Compare 2008 Ford Taurus - Details
Pricing | |||
MSRP | $23,635 | $23,635 | $23,895 |
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Invoice | $21,801 | $21,801 | $22,581 |
Destination | $800 | $800 | $650 |
Interior Edit | |||
Air Conditioning, Front | Manual | Automatic | |
Air Filter | Standard | N/A | |
Underseat Ducts | Standard | Standard | |
Clock | In-radio Display | In-radio Display | |
Compass | Standard | N/A | |
Cruise Control | Standard | Standard | |
Cupholders | Front And Rear | Front And Rear | |
Gear Shift Knob Trim | Leather/metal-look | Urethane | |
12V DC Power Outlet | 3 | 2 | |
Overhead Console | Mini With Storage | N/A | |
Floor Console | Full | Full | |
Floor Mats | Carpeted Front And Rear | Carpeted Front And Rear | |
Front Windows | Power | Power | |
Rear Windows | Power | Power | |
1-touch Window Up | Driver | N/A | |
1-touch Window Down | Driver | Driver | |
Instrumentation | Analog | Analog | |
Driver Information Centre | Standard | Standard | |
Tachometer | Standard | Standard | |
Trip Computer | Standard | Standard | |
Water Temp Gauge | Standard | Standard | |
Low Fuel Warning | Standard | Standard | |
Service Interval Warning | Standard | Standard | |
Exterior Temperature Display | Optional | Standard | |
Lighting - Glovebox | N/A | Standard | |
Lighting - Map Lights | Front And Rear | Front | |
Lighting - Dome Light | Fade | Fade | |
Lighting - Cargo Light | Standard | Standard | |
Illuminated Vanity Mirrors | Driver And Passenger | N/A | |
Rear Window Defogger | Standard | Standard | |
Rear View Mirror | Auto-dimming Day-night | Day-night | |
Mirrors - Visor Vanity Mirrors | Driver And Passenger | Driver And Passenger | |
Remote Trunk Release | Power | Power | |
Retained Accessory Power | Standard | Standard | |
Seatback Storage Pockets | 2 | N/A | |
Tilt-Wheel Adjustable Steering Column | Standard | Standard | |
Steering Wheel Material | Leather | Urethane | |
Adjustable Pedals | Power | Power | |
Air Compressor | N/A | Standard | |
Seats Edit | |||
Front Seat Type | Bucket | Bucket | |
Standard Seating | 5 Passengers | 5 Passengers | |
Front Driver Seat Direction Controls | 6-way Power | 2-way Power | |
Front Passenger Seat Direction Controls | 2-way Power | 4-way | |
Lumbar Support | Driver | Driver | |
Fold Flat Front Passenger Seat | Standard | N/A | |
Front Armrests | Center | Center | |
Front Head Restraints | Adjustable | Adjustable | |
Heated Front Seats | Driver And Front Passenger Heated-cushion, Heated-seatback | N/A | |
Rear Seats | 60-40 Bench | 60-40 Bench | |
Rear Armrest | Standard | N/A | |
Rear Head Restraints | 2 - Fixed | 2 - Adjustable | |
Seat Trim | Cloth | Premium Cloth | |
Entertainment Edit | |||
Radio | AM/FM/Satellite-prep, Seek-scan | XM AM/FM/Satellite, Seek-scan | |
CD Player | In-dash Mounted Single | In-dash Mounted Single | |
MP3 Capability | Optional | Standard | |
Auxiliary Input Jack | Standard | Standard | |
Steering Wheel Audio Controls | Standard | Standard | |
Rear Seat Audio Controls | Optional | N/A | |
Voice Recognition | Optional | N/A | |
Speakers | 4 | 6 | |
Equalizer | N/A | Automatic | |
Speed-Sensitive Volume | Optional | Standard | |
Entertainment System | With DVD | N/A | |
2nd Row LCD Screen | 1 | N/A | |
Bluetooth Compatibility | Optional | N/A | |
Safety and Security Edit | |||
Airbags, Frontal | Driver And Front Passenger | Driver And Front Passenger | |
