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Ford Fusion Hybrid vs. Toyota Avalon Hybrid

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

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

Pricing: A used 2020 Ford Fusion Hybrid ranges from $14,991 to $23,978 while a used 2020 Toyota Avalon Hybrid is priced between $25,308 to $37,436.

Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the Ford Fusion Hybrid loses 49.4 percent of its value and the Toyota Avalon Hybrid loses 44.8 percent of its value. This means the Toyota Avalon Hybrid retains 4.6 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the Ford Fusion Hybrid.

Quality Rating: The iSeeCars Overall Quality rating for the Ford Fusion Hybrid is 8.3 out of 10 while the Toyota Avalon Hybrid's quality rating is 8.5 out of 10. This results in the Ford Fusion Hybrid being ranked 9 out of 25 Best Hybrid Cars and the Toyota Avalon Hybrid being ranked 8 out of 25.

Reliability Rating: iSeeCars’ Reliability Rating for the Ford Fusion Hybrid is 7.6 out of 10. For the Toyota Avalon Hybrid the reliability rating is 7.8 out of 10. This gives the Toyota Avalon Hybrid a slight advantage in reliability compared to the Ford Fusion Hybrid.

Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Ford Fusion Hybrid’s base engine makes 188 horsepower, and the Toyota Avalon Hybrid base engine makes 215 horsepower. The Fusion Hybrid is rated to deliver an average of 42 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 574 miles. The Avalon Hybrid is rated to deliver an average of 44 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 581 miles. This gives the Toyota Avalon Hybrid the fuel efficiency and maximum range advantage over the Ford Fusion Hybrid. Both models use regular unleaded.

Passenger Space Comparison: The Toyota Avalon Hybrid, a hybrid 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 Hybrid, a hybrid 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 Hybrid and the Toyota Avalon Hybrid have the same average safety rating of 5 out of 5 Stars.

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New Car Pricing

Asking Price:

-

Starting MSRP:

$28,000

Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Hybrid Midsize Cars)

$30,220

Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Hybrid Midsize Cars)

$25,870 - $36,090

New Car Pricing

Asking Price:

-

Starting MSRP:

$37,000

Category Avg Starting MSRP:

N/A

Category Starting MSRP Range:

N/A

Used Car Pricing

Avg Used Car Price:

$19,426

Price Range:

$14,991 - $23,978

Category Avg Price:
(Hybrid Midsize Cars)

$23,071

Category Avg Price Range:
(Hybrid Midsize Cars)

$19,426 - $25,428

# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:

209

Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:

59,826

# Good or Great Deals:

78

Used Car Pricing

Avg Used Car Price:

$31,005

Price Range:

$25,308 - $37,436

Category Avg Price:

N/A

Category Avg Price Range:

N/A

# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:

40

Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:

61,245

# Good or Great Deals:

10

Ford Fusion Hybrid Scores & Rankings

Overall Score:

8.3 / 10

Reliability:

7.6 / 10

Retained Value:

7.4 / 10

Safety:

10.0 / 10

Toyota Avalon Hybrid Scores & Rankings

Overall Score:

8.5 / 10

Reliability:

7.8 / 10

Retained Value:

7.7 / 10

Safety:

10.0 / 10



iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Ford Fusion Hybrid

Remaining Life Expectancy (years):

6.2

Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Hybrid Midsize Cars)

6.3

Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Hybrid Midsize Cars)

6.2 - 8.9

Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:

2.6%

iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Toyota Avalon Hybrid

Remaining Life Expectancy (years):

8.5

Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:

N/A

Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:

N/A

Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:

13.3%



Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls

Expected Lifetime Recalls:

1.3

Typical Category Recalls:
(Hybrid Midsize Cars)

2.2

Category Range for Recalls:
(Hybrid Midsize Cars)

1.3 - 14.4

Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls

Expected Lifetime Recalls:

4.5

Typical Category Recalls:

N/A

Category Range for Recalls:

