For the same model year, dealers ask 25 points more than private sellers; a salvage title knocks off about 14%; GA is the cheapest state at -13% and OR the priciest at +39%; a front-wheel drive Taurus asks +16% against the median of its model year.
Ford Taurus price by model year
| Year | Typical price | Spread | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | — | 6 | |
| 2018 | — | 12 | |
| 2017 | — | 15 | |
| 2016 | — | 20 | |
| 2015 | 2.3× | 40 | |
| 2014 | — | 24 | |
| 2013 | 2.6× | 48 | |
| 2012 | — | 12 | |
| 2011 | — | 17 | |
| 2010 | — | 27 | |
| 2009 | — | 6 | |
| 2008 | — | 17 | |
| 2007 | — | 6 | |
| 2006 | — | 14 | |
| 2005 | — | 8 | |
| 2004 | — | 6 | |
| 2003 | — | 8 | |
| 2002 | — | 6 | |
| 2001 | — | 5 | |
| 2000 | — | 8 | |
| 1999 | — | 13 | |
| 1998 | — | 6 | |
| 1997 | — | 14 |
For the 2014 model year, the Ford Taurus has a median asking price of $6,950; the Chevrolet Impala asks $6,800 and the Kia Cadenza $7,650. Only the Kia Cadenza asks more.
Dealer or private seller
On the Ford Taurus the dealer markup works out at 25% over a private sale of the same year.
| Seller | Listings | vs median year | Average asked |
|---|---|---|---|
| Private seller | 523 | -1.9% | $4,270 |
| Dealer | 459 | +23.4% | $6,756 |
What a branded title costs
| Title | Listings | vs median year | Average asked |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clean title | 893 | +11.4% | $5,414 |
| