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2009 Ford Taurus SE 4dr Front-Wheel Drive Sedan

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Pricing

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MSRP	$25,170	$26,880	$31,135
Invoice	$23,103	$25,402	$29,734
Destination	$825	$720	$825
Interior Edit

View All Clear All Air Conditioning, Front Air Filter Underseat Ducts Cargo Net Cargo Tie Downs Clock Compass Cruise Control Cupholders Gear Shift Knob Trim 12V DC Power Outlet Overhead Console Floor Console Floor Mats Front Windows Rear Windows 1-touch Window Up 1-touch Window Down Programmable Garage Door Opener Instrumentation Driver Information Centre Tachometer Trip Computer Water Temp Gauge Low Fuel Warning Service Interval Warning Exterior Temperature Display Lighting - Map Lights Lighting - Dome Light Lighting - Cargo Light Illuminated Vanity Mirrors Rear Window Defogger Rear View Mirror Mirrors - Visor Vanity Mirrors Remote Trunk Release Retained Accessory Power Seatback Storage Pockets Tilt-Wheel Adjustable Steering Column Steering Wheel Material Adjustable Pedals Update Reset
Air Conditioning, Front	Manual	Automatic	Dual Zone Manual
Air Filter	Standard	N/A	Standard
Underseat Ducts	Standard	Standard	Standard
Cargo Net	N/A	Standard	Standard
Cargo Tie Downs	N/A	Standard	N/A
Clock	In-radio Display	In-radio Display	In-radio Display
Compass	Standard	Standard	Standard
Cruise Control	Standard	Standard	Standard
Cupholders	Front And Rear	Front And Rear	Front And Rear
Gear Shift Knob Trim	Urethane	Leather	Urethane
12V DC Power Outlet	3	2	3
Overhead Console	Mini With Storage	N/A	N/A
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	Driver	N/A
1-touch Window Down	Driver	Driver	Driver
Programmable Garage Door Opener	N/A	Standard	Optional
Instrumentation	Analog	Analog	Analog
Driver Information Centre	Standard	Standard	Standard
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	Standard
Exterior Temperature Display	N/A	Standard	Standard
Lighting - Map Lights	Front And Rear	Front And Rear	Front And Rear
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	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	2
Tilt-Wheel Adjustable Steering Column	Standard	Standard	Standard
Steering Wheel Material	Leather	Leather/metal-look	Leather
Adjustable Pedals	Power	N/A	N/A
Seats Edit

View All Clear All Front Seat Type Standard Seating Front Driver Seat Direction Controls Front Passenger Seat Direction Controls Lumbar Support Fold Flat Front Passenger Seat Front Armrests Front Head Restraints Heated Front Seats Rear Seats Rear Armrest Rear Head Restraints Seat Trim Update Reset
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	6-way Power
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
Heated Front Seats	N/A	Driver And Front Passenger Heated-cushion, Heated-seatback	Driver And Front Passenger Heated-cushion, Heated-seatback
Rear Seats	60-40 Bench	60-40 Bench	60-40 Split-bench
Rear Armrest	Standard	N/A	Standard
Rear Head Restraints	2 - Fixed	2 - Adjustable	3 - Fixed
Seat Trim	Cloth	Leather	Leather
Entertainment Edit

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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 Single
MP3 Capability	N/A	Standard	Standard
Auxiliary Input Jack	Standard	Standard	Standard
Steering Wheel Audio Controls	Standard	Standard	Standard
Voice Recognition	Optional	N/A	N/A
Speakers	4	8	6
Amplifier	N/A	Standard	Optional
Equalizer	N/A	Automatic	Automatic
Speed-Sensitive Volume	N/A	Standard	Standard
Entertainment System	N/A	With DVD	N/A
2nd Row LCD Screen	N/A	2	N/A
Bluetooth Compatibility	Optional	Standard	Standard
Safety and Security Edit

