Compare 2008 Ford Taurus - Details
| Pricing | |||
| MSRP | $23,635 | $27,650 | $24,170 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Invoice | $21,801 | $26,129 | $22,608 |
| Destination | $800 | $750 | $675 |
| Interior Edit | |||
| Air Conditioning, Front | Manual | Dual Zone Manual | Automatic |
| Air Filter | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Underseat Ducts | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Auxiliary Visors | N/A | N/A | Dual |
| Cargo Net | N/A | Standard | Optional |
| Clock | In-radio Display | In-radio Display | In-dash |
| Compass | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Cruise Control | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Cupholders | Front And Rear | Front And Rear | Front And Rear |
| Gear Shift Knob Trim | Leather/metal-look | Urethane | Leather/metal-look |
| 12V DC Power Outlet | 3 | 3 | 2 |
| Lighter Elements | N/A | N/A | Front |
| Ashtray | N/A | N/A | Standard |
| Overhead Console | Mini With Storage | N/A | Mini With Storage |
| Floor Console | Full | 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 | Driver | N/A | Driver |
| 1-touch Window Down | Driver | Driver | Driver |
| Programmable Garage Door Opener | N/A | Standard | Standard |
| Instrumentation | Analog | Analog | Analog |
| Driver Information Centre | Standard | Standard | N/A |
| Tachometer | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Trip Computer | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Water Temp Gauge | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Low Fuel Warning | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Service Interval Warning | Standard | Standard | N/A |
| Exterior Temperature Display | Optional | Standard | Standard |
| Lighting - Glovebox | N/A | N/A | Standard |
| Lighting - Map Lights | Front And Rear | Front And Rear | Front |
| Lighting - Dome Light | Fade | Fade | Fade |
| Lighting - Cargo Light | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Illuminated Vanity Mirrors | Driver And Passenger | Driver And Passenger | Driver And Passenger |
| Rear Window Defogger | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Rear View Mirror | Auto-dimming Day-night | Auto-dimming Day-night | Auto-dimming Day-night |
| Mirrors - Visor Vanity Mirrors | Driver And Passenger | Driver And Passenger | Driver And Passenger |
| Fuel Door Release | N/A | N/A | Power |
| Remote Trunk Release | Power | Power | Power |
| Retained Accessory Power | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Seatback Storage Pockets | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Tilt-Wheel Adjustable Steering Column | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Steering Wheel Material | Leather | Leather | Leather |
| Adjustable Pedals | Power | N/A | N/A |
| Seats Edit | |||
| Front Seat Type | Bucket | Bucket | Bucket |
| Standard Seating | 5 Passengers | 5 Passengers | 5 Passengers |
| Front Driver Seat Direction Controls | 6-way Power | 8-way Power | 8-way Power |
| Front Passenger Seat Direction Controls | 2-way Power | 6-way Power | 4-way |
| Lumbar Support | Driver | Driver | Driver |
| Fold Flat Front Passenger Seat | Standard | N/A | N/A |
| Front Armrests | Center | Center | Center |
| Front Head Restraints | Adjustable | Adjustable | Adjustable W/tilt |
