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2012 Ford Taurus Limited AWD 4Dr Sedan Comparisons

Fuel: 17 mpg city / 26 mpg hwy
MSRP: $34,005

The 2012 Ford Taurus is carried over from last year with few changes. Available in SE, SEL, Limited and SHO trim levels, updates include integrated blind-spot mirrors and updated color selection (Ginger Ale Metallic is new for this year). As the flagship sedan for the Ford line-up, the Taurus offers consumers a wide variety of amenities and technology, including adaptive cruise control, lane departure warning system, and multicontoured seats. True to its performance nature, the SHO is equipped with Ford SelectShift Auotmatic six-speed transmission with steering-wheel paddle shifters, and a standard 3.5L EcoBoost V6. It also features unique interior and exterior trim appointments and a sport tuned suspension. A freshened Taurus is expected for the 2013 model year.

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Year	2012
Make	Ford
Model	Taurus
Trim	Limited AWD 4Dr Sedan
MSRP	$34,005	$48,700	$31,240
Destination	$795	$875	$875

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Depreciation	$19,263	$24,009	$18,756
Financing	$2,958	$4,342	$2,755
Insurance	$6,630	$9,510	$6,515
State Fees	$552	$715	$517
Fuel	$13,078	$13,107	$9,168
Maintenance	$2,037	$3,754	$2,062
Repairs	$879	$1,784	$338
Total 5 Year Cost	$45,397	$57,221	$40,111
Hybrid Tax Credit	$0	$0	$0
5-Year Cost of Similar Vehicles	$46,093	$61,782	$44,058
Difference	-$696	-$4,561	-$3,947
Value Rating	Average	Above Average	Excellent

Head/Curtain Airbag	Std	Std	Std
Rear Airbag	Std	Std	Std
Rear Curtain Airbag	Std	Std	Std
Rear Side Airbag	N/A	N/A	N/A
Driver Air Bag	Std	Std	N/A
Passenger Air Bag	Std	Opt	N/A
Knee Air Bag	N/A	Std	N/A
Side Air Bag(s)	Std	N/A	N/A
Adjustable Pedals	Pkg	Std	N/A
Auto Day/Night Mirror	Std	N/A	N/A
Auto Dimming Mirrors	Pkg	N/A	N/A
Auto Tilt Down Mirrors	N/A	Std	N/A
Brake Assist	Std	Std	N/A
Daytime Running Lights	N/A	N/A	Std
Engine Immobilizer	N/A	N/A	N/A
Front Fog Lights	N/A	Std	Std
Front Wipers, Variable Intermittent	Std	Std	N/A
Headlight Wiper/Washers	N/A	N/A	Std
Heated Outside Mirrors	Std	Std	Grp
Heated Wiper/Washers	N/A	Std	Std
HID Headlights	N/A	N/A	N/A
Hill Decent Control	N/A	Std	N/A
Integrated Child Safety Seat	N/A	Std	Std
Integrated Turn Signal Mirrors	N/A	N/A	N/A
Limited Slip Differential	N/A	Std	Std
Memory Mirrors	Std	N/A	N/A
Parking Distance Control	Std	Std	Std
Rear Fog Lights	N/A	Std	Std
Rear View Camera	Std	Opt	Opt
Stability Control	Std	Std	Std
Theft Deterrent System	Std	Std	Std
Traction Control	Std	Std	Std

Engine Name	Engine: V6, 3.5 Liter	7	6
Engine Type	Gas	Automatic	Automatic
Engine Size	3.50	Transmission, 7 Speed Automatic w/Dual-Clutch & S tronic	Transmission, 6 Speed Automatic w/Shift Control MHH
Horsepower	263@6250	18/28	25/36
Torque	249@4500	Unleaded Premium	Unleaded Regular
Camshaft	Dual Overhead Cam	Direct Injection	Direct Injection
Cylinder Configuration	N/R	3.33x3.50	3.46x3.85
Number of Cylinders	6	10.30	11.20
Number of Valves	4	4	4
Compression Ratio	10.30	6	4
Bore x Stroke	3.60x3.40	N/R	N/R
Fuel Delivery System	Sequential Fuel Induction	Dual Overhead Cam	Dual Overhead Cam
Fuel Type	Unleaded Regular	325@2900	172@4900
Standard MPG	17/26	333@5500	182@6700
Transmission Name	Transmission, 6 Speed Automatic	3.00	2.40
Transmission Type	Automatic	Supercharged	Gas
Trans Speeds	6	Engine: V6, Supercharged, 3.0 Liter	Engine: 4-Cyl, eAssist, 2.4 Liter

Seating Capacity (Std/Max)	5/5	N/R	N/R
Width	76.2	N/R	1000
Length	202.9	N/R	N/R
Height	60.7	N/R	N/R
Wheelbase	112.9	N/R	N/R
Front Headroom	39.0	34.00	10.80
Rear Headroom	37.80	3924	3835
Front Shoulder Room	57.90	N/R	N/R
Rear Shoulder Room	56.90	35.2	40.5
Front Legroom	41.9	41.3	41.7
Rear Legroom	38.1	54.30	56.00
Ground Clearance	N/R	55.50	57.40
Curb Weight	4224	37.50	37.30
Cargo Capacity (Std/Max)	20.10	40.0	38.0
GVWR	N/R	110.7	111.7
Tonnage	N/R	55.4	59.2
Payload Capacity (Std/Max)	N/R	185.7	196.9
Towing Capacity (Std/Max)	1000	72.0	N/R
Fuel Capacity	N/R	5/5	5/5