View All Clear All Airbags, Frontal Airbags, Side Impact Airbags, Side Curtain Occupancy Sensor Traction Control In-Vehicle Assistance Service Automatic Crash Response (airbags And/or Sensors) Emergency Services Crisis Assist Stolen Vehicle Assistance Remote Door Unlock Roadside Assistance Remote Horn And Lights Turn-by-Turn Navigation Hands-Free Calling Vehicle Diagnostics Stolen Vehicle Tracking Height Adjustable Seatbelts Seatbelt Pre-tensioners Headlights Exterior Light Control Delay-off Headlamps Daytime Running Lights LED Taillights Illuminated Entry Parking Assist Remote Keyless Entry Panic Alarm Door Locks Rear Child Safety Door Locks Content Theft Deterrent Alarm System Ignition Disable Theft Deterrent Radio Low Tire Pressure Warning Update Reset
Airbags, Frontal	Driver And Front Passenger	Driver And Front Passenger	Driver And Front Passenger
Airbags, Side Impact	Seat Mounted, Driver And Passenger	Seat Mounted, Driver And Passenger	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	ABS And Driveline	ABS And Driveline	ABS And Driveline
In-Vehicle Assistance Service	N/A	OnStar Directions & Connections	OnStar Safe & Sound
Automatic Crash Response (airbags And/or Sensors)	N/A	OnStar Directions & Connections	OnStar Safe & Sound
Emergency Services	N/A	OnStar Directions & Connections	OnStar Safe & Sound
Crisis Assist	N/A	OnStar Directions & Connections	OnStar Safe & Sound
Stolen Vehicle Assistance	N/A	OnStar Directions & Connections	OnStar Safe & Sound
Remote Door Unlock	N/A	OnStar Directions & Connections	OnStar Safe & Sound
Roadside Assistance	N/A	OnStar Directions & Connections	OnStar Safe & Sound
Remote Horn And Lights	N/A	OnStar Directions & Connections	OnStar Safe & Sound
Turn-by-Turn Navigation	N/A	OnStar Directions & Connections	N/A
Hands-Free Calling	N/A	OnStar Directions & Connections	OnStar Safe & Sound
Vehicle Diagnostics	N/A	OnStar Directions & Connections	OnStar Safe & Sound
Stolen Vehicle Tracking	N/A	Standard	Standard
Height Adjustable Seatbelts	Front	Front	Front
Seatbelt Pre-tensioners	Front	Front	Front
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
LED Taillights	N/A	Standard	N/A
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	N/A	Standard	Standard
Ignition Disable	SecuriLock(R)	PASS-Key III+	PASSLock
Theft Deterrent Radio	N/A	THEFTLOCK	THEFTLOCK
Low Tire Pressure Warning	Standard	Standard	Standard
Overview

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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 (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)
Warranty Edit

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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	60 Months/60,000 Miles	60 Months/100,000 Miles	60 Months/100,000 Miles
Warranty - Corrosion Perforation	60 Months/unlimited Miles	72 Months/100,000 Miles	72 Months/100,000 Miles
Warranty - Roadside Assistance	60 Months/60,000 Miles	60 Months/100,000 Miles	60 Months/100,000 Miles
Exterior Edit

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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	N/A	Body-colored
Bodyside Insert	N/A	Chrome	N/A
Grille Trim	Chrome	Chrome	Black W/chrome Surround
Fog/driving Lights	Front	Front	Front
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	N/A	Standard	Optional
Mirrors, Auto Dimming	N/A	Driver	N/A
Sunroof	N/A	1st Row Exterior Express Open Sliding And Tilting Glass	1st Row Exterior Express Open Sliding And Tilting Glass
Spoiler	N/A	N/A	Wing
Front Tires	P215/60TR17.0 BSW AS	P225/50TR18.0 BSW Touring AS	P235/50WR18.0 BSW Performance AS
Wheels	17" Machined Aluminum	18" Machined Aluminum	18" Polished Aluminum
Spare Tire And Wheel	Compact Steel	Compact Steel	Compact Steel
Windshield Wipers - Front	Variable Intermittent	Variable Intermittent	Variable Intermittent
Mud Flaps	Standard	Optional	N/A
Mechanical Edit

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Engine	3.5L V-6	2.4L I-4	5.3L V-8
Engine - Valvetrain	DOHC	DOHC	OHV
Brakes	4-wheel Disc	4-wheel Disc	4-wheel Disc
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)	4-wheel	4-wheel	4-wheel
Brake Assist	Standard	Standard	N/A
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	N/A	Standard	N/A
Suspension Tuning	Regular	Regular	Sport
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
Electronic Stability System	AdvanceTrac(R)	StabiliTrak	StabiliTrak
Sequential Shift Control	N/A	Standard	N/A
Transmission	6-spd Auto W/OD	6-spd Auto W/OD	4-spd Auto W/OD
Axle Ratio	2.77	2.89	2.93
Remote Vehicle Starting System	Optional	Standard	Standard
Specifications Edit