| Heated Front Seats | Driver And Front Passenger Heated-cushion, Heated-seatback | Driver And Front Passenger Heated-cushion, Heated-seatback | Driver And Front Passenger Heated-cushion, Heated-seatback |
| Rear Seats | 60-40 Bench | 60-40 Split-bench | 60-40 Bench |
| Rear Armrest | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Rear Head Restraints | 2 - Fixed | 3 - Fixed | 3 - Adjustable |
| Seat Trim | Cloth | Leather | Leather |
| Entertainment Edit | |||
| Radio | AM/FM/Satellite-prep, Seek-scan | XM AM/FM/Satellite, Seek-scan | XM AM/FM/Satellite, Seek-scan |
| CD Player | In-dash Mounted Single | In-dash Mounted Single | In-dash Mounted 6-disc |
| MP3 Capability | Optional | Standard | Standard |
| Auxiliary Input Jack | Standard | Standard | N/A |
| Steering Wheel Audio Controls | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Rear Seat Audio Controls | Optional | N/A | N/A |
| Voice Recognition | Optional | N/A | N/A |
| Speakers | 4 | 8 Bose | 7 Infinity(R) |
| Amplifier | N/A | N/A | 360W Premium |
| Equalizer | N/A | Automatic | Automatic |
| Speed-Sensitive Volume | Optional | Standard | Standard |
| Entertainment System | With DVD | N/A | N/A |
| 2nd Row LCD Screen | 1 | N/A | N/A |
| Bluetooth Compatibility | Optional | N/A | N/A |
| 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 And Passenger |
| Airbags, Side Curtain | Curtain 1st And 2nd Row | Curtain 1st And 2nd Row | Curtain 1st And 2nd Row |
| Occupancy Sensor | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Traction Control | Driveline | ABS And Driveline | ABS And Driveline |
| In-Vehicle Assistance Service | N/A | OnStar Safe & Sound | N/A |
| Automatic Crash Response (airbags And/or Sensors) | N/A | OnStar Safe & Sound | N/A |
| Emergency Services | N/A | OnStar Safe & Sound | N/A |
| Crisis Assist | N/A | OnStar Safe & Sound | N/A |
| Stolen Vehicle Assistance | N/A | OnStar Safe & Sound | N/A |
| Remote Door Unlock | N/A | OnStar Safe & Sound | N/A |
| Roadside Assistance | N/A | OnStar Safe & Sound | N/A |
| Remote Horn And Lights | N/A | OnStar Safe & Sound | N/A |
| Hands-Free Calling | N/A | OnStar Safe & Sound | N/A |
| Vehicle Diagnostics | N/A | OnStar Safe & Sound | N/A |
| Stolen Vehicle Tracking | N/A | Standard | N/A |
| Height Adjustable Seatbelts | Front | Front | Front |
| Seatbelt Pre-tensioners | Front | Front | Front |
| Headlights | Halogen | Halogen | Halogen |
| Exterior Light Control | Auto On/off | Auto On/off | Auto On/off |
| Delay-off Headlamps | Optional | Standard | Standard |
| Daytime Running Lights | Optional | Standard | N/A |
| Door Curb Lights | N/A | N/A | 2 |
| Illuminated Entry | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Parking Assist | Optional | N/A | N/A |
| 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 | Standard | Standard |
| Content Theft Deterrent Alarm System | Optional | Standard | Standard |
| Ignition Disable | Standard | PASSLock | N/A |
| Theft Deterrent Radio | N/A | THEFTLOCK | N/A |
| Low Tire Pressure Warning | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Overview | |||
| Warranty Overview | Basic (36 Month/36,000 Mileage), Powertrain (60 Month/60,000 Mileage), Corrosion Perforation (60 Month/unlimited Mileage), Roadside Assistance (60 Month/60,000 Mileage) | Basic (36 Month/36,000 Mileage), Powertrain (60 Month/100,000 Mileage), Corrosion Perforation (72 Month/100,000 Mileage), Roadside Assistance (60 Month/100,000 Mileage) | Basic (60 Month/60,000 Mileage), Powertrain (120 Month/100,000 Mileage), Corrosion Perforation (84 Month/unlimited Mileage), Roadside Assistance (60 Month/unlimited Mileage), Accessories (12 Month/12,000 Mileage) |