Compass	Std	Std	Std
Cruise Control	Std	N/A	N/A
Keyless Entry	Std	N/A	N/A
Auto On Headlights	Std	Std	Std
Power Locks	Std	Std	N/A
Power Outlet(s)	Std	Opt	N/A
Steering Wheel Tilt	Std	N/A	N/A
Steering Wheel Scope	Std	Std	Std
Steering Wheel Memory	N/A	Std	Std
Rear Sunshade	Pkg	N/A	Std
Trip Computer	Std	Std	Std
Vehicle Information Center	N/A	Std	Std
Power Trunk Pulldown	N/A	Std	Std
Power Trunk/Liftgate	Std	Std	Std
Power Windows	Std	Std	N/A

NHTSA Rating Front Driver	5	N/R	Good
NHTSA Rating Front Passenger	4	N/R	Good
NHTSA Rating Front Side	5	N/R	Yes
NHTSA Rating Rear Side	5	N/R	Good
NHTSA Rating Overall	4	N/R	Good
NHTSA Rating Rollover	4	5	4
IIHS Overall Front Crash	Good	4	5
IIHS Overall Side Crash	Good	5	4
IIHS Best Pick	Yes	4	5
IIHS Rear Crash	Good	4	5
IIHS Roof Strength	Good	3	5

Air Filtration System	N/A	Std	Std
Cargo Cover	N/A	Std	N/A
Cargo Net	Std	N/A	Std
Cup Holders	Std	N/A	Std
Premium Interior Trim	N/A	N/A	N/A
Leather-Wrapped Steering Wheel	Std	N/A	Std

Side Steps	N/A	N/A	N/A
Panorama roof	N/A	Std	Std
Privacy Glass	N/A	N/A	N/A
Roof Rail	N/A	Std	N/A
Moonroof	Opt	N/A	N/A
Sunroof	N/A	N/A	N/A
Rear Spoiler	N/A	N/A	N/A
Rear Fixed Glass Liftgate	N/A	N/A	N/A

iPod Connector	N/A	Std	Std
DVD Entertainment	N/A	Std	Std
Compact Disc Changer	Std	Std	Std
Compact Disc MP3 Capable	Std	N/A	N/A
Compact Disc Player	N/A	N/A	N/A
Satellite Radio	Std	Std	Std

Full Warranty Miles	36000	unlimited	unlimited
Full Warranty Months	36	144	72
Powertrain Warranty Miles	60000	4	4
Powertrain Warranty Months	60	50000	50000
Maintenance Warranty Miles	none	12	none
Maintenance Warranty Months	none	5000	none
Roadside Assistance Miles	50000	48	60
Roadside Assistance Years	4	50000	100000
CorrosionWarrantyMonths	60	48	48
CorrosionWarrantyMiles	unlimited	50000	50000

Third row seat	N/A	Std	N/A
Dual Power Seats	Std	N/A	N/A
Memory Seat	Std	N/A	N/A
Folding Rear Seat	Std	N/A	N/A
Air Conditioned Seats	N/A	Std	N/A
Heated Front Seats	Opt	N/A	N/A
Heated Rear Seats	Pkg	Std	Std
Front Ventilated Seats	N/A	Std	N/A
Massaging Seats	N/A	Std	N/A
Leather Seats	Std	N/A	N/A

Rear Sliding Window	N/A	N/A	N/A
Engine Oil Cooler	N/A	N/A	N/A
Transmission Oil Cooler	N/A	N/A	N/A
Trailer Harness	N/A	N/A	N/A
Tow Hooks	N/A	N/A	N/A
Trailer Hitch	N/A	N/A	N/A

Alloy Wheels	N/A	Opt	N/A
Full Spare Tire	N/A	N/A	Pkg
Wheel Covers	N/A	N/A	N/A
Wheel Locks	N/A	Std	Std

GPS/Satellite Communication	Std	Pkg	N/A
Homelink Universal Transmitter	Std	Opt	N/A
Blue Tooth Compatible	N/A	Std	Std
Navigation System	Opt	Std	Std
Voice Activated Controls	Std	N/A	Std

Class	Premium Passenger Car	2012	2012
EPA Class	LARGE	Germany	Canada
Final Assembly Location	United States	COMPACT	MIDSIZE
Model Year	2012	Premium Performance Car	Premium Passenger Car

Four Wheel ABS	Ukn	Ukn	Ukn
Rear ABS	Ukn	Ukn	Ukn

Dealer Holdback	1020.15	1-3% MSRP (Est)	1-3% MSRP (Est)
Dealer Advertising Fee	1-3% MSRP (Est)	N/R	937.20

Front Air Conditioning	Std	N/A	N/A
Rear Air Conditioning	N/A	Std	N/A
Rear Heater	N/A	N/A	Std