2019 Ford Fusion SE vs. SEL
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the 2019 Ford Fusion SE and 2019 Ford Fusion SEL 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 2019 Ford Fusion SE and the 2019 Ford Fusion SEL.
When comparing the 2019 Ford Fusion SE's and the 2019 Ford Fusion SEL's specifications and ratings, The 2019 Ford Fusion SEL has the advantage in the area of typical lower range of pricing for used cars. The 2019 Ford Fusion SE and 2019 Ford Fusion SEL have the same fuel efficiency, interior volume, overall quality score and base engine power. Based on this comparison of the 2019 Ford Fusion SE's and the 2019 Ford Fusion SEL's specifications and ratings, the 2019 Ford Fusion SEL is a better car than the 2019 Ford Fusion SE.
Pricing: A used 2019 Ford Fusion SE ranges from $9,799 to $19,989 while a used 2019 Ford Fusion SEL is priced between $8,995 to $19,980.
Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate, the 2019 Ford Fusion SE and the 2019 Ford Fusion SEL 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 2019 Ford Fusion SE and the 2019 Ford Fusion SEL makes 181 horsepower. Both the SE and the SEL are rated to deliver an average of 27 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 561 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:
24120
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Midsize Cars)
25231
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Midsize Cars)
22090 - 35845
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
28580
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Midsize Cars)
25231
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Midsize Cars)
22090 - 35845
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
14800
Price Range:
9799 - 19989
Category Avg Price:
(Midsize Cars)
17870
Category Avg Price Range:
(Midsize Cars)
14316 - 24349
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
306
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
# Good or Great Deals:
120
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
14357
Price Range:
8995 - 19980
Category Avg Price:
(Midsize Cars)
17870
Category Avg Price Range:
(Midsize Cars)
14316 - 24349
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
78
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
# Good or Great Deals:
30
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 2019 Ford Fusion SE
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
3.1
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Midsize Cars)
4.6
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Midsize Cars)
1.8 - 7.6
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
0.092
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for 2019 Ford Fusion SEL
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
3.1
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Midsize Cars)
4.6
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Midsize Cars)
1.8 - 7.6
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
0.092
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
2.6214270521783956
Typical Category Recalls:
(Midsize Cars)
2.4
Category Range for Recalls:
(Midsize Cars)
1.2 - 12.0
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
2.6214270521783956
Typical Category Recalls:
(Midsize Cars)
2.4
Category Range for Recalls:
(Midsize Cars)
1.2 - 12.0
Ford Fusion Rankings
Ranking
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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
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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, SEL, Titanium, V6 Sport
Other Ford Fusion Trim Levels
S, SE, Titanium, 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:
181 hp @ 6000 rpm
Torque:
185 foot-lbs @ 4320 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.052 hp per pound
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
181 hp @ 6000 rpm
Torque:
185 foot-lbs @ 4320 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.052 hp per pound
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
1.5 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
FWD / AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
23 / 34 / 27
Range (city/hwy):
380 / 561 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Regular Unleaded
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
1.5 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
FWD / AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
23 / 34 / 27
Range (city/hwy):
380 / 561 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Regular Unleaded
Standard/Optional Features
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Paddle Shifters:
Standard
Parking Sensors:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Navigation System:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Air Suspension:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Heated Seats
N/A
Heated Steering Wheel:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Leather Upholstery:
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
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Paddle Shifters:
Standard
Parking Sensors:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Navigation System:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Air Suspension:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Heated Seats
Standard
Heated Steering Wheel:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
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
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Standard
Driver Attention 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
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Standard
Driver Attention 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
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:
3470 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:
3470 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:
17.0 x 7.0 inches
Wheel Type:
painted aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
P235/50R17
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
18.0 x 8.0 inches
Wheel Type:
painted aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
P235/45R18