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Exterior Length	201.8 "	191.8 "	200.4 "
Exterior Body Width	74.5 "	70.3 "	72.9 "
Exterior Height	61.5 "	57.1 "	58.7 "
Engine	3.5L V-6	2.4L I-4	5.3L V-8
Horsepower	263 @ 6,250 Rpm	169 @ 6,400 Rpm	303 @ 5,600 Rpm
Torque	249 @ 4,500 Rpm	160 @ 4,500 Rpm	323 @ 4,000 Rpm
SAEJ1349 AUG2004 Compliant	N/A	Standard	Standard
Fuel Economy - City	18 Mpg	22 Mpg	16 Mpg
Fuel Economy - Highway	28 Mpg	33 Mpg	24 Mpg
0-60mph / 0-100kmh (s)	6.4 Seconds	8.8 Seconds	6.1 Seconds
1/4 Mile Time	14.8 Seconds	17.0 Seconds	14.9 Seconds
1/4 Mile Speed	98 Mph	82 Mph	97 Mph
Lateral Acceleration (g)	.8	.9	.9
Slalom Speed	58 Mph	61 Mph	60 Mph
Bore-and-Stroke	3.60/3.50 "	3.46/3.86 "	3.78/3.62 "
Curb Weight	3,643 Lbs.	3,649 Lbs.	3,711 Lbs.
Maximum Trailer Weight	1,000 Lbs.	1,000 Lbs.	1,000 Lbs.
Wheelbase	112.9 "	112.3 "	110.5 "
Front Track	64.3 "	59.6 "	62.4 "
Rear Track	64.4 "	60.0 "	61.5 "
Turning Radius	20.0 ''	20.2 ''	20.0 ''
Ground Clearance	5.1 "	N/A	N/A
Drag Coefficient	N/A	.34	.33
Front Legroom	41.3 "	42.2 "	42.3 "
Rear Legroom	41.2 "	37.6 "	37.6 "
Front Headroom	39.6 "	39.4 "	39.4 "
Rear Headroom	38.8 "	37.2 "	37.8 "
Front Hip Room	53.7 "	53.0 "	56.4 "
Rear Hip Room	53.6 "	52.1 "	57.2 "
Front Shoulder Room	57.8 "	55.9 "	58.7 "
Rear Shoulder Room	57.6 "	53.9 "	58.6 "
Luggage Volume	21.2 Cu.ft.	15.1 Cu.ft.	18.6 Cu.ft.
Luggage Volume (max)	21.2 Cu.ft.	15.1 Cu.ft.	18.6 Cu.ft.
Passenger Volume	108 Cu.ft.	N/A	104 Cu.ft.
Fuel Tank	20.5 Gal.	16.0 Gal.	17.0 Gal.
Cost To Own

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NHTSA Frontal Crash Test Ratings Edit

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Passenger's	5	5	5
Rear Seat	5	N/A	N/A
Side Barrier Rating Driver	N/A	5	5
Driver's	5	5	5
Front Seat	5	N/A	N/A
Side Barrier Rating Passenger Rear Seat	N/A	5	4
Overall Rollover Rating	4	4	4
IIHS Frontal Offset Crash Test Ratings Edit

View All Clear All Overall Rear Chest Driver Torso Rear Passenger Head Protection Rear Passenger Head and Neck Structure/safety cage Rear Passenger Torso Rear Passenger Pelvis/Leg Driver Head and Neck Overall Front Overall Side Left Leg/Foot Driver Head Protection Seat Head/Restraint Geometry Restraints Driver Pelvis/Leg Right Leg/Foot Head/Neck Dynamic Rating Update Reset
Overall Rear	good	marginal	marginal
Chest	good	good	good
Driver Torso	acceptable	good	good
Rear Passenger Head Protection	good	good	good
Rear Passenger Head and Neck	good	good	good
Structure/safety cage	good	good	acceptable
Rear Passenger Torso	good	good	good
Rear Passenger Pelvis/Leg	good	good	good
Driver Head and Neck	good	good	good
Overall Front	good	good	acceptable
Overall Side	good	good	good
Left Leg/Foot	good	good	good
Driver Head Protection	good	good	good
Seat Head/Restraint Geometry	good	good	acceptable
Restraints	good	good	good
Driver Pelvis/Leg	acceptable	good	good
Right Leg/Foot	good	acceptable	acceptable
Head/Neck	good	good	acceptable
Dynamic Rating	good	marginal	marginal