WPWoodJr

I don't think you can get the FFH with 18" wheels ?!?

What does "open allocation" mean?

What is FDAF??

See post 13 in this thread: http://www.fordfusionforum.com/index.php?s...post&p=9271

Im going to order my FFH today. I have not driven one, but currently own a fully loaded Camry hybrid. The camry hybrid is a really nice car. Drives nice and i get about 37 mpg consistently on the highway, but the interior of the Camry is average. It has navigation but its an average system at best. Inside is cheap looking. So those of you who have driven the FFH, have any of you driven the Camry Hybrid too? If so, what are your thoughts? Ill be buying a FFH without even driving one.

If you go here http://bp2.forddirect.fordvehicles.com/2010-Ford-Fusion and spec out a car there will be a link to a page where it shows you local dealer inventory; you may be able to find one locally to drive.

Ok so i went through the USAA buying program and they had the price listed at 100 over invoice, but their preferred dealer balked so i went to another deal and showed the proce sheet and they said they would do $500 over invoice which is about 3k under MSRP so im really jacked.

I'll be interested to see what your cost is after FDAF etc. I'd be very surprised if you can save $3000; the difference between MSRP and invoice on my car with the 502a package was $2795. Subtract $500 and you're down to $2295, then $470 for FDAF and you're down to $1825 under MSRP.

Hi WP. :D Considering the facts that it is a high demand, short supply vehicle, you actually got a pretty good price.

 

Just to give you a general idea, The "MSRP" of a Fusion Hybrid with the 502A package is $31,940 (including "Destination Charges"). So you got it for $1,820 below MSRP.

 

Just one or two things. There should be no Dealer Prep Charge. So I have a feeling that $775 is actually the "Destination Charges". However, it should be $725, not $775. Ford only charges $725 for Destination Charges. In the grand scheme of things, small potatoes though.

 

All in all, not a bad deal for a high demand car.

 

Good luck. :beerchug:

 

 

PS - And my apologies, after reading "Grey's" reply below, I ealize I forgot to address your "FDAF" question. It is the "Ford Dealer Advertising Fund", and Grey gives a good explanation of the basics below. Everybody pays it, one way or the other. It is already included in net Invoice Price and the MSRP (Window Sticker) Price.

Yes, you're right about the "Destination Charges". I did the math wrong. The inventory price with the 502a package was $29145 (including $725 destination charges), + $500 "over invoice", + $470 FDAF = $30,115. I got it for $30,120.85 before taxes so an extra $5.85 snuck in there somehow. :huh:

I'm basing the invoice price on Edmund's TMV pricing report, which doesn't seem to include FDAF.

501A + leather. $1,000 below MSRP on dealer model, with trade.

 

I drove to a large dealership 1 1/2 hours away just for the test drive, but was totally prepared to take my business elsewhere for my order - and made sure they knew it. This was at a large sales event last weekend (end of the month). I guess they were able to make up their profit margin on other units, and they just wanted the sale. Can't say enough about the very professional sales staff and how well we were treated. Still it took the better part of the afternoon to agree on a number.

 

Ditto on "shop around", or at least project a willingness.

 

Happy hypermiling! (42 mpg average commute my first week of ownership).

How is the Sony stereo? Good bass and treble? I can't wait to hear it!

Are you hypermiling to get 42mpg?

Ordered mine in Atlantis Green Metalic Clearcoat with a black interior . No thing like it on the lot. What did you order?

That's the same colors I ordered, with the 502a package. :-)

On Sat 3/28 went to local dealer and saw 2009 Fusion which I liked. Spoke to my brother-in-law who sells Audis and he found a dealer near him who would sell 2010 Fusion Hybrid for $500 over invoice. Called my dealer and they would not budge without "proof"; I didn't want to put my brother-in-law's contact out so told them I wouldn't drive to another dealer just to get a quote for them. Found another dealer nearby who matched the price. Total cost with 502a package before taxes $30,120; $28,875 + $775 dealer prep + $470 "FDAF Assessment" (whatever that is), with $500 down. With the $3400 tax credit that brings it down under $27,000. Seems like a good deal! :happy feet: Dealer said it would take 8 weeks to get it.