Compare 2002 Ford Taurus - Details
| Pricing | |||
| MSRP | $19,035 | $22,550 | $20,325 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Invoice | $17,697 | $20,513 | $18,597 |
| Destination | $650 | $550 | $635 |
| Interior Edit | |||
| Air Conditioning, Front | Manual | Manual | Dual Zone Manual |
| Air Filter | N/A | Standard | N/A |
| Underseat Ducts | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Auxiliary Visors | N/A | Driver Side | Dual |
| Cargo Concealed Storage | N/A | Standard | N/A |
| Cargo Net | N/A | N/A | Optional |
| Cargo Tie Downs | N/A | Standard | N/A |
| Cell Phone | Pre-wiring | N/A | N/A |
| Clock | In-radio Display | In-dash | In-radio Display |
| Compass | N/A | N/A | Optional |
| Cruise Control | Optional | Standard | Optional |
| Cupholders | Front And Rear | Front And Rear | Front |
| Gear Shift Knob Trim | Urethane | Urethane | Urethane |
| 12V DC Power Outlet | 2 | 3 | 2 |
| Lighter Elements | Front | Front | Front |
| Ashtray | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Overhead Console | N/A | N/A | Mini With Storage |
| Floor Console | Partial | Full | Full |
| Floor Mats | Carpeted Front And Rear | Carpeted Front And Rear | Carpeted Front And Rear |
| Front Windows | Power | Power | Power |
| Rear Windows | Power | Power | Power |
| 1-touch Window Up | N/A | Driver And Passenger | N/A |
| 1-touch Window Down | Driver | Driver And Passenger | Driver |
| Programmable Garage Door Opener | N/A | Optional | Optional |
| Instrumentation | Analog | Analog | Analog |
| Tachometer | Standard | Standard | N/A |
| Trip Computer | N/A | Standard | Optional |
| Water Temp Gauge | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Low Fuel Warning | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Service Interval Warning | N/A | N/A | Standard |
| Exterior Temperature Display | N/A | Standard | Optional |
| Lighting - Glovebox | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Lighting - Map Lights | Front | Front And Rear | Front |
| Lighting - Dome Light | Delay | Fade | Fade |
| Lighting - Cargo Light | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Illuminated Vanity Mirrors | N/A | Driver And Passenger | Driver And Passenger |
| Rear Window Defogger | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Rear View Mirror | Day-night | Day-night | Day-night |
| Mirrors - Visor Vanity Mirrors | Driver And Passenger | Driver And Passenger | Driver And Passenger |
| Fuel Door Release | N/A | Power | N/A |
| Remote Trunk Release | Power | N/A | Power |
| Retained Accessory Power | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Seatback Storage Pockets | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| Tilt-Wheel Adjustable Steering Column | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Steering Wheel Material | Urethane | Urethane | Urethane |
| Seats Edit | |||
| Front Seat Type | Split-bench | Bucket | Split-bench |
| Standard Seating | 6 Passengers | 5 Passengers | 6 Passengers |
| Front Driver Seat Direction Controls | 4-way | 6-way | 4-way |
| Front Passenger Seat Direction Controls | 4-way | 6-way | 4-way |
| Lumbar Support | N/A | Driver And Passenger | Driver |
| Front Armrests | Center Flip-folding | Center | Center |
| Front Head Restraints | Adjustable | Adjustable W/tilt | Adjustable |
| Heated Front Seats | N/A | Driver And Front Passenger Heated-cushion, Heated-seatback | Driver And Front Passenger Heated-cushion |
| Rear Seats | Bench | 60-40 Bench | Bench |
| Rear Armrest | N/A | Standard | Optional |
| Rear Head Restraints | N/A | 3 - W/tilt | 3 - Fixed |
| Seat Trim | Cloth | Premium Cloth | Cloth |
| Entertainment Edit | |||
| Radio | AM/FM Stereo, Seek-scan | AM/FM Stereo, Seek-scan | AM/FM Stereo, Seek-scan |
| Cassette Player | Optional | Standard | Standard |
| CD Player | N/A | In-dash Mounted Single | In-dash Mounted Single |
| CD Changer Compatible | N/A | Standard | N/A |
