c o m p a r o  
what's the diff between the base Milan and the base Fusion?   (expanded for option diffs & Zephyr too)
  ( 4cyl$;  6cyl$   prices include delvery )
M I L A N ( $18,995; 21,995 )
ext.color mirrors
heated mirrors
6 speakers
overhead sunglass cubbie
seatback map pockets
frt & rear domes & maplights
clock
steeringwheel audio controls
6way power driver seat +man.lumbar
IP msg.center
LED tail lights
Leather (std.Premier)
heated frt.seats (opt.Premier)
1-zone climate (opt.Premier?)
s.wheel climate controls (opt.Premier?)
foglights (opt.Premier?)
chrome exhaust tips (v6 all)
16" alloy wheels (std.v6)
ABS (std. Premier) ----------------------------------------------colors-----
lt. tundra
vivid red
satellite silver
all: tungsten, silver frost, dk. blue, black,
int:
charcoal (all)
camel,stone (all)
Leather solid (camel or charcoal)
Leather 2-tone (stone+charcoal)
F U S I O N ( $17,795; 21,275 )
black mirrors (color-SE,SEL)
(opt.SEL)
4 speakers (6-SE,SEL)
-
(SE,SEL)
center mounted dome & maplights
(SEL)
(SE,SEL)
(SE,SEL)
(SE,SEL)
-
(opt.SE,SEL)
(opt.SEL)
(std.SEL)
(std.SEL)
(std.SEL)
(v6 SEL)
16" alloy wheels (opt.SE)
ABS (opt. all) ------------------------------------------------------
titanium green
redfire or merlot
-
charcoal beige, dune pearl, &  oxford

charcoal (SE,SEL)
camel,stone (all)
-

Z E P H Y R ( __n/a__; $29,660 )
chrome capped mirrors – dual power heated w/ security approach lamps,
  memory positions & driver side electrochromic auto-dimming (std.)
Premium AM/FM with In-Dash 6-CD/MP3 & 6-Speakers
overhead sunglass cubbie
seatback map pockets
frt & rear domes & maplights
clock
steeringwheel audio controls
10way power driver & pass. seats with power lumbar
IP msg.center
LED tail lights
Leather (std.)
heated frt.seats (std.)
dual-zone climate (std.)
s.wheel climate controls (std.)
foglights (std.)
?
17" machined alloy wheels (std.)
ABS std.
--------------------------------------------------
lt. sage
merlot
-
white

Leather charcoal/charcoal panels/ebony wood (std.)
Leather stone/charcoal-stone/ebony wood (std.)
Leather sand/camel-sand/maple wood (std.)

--- additional std. features ---
3.0 v6
6 speed automatic
automatic head lights on/off/delay
auto-dimming (electrochromic) rearview mirror
compass in msg.center

--- exclusive std. features ---
privacy (noise-reduction) glass
keyless entry-pad
tuned suspension with front & rear stabilizer bars
global open/close – front windows & moonroof - fob/key
one-touch up-down windows - driver & frt.pass.
genuine wood trim
HomeLink®

--- exclusive optional features ---
THX®-II Certified Premium Sound System w/AM/FM In-Dash with 6-CD/MP3, 8-speakers
  (includes 2 subwoofers), 2 amplifiers & separate center front/rear channel
DVD Navigation System
Perforated Premium Leather Cooled Front Seating Surfaces
Headlamps – High Intensity Discharge (HID)


(info from ordering-guides.pdf's - no guarantee of accuracy)

So is the 4cyl Milan worth an extra $1000? Well, it's at least as good as
a Fusion SE and we don't know what Ford will charge for that yet... OR the
SEL, which doesn't quite match either Milan model. I'd have done it a bit
differently (make it easier to get puddle-lights!) but...   Add in a different
grille and interior trim kit (check with aftermarket prices for those) and the
other little touches. If those differences are to your taste then, like me, you
probably consider a grand for a factory-customized Fusion to be a deal.

note: The v6 Milan is only $720 more than the v6 Fusion (SE), and
        includes alloy wheels, an SE option... now that's a DEAL!!!


How much is the Zephyr worth over and above the Milan Premier?
Harder question. First we don't yet know the price of the Premier.
We know the base v6 Milan is 21,995. The Montego adds $2,200 for
its Premier version*. So the v6 Milan Premier should easily be $24k+
w/o options, making the Zephyr less than a $6,000 step up.
Hmmm...   It might be very interesting to compare the prices of the Avalon & LS.

* basically: Leather, 6-way driver & 2-way pass. power seats with
heat & memory, six-CD changer and subwoofer, Homelink® & +wheels.



Comparo                 Zephyr          ES330

Base Price              $28,995         $32,200
Delivery                $   665         $   650
Comparably Equipped     $29,660         $34,150

Engine                   3.0             3.3
Horsepower               221             218
Torque                   205             236
Transmission            6 speed auto    5 speed auto
Drive                    Front Wheel*    Front Wheel
Traction Control         Std.            Optional
Battery Saver            Std.            Not Available

EPA City                 20              21
EPA Hwy                  28              29

Wheelbase               107.4           107.1
Interior Vol (cu ft)    100.0            96.4
Length                  190.5           191.1
Width                    72.2            71.3
Height                   55.9            57.3

Front Headroom           38.7            37.6
Rear Headroom            37.8            36.9
Front Legroom            42.3            42.2
Rear Legroom             37.0            35.6
Front Hiproom            54.1            55.5
Rear Hiproom             53.6            55.5
Front Shoulderroom       56.9            56.8
Rear Shoulderroom        55.6            55.8

10 Way Power Driver Seat Std.            Std.
Leather Seats            Std.            Std.
Memory Seats             Std.            Std.
Heated Seats             Std.            Optional
Dual Zone Auto A/C       Std.            Std.
CD Changer               Std.            Optional
Moonroof                 Optional        Std.
Dual Airbags             Std.            Std.
Curtain Airbags          Std.            Std.
Keyless Entry Pad        Std.            Not Available
Engine Immobilizer       Std.            Std. 

* Awd available in 2006
slight update July 22, 2005
added ES300 comparo Oct, 2005