Ford Fusion vs. Toyota Avalon

iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Ford Fusion and Toyota Avalon 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 Toyota Avalon.

When we compare the Ford Fusion's and the Toyota Avalon'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, and resale value. The Toyota Avalon has the advantage in the areas of fuel efficiency, reliability, interior volume, overall quality score and base engine power. Based on this comparison of the Ford Fusion's and the Toyota Avalon's specifications and ratings, the Toyota Avalon is a better car than the Ford Fusion.

Pricing: A used 2020 Ford Fusion ranges from $14,994 to $23,000 while a used 2020 Toyota Avalon is priced between $23,992 to $36,992.

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 Toyota Avalon loses 42.4 percent of its value. This means the Ford Fusion retains 0.1 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the Toyota Avalon.

Quality Rating: The iSeeCars Overall Quality rating for the Ford Fusion is 8.7 out of 10 while the Toyota Avalon's quality rating is 9.2 out of 10. This results in the Ford Fusion being ranked 4 out of 13 Best Midsize Cars and the Toyota Avalon being ranked 1 out of 8 Best Large Cars.

Reliability Rating: iSeeCars’ Reliability Rating for the Ford Fusion is 8.2 out of 10. For the Toyota Avalon the reliability rating is 9.8 out of 10. This gives the Toyota Avalon an 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 Toyota Avalon base engine makes 301 horsepower. The Fusion is rated to deliver an average of 24 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 512 miles. The Avalon is rated to deliver an average of 26 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 464 miles.This gives the Toyota Avalon the advantage in fuel efficiency and the Ford Fusion the advantage in maximum range. Both models use regular unleaded.

Passenger Space Comparison: The Toyota Avalon, a large car, has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more front shoulder room, rear head room, rear shoulder room, rear leg room, and cargo space. The Ford Fusion, a midsize car, has the advantage in the areas of front head room and front leg room.

Safety Ratings: When comparing crash test ratings from NHTSA, both the Ford Fusion and the Toyota Avalon have the same average safety rating of 5 out of 5 Stars.