| Steering Wheel Audio Controls | N/A | Optional | Optional |
| Speakers | 4 | 8 | 6 |
| Amplifier | Standard | Optional | Optional |
| Equalizer | N/A | N/A | Automatic |
| Speed-Sensitive Volume | N/A | N/A | Standard |
| Safety and Security Edit | |||
| Airbags, Frontal | Driver And Front Passenger | Driver And Front Passenger | Driver And Front Passenger |
| Airbags, Side Impact | N/A | Seat Mounted, Driver And Passenger | Seat Mounted, Driver |
| Airbags, Side Curtain | N/A | Curtain 1st And 2nd Row | N/A |
| Traction Control | N/A | ABS And Driveline | ABS And Driveline |
| In-Vehicle Assistance Service | N/A | N/A | OnStar |
| Automatic Crash Response (airbags And/or Sensors) | N/A | N/A | OnStar |
| Emergency Services | N/A | N/A | OnStar |
| Crisis Assist | N/A | N/A | OnStar |
| Stolen Vehicle Assistance | N/A | N/A | OnStar |
| Remote Door Unlock | N/A | N/A | OnStar |
| Roadside Assistance | N/A | N/A | OnStar |
| Remote Horn And Lights | N/A | N/A | OnStar |
| Hands-Free Calling | N/A | N/A | OnStar |
| Vehicle Diagnostics | N/A | N/A | OnStar |
| Stolen Vehicle Tracking | N/A | N/A | Optional |
| Height Adjustable Seatbelts | Front | Front | Front |
| Seatbelt Pre-tensioners | Front | Front And Rear | N/A |
| Headlights | Halogen | Halogen | Halogen |
| Exterior Light Control | N/A | N/A | Auto On/off |
| Delay-off Headlamps | N/A | N/A | Standard |
| Daytime Running Lights | Optional | Standard | Standard |
| Door Curb Lights | N/A | 4 | N/A |
| Illuminated Entry | N/A | Standard | Optional |
| Remote Keyless Entry | N/A | Keyfob (all Doors) | Keyfob (all Doors) |
| Panic Alarm | N/A | Standard | Optional |
| Door Locks | Power | Power With 2 Stage Unlock | Power |
| Rear Child Safety Door Locks | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Content Theft Deterrent Alarm System | N/A | Standard | Optional |
| Ignition Disable | Securilock | Transponder III | PASSLock |
| Theft Deterrent Radio | N/A | Standard | Theftlock |
| Low Tire Pressure Warning | N/A | N/A | Optional |
| Overview | |||
| Warranty Overview | Basic (36 Month/36,000 Mileage), Powertrain (36 Month/36,000 Mileage), Corrosion Perforation (60 Month/unlimited Mileage), Roadside Assistance (36 Month/36,000 Mileage) | Basic (48 Month/50,000 Mileage), Powertrain (60 Month/60,000 Mileage), Corrosion Perforation (144 Month/unlimited Mileage), Roadside Assistance (48 Month/50,000 Mileage) | Basic (36 Month/36,000 Mileage), Powertrain (36 Month/36,000 Mileage), Corrosion Perforation (72 Month/100,000 Mileage), Roadside Assistance (36 Month/36,000 Mileage) |
| Warranty Edit | |||
| Warranty - Basic | 36 Months/36,000 Miles | 48 Months/50,000 Miles | GM TOTAL Warranty 36 Months/36,000 Miles |
| Warrranty - Powertrain | 36 Months/36,000 Miles | 60 Months/60,000 Miles | 36 Months/36,000 Miles |
| Warranty - Corrosion Perforation | 60 Months/unlimited Miles | 144 Months/unlimited Miles | 72 Months/100,000 Miles |
| Warranty - Roadside Assistance | 36 Months/36,000 Miles | 48 Months/50,000 Miles | 36 Months/36,000 Miles |
| Exterior Edit | |||
| Antenna | Fixed | Integrated Roof | Window Grid |
| Body Material | Fully Galvanized Steel | Fully Galvanized Steel | Fully Galvanized Steel |
| Paint | Clearcoat Monotone | Clearcoat Monotone | Clearcoat Monotone |
| Bodyside Mouldings | Body-colored | Body-colored | Black |
| Bodyside Insert | N/A | Chrome | N/A |
| Grille Trim | With Chrome Bar | Chrome | With Chrome Bar |
| Fog/driving Lights | N/A | Front | N/A |
| Door Count | 4 Doors | 4 Doors | 4 Doors |
| Rear Cargo Door | Trunk | Liftgate | Trunk |
| Tinted Windows | Light | Light | Light |
| Rear Window Type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed |
| Mirrors | Dual Power Remote | Dual Power Remote | Dual Power Remote |
| Heated Door Mirrors | N/A | Standard | N/A |
| Sunroof | N/A | 1st Row Regular Express Open/close Sliding And Tilting Glass | 1st Row Regular Express Open Sliding And Tilting Glass |
