The 2019 Ford Fusion comes in S, SE, SEL, Titanium and V6 Sport trim levels. Prices include the factory destination fee. The
S ($23,735) kicks things off with 16-in steel wheels, automatic halogen headlights with auto highbeams, LED tail lights, capless fuel filler, eight airbags, power windows and locks, air conditioning with manual climate control, cruise control, a tilt-and-telescopic steering wheel with auxiliary controls, intermittent wipers, a height-adjustable manual driver's seat, a trip computer, Bluetooth,
MyKey parental control capability, a rearview camera, Sync voice command functionality, and a 4-speaker audio system with an auxiliary input jack and USB port. Also standard is the new Ford Co-Pilot360 with pre-collision assist with emergency braking, blind spot warning with cross-traffic alert, lane-keeping assist and
adaptive cruise control. The
SE ($25,015) steps up to 17-in aluminum wheels, a 1.5-liter turbo engine, SecuriCode keypad access, a 10-way power-adjustable driver's seat with adjustable lumbar support, a 6-way power-adjustable front passenger seat,
dual-zone automatic climate control, rain-sensing wipers, satellite radio, six audio speakers instead of four, FordPass Connect, a reverse sensing system and eligibility for a variety of options the base S doesn't get, such as a navigation system that upgrades the default central display to an 8-in full-color touchscreen. An optional Technology package for the SE includes the
Sync 3 infotainment touchscreen. The
SEL ($29,475) adds to the SE, leather-wrapped steering wheel, an auto-dimming rearview mirror, heated outboard mirrors with turn-signal indicators and LED signature lighting. In addition to SEL features, the
Titanium ($35,235) receives a powerful 2.0-liter turbo engine, 19-in aluminum wheels, fog lights, dual exhaust tips, leather upholstery, heated/ventilated front sport seats, driver's-seat memory settings, a 10-way power adjustment for the front passenger, remote start, a heated steering wheel, inflatable safety belts, power moonroof, ambient cabin lighting, aluminum pedals and an exclusive 12-speaker Sony audio system with the Sync 3 interface. The
V6 Sport ($40,910) has the most powerful engine and all-wheel drive as standard, 19-in alloy wheels, adjustable suspension, bigger brakes, a rear spoiler, bespoke black mesh grille treatment, four exhaust tailpipes, leather/simulated-suede upholstery, self-dimming driver's-side mirrors and a 9-speaker sound system. Options on lower trim levels include various items that come standard on higher trims. Navigation, adaptive cruise control, rain-sensing wipers, an 110-volt outlet, automated parking and a moonroof are among those available extras. Trunk space measures 16 cu ft. Not the best in the class, but perfectly acceptable.