Compare 2013 Ford Taurus - Details
| Pricing | |||
| MSRP | $26,700 | $26,700 | $27,260 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Invoice | $24,631 | $24,631 | $24,807 |
| Destination | $795 | $795 | $810 |
| Interior Edit | |||
| Air Conditioning, Front | Manual | Manual | |
| Air Filter | Standard | Standard | |
| Underseat Ducts | Standard | Standard | |
| Auxiliary Visors | N/A | Dual | |
| Cargo Concealed Storage | N/A | Standard | |
| Cargo Net | N/A | Optional | |
| Clock | In-radio Display | In-dash | |
| Compass | N/A | Optional | |
| Cruise Control | Standard | Standard | |
| Cupholders | Front And Rear | Front And Rear | |
| Gear Shift Knob Trim | Urethane | Leather/metal-look | |
| 12V DC Power Outlet | 3 | 2 | |
| Lighter Elements | Front | N/A | |
| Ashtray | Optional | Optional | |
| Overhead Console | Mini With Storage | Mini With Storage | |
| 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 | Driver | |
| 1-touch Window Down | Driver | Driver | |
| Programmable Garage Door Opener | N/A | Optional | |
| Instrumentation | Analog | Analog | |
| Driver Information Centre | Standard | N/A | |
| 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 | N/A | 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 | Driver And Passenger | |
| Rear Window Defogger | Standard | Standard | |
| Rear View Mirror | Day-night | Day-night | |
| Mirrors - Visor Vanity Mirrors | Driver And Passenger | Driver And Passenger | |
| Fuel Door Release | N/A | Mechanical | |
| Remote Trunk Release | Power | Mechanical | |
| Retained Accessory Power | Standard | Standard | |
| Seatback Storage Pockets | 2 | 2 | |
| Tilt-Wheel Adjustable Steering Column | Standard | Standard | |
| Steering Wheel Material | Urethane | Leather/metal-look | |
| Seats Edit | |||
| Front Seat Type | Bucket | Sport Bucket | |
| Standard Seating | 5 Passengers | 5 Passengers | |
| Front Driver Seat Direction Controls | 6-way Power | 8-way Power | |
| Front Passenger Seat Direction Controls | 6-way Power | 4-way | |
| Lumbar Support | Driver And Passenger | Driver | |
| Front Armrests | Center | Center | |
| Front Head Restraints | Adjustable W/tilt | Adjustable | |
| Heated Front Seats | N/A | Driver And Front Passenger Heated-cushion, Heated-seatback | |
| Rear Seats | 60-40 Bench | 60-40 Bench | |
| Rear Armrest | Standard | Standard | |
| Rear Head Restraints | 3 - Fixed | 3 - Fixed | |
| Seat Trim | Cloth | SofTex Cloth/leatherette | |
| Entertainment Edit | |||
| Radio | AM/FM Stereo, Seek-scan | XM AM/FM/HD/Satellite, Seek-scan | |
| CD Player | In-dash Mounted Single | In-dash Mounted Single | |
| MP3 Capability | Standard | Standard | |
| Auxiliary Input Jack | Standard | Standard | |
| Steering Wheel Audio Controls | Standard | Standard | |
| Voice Recognition | Optional | Standard | |
| Speakers | 6 | 6 | |
| Amplifier | N/A | Optional | |
| Speed-Sensitive Volume | Standard | Standard | |
| Navigation System | N/A | Yes With Voice Activation | |
| 1st Row LCD Screen | 2 | 1 | |
| Bluetooth Compatibility | Optional | Standard | |
| 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 | Safety Canopy System | Curtain 1st And 2nd Row | |
| Airbags, Knee Protection | N/A | Driver And Passenger | |
| Occupancy Sensor | Standard | Standard | |
| Traction Control | ABS And Driveline | ABS And Driveline | |
| 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 | Standard | Standard | |
| Daytime Running Lights | Optional | Standard | |
| LED Taillights | Standard | N/A | |
| Door Curb Lights | N/A | 2 | |
| Illuminated Entry | Standard | Standard | |
| Remote Keyless Entry | Keyfob (all Doors) | Keyfob (all Doors) | |
| Keyless Access System | N/A | Standard | |
| 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 | N/A | Optional | |
| Ignition Disable | SecuriLock | Standard | |
| Lane Departure Warning | N/A | Optional | |
| First Aid Kit | N/A | Optional | |
| Blind Spot Sensor | N/A | Optional | |
| 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/60,000 Mileage), Corrosion Perforation (60 Month/unlimited Mileage), Roadside Assistance (24 Month/25,000 Mileage), Maintenance (24 Month/25,000 Mileage), Accessories (36 Month/36,000 Mileage) | |
| Warranty Edit | |||
| Warranty - Basic | 36 Months/36,000 Miles | 36 Months/36,000 Miles | |
| Warrranty - Powertrain | 60 Months/60,000 Miles | 60 Months/60,000 Miles | |
| Warranty - Corrosion Perforation | 60 Months/unlimited Miles | 60 Months/unlimited Miles | |
| Warranty - Roadside Assistance | 60 Months/60,000 Miles | 24 Months/25,000 Miles | |
| Warranty - Maintenance | N/A | 24 Months/25,000 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 | Chrome | |
| Grille Trim | Chrome | Black W/body-color Surround | |
| Fog/driving Lights | N/A | Front | |
| 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 | N/A | Standard | |
