Ford Fusion vs. Tesla Model S

iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Ford Fusion and Tesla Model S 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 Tesla Model S.

When we compare the Ford Fusion's and the Tesla Model S'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, resale value and overall quality score. The Tesla Model S has the advantage in the areas of reliability, interior volume and base engine power. Based on this comparison of the Ford Fusion's and the Tesla Model S's specifications and ratings, the two cars are fairly comparable.

Pricing: A used 2020 Ford Fusion ranges from $11,290 to $22,443 while a used 2020 Tesla Model S is priced between $26,000 to $40,857.

Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the Ford Fusion loses 49.9 percent of its value and the Tesla Model S loses 65.1 percent of its value. This means the Ford Fusion retains 15.3 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the Tesla Model S.

Quality Rating: The iSeeCars Overall Quality rating for the Ford Fusion is 7.7 out of 10 while the Tesla Model S's quality rating is 7.5 out of 10.

Reliability Rating: iSeeCars’ Reliability Rating for the Ford Fusion is 7.4 out of 10. For the Tesla Model S the reliability rating is 8.2 out of 10. This gives the Tesla Model S a slight advantage in reliability compared to the Ford Fusion.

Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Ford Fusion’s base engine makes 175 horsepower, and the Tesla Model S base engine makes 518 horsepower. The Fusion is rated to deliver an average of 24 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 512 miles. The Model S is rated to deliver an average of 121 miles per gallon of gasoline-equivalent (MPGe), with a highway range of 391 miles.This gives the Tesla Model S the advantage in fuel efficiency and the Ford Fusion the advantage in maximum range. The Fusion uses regular unleaded, and the Model S uses electricity.

Passenger Space Comparison: The Tesla Model S has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more cargo space. The Ford Fusion has the advantage in the areas of front head room, front shoulder room, front leg room, rear head room, rear shoulder room and rear 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.