N/A

Ford Fusion Hybrid Rankings

Hybrid Midsize Cars with the Most Legroom

2 / 11

Most Comfortable Hybrid Cars

4 / 25

Most Comfortable Hybrid Midsize Cars

4 / 11

Best Hybrid Midsize Cars Under $30k

4 / 5

Best Hybrid Cars Under $30k

5 / 9

Best Hybrid Midsize Cars

6 / 11

Best Hybrid Midsize Cars for Tall People

6 / 11

Hybrid Cars with the Most Legroom

7 / 25

Safest Hybrid Cars

8 / 25

Most Reliable Hybrid Cars

8 / 25

Best Hybrid Cars

9 / 25

Hybrid Midsize Cars with the Most Horsepower

9 / 11

Hybrid Midsize Cars with Best Resale Value

10 / 11

Best Hybrid Cars for Tall People

11 / 25

Hybrid Cars with the Most Horsepower

16 / 25

Hybrid Cars with Best Resale Value

23 / 25

Toyota Avalon Hybrid Rankings

Best Hybrid Cars Under $40k

1 / 4

Best Hybrid Large Cars

1 / 2

Best Hybrid Large Cars for Tall People

1 / 2

Most Comfortable Hybrid Large Cars

1 / 2

Hybrid Large Cars with the Most Legroom

1 / 2

Best Hybrid Large Cars Under $40k

1 / 1

Hybrid Cars with the Most Legroom

2 / 25

Hybrid Large Cars with Best Resale Value

2 / 2

Hybrid Large Cars with the Most Horsepower

2 / 2

Hybrid Cars with the Most Horsepower

6 / 25

Safest Hybrid Cars

7 / 25

Most Reliable Hybrid Cars

7 / 25

Best Hybrid Cars

8 / 25

Hybrid Cars with Best Resale Value

14 / 25

Most Comfortable Hybrid Cars

15 / 25

Best Hybrid Cars for Tall People

18 / 25

Available Body Styles

Sedan

Available Body Styles

Sedan

Available Drivetrain Options

Hybrid

Available Drivetrain Options

Hybrid

Ford Fusion Hybrid Trim Levels

Police Responder, SE, SEL, Titanium

Toyota Avalon Hybrid Trim Levels

Limited, XLE, XSE

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:

2 years

Safety Ratings

NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):

5 out of 5 Stars

2024 NHTSA Overall Rating:

4 out of 5 Stars

2024 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:

4 out of 5 Stars

2024 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:

5 out of 5 Stars

2024 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

2024 NHTSA Overall Rating:

4 out of 5 Stars

2024 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:

4 out of 5 Stars

2024 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:

5 out of 5 Stars

2024 NHTSA Rollover Rating:

4 out of 5 Stars

IIHS Safety Rating:

Not yet available

Base Drivetrain Specs

Horsepower:

188 hp @ 6000 rpm

Torque:

Not yet available

Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):

0.051 hp per pound

Base Drivetrain Specs

Horsepower:

215 hp @ 5700 rpm

Torque:

Not yet available

Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):

0.059 hp per pound

Engine Specifications

Engine Size:

2 liters

Engine Configuration:

Inline

Number of Cylinders:

4

Transmission:

Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT Automatic)

Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:

FWD

EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):


43 / 41 / 42

Range (city/hwy):

602 / 574 miles

Recommended Fuel Type:

Regular Unleaded

Engine Specifications

Engine Size:

2.5 liters

Engine Configuration:

Inline

Number of Cylinders:

4

Transmission:

Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT Automatic)

Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:

FWD

EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):


43 / 44 / 44

Range (city/hwy):

568 / 581 miles

Recommended Fuel Type:

Regular Unleaded

Standard/Optional Features

Adaptive Cruise Control:

Standard

Alloy wheels:

Standard

Android Auto:

Standard

Apple CarPlay:

Standard

Bench Seats:

Standard

Bluetooth:

Standard

Keyless Entry:

