No longer a top contender in the midsize car segment, the Taurus is still a decent buy if a low initial price is more important to you than overall refinement and resale value.
Low price, roomy interior, good crash test scores, available as a sedan or a wagon.
Low-grade interior materials, poor expected resale value, doesn't ride, handle or stop as well as top competitors.
Available Taurus Sedan Models
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SE
SEL
Available Taurus Wagon Models
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SE
SEL
The Taurus receives a few changes this year, most in the name of simplification. Trim levels have been pared down to just SE and SEL, last year's huge array of packages has been consolidated and a comprehensive wood trim package is now standard on the SEL. Later in the model year, a tire-pressure monitor system will become standard on all models with alloy wheels.
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