Compare 2004 Ford Taurus - Details
| Pricing | |||
| MSRP | $22,500 | $20,770 | $21,735 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Invoice | $20,580 | $19,005 | $19,888 |
| Destination | $660 | $625 | $660 |
| Interior Edit | |||
| Air Conditioning, Front | Manual | Manual | Dual Zone Manual |
| Air Filter | Standard | N/A | Standard |
| Underseat Ducts | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Auxiliary Visors | Driver Side | Dual | Dual |
| Cargo Net | Optional | Standard | Optional |
| Clock | In-radio Display | In-radio Display | In-radio Display |
| Compass | Optional | N/A | Optional |
| Cruise Control | Standard | Standard | Optional |
| Cupholders | Front And Rear | Front And Rear | Front |
| Gear Shift Knob Trim | Urethane | Urethane | Urethane |
| 12V DC Power Outlet | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Lighter Elements | Front | N/A | Front |
| Ashtray | Standard | N/A | Standard |
| Overhead Console | N/A | N/A | Mini |
| 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 Down | Driver | Driver | Driver |
| Programmable Garage Door Opener | N/A | N/A | Optional |
| Instrumentation | Analog | Analog | Analog |
| Driver Information Centre | N/A | Standard | N/A |
| 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 | Standard | Standard |
| Exterior Temperature Display | N/A | Standard | Optional |
| Lighting - Glovebox | N/A | Standard | N/A |
| Lighting - Map Lights | Front | Front | Front |
| Lighting - Dome Light | Delay | Fade | Fade |
| Lighting - Cargo Light | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Illuminated Vanity Mirrors | Driver And Passenger | Driver | 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 |
| Remote Trunk Release | Power | Power | 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 |
| Adjustable Pedals | Power | Power | N/A |
| Seats Edit | |||
| Front Seat Type | Split-bench | Bucket | Split-bench |
| Standard Seating | 6 Passengers | 5 Passengers | 6 Passengers |
| Front Driver Seat Direction Controls | 6-way Power | 2-way Power | 4-way |
| Front Passenger Seat Direction Controls | 4-way | 4-way | 4-way |
| Lumbar Support | Driver | Driver | Driver |
| Fold Flat Front Passenger Seat | N/A | Standard | N/A |
| Front Armrests | Center Flip-folding | Center | Center |
| Front Head Restraints | Adjustable | Adjustable | Adjustable |
| Heated Front Seats | N/A | N/A | Driver And Front Passenger Heated-cushion, Heated-seatback |
| Rear Seats | Bench | 60-40 Bench | Bench |
| Rear Armrest | N/A | N/A | Optional |
| Rear Head Restraints | N/A | 2 - Adjustable | 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 | N/A | Standard |
| CD Player | In-dash Mounted Single | In-dash Mounted Single | In-dash Mounted Single |
| CD Changer Compatible | Standard | N/A | N/A |
| Steering Wheel Audio Controls | N/A | N/A | Optional |
| Speakers | 4 | 6 | 6 |
| Amplifier | Standard | N/A | Optional |
| Equalizer | N/A | Automatic | Automatic |
| Speed-Sensitive Volume | Optional | Standard | Standard |
| Safety and Security Edit | |||
| Airbags, Frontal | Driver And Front Passenger | Driver And Front Passenger | Driver And Front Passenger |
| Airbags, Side Impact | Seat Mounted, Driver And Passenger | N/A | Seat Mounted, Driver |