Standard

Keyless Ignition:

Standard

Navigation System:

Standard

Parking Sensors:

Standard

Power outlet:

Standard

Satellite radio:

Standard

Voice Recognition:

Standard

Wifi:

Standard

Cooled/Ventilated Seats:

Available

Heated Seats

Available

Heated Steering Wheel:

Available

Leather Upholstery:

Available

Sunroof/Moonroof:

Available

Air Suspension:

N/A

Automatic Parking:

N/A

Captain's seat:

N/A

Front Bench Seats:

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

Wireless Smartphone Charging:

N/A

Standard/Optional Features

Adaptive Cruise Control:

Standard

Alloy wheels:

Standard

Android Auto:

Available

Apple CarPlay:

Standard

Bench Seats:

Standard

Bluetooth:

Standard

Keyless Entry:

Standard

Keyless Ignition:

Standard

Navigation System:

Standard

Parking Sensors:

Available

Power outlet:

Standard

Satellite radio:

Standard

Voice Recognition:

Standard

Wifi:

Standard

Cooled/Ventilated Seats:

Available

Heated Seats

Standard

Heated Steering Wheel:

Available

Leather Upholstery:

Standard

Sunroof/Moonroof:

Available

Air Suspension:

N/A

Automatic Parking:

N/A

Captain's seat:

N/A

Front Bench Seats:

N/A

Internet Radio:

Standard

Massage Seats:

N/A

Paddle Shifters:

Available

Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof

N/A

Power Lift Gate:

N/A

Quad Seats:

N/A

Roadside assistance:

Standard

Roof Rack:

N/A

Trailer Hitch:

N/A

Wireless Smartphone Charging:

Available

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:

N/A

Forward Collision Warning:

Standard

Lane Departure Warning:

Standard

Lane Keeping Assist:

Standard

Pedestrian Detection:

Standard

Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:

Standard

360-Degree Camera:

Available

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:

12 cubic feet

Overall Interior Volume:

102.8 cubic feet

Interior Dimensions

Front Head Room:

38.5 inches

Front Leg Room:

42.1 inches

Front Shoulder Room:

58.3 inches

Rear Head Room:

37.9 inches

Rear Leg Room:

40.4 inches

Rear Shoulder Room:

57.1 inches

Cargo Space:

16.1 cubic feet

Overall Interior Volume:

103.8 cubic feet

Exterior Dimensions

Curb Weight:

3695 lbs

Width:

83.5 inches

Height:

58 inches

Length:

191.8 inches

Wheelbase:

112.2 inches

Ground Clearance:

Not yet available

Exterior Dimensions

Curb Weight:

3638 lbs

Width:

72.8 inches

Height:

56.5 inches

Length:

195.9 inches

Wheelbase:

113 inches

Ground Clearance:

5.3 inches

Standard Wheel/Tire Information

Wheel Size:

17.0 x 7.5 inches

Wheel Type:

painted aluminum alloy

Tire Size:

P225/50R17

Standard Wheel/Tire Information

Wheel Size:

17.0 x 7.5 inches

Wheel Type:

aluminum alloy

Tire Size:

P215/55R17

Exterior Colors

Black

Agate Black

Blue

Alto Blue Metallic Tinted Clearcoat / Velocity Blue

Gray

Magnetic

Red

Rapid Red Metallic Tinted Clearcoat

Silver

Iconic Silver

White

Oxford White / White Platinum Metallic Tri-Coat

Brown

Not available

Exterior Colors

Black

Midnight Black Metallic

Blue

Parisian Night Pearl

Gray

Harbor Gray Metallic

Red

Ruby Flare Pearl

Silver

Celestial Silver Metallic

White

Wind Chill Pearl

Brown

Brownstone / Opulent Amber

Interior Colors

Black

Ebony

Brown

Medium Light Stone

Beige

Not available

Gray

Not available

Interior Colors

Black

Black

Brown

Not available

Beige

Harvest Beige

Gray

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