Thank you for the response, it was very informative. One of the reasons I like the Fusion Hybrid is the active sound canceling system. I'm glad you brought that point up. It sounds like I'm not a good fit for the FFH given my needs.
I'm contemplating purchasing a 2013 FFH SE but I'm not a fan of stock car stereos. Is it possible to remove the stock head-unit and replace it with something generic/aftermarket? what features do you lose when you do this?