| Warranty Edit | |||
| Warranty - Basic | 36 Months/36,000 Miles | GM TOTAL Warranty 36 Months/36,000 Miles | 60 Months/60,000 Miles |
| Warrranty - Powertrain | 60 Months/60,000 Miles | 60 Months/100,000 Miles | 120 Months/100,000 Miles |
| Warranty - Corrosion Perforation | 60 Months/unlimited Miles | 72 Months/100,000 Miles | 84 Months/unlimited Miles |
| Warranty - Roadside Assistance | 60 Months/60,000 Miles | 60 Months/100,000 Miles | 60 Months/unlimited Miles |
| Exterior Edit | |||
| Antenna | Window Grid | Window Grid | Window Grid |
| Body Material | Fully Galvanized Steel | Fully Galvanized Steel | Fully Galvanized Steel |
| Paint | Clearcoat Monotone | Clearcoat Monotone | Clearcoat Monotone |
| Bodyside Mouldings | N/A | Body-colored | Aluminum |
| Grille Trim | Chrome | Black W/chrome Surround | With Chrome Bar |
| Fog/driving Lights | Front | Front | Front |
| Door Count | 4 Doors | 4 Doors | 4 Doors |
| Rear Cargo Door | Trunk | Trunk | Trunk |
| Tinted Windows | Light | Light | Deep |
| Rear Window Type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed |
| Mirrors | Dual Power Remote | Dual Power Remote | Dual Power Remote |
| Heated Door Mirrors | Optional | Standard | Standard |
| Sunroof | 1st Row Regular Express Open/close Sliding And Tilting Glass | 1st Row Exterior Express Open Sliding And Tilting Glass | 1st Row Regular Express Open/close Sliding And Tilting Glass |
| Spoiler | N/A | Wing | N/A |
| Front Tires | P215/60TR17.0 BSW AS | P235/50WR18.0 BSW Performance AS | P215/55VR17.0 BSW AS |
| Wheels | 17" Machined Aluminum | 18" Machined Aluminum | 17" Silver Aluminum |
| Spare Tire And Wheel | Compact Steel | Compact Steel | Compact Steel |
| Windshield Wipers - Front | Variable Intermittent | Variable Intermittent | Variable Intermittent |
| Mud Flaps | Standard | N/A | Optional |
| Mechanical Edit | |||
| Engine | 3.5L V-6 | 3.9L V-6 | 3.3L V-6 |
| Engine - Valvetrain | DOHC | OHV | DOHC |
| Brakes | 4-wheel Disc | 4-wheel Disc | 4-wheel Disc |
| Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) | 4-wheel | 4-wheel | 4-wheel |
| Brake Assist | Standard | N/A | Standard |
| Drive Type | Front-wheel | Front-wheel | Front-wheel |
| Engine Block Heater | Optional | Optional | N/A |
| Exhaust | Stainless Steel | Stainless Steel | Stainless Steel |
| Steering | Rack And Pinion | Rack And Pinion | Rack And Pinion |
| Speed Sensitive Steering | N/A | N/A | Standard |
| Suspension Tuning | Regular | Sport | Regular |
| Front Suspension Type | Strut | Strut | Double Wishbone |
| Front Anti-roll Bar | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Front Shocks | Gas-pressurized | Regular | Gas-pressurized |
| Front Springs | Coil | Coil | Coil |
| Rear Suspension Type | Multi-link | Strut | Multi-link |
| Rear Anti-roll Bar | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Rear Shocks | Gas-pressurized | Regular | Gas-pressurized |
| Rear Springs | Coil | Coil | Coil |
| Electronic Stability System | AdvanceTrac | StabiliTrak | Standard |
| Sequential Shift Control | N/A | N/A | SHIFTRONIC |
