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Compare Ford Taurus Limited vs SEL

$27,800 - $42,975
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Ford Taurus
Ford Taurus For Sale
18/26 mpg
City/Hwy
288 hp
Horsepower
N/A
Ford Taurus Review and Specs
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Ford Taurus Limited
$37,310
Starting Price (MSRP)
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Ford Taurus SEL
$30,230
Starting Price (MSRP)
Ford Taurus SEL For Sale
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Overview

Engine
3.5L V6 Gas
Engine
3.5L V6 Gas
Transmission
6-Speed Automatic
Transmission
6-Speed Automatic
Drivetrain
Front-Wheel Drive
Drivetrain
Front-Wheel Drive
Fuel Economy
City: 18 MPG
Hwy: 26 MPG
Fuel Economy
City: 18 MPG
Hwy: 26 MPG
Fuel Tank Capacity
19 gallons
Fuel Tank Capacity
19 gallons
Seating Capacity
5 seater
Seating Capacity
5 seater
Trunk Volume
20.1 ft³
Trunk Volume
20.1 ft³

Performance Specs

Engine and Transmission

Engine
3.5L V6 Gas
3.5L V6 Gas
Horsepower
288 hp @ 6500 rpm
288 hp @ 6500 rpm
Torque
254 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm
254 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm
Transmission
6-Speed Automatic
6-Speed Automatic
Drivetrain
Front-Wheel Drive
Front-Wheel Drive

Weight and Towing

Curb Weight
3,917 lbs
3,917 lbs
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Fuel and MPG

Fuel Economy

Combined
21 MPG
21 MPG
City
18 MPG
18 MPG
Highway
26 MPG
26 MPG

Emissions

CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year
8.4 Tons/yr
8.4 Tons/yr

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity
19 gallons
19 gallons
Cruising Range City
342 miles
342 miles
Cruising Range Highway
494 miles
494 miles

Dimensions and Measurement

Exterior Dimensions

Length
202.9 in
202.9 in
Height
60.7 in
60.7 in
Max Width
76.2 in
76.2 in
Front Width
65.3 in
65.3 in
Rear Width
65.5 in
65.5 in
Wheelbase
112.9 in
112.9 in
Ground Clearance
5.1 in
5.1 in

Interior Space

Seating Capacity
5 seater
5 seater
Front Seat Leg Room
41.9 in
41.9 in
Front Seat Headroom
39 in
39 in
Front Seat Shoulder Room
57.9 in
57.9 in
Front Seat Hip Room
56.3 in
56.3 in
Rear Seat Leg Room
38.1 in
38.1 in
Rear Seat Headroom
37.8 in
37.8 in
Rear Seat Shoulder Room
56.9 in
56.9 in
Rear Seat Hip Room
55.8 in
55.8 in

Cargo Space

Trunk Volume
20.1 ft³
20.1 ft³

Wheels and Suspension

Steering

Steering Type
Rack-Pinion
Rack-Pinion
Turning Diameter
39.5 ft
39.5 ft

Wheels

Wheels Type
Aluminum Wheels
Aluminum Wheels
Front Wheel Size
19" x 8"
18" x 7.5"
Rear Wheel Size
19" x 8"
18" x 7.5"

Suspension

Front Suspension
Strut
Strut
Rear Suspension
Multi-Link
Multi-Link

Tires

Front Tire
P255/45VR19
P235/55HR18
Rear Tire
P255/45VR19
P235/55HR18
Spare Tire
Compact
Compact

Colors and Materials

Standard Exterior Colors

  • Agate Black
  • Blue Metallic
  • Ingot Silver Metallic
  • Magnetic Metallic
  • Agate Black
  • Blue Metallic
  • Ingot Silver Metallic
  • Magnetic Metallic
  • Oxford White

Optional Exterior Colors

  • Burgundy Velvet Metallic Tinted Clearcoat
  • Ruby Red Metallic Tinted Clearcoat
  • White Platinum Metallic Tri-Coat
  • Burgundy Velvet Metallic Tinted Clearcoat
  • Ruby Red Metallic Tinted Clearcoat
  • White Platinum Metallic Tri-Coat

Features and Options

Infotainment

HD Radio
Standard
Not Available
Bluetooth Connection
Standard
Standard
Premium Sound System
Standard
Not Available
Satellite Radio
Standard
Standard
Smart Device Integration
Standard
Standard
Auxiliary Audio Input
Standard
Standard
MP3 Player
Standard
Standard

Interior Trim

Bucket Seats
Standard
Standard
Cloth Seats
Not Available
Standard
Leather Seats
Standard
Not Available
Leather Steering Wheel
Standard
Standard
Woodgrain Interior Trim
Standard
Not Available
Sun/Moonroof
Optional
Optional

Comfort

Navigation System
Optional
Optional
Steering Wheel Audio Controls
Standard
Standard
Power Mirror(s)
Standard
Standard
A/C
Standard
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Optional
Not Available
Automatic Parking
Optional
Not Available
Climate Control
Standard
Standard
Cooled Front Seat(s)
Standard
Not Available
Cruise Control
Standard
Standard
Heated Front Seat(s)
Standard
Not Available
Heated Rear Seat(s)
Standard
Not Available
Heated Steering Wheel
Standard
Not Available
Keyless Entry
Standard
Standard
Multi-Zone A/C
Standard
Standard
Power Driver Seat
Standard
Standard
Power Passenger Seat
Standard
Standard
Remote Engine Start
Standard
Standard
Seat Memory
Standard
Not Available
Universal Garage Door Opener
Standard
Not Available
Keyless Start
Standard
Not Available
Telematics
Standard
Standard

Safety

Safety Features

Back-Up Camera
Standard
Standard
Cross-Traffic Alert
Standard
Not Available
Rear Parking Aid
Standard
Standard
Blind Spot Monitor
Standard
Not Available
Lane Departure Warning
Optional
Not Available
Lane Keeping Assist
Optional
Not Available
ABS
Standard
Standard
Tire Pressure Monitor
Standard
Standard
Brake Assist
Standard
Standard
Stability Control
Standard
Standard
Traction Control
Standard
Standard

US NHTSA Crash Test Result

Overall Rating
Frontal Barrier Crash Rating
Side Crash Rating
Rollover Rating

Airbags

Driver Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Front Head Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Front Side Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Knee Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Passenger Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Rear Head Air Bag
Standard
Standard

Warranty

Warranty Summary

Basic
3 Years / 36,000 Miles
3 Years / 36,000 Miles
Corrosion
5 Years / Unlimited Miles
5 Years / Unlimited Miles
Drivetrain
5 Years / 60,000 Miles
5 Years / 60,000 Miles
Roadside Assistance
5 Years / 60,000 Miles
5 Years / 60,000 Miles
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