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I found this on Edmunds. "Standard only in AK, MN, ND, SD, MT, WI and WY. Other states available via Ford Customer Service Division."

The 2012 Camry Hybrid LE is rated at 43/39 while the XLE is rated at 40/38. My son has a 2012 XLE and his mileage figures reflect the lower rating. The two models have the same drivetrain but different tires. 16" for the LE and 17" for the XLE. Toyota isn't going to come right out and say that's the difference but at least they're honest about it. Ford should come right out and tell people if the tires make a difference. If the Platinum model has the 19s that the regular Fusion does, that may make even more of a difference. You would also think that the EPA test protocol would take tires into account.

Regarding the tire and it's affect on mileage, I went from Michelin Pilots to Continental DWS tires on my Bonneville and the highway mileage went up 2-3 mpg. I never would have believed it until I switched away from Michelins. Don't forget also that on the Camry Hybrid, there is a 2 mpg difference between the LE and the XLE and Toyota says it's due to the difference in tires.

I've driven the FFH, C-Max and the Camry hybrids and I have to say that my wife and I really like the Fusion although for the life of me, I can't figure out why Ford would link a moonroof and Homelink since we don't particularly want a moonroof. Back on topic, what are people seeing in the real world for fuel economy. My son has a 2012 Camry Hybrid XLE which is a little lower rated than the regular Camry Hybrid but he of the lead foot is getting about 36mpg. We're certainly attracted to the 47/47 rating but am wondering what people are really seeing. I saw this article and am more than a little nervous now about what the Fusion could reasonably be expected to get. http://www.greencarreports.com/news/1080580_ford-hybrids-fuel-economy-failing-to-live-up-to-epa-ratings