[Drivesthebeast]

I have driven both a 2.3L 5spd SE, and a 3.0L SEL 6spd auto. The Fusion SEL has a BETTER chasis and better roadfeel than the Mazda 6. The SEL V6 is just as fast, if not faster than a Mazda 6, and it undercuts it pricewise too. The interior of the car is a lot like the Mondeo in Europe and Asia, and the suspension tuning (especially with one with the 17" rims) is awesome...feels like a proper Euro-Spec Ford. I think that considering the Fusion is around 30K FULLY loaded, is an awesome price, and the imports can't match it's feature/performance - to - dollar value (unless we're talking Kia Magentis or something like that).

The Fusion is a very surprising car...nimble, quick, quiet, nice sounding engine, awesome transmission, etc.

I might buy one as my next car...