| Spoiler | N/A | Wing | N/A |
| Roof Rack | N/A | Optional | N/A |
| Roof Rails | N/A | Standard | N/A |
| Front Tires | P215/60TR16.0 BSW AS | P195/65HR15.0 BSW AS | P225/60SR16.0 BSW AS |
| Wheels | 16" Steel | 15" Steel | 16" Steel |
| Spare Tire And Wheel | Compact Steel | Full-size Steel | Compact Steel |
| Windshield Wipers - Front | Variable Intermittent | Variable Intermittent | Variable Intermittent |
| Rear Window Wipers | N/A | Fixed Interval | N/A |
| Mud Flaps | N/A | Optional | N/A |
| Mechanical Edit | |||
| Engine | 3.0L V-6 | 1.8L I-4 | 3.4L V-6 |
| Engine - Valvetrain | OHV | DOHC | OHV |
| Turbocharger | N/A | Intercooled Turbo | N/A |
| Brakes | Front Disc/rear Drum | 4-wheel Disc | 4-wheel Disc |
| Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) | 4-wheel | 4-wheel | 4-wheel |
| Drive Type | Front-wheel | Front-wheel | Front-wheel |
| Engine Block Heater | Optional | N/A | Optional |
| Exhaust | Stainless Steel | Stainless Steel | Stainless Steel |
| Steering | Rack And Pinion | Rack And Pinion | Rack And Pinion |
| Speed Sensitive Steering | Standard | N/A | N/A |
| Suspension Tuning | Regular | Regular | Touring |
| Front Suspension Type | Strut | Multi-link | Strut |
| Front Anti-roll Bar | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Front Shocks | Gas-pressurized | Gas-pressurized | Regular |
| Front Springs | Coil | Coil | Coil |
| Rear Suspension Type | Multi-link | Torsion Beam | Strut |
| Rear Anti-roll Bar | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Rear Shocks | Gas-pressurized | Gas-pressurized | Regular |
| Rear Springs | Coil | Coil | Coil |
| Sequential Shift Control | N/A | Tiptronic | N/A |
| Transmission | 4-spd Auto W/OD | 5-spd Man W/OD | 4-spd Auto W/OD |
| Axle Ratio | 3.77 | 3.70 | 2.86 |
| Specifications Edit | |||
| Exterior Length | 197.6 " | 184.3 " | 200.0 " |
| Exterior Body Width | 73.0 " | 68.7 " | 73.0 " |
| Exterior Height | 56.1 " | 59.0 " | 57.3 " |
| Engine | 3.0L V-6 | 1.8L I-4 | 3.4L V-6 |
| Horsepower | 155 @ 4,900 Rpm | 170 @ 5,900 Rpm | 180 @ 5,200 Rpm |
| Torque | 185 @ 3,950 Rpm | 166 @ 1,950 Rpm | 205 @ 4,000 Rpm |
| Fuel Economy - City | 20 Mpg | 22 Mpg | 21 Mpg |
| Fuel Economy - Highway | 28 Mpg | 31 Mpg | 32 Mpg |
| Bore-and-Stroke | 3.50/3.10 " | 3.19/3.40 " | 3.62/3.31 " |
| Curb Weight | 3,355 Lbs. | 3,322 Lbs. | 3,389 Lbs. |
| Payload | N/A | 1,062 Lbs. | N/A |
| Maximum Trailer Weight | 1,250 Lbs. | N/A | 1,000 Lbs. |
| Wheelbase | 108.5 " | 106.4 " | 110.5 " |
| Front Track | 61.6 " | 59.6 " | 62.0 " |
| Rear Track | 62.1 " | 59.6 " | 61.1 " |
| Turning Radius | 19.8 '' | 18.7 '' | 19.0 '' |
| Drag Coefficient | .30 | .32 | .31 |
| Front Legroom | 42.2 " | 41.5 " | 42.2 " |
| Rear Legroom | 38.9 " | 35.3 " | 38.4 " |
| Front Headroom | 40.0 " | 39.7 " | 39.2 " |
| Rear Headroom | 38.1 " | 39.7 " | 36.8 " |
| Front Hip Room | 54.5 " | N/A | 56.5 " |
| Rear Hip Room | 55.7 " | N/A | 55.7 " |
| Front Shoulder Room | 57.3 " | 55.8 " | 59.0 " |
| Rear Shoulder Room | 56.6 " | 54.6 " | 58.9 " |
| Luggage Volume | 17.0 Cu.ft. | 39.0 Cu.ft. | 18.6 Cu.ft. |
| Luggage Volume (max) | 17.0 Cu.ft. | 56.5 Cu.ft. | 18.6 Cu.ft. |
| Passenger Volume | 105 Cu.ft. | 98 Cu.ft. | 104 Cu.ft. |
| Fuel Tank | 18.0 Gal. | 16.4 Gal. | 17.0 Gal. |
| Cost To Own | |||
| NHTSA Frontal Crash Test Ratings Edit | |||
| Passenger's | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Side Barrier Rating Driver | 3 | 4 | 4 |
| Driver's | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Side Barrier Rating Passenger Rear Seat | 3 | 4 | 4 |
| Overall Rollover Rating | 4 | N/A | 4 |
| IIHS Frontal Offset Crash Test Ratings Edit | |||
| Chest | N/A | N/A | good |
| Left Leg/Foot | N/A | N/A | acceptable |
| Bumpers | N/A | N/A | marginal |
| Restraints | N/A | N/A | good |
| Structure/safety cage | N/A | N/A | good |
| Right Leg/Foot | N/A | N/A | acceptable |
| Head/Neck | N/A | N/A | good |
| Overall Front | N/A | N/A | good |
