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2009 Ford Taurus

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Starting MSRP $25,170 – $32,520 Change Vehicle
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EPA Fuel Economy:
 City: 17 – 18   Highway: 24 – 28
Available Engines:
 263-hp, 3.5-liter V-6 (regular gas)
Available Transmissions: 6-speed automatic w/OD

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 What We Like

 What We Don't
•3.5-liter V-6
•Available AWD
•Six airbags standard
•Standard electronic stability system
•New safety features
 
+Crash-test ratings
+Price
+Ride and handling balance
+Backseat space
+Trunk space
+Child-seat accommodations
+Driving visibility
 
-Dated cabin design
-Mushy brakes
-Some cheap interior details
-Narrow front seats
-Same stodgy profile
-Folding backseat execution
 

Vehicle Summary

Ford chose to resurrect the bygone Taurus nameplate in 2008. The Taurus is available in base SE, SEL and Limited trim levels. The SEL and Limited both can be had with all-wheel drive. The Taurus competes with the Chevrolet Impala and Toyota Avalon.  Read more 

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4dr Front-wheel Drive Sedan SE

 $25,170 $23,103

4dr Front-wheel Drive Sedan SEL

 $26,670 $24,453

4dr All-wheel Drive Sedan SEL

 $28,520 $26,118

4dr Front-wheel Drive Sedan Limited

 $30,670 $28,053

4dr All-wheel Drive Sedan Limited

 $32,520 $29,718
  Destination Charge: $825

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