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Compare Ford Taurus Limited vs SEL vs SHO

$27,800 - $42,975
Price range (MSRP)
Ford Taurus
Ford Taurus For Sale
18/26 mpg
City/Hwy
288 hp
Horsepower
N/A
Ford Taurus Review and Specs
Select configuration:
Ford Taurus Limited
$37,310
Starting Price (MSRP)
Ford Taurus Limited For Sale
Select configuration:
Ford Taurus SEL
$30,230
Starting Price (MSRP)
Ford Taurus SEL For Sale
Select configuration:
Ford Taurus SHO
$42,975
Starting Price (MSRP)
Ford Taurus SHO For Sale
What are the differences between the Ford Taurus Limited, SEL and SHO?

Overview

Engine
3.5L V6 Gas
Engine
3.5L V6 Gas
Engine
3.5L Twin-Turbo V6 Gas
Transmission
6-Speed Automatic
Transmission
6-Speed Automatic
Transmission
6-Speed Automatic
Drivetrain
Front-Wheel Drive
Drivetrain
Front-Wheel Drive
Drivetrain
All-Wheel Drive
Fuel Economy
City: 18 MPG
Hwy: 26 MPG
Fuel Economy
City: 18 MPG
Hwy: 26 MPG
Fuel Economy
City: 16 MPG
Hwy: 24 MPG
Fuel Tank Capacity
19 gallons
Fuel Tank Capacity
19 gallons
Fuel Tank Capacity
19 gallons
Seating Capacity
5 seater
Seating Capacity
5 seater
Seating Capacity
5 seater
Trunk Volume
20.1 ft³
Trunk Volume
20.1 ft³
Trunk Volume
20.1 ft³

Performance Specs

Engine and Transmission

Engine
3.5L V6 Gas
3.5L V6 Gas
3.5L Twin-Turbo V6 Gas
Horsepower
288 hp @ 6500 rpm
288 hp @ 6500 rpm
365 hp @ 5500 rpm
Torque
254 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm
254 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm
350 lb-ft @ 1500 rpm
Transmission
6-Speed Automatic
6-Speed Automatic
6-Speed Automatic
Drivetrain
Front-Wheel Drive
Front-Wheel Drive
All-Wheel Drive

Weight and Towing

Curb Weight
3,917 lbs
3,917 lbs
4,327 lbs

Fuel and MPG

Fuel Economy

Combined
21 MPG
21 MPG
19 MPG
City
18 MPG
18 MPG
16 MPG
Highway
26 MPG
26 MPG
24 MPG

Emissions

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

Fuel Tank

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

Dimensions and Measurement

Exterior Dimensions

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

Interior Space

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

Cargo Space

Trunk Volume
20.1 ft³
20.1 ft³
20.1 ft³

Wheels and Suspension

Steering

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

Wheels

Front Wheel Size
19" x 8"
18" x 7.5"
20" x 8"
Rear Wheel Size
19" x 8"
18" x 7.5"
20" x 8"

Suspension

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

Tires

Front Tire
P255/45VR19
P235/55HR18
P245/45VR20
Rear Tire
P255/45VR19
P235/55HR18
P245/45VR20
Spare Tire
Compact
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
  • Agate Black
  • Blue Metallic
  • Ingot Silver Metallic
  • Magnetic Metallic

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

Features and Options

Infotainment

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

Interior Trim

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

Comfort

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

Safety

Safety Features

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

Airbags

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

Warranty

Warranty Summary

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