, Titanium, V6 Sport
Other Ford Fusion Trim Levels
Platinum, S, SE, V6 Sport
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
2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2025 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
2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
245 hp @ 5500 rpm
Torque:
275 foot-lbs @ 3000 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.069 hp per pound
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
245 hp @ 5500 rpm
Torque:
275 foot-lbs @ 3000 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.069 hp per pound
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
2 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
FWD / AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
21 / 31 / 25
Range (city/hwy):
347 / 512 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Regular Unleaded
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
2 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
FWD / AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
21 / 31 / 25
Range (city/hwy):
347 / 512 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Regular Unleaded
Standard/Optional Features
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Standard
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Automatic Parking:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Standard
Heated Seats
Standard
Heated Steering Wheel:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Navigation System:
Standard
Paddle Shifters:
Standard
Parking Sensors:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Air Suspension:
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
Roadside assistance:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Wifi:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Automatic Parking:
Available
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Heated Seats
Standard
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Navigation System:
Available
Paddle Shifters:
Standard
Parking Sensors:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Air Suspension:
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
Roadside assistance:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Wifi:
Available
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Standard
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
Standard
Lane Keeping Assist:
Standard
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Standard
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:
3543 lbs
Width:
83.5 inches
Height:
58.1 inches
Length:
191.7 inches
Wheelbase:
112.2 inches
Ground Clearance:
Not yet available
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3543 lbs
Width:
83.5 inches
Height:
58.1 inches
Length:
191.7 inches
Wheelbase:
112.2 inches
Ground Clearance:
Not yet available
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
19.0 x 8.0 inches
Wheel Type:
polished aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
P235/40R19
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
18.0 x 8.0 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy with painted accents
Tire Size:
P235/45R18
