Ford Five Hundred vs. Ford Fusion
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Ford Five Hundred and 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 Ford Five Hundred and the Ford Fusion.
When comparing the Ford Five Hundred's and the Ford Fusion's specifications and ratings, the Ford Five Hundred has the advantage in the areas of typical lower range of pricing for one- to five-year-old used cars, interior volume and base engine power. The Ford Fusion has the advantage in the area of fuel efficiency. Based on this comparison of the Ford Five Hundred's and the Ford Fusion's specifications and ratings, the Ford Five Hundred is a better car than the Ford Fusion.
Pricing: A used 2007 Ford Five Hundred ranges from $2,181 to $8,353 while a used 2007 Ford Fusion is priced between $2,581 to $9,967.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Ford Five Hundred’s base engine makes 203 horsepower, and the Ford Fusion base engine makes 160 horsepower. The Five Hundred is rated to deliver an average of 21 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 520 miles. The Fusion is rated to deliver an average of 23 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 508 miles.This gives the Ford Fusion the advantage in fuel efficiency and the Ford Five Hundred the advantage in maximum range. Both models use gasoline.
Passenger Space Comparison: The Ford Five Hundred has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more front head room, front shoulder room, rear head room, rear shoulder room, rear leg room, and cargo space. The Ford Fusion has the advantage in the area of front leg room.
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:
$23,785
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
N/A
Category Starting MSRP Range:
N/A
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
$17,995
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Midsize Cars)
$19,261
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Midsize Cars)
$16,955 - $23,820
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$4,731
Price Range:
$2,181 - $8,353
Category Avg Price:
N/A
Category Avg Price Range:
N/A
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
13
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
148,191
# Good or Great Deals:
5
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$5,586
Price Range:
$2,581 - $9,967
Category Avg Price:
(Midsize Cars)
$6,072
Category Avg Price Range:
(Midsize Cars)
$5,225 - $7,583
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
50
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
161,010
# Good or Great Deals:
12
Ford Five Hundred Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
Not available
Safety:
Not available
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 Ford Five Hundred
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
N/A
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
N/A
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Ford Fusion
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
N/A
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
N/A
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
1.6
Typical Category Recalls:
N/A
Category Range for Recalls:
N/A
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
3.6
Typical Category Recalls:
(Midsize Cars)
4.3
Category Range for Recalls:
(Midsize Cars)
2.5 - 13.5
Ford Five Hundred Rankings
Not yet available
Ford 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
Ford Five Hundred Trim Levels
Limited, SEL
Ford Fusion Trim Levels
I-4 S, I-4 SE, I-4 SEL, V6 SE, V6 SEL
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):
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
Not yet available
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
5 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
Not yet available
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
203 hp @ 5750 rpm
Torque:
207 foot-lbs @ 4500 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.056 hp per pound
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
160 hp @ 6250 rpm
Torque:
156 foot-lbs @ 4250 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.052 hp per pound
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
3 liters
Engine Configuration:
V
Number of Cylinders:
6
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
FWD / AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
19 / 26 / 21
Range (city/hwy):
380 / 520 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Gasoline
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
2.3 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Manual
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
FWD / AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
20 / 29 / 23
Range (city/hwy):
350 / 508 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Gasoline
Standard/Optional Features
Bench Seats:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Alloy wheels:
Available
Heated Seats
Available
Keyless Ignition:
Available
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Navigation System:
Available
Parking Sensors:
Available
Satellite radio:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Adaptive Cruise Control:
N/A
Air Suspension:
N/A
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple CarPlay:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Bluetooth:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Heated Steering Wheel:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Paddle Shifters:
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
Voice Recognition:
N/A
Wifi:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Bench Seats:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Alloy wheels:
Available
Heated Seats
Available
Keyless Ignition:
N/A
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Navigation System:
Available
Parking Sensors:
N/A
Satellite radio:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Adaptive Cruise Control:
N/A
Air Suspension:
N/A
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple CarPlay:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Bluetooth:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Heated Steering Wheel:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Paddle Shifters:
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
Voice Recognition:
N/A
Wifi:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Safety Features
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Backup camera:
N/A
Blind Spot Monitoring:
N/A
Driver Attention 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
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Safety Features
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Backup camera:
N/A
Blind Spot Monitoring:
N/A
Driver Attention 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
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
39.4 inches
Front Leg Room:
41.3 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
57.8 inches
Rear Head Room:
38.7 inches
Rear Leg Room:
41.3 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
57.6 inches
Cargo Space:
21.2 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
108.3 cubic feet
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
38.7 inches
Front Leg Room:
42.3 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
57.4 inches
Rear Head Room:
37.8 inches
Rear Leg Room:
37 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
56.5 inches
Cargo Space:
15.8 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
100.0 cubic feet
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3649 lbs
Width:
74.5 inches
Height:
61.5 inches
Length:
200.7 inches
Wheelbase:
112.9 inches
Ground Clearance:
Not yet available
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3101 lbs
Width:
72.2 inches
Height:
57.2 inches
Length:
190.2 inches
Wheelbase:
107.4 inches
Ground Clearance:
Not yet available
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
Not yet available
Wheel Type:
Not yet available
Tire Size:
Not yet available
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
16.0 x 6.5 inches
Wheel Type:
steel
Tire Size:
P205/60R16
Exterior Colors
Black
Black Clearcoat
Blue
Dark Blue Pearl Clearcoat Metallic
Gray
Alloy Clearcoat Metallic / Silver Birch Clearcoat Metallic
Green
Titanium Green Metallic
Red
Red Fire Clearcoat Metallic
White
Dune Pearl Clearcoat Metallic / Oxford White Clearcoat
Purple
Not available
Silver
Not available
Exterior Colors
Black
Black Clearcoat
Blue
Dark Blue Pearl Clearcoat Metallic
Gray
Alloy Clearcoat Metallic
Green
Not available
Red
Merlot Clearcoat Metallic / Redfire Clearcoat Metallic
White
Dune Pearl Clearcoat Metallic / Oxford White Clearcoat
Purple
Dark Amethyst Metallic
Silver
Silver Birch Clearcoat Metallic / Tungsten Silver Clearcoat Metallic
Interior Colors
Beige
Pebble
Gray
Shale
Brown
Not available
Interior Colors
Beige
Camel
Gray
Not available
Brown
Medium Light Stone
