Ford Fusion vs. Jaguar XF

iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Ford Fusion and Jaguar XF 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 Fusion and the Jaguar XF.

When we compare the Ford Fusion's and the Jaguar XF's specifications and ratings, the Ford Fusion has the advantage in the areas of typical lower range of pricing for one- to five-year-old used cars, reliability, resale value, interior volume and overall quality score. The Jaguar XF has the advantage in the areas of fuel efficiency and base engine power. Based on this comparison of the Ford Fusion's and the Jaguar XF's specifications and ratings, the Ford Fusion is a better car than the Jaguar XF.

Pricing: A used 2020 Ford Fusion ranges from $14,994 to $23,000 while a used 2020 Jaguar XF is priced between $22,046 to $38,548.

Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the Ford Fusion loses 42.3 percent of its value and the Jaguar XF loses 57.9 percent of its value. This means the Ford Fusion retains 15.7 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the Jaguar XF.

Quality Rating: The iSeeCars Overall Quality rating for the Ford Fusion is 8.7 out of 10 while the Jaguar XF's quality rating is 7.3 out of 10. This results in the Ford Fusion being ranked 4 out of 13 Best Midsize Cars and the Jaguar XF being ranked 17 out of 29 Best Luxury Midsize Cars.

Reliability Rating: iSeeCars’ Reliability Rating for the Ford Fusion is 8.2 out of 10. For the Jaguar XF the reliability rating is 7.7 out of 10. This gives the Ford Fusion a slight advantage in reliability compared to the Jaguar XF.

Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Ford Fusion’s base engine makes 175 horsepower, and the Jaguar XF base engine makes 247 horsepower. The Fusion is rated to deliver an average of 24 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 512 miles. The XF is rated to deliver an average of 28 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 663 miles. This gives the Jaguar XF the fuel efficiency and maximum range advantage over the Ford Fusion. The Fusion uses regular unleaded, and the XF uses premium unleaded.

Passenger Space Comparison: While both models are midsize cars, the Ford Fusion has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more front head room, front shoulder room, front leg room, rear head room, rear shoulder room and rear leg room. The Jaguar XF has the advantage in the area of cargo space.

Safety Ratings: The Ford Fusion has an average safety rating of 5 out of 5 Stars based on NHTSA's crash test ratings.