Airbags, Side Impact | Seat Mounted, Driver And Passenger | Seat Mounted, Driver And Passenger | |
Airbags, Side Curtain | Curtain 1st And 2nd Row | Curtain 1st And 2nd Row | |
Occupancy Sensor | Standard | Standard | |
Traction Control | Driveline | ABS And Driveline | |
In-Vehicle Assistance Service | N/A | OnStar Directions & Connections | |
Automatic Crash Response (airbags And/or Sensors) | N/A | OnStar Directions & Connections | |
Emergency Services | N/A | OnStar Directions & Connections | |
Crisis Assist | N/A | OnStar Directions & Connections | |
Stolen Vehicle Assistance | N/A | OnStar Directions & Connections | |
Remote Door Unlock | N/A | OnStar Directions & Connections | |
Roadside Assistance | N/A | OnStar Directions & Connections | |
Remote Horn And Lights | N/A | OnStar Directions & Connections | |
Turn-by-Turn Navigation | N/A | OnStar Directions & Connections | |
Hands-Free Calling | N/A | OnStar Directions & Connections | |
Vehicle Diagnostics | N/A | OnStar Directions & Connections | |
Stolen Vehicle Tracking | N/A | Standard | |
Height Adjustable Seatbelts | Front | Front | |
Seatbelt Pre-tensioners | Front | Front | |
Headlights | Halogen | Halogen | |
Exterior Light Control | Auto On/off | Auto On/off | |
Delay-off Headlamps | Optional | Standard | |
Daytime Running Lights | Optional | Standard | |
Illuminated Entry | Standard | Standard | |
Parking Assist | Optional | N/A | |
Remote Keyless Entry | Keyfob (all Doors) | Keyfob (all Doors) | |
Panic Alarm | Standard | Standard | |
Door Locks | Power With 2 Stage Unlock | Power With 2 Stage Unlock | |
Rear Child Safety Door Locks | Standard | Standard | |
Content Theft Deterrent Alarm System | Optional | Standard | |
Ignition Disable | Standard | PASS-Key III+ | |
Theft Deterrent Radio | N/A | THEFTLOCK | |
Low Tire Pressure Warning | 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), Hybrid Electrical Components (96 Month/100,000 Mileage) | |
Warranty Edit | |||
Warranty - Basic | 36 Months/36,000 Miles | GM TOTAL Warranty 36 Months/36,000 Miles | |
Warrranty - Powertrain | 60 Months/60,000 Miles | 60 Months/100,000 Miles | |
Warranty - Corrosion Perforation | 60 Months/unlimited Miles | 72 Months/100,000 Miles | |
Warranty - Roadside Assistance | 60 Months/60,000 Miles | 60 Months/100,000 Miles | |
Exterior Edit | |||
Antenna | Window Grid | Window Grid | |
Body Material | Fully Galvanized Steel | Fully Galvanized Steel | |
Paint | Clearcoat Monotone | Clearcoat Monotone | |
Bodyside Mouldings | N/A | Body-colored | |
Bodyside Insert | N/A | Chrome | |
Grille Trim | Chrome | Black W/chrome Surround | |
Fog/driving Lights | Front | N/A | |
Door Count | 4 Doors | 4 Doors | |
Rear Cargo Door | Trunk | Trunk | |
Tinted Windows | Light | Light | |
Rear Window Type | Fixed | Fixed | |
Mirrors | Dual Power Remote | Dual Power Remote | |
Heated Door Mirrors | Optional | N/A | |
Sunroof | 1st Row Regular Express Open/close Sliding And Tilting Glass | 1st Row Exterior Power Sliding And Tilting Glass | |
Front Tires | P215/60TR17.0 BSW AS | P215/60SR16.0 BSW Touring AS | |
Wheels | 17" Machined Aluminum | 16" Silver Aluminum | |
Spare Tire And Wheel | Compact Steel | N/A | |
Windshield Wipers - Front | Variable Intermittent | Variable Intermittent | |
Mud Flaps | Standard | N/A | |
Mechanical Edit | |||
Engine | 3.5L V-6 | Hybrid Electric Motor 2.4L I-4 | |