| Sunroof | N/A | 1st Row Regular Express Open/close Sliding And Tilting Glass | |
| Spoiler | N/A | Lip | |
| Front Tires | P235/60TR17.0 BSW AS | P225/45VR18.0 BSW AS | |
| Wheels | 17" Painted Aluminum | 18" Silver Aluminum | |
| Spare Tire And Wheel | Compact Steel | Compact Steel | |
| Windshield Wipers - Front | Variable Intermittent | Variable Intermittent | |
| Mechanical Edit | |||
| Engine | 3.5L V-6 | 3.5L V-6 | |
| Engine - Valvetrain | DOHC | DOHC | |
| Turbocharger | Intercooled Turbo | N/A | |
| 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 | N/A | |
| Exhaust | Stainless Steel | Stainless Steel | |
| Steering | Rack And Pinion | Rack And Pinion | |
| Speed Sensitive Steering | Standard | Standard | |
| Suspension Tuning | Regular | Sport | |
| 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 | Strut | |
| Rear Anti-roll Bar | Standard | Standard | |
| Rear Shocks | Gas-pressurized | Gas-pressurized | |
| Rear Springs | Coil | Coil | |
| Electronic Stability System | AdvanceTrac | Standard | |
| Sequential Shift Control | SelectShift | Standard | |
| Transmission | 6-spd W/OD | 6-spd Auto W/OD | |
| Axle Ratio | 2.77 | 3.46 | |
| Locking/limited Slip Differential | Standard | N/A | |
| Remote Vehicle Starting System | N/A | Optional | |
| Specifications Edit | |||
| Exterior Length | 202.9 " | 189.2 " | |
| Exterior Body Width | 76.2 " | 71.7 " | |
| Exterior Height | 60.7 " | 57.9 " | |
| Engine | 3.5L V-6 | 3.5L V-6 | |
| Horsepower | 288 @ 6,500 Rpm | 268 @ 6,200 Rpm | |
| Torque | 254 @ 4,000 Rpm | 248 @ 4,700 Rpm | |
| SAEJ1349 AUG2004 Compliant | Standard | Standard | |
| Fuel Economy - City | 19 Mpg | 21 Mpg | |
| Fuel Economy - Highway | 29 Mpg | 31 Mpg | |
| 0-60mph / 0-100kmh (s) | 6.9 Seconds | 6.5 Seconds | |
| 1/4 Mile Time | 15.2 Seconds | 14.8 Seconds | |
| 1/4 Mile Speed | 96 Mph | 97 Mph | |
| Lateral Acceleration (g) | .8 | .9 | |
| Slalom Speed | 58 Mph | 61 Mph | |
| Bore-and-Stroke | 3.64/3.41 " | 3.70/3.27 " | |
| Curb Weight | 4,035 Lbs. | 3,420 Lbs. | |
| Maximum Trailer Weight | 1,000 Lbs. | N/A | |
| Wheelbase | 112.9 " | 109.3 " | |
| Front Track | 65.3 " | 62.0 " | |
| Rear Track | 65.5 " | 61.6 " | |
| Turning Radius | 19.8 '' | 18.3 '' | |
| Ground Clearance | 5.1 " | N/A | |
| Drag Coefficient | N/A | .28 | |
| Front Legroom | 41.9 " | 41.6 " | |
| Rear Legroom | 38.1 " | 38.9 " | |
| Front Headroom | 39.0 " | 38.8 " | |
| Rear Headroom | 37.8 " | 38.1 " | |
| Front Hip Room | 56.3 " | 54.5 " | |
| Rear Hip Room | 55.8 " | 54.5 " | |
| Front Shoulder Room | 57.9 " | 58.0 " | |
| Rear Shoulder Room | 56.9 " | 56.6 " | |
| Luggage Volume | 20.1 Cu.ft. | 15.4 Cu.ft. | |
| Luggage Volume (max) | 20.1 Cu.ft. | 15.4 Cu.ft. | |
| Passenger Volume | 102 Cu.ft. | 103 Cu.ft. | |
| Fuel Tank | 19.0 Gal. | 17.0 Gal. | |
| Cost To Own | |||
| NHTSA Frontal Crash Test Ratings Edit | |||
| Passenger's | 5 | 5 | 4 |
| Overall | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Overall Side | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Side Barrier Rating Driver | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Driver's | 5 | 5 | 4 |
| Side - Pole | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Side - Pole Barrier combined (REAR) | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Side Barrier Rating Passenger Rear Seat | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Side - Barrier | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Side - Pole Barrier combined (FRONT) | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Overall Rollover Rating | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Overall Front | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| IIHS Frontal Offset Crash Test Ratings Edit | |||
| Overall Rear | good | good | good |
| Chest | good | good | good |
| Restraints and Dummy Kinematics | N/A | N/A | poor |
| Driver Torso | good | good | good |
| Overall Evaluation | N/A | N/A | poor |
| Structure/safety cage | good | good | good |
| Rear Passenger Torso | good | good | good |
| Rear Passenger Pelvis/Leg | good | good | good |
| Hip/Thigh | N/A | N/A | good |
| Structure and Safety Cage | N/A | N/A | poor |
| Lower Leg/Foot | N/A | N/A | acceptable |
| Overall Side | good | good | good |
| Roof Strength | good | good | good |
| Restraints | good | good | good |
| Driver Pelvis/Leg | good | good | good |
| Right Leg/Foot | good | good | good |
| Head/Neck | good | good | good |
| Dynamic Rating | good | good | good |
| Rear Passenger Head Protection | good | good | good |
| Rear Passenger Head and Neck | good | good | good |
| Driver Head and Neck | good | good | good |
| Overall Front | good | good | good |
| Left Leg/Foot | good | good | good |
| Driver Head Protection | good | good | good |
| Seat Head/Restraint Geometry | good | good | good |
