Buying Outlook Updated in May, 2012 by our Vehicle Experts
- The 2012 Ford Taurus is in good supply
- Great deals are currently available
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The Taurus is a full-size sedan high on interior technology, trunk space and polish. Offered in the SE, SEL, Limited and SHO trim levels, the spacious 5-passenger sedan starts at $25,555. All models save for the SHO are powered by a 3.5-liter V6 producing 263 hp and 249 lb-ft. of torque, paired with a 6-speed automatic transmission and front or all-wheel drive (the SE is front-drive only). The imposing SHO gets standard all-wheel drive and a paddle-shifted 6-speed automatic, plus Ford's much-acclaimed 3.5-liter twin-turbocharged EcoBoost V6 which also sees duty in the F-150, making 365 hp and 350 lb-ft of torque.
Available options on higher trim levels include ambient lighting, leather seating, a navigation system, 18 or 20-inch wheels and Ford's SYNC system, which now features a 3-year subscription to Ford's Traffic, Directions and Information service for 2011. Fuel economy comes in at 18 city/28 highway mpg with front-wheel drive or 17 city/24 highway mpg with AWD. The EcoBoost SHO gets identical fuel economy compared with the standard 3.5-liter AWD model.
| % Chosen by Shoppers | Average MSRP | Average CarsDirect Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 2012 SEL 4dr Front-wheel Drive Sedan | 18% | $30,229 | $27,013 |
| 2 2013 SHO 4dr All-wheel Drive Sedan | 13% | $43,175 | $39,907 |
| 3 2013 Limited 4dr All-wheel Drive Sedan | 12% | $38,601 | $35,643 |
| 4 2012 SHO 4dr All-wheel Drive Sedan | 12% | $40,029 | $35,916 |
| 5 2013 SEL 4dr Front-wheel Drive Sedan | 9% | $31,670 | $29,348 |
| 6 2012 Limited 4dr All-wheel Drive Sedan | 8% | $36,340 | $32,883 |
| 7 2012 Limited 4dr Front-wheel Drive Sedan | 8% | $35,256 | $31,905 |
| 8 2012 SE 4dr Front-wheel Drive Sedan | 6% | $26,350 | $24,457 |
| 9 2013 Limited 4dr Front-wheel Drive Sedan | 5% | $36,368 | $33,696 |
| 10 2012 SEL 4dr All-wheel Drive Sedan | 5% | $31,199 | $27,664 |
| 11 2013 SE 4dr Front-wheel Drive Sedan | 4% | $27,644 | $26,532 |
| 12 2013 SEL 4dr All-wheel Drive Sedan | 0% | $30,650 | N/A |
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