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2005 Ford Taurus

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Kelley Blue Book Retail:  $6,900 – $8,450   Change Vehicle

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EPA Fuel Economy:
 City: 19 – 20   Highway: 27
Available Engines:
 153-hp, 3.0-liter V-6 (flexible; E85)
153-hp, 3.0-liter V-6 (regular gas)
201-hp, 3.0-liter V-6 (regular gas)
Available Transmissions: 4-speed automatic w/OD

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 What We Like

 What We Don't
•Choice of two 3.0-liter V-6s
•Sedan and wagon body styles
•Four-speed automatic
•Optional side-impact airbags
 
+Performance with the 201-hp V-6
+Interior space
+Seat comfort
+Overall value
 
-Handling
-Visibility
-Poor resale value
-Aging design
-ABS not standard
 

Vehicle Summary

Ford's long-lived midsize sedan and wagon got a mild face-lift for 2004 and continue into 2005 with a simplified lineup. Available with a choice of V-6 engines, the front-wheel-drive Taurus competes against the class-leading Honda Accord and Toyota Camry. Mercury's Sable is similar.  Read more 

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  Original MSRP

4dr Sedan SE

 $21,200

4dr Sedan SEL

 $23,130

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