| Airbags, Side Curtain | N/A | Curtain 1st And 2nd Row | N/A |
| Occupancy Sensor | Standard | N/A | N/A |
| Traction Control | ABS And Driveline | Driveline | ABS And Driveline |
| In-Vehicle Assistance Service | N/A | OnStar | OnStar |
| Automatic Crash Response (airbags And/or Sensors) | N/A | OnStar | OnStar |
| Emergency Services | N/A | OnStar | OnStar |
| Crisis Assist | N/A | OnStar | OnStar |
| Stolen Vehicle Assistance | N/A | OnStar | OnStar |
| Remote Door Unlock | N/A | OnStar | OnStar |
| Roadside Assistance | N/A | OnStar | OnStar |
| Remote Horn And Lights | N/A | OnStar | OnStar |
| Hands-Free Calling | N/A | OnStar | OnStar |
| Vehicle Diagnostics | N/A | OnStar | OnStar |
| Stolen Vehicle Tracking | N/A | Optional | Optional |
| Height Adjustable Seatbelts | Front | Front | Front |
| Seatbelt Pre-tensioners | Front | Front | N/A |
| Headlights | Halogen | Halogen | Halogen |
| Exterior Light Control | N/A | Auto On/off | Auto On/off |
| Delay-off Headlamps | N/A | Standard | Standard |
| Daytime Running Lights | Optional | Standard | Standard |
| Door Curb Lights | N/A | N/A | 1 |
| Illuminated Entry | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Remote Keyless Entry | Keyfob (all Doors) | Keyfob (all Doors) | Keyfob (all Doors) |
| Panic Alarm | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Door Locks | Power With 2 Stage Unlock | Power With 2 Stage Unlock | Power With 2 Stage Unlock |
| Rear Child Safety Door Locks | Standard | N/A | N/A |
| Content Theft Deterrent Alarm System | N/A | N/A | Optional |
| Ignition Disable | SecuriLock(R) | PASS-Key III | PASSLock |
| Theft Deterrent Radio | N/A | TheftLock | 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 (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) | 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 | GM TOTAL Warranty 36 Months/36,000 Miles | GM TOTAL Warranty 36 Months/36,000 Miles |
| Warrranty - Powertrain | 36 Months/36,000 Miles | 36 Months/36,000 Miles | 36 Months/36,000 Miles |
| Warranty - Corrosion Perforation | 60 Months/unlimited Miles | 72 Months/100,000 Miles | 72 Months/100,000 Miles |
| Warranty - Roadside Assistance | 36 Months/36,000 Miles | 36 Months/36,000 Miles | 36 Months/36,000 Miles |
| Exterior Edit | |||
| Antenna | Fixed | Window Grid | 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 |
| Grille Trim | Black | With Chrome Bar | With Chrome Bar |
| Door Count | 4 Doors | 4 Doors | 4 Doors |
| Rear Cargo Door | Trunk | Trunk | 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 | Optional | N/A | Optional |
| Sunroof | 1st Row Regular Express Open Sliding And Tilting Glass | 1st Row Exterior Power Sliding And Tilting Glass | 1st Row Exterior Express Open Sliding And Tilting Glass |
| Spoiler | Wing | Wing | Wing |
| Front Tires | P215/60TR16.0 BSW AS | P205/65SR15.0 BSW Touring AS | P225/60SR16.0 BSW AS |
| Wheels | 16" Painted Aluminum | 15" Silver Aluminum | 16" Steel |
| Spare Tire And Wheel | Compact Steel | Compact Steel | Compact Steel |
| Windshield Wipers - Front | Variable Intermittent | Variable Intermittent | Variable Intermittent |
| Mechanical Edit | |||
| Engine | 3.0L V-6 | 3.5L V-6 | 3.4L V-6 |
| Engine - Valvetrain | DOHC | OHV | OHV |
