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2012 Ford Fusion Overview

Price Range: $20,705 to $29,175

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The 2012 Ford Fusion represents Ford’s entrant into the midsize sedan fray and it holds its own quite well, thanks to a few technical features that will endear it to car shoppers (especially those with children of driving age).

For 2012, changes to the Fusion are minor (the SE trim gets the automatic transmission standard now). It retains the bold, oversized three-bar grille that you see popping up on many Ford models of late, but the rest of the car features more muted styling. The Sport trim of the Fusion adds on most of the exciting exterior bits including a rear spoiler, 18-inch wheels, and chrome exhaust pipes.

Under the hood are three distinct engine options. A 175-horsepower, 2.5-liter I-4 is the standard mill and comes mated to a six-speed manual or automatic transmission. SE and SEL trims are available with an optional 240-horsepower, 3.0-liter V-6 that is also flex fuel capable. The Sport trim gets its own 263-horsepower, 3.5-liter V-6. Both V-6’s only come with the six-speed automatic. The Fusion is available with optional all-wheel drive, making it one of the few non-luxury midsize sedans to offer it.

Fuel economy estimates are class competitive, ranging from 17-23 mpg in the city and 25-33 mpg on the highway depending on engine/drivetrain choices. If fuel efficiency is even more of a priority for you, then the Fusion Hybrid might fit the bill (covered separately on this site).

Inside, the 2012 Fusion comes with power windows and locks, air conditioning, and a 60/40 split folding rear seat as standard equipment. There is also a plethora of optional equipment, meaning the Fusion runs the spectrum from budget commuter to plush cruiser. Leather upholstery, heated front seats, dual-zone automatic climate control, Bluetooth® connectivity, and a navigation system with eight-inch screen are all available, as is Ford’s SYNC multimedia system. SYNC allows you to make calls, operate the navigation system, and play music all using voice commands. The Fusion also delivers when it comes to cargo space, with a cavernous 16.2 feet in the trunk.

Of interest to parents with teenagers, is the MyKey system which is standard on all models of the Fusion. MyKey allows parents to change car settings to help their teens drive more safely, including limits on speed and how loud the stereo will play.

Other safety features include six airbags, four-wheel-disc antilock brakes, and an electronic stability system all standard. Further safety technologies like a rearview camera and a blind spot warning system are optional.

The 2012 Ford Fusion features a base price lower than much of the competition and a few killer technology features that are sure to turn the heads of many shoppers in the midsize market.
2012 Ford Fusion

2012 Ford Fusion

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Uncover Rebates & Incentives

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These additional manufacturer savings programs can help you get your best deal.*

  1. Cash Rebates
  2. Low Interest Financing
  3. Special Leasing Options

Some manufacturers also provide first-time buyer, military, and other programs to target specific customer segments.

*Incentive programs are subject to change at any time by the manufacturer.

Secret 1
Consumer Incentives

Zero percent financing, employee discount, cash back, out-the-door price tags...

Most dealers work hard to offer the public competitive prices. These incentives can grab your attention, but they can also obscure the actual terms you're getting on your purchase.

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Secret 2
Finance & Insurance

Most state franchise laws prohibit manufacturers from selling cars directly to the public, so the dealer will be your middleman. But in terms of financing and insurance, you can choose a bank or the dealer directly.

How can you determine what's in your best interest?

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Secret 3
Additional Costs

Destination charges, taxes, license and title fees, advertising fees... When going to a dealership, you must ask for an explanation of any fee you don't understand. But you need to choose your battles wisely. Your local car dealer may have taken a loss or slim profit along the way, and your fighting over something like a doc fee when the deal is nearly wrapped up may be counterproductive.

In any case, there are many fees and charges in the sale process: some inevitable, others questionable. How do you tell them apart?

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Secret 4
Trade-in Value

If you currently own a car, it probably represents profit. The question is, whose profit will it be?

With few exceptions, you'll get the most money for your used car by selling it privately. That's because dealers pay wholesale prices — not retail prices — for used cars, and they sell them at retail.

Your current car's value can be used to lower the price on your new car. However, most people underestimate their used car's value when going to a dealership. How can you maximize your value?

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Secret 5
Dealer Holdback

The car manufacturer holds back a fraction of the price of all vehicles the dealership sells. Then, it returns the money to the dealership, usually on a quarterly basis.

Dealer holdback began its life as a safety net that ensured the manufacturers would have a security deposit of sorts if a dealership missed payments, and the dealerships would have money on hand to cover overhead costs when the holdback was returned.

How can you take advantage of dealer holdbacks to get the bottom line price?

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Secret 6
Dealer Incentives

Unlike consumer incentives, dealer incentives are factory-to-dealer incentives that reduce the dealer's true cost to buy the vehicle from the factory to below invoice.

Manufacturers offer these incentives on a regional basis to generate sales on specific models. These incentives are sometimes referred to as "spiffs," and they can touch off competition among dealers to move slower-selling stock.

For instance, a dealer incentive may kick in when a certain sales target is reached, with each subsequent sale resulting in a higher factory-to-dealer rebate. How can you benefit from that?

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