Used Ford Fusion for Sale nearManson, IA

How much does the Ford Fusion cost in today's market?

Used Ford Fusion prices span a wide range depending on model year. Here's what the market looks like right now:

The Ford Fusion's current nationwide average price is $9,961, and its nationwide average price reached a low of $9,958 over the past year. Recently, prices have come down for the 2018, 2019, and 2020 models, making now a good time to shop recent model years.

Is the Ford Fusion a good car?

Yes — the Ford Fusion has broad appeal for used shoppers who want a stylish sedan with a comfortable ride, roomy packaging, and strong driving manners. The all-generations owner rating is 4.64/5 across every model year in the data.

Owners consistently praise the Fusion for its smooth ride, comfortable cabin, spacious interior, and strong performance. Many also like its stylish design and the range of features available across the lineup.

Expert reviews rate the 2018 and 2014 models among the highest across all years.

The trade-offs that come up most often are fuel economy under harder driving, some engine noise in certain versions, and a few interior or control-layout quirks.

28.3% of listings are priced as good or great deals.

Are Ford Fusion models reliable?

Owners consistently describe the Ford Fusion as comfortable, stylish, and dependable, with a smooth ride and strong everyday usability. Expert coverage also points to a roomy cabin, good driving manners, and a broad feature set that helps the car feel well rounded.

• Owners rate the Ford Fusion between 4.1 and 5.0 out of 5 stars across all model years in the data.

For used buyers, long-term ownership risk is best managed by choosing a well-kept example with a clean history and a strong maintenance record.

What should I look for when buying a used Ford Fusion?

Across all model years, at 59.2% accident-free, a meaningful share of listings has prior incidents — history verification is especially important.

Key things to evaluate:

• Safety package: Ford offers the usual laundry list of safety, driver-assistance, and collision-avoidance features for the 2018 Fusion.
• Infotainment: Sync 3, Ford’s latest infotainment system, with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto support.
• Fuel efficiency: 42 mpg in combined driving. Plug-in hybrid versions are called the Fusion Energi, and come in SE, Titanium, and Platinum trim, all supplying 97 MPGe thanks to about 20 miles of electric driving range before reverting to gas-electric hybrid operation.

Which Ford Fusion trim should I buy?

The 2018 Ford Fusion offers these trims:

• S: The entry version starts the lineup with the Fusion’s core style and everyday usability.
• SE: The popular version adds broad appeal and is the best-value trim for many shoppers, especially with the optional 240-horsepower turbocharged 2.0-liter engine and AWD.
• Titanium: This trim adds an upscale flavor and brings a more premium feel.
• Sport: The performance-focused choice adds 325 horsepower, 380 lb-ft of torque, AWD, and adaptive damping suspension.
• Platinum: The loaded-up trim adds luxury-oriented equipment and sits above the Sport in the lineup.
• Fusion Energi SE: This plug-in hybrid trim adds electric driving capability and 97 MPGe.
• Fusion Energi Titanium: This plug-in hybrid trim adds a more upscale take on the Energi formula with 97 MPGe.
• Fusion Energi Platinum: This plug-in hybrid trim adds the most premium plug-in hybrid setup in the lineup with 97 MPGe.

What Ford Fusion do most buyers choose?

The Ford Fusion years with the most listings are 2017, 2018, and 2019.

These higher-volume years tend to be popular because they give you a strong mix of availability, features, and pricing. When more listings are on the market, you also have a better chance of finding the right color, trim, and condition.

What is the Ford Fusion's resale value?

Most model years are down year over year, which is good news if you want to buy used after the steepest part of the price drop has already happened. The newer years show the largest declines, while the older years have smaller changes. That pattern gives you more room to find value in recent model years without paying close to original-market pricing.

The 2015, 2014, and 2016 model years have held their value best, with the smallest year-over-year price changes.

Is the Ford Fusion safe?

• 2018: 8/10
• 2015: 8/10
• 2014: 8/10

Ford offers the usual laundry list of safety, driver-assistance, and collision-avoidance features for the 2018 Fusion.

For the safest used buy, the 2014, 2015 and 2018 models all post the highest confirmed score of 8/10.

Should I buy a used Ford Fusion now?

Buy now if:

• Price trend: The 2019 model is at −8.52% versus a year ago, and the 2018 model is at −7.55%.
• Deal availability: The 2019 model has 30.6% good and great deals, and the 2018 model has 30.5%.
• Sweet-spot year: The 2017 model has the most listings at a current average price of $10,274. The Ford Fusion offers a roomy cabin, a comfortable ride, and a polished driving feel that make it easy to live with.

If you're buying used today, the 2017 model year offers the best mix of value and availability.

These recommendations are based on CarGurus' proprietary market data from October 20, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.