| 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 | Optional | Optional |
| Exhaust | Stainless Steel | Stainless Steel | Stainless Steel |
| Steering | Rack And Pinion | Rack And Pinion | Rack And Pinion |
| Speed Sensitive Steering | Standard | Standard | N/A |
| Suspension Tuning | Regular | Regular | Touring |
| Front Suspension Type | Strut | Strut | 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 | Multi-link | Strut |
| Rear Anti-roll Bar | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Rear Shocks | Gas-pressurized | Gas-pressurized | Regular |
| Rear Springs | Coil | Coil | Coil |
| Transmission | 4-spd Auto W/OD | 4-spd Auto W/OD | 4-spd Auto W/OD |
| Axle Ratio | 3.96 | 3.05 | 2.86 |
| Remote Vehicle Starting System | N/A | Optional | N/A |
| Specifications Edit | |||
| Exterior Length | 197.6 " | 188.3 " | 200.0 " |
| Exterior Body Width | 73.0 " | 69.9 " | 73.0 " |
| Exterior Height | 56.1 " | 57.5 " | 57.3 " |
| Engine | 3.0L V-6 | 3.5L V-6 | 3.4L V-6 |
| Horsepower | 200 @ 5,650 Rpm | 200 @ 5,400 Rpm | 180 @ 5,200 Rpm |
| Torque | 200 @ 4,400 Rpm | 220 @ 3,200 Rpm | 205 @ 4,000 Rpm |
| Fuel Economy - City | 20 Mpg | 23 Mpg | 21 Mpg |
| Fuel Economy - Highway | 27 Mpg | 32 Mpg | 32 Mpg |
| 0-60mph / 0-100kmh (s) | 8.4 Seconds | 8.1 Seconds | 8.9 Seconds |
| 1/4 Mile Time | 16.3 Seconds | 15.9 Seconds | 16.8 Seconds |
| 1/4 Mile Speed | 86 Mph | 92 Mph | 83 Mph |
| Lateral Acceleration (g) | .8 | .8 | .8 |
| Slalom Speed | 60 Mph | 59 Mph | 60 Mph |
| Bore-and-Stroke | 3.50/3.10 " | 3.70/3.31 " | 3.62/3.31 " |
| Curb Weight | 3,322 Lbs. | 3,297 Lbs. | 3,389 Lbs. |
| Maximum Trailer Weight | 1,750 Lbs. | 1,000 Lbs. | 1,000 Lbs. |
| Wheelbase | 108.5 " | 106.3 " | 110.5 " |
| Front Track | 61.6 " | 60.0 " | 62.0 " |
| Rear Track | 62.1 " | 59.3 " | 61.1 " |
| Turning Radius | 19.8 '' | 19.0 '' | 19.0 '' |
| Drag Coefficient | .30 | N/A | .30 |
| Front Legroom | 42.2 " | 41.9 " | 42.2 " |
| Rear Legroom | 38.9 " | 38.5 " | 38.4 " |
| Front Headroom | 40.0 " | 39.9 " | 39.2 " |
| Rear Headroom | 38.1 " | 37.6 " | 36.8 " |
| Front Hip Room | 54.5 " | 52.4 " | 56.5 " |
| Rear Hip Room | 55.7 " | 52.0 " | 55.7 " |
| Front Shoulder Room | 57.3 " | 56.7 " | 59.0 " |
| Rear Shoulder Room | 56.6 " | 56.1 " | 58.9 " |
| Luggage Volume | 17.0 Cu.ft. | 15.4 Cu.ft. | 18.6 Cu.ft. |
| Luggage Volume (max) | 17.0 Cu.ft. | 15.4 Cu.ft. | 18.6 Cu.ft. |
| Passenger Volume | 105 Cu.ft. | 101 Cu.ft. | 104 Cu.ft. |
| Fuel Tank | 18.0 Gal. | 16.1 Gal. | 17.0 Gal. |
| Cost To Own | |||
| NHTSA Frontal Crash Test Ratings Edit | |||
| Passenger's | 5 | 4 | 5 |
| Side Barrier Rating Driver | 3 | 4 | 4 |
| Driver's | 4 | 4 | 5 |
| Side Barrier Rating Passenger Rear Seat | 3 | 5 | 4 |
| Overall Rollover Rating | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| IIHS Frontal Offset Crash Test Ratings Edit | |||
| Chest | good | good | good |
| Left Leg/Foot | good | good | acceptable |
| Bumpers | acceptable | poor | marginal |
| Restraints | good | good | good |
| Head Restraint | N/A | good | N/A |
| Structure/safety cage | good | good | good |
| Right Leg/Foot | good | acceptable | acceptable |
| Head/Neck | good | acceptable | good |
| Overall Front | good | good | good |