Engine - Valvetrain | DOHC | DOHC | |
Brakes | 4-wheel Disc | 4-wheel Disc | |
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) | 4-wheel | 4-wheel | |
Brake Assist | Standard | Standard | |
Drive Type | Front-wheel | Front-wheel | |
Engine Block Heater | Optional | Optional | |
Exhaust | Stainless Steel | Stainless Steel | |
Steering | Rack And Pinion | Rack And Pinion | |
Speed Sensitive Steering | N/A | Standard | |
Suspension Tuning | Regular | Regular | |
Front Suspension Type | Strut | Strut | |
Front Anti-roll Bar | Standard | Standard | |
Front Shocks | Gas-pressurized | Gas-pressurized | |
Front Springs | Coil | Coil | |
Rear Suspension Type | Multi-link | Multi-link | |
Rear Anti-roll Bar | Standard | Standard | |
Rear Shocks | Gas-pressurized | Gas-pressurized | |
Rear Springs | Coil | Coil | |
Electronic Stability System | AdvanceTrac | StabiliTrak | |
Transmission | 6-spd Auto W/OD | 4-spd Auto W/OD | |
Axle Ratio | 2.77 | 3.63 | |
Remote Vehicle Starting System | Optional | N/A | |
Specifications Edit | |||
Exterior Length | 201.8 " | 191.8 " | |
Exterior Body Width | 74.5 " | 70.3 " | |
Exterior Height | 61.5 " | 57.1 " | |
Engine | 3.5L V-6 | Hybrid Electric Motor 2.4L I-4 | |
Horsepower | 263 @ 6,250 Rpm | 164 @ 6,400 Rpm | |
Torque | 249 @ 4,500 Rpm | 159 @ 5,000 Rpm | |
SAEJ1349 AUG2004 Compliant | Standard | Standard | |
Fuel Economy - City | 18 Mpg | 24 Mpg | |
Fuel Economy - Highway | 28 Mpg | 32 Mpg | |
0-60mph / 0-100kmh (s) | 6.4 Seconds | 9.6 Seconds | |
1/4 Mile Time | 14.8 Seconds | 17.1 Seconds | |
1/4 Mile Speed | 98 Mph | 81 Mph | |
Lateral Acceleration (g) | .8 | .8 | |
Slalom Speed | 58 Mph | 60 Mph | |
Bore-and-Stroke | 3.60/3.50 " | 3.46/3.86 " | |
Curb Weight | 3,643 Lbs. | 3,537 Lbs. | |
Maximum Trailer Weight | 1,000 Lbs. | N/A | |
Wheelbase | 112.9 " | 112.3 " | |
Front Track | 64.3 " | 59.6 " | |
Rear Track | 64.4 " | 60.0 " | |
Turning Radius | 20.0 '' | 20.2 '' | |
Ground Clearance | 5.1 " | N/A | |
Drag Coefficient | N/A | .34 | |
Front Legroom | 41.3 " | 42.2 " | |
Rear Legroom | 41.2 " | 37.6 " | |
Front Headroom | 39.6 " | 39.4 " | |
Rear Headroom | 38.8 " | 37.2 " | |
Front Hip Room | 53.7 " | 53.0 " | |
Rear Hip Room | 53.6 " | 52.1 " | |
Front Shoulder Room | 57.8 " | 55.9 " | |
Rear Shoulder Room | 57.6 " | 53.9 " | |
Luggage Volume | 21.2 Cu.ft. | 15.1 Cu.ft. | |
Luggage Volume (max) | 21.2 Cu.ft. | 15.1 Cu.ft. | |
Passenger Volume | 108 Cu.ft. | N/A | |
Fuel Tank | 20.5 Gal. | 16.0 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 | 5 | 5 |
Overall Rollover Rating | 4 | 4 | 4 |
IIHS Frontal Offset Crash Test Ratings Edit | |||
Overall Rear | good | good | N/A |
Chest | good | good | N/A |
Driver Torso | acceptable | acceptable | N/A |
Rear Passenger Head Protection | good | good | N/A |
Rear Passenger Head and Neck | good | good | N/A |
Structure/safety cage | good | good | N/A |
Rear Passenger Torso | good | good | N/A |
Rear Passenger Pelvis/Leg | good | good | N/A |
Driver Head and Neck | good | good | N/A |
Overall Front | good | good | N/A |
Overall Side | good | good | N/A |
Left Leg/Foot | good | good | N/A |
Driver Head Protection | good | good | N/A |
Seat Head/Restraint Geometry | good | good | N/A |
Restraints | good | good | N/A |
Driver Pelvis/Leg | acceptable | acceptable | N/A |
Right Leg/Foot | good | good | N/A |
Head/Neck | good | good | N/A |
Dynamic Rating | good | good | N/A |