| Transmission | 6-spd Auto W/OD | 4-spd Auto W/OD | 5-spd W/OD |
| Axle Ratio | 2.77 | 3.29 | 3.33 |
| Remote Vehicle Starting System | Optional | Standard | N/A |
| Specifications Edit | |||
| Exterior Length | 201.8 " | 200.4 " | 188.9 " |
| Exterior Body Width | 74.5 " | 72.9 " | 72.1 " |
| Exterior Height | 61.5 " | 58.7 " | 58.0 " |
| Engine | 3.5L V-6 | 3.9L V-6 | 3.3L V-6 |
| Horsepower | 263 @ 6,250 Rpm | 233 @ 5,600 Rpm | 234 @ 6,000 Rpm |
| Torque | 249 @ 4,500 Rpm | 240 @ 4,000 Rpm | 226 @ 3,500 Rpm |
| SAEJ1349 AUG2004 Compliant | Standard | Standard | N/A |
| Fuel Economy - City | 18 Mpg | 18 Mpg | 19 Mpg |
| Fuel Economy - Highway | 28 Mpg | 28 Mpg | 28 Mpg |
| 0-60mph / 0-100kmh (s) | 6.4 Seconds | 8.2 Seconds | N/A |
| 1/4 Mile Time | 14.8 Seconds | 16.2 Seconds | N/A |
| 1/4 Mile Speed | 98 Mph | 90 Mph | N/A |
| Lateral Acceleration (g) | .8 | .9 | N/A |
| Slalom Speed | 58 Mph | 59 Mph | N/A |
| Bore-and-Stroke | 3.60/3.50 " | 3.90/3.31 " | 3.62/3.30 " |
| Curb Weight | 3,643 Lbs. | 3,649 Lbs. | 3,458 Lbs. |
| Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) | N/A | N/A | 4,521 Lbs. |
| Maximum Trailer Weight | 1,000 Lbs. | 1,000 Lbs. | 1,000 Lbs. |
| Wheelbase | 112.9 " | 110.5 " | 107.4 " |
| Front Track | 64.3 " | 62.4 " | 62.0 " |
| Rear Track | 64.4 " | 61.5 " | 61.4 " |
| Turning Radius | 20.0 '' | 19.0 '' | 17.9 '' |
| Ground Clearance | 5.1 " | N/A | N/A |
| Drag Coefficient | N/A | .33 | .32 |
| Front Legroom | 41.3 " | 42.3 " | 43.7 " |
| Rear Legroom | 41.2 " | 37.6 " | 37.4 " |
| Front Headroom | 39.6 " | 39.4 " | 40.1 " |
| Rear Headroom | 38.8 " | 37.8 " | 38.2 " |
| Front Hip Room | 53.7 " | 56.4 " | 55.5 " |
| Rear Hip Room | 53.6 " | 57.2 " | 55.3 " |
| Front Shoulder Room | 57.8 " | 58.7 " | 57.4 " |
| Rear Shoulder Room | 57.6 " | 58.6 " | 56.9 " |
| Luggage Volume | 21.2 Cu.ft. | 18.6 Cu.ft. | 16.3 Cu.ft. |
| Luggage Volume (max) | 21.2 Cu.ft. | 18.6 Cu.ft. | 16.3 Cu.ft. |
| Passenger Volume | 108 Cu.ft. | 104 Cu.ft. | 105 Cu.ft. |
| Fuel Tank | 20.5 Gal. | 17.0 Gal. | 17.7 Gal. |
| Cost To Own | |||
| NHTSA Frontal Crash Test Ratings Edit | |||
| Passenger's | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Side Barrier Rating Driver | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Driver's | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Side Barrier Rating Passenger Rear Seat | 5 | 4 | 5 |
| Overall Rollover Rating | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| IIHS Frontal Offset Crash Test Ratings Edit | |||
| Overall Rear | good | marginal | good |
| Chest | good | good | good |
| Driver Torso | acceptable | good | acceptable |
| Rear Passenger Head Protection | good | good | good |
| Rear Passenger Head and Neck | good | good | good |
| Structure/safety cage | good | acceptable | good |
| Rear Passenger Torso | good | good | good |
| Rear Passenger Pelvis/Leg | good | good | good |
| Driver Head and Neck | good | good | good |
| Overall Front | good | acceptable | good |
| Overall Side | good | good | good |
| Left Leg/Foot | good | good | good |
| Driver Head Protection | good | good | good |
| Seat Head/Restraint Geometry | good | acceptable | good |
| Restraints | good | good | good |
| Driver Pelvis/Leg | acceptable | good | poor |
| Right Leg/Foot | good | acceptable | good |
| Head/Neck | good | good | acceptable |
| Dynamic Rating | good | marginal | good |
