While the Ford Fusion won’t be around beyond 2020,
it looks as though the automaker is trying to milk the nameplate for as long as
it can. Cars Direct reports that certain 2019 model year Fusions will
cost as much as US$ 6,190 more than the 2018 model.
Starting at the base of the range, the 2019 Fusion S
is priced at US$ 23,735 including destination, US$ 645 more than the previous year. The Fusion SE has experienced a price hike of US$ 650 up to US$ 25,015.
One of the key reasons for this price rise is the
addition of Ford Co-Pilot 360, a safety system that includes automatic
emergency braking, blind spot warning, lane-keeping, a backup camera and auto
high beams. Additionally, the SE now comes standard with a 1.5-liter turbo engine
which used to be a US$ 400 option.
Further up in the range, the 2019 Fusion Hybrid
(also with Ford Co-Pilot 360) is now priced from US$ 28,450, a significant
increase over the US$ 26,265 demanded by the 2018 model. Meanwhile, the
entry-level S trim has been discontinued in favor of the more expensive SE.
Next is the Fusion Titanium, starting at US$ 35,235, or US$ 3,870 more than it cost last year. The reasons? Ford Co-Pilot 360, a moonroof,
adaptive cruise control, navigation, and 19-inch wheels. A 2018 model with all
these options would have cost roughly US$ 37,000. As for the 2019 Fusion Sport, it
experienced a price bump of US$ 6,190 and now sits at US$ 40,190 – but once again,
this is due to all the standard features which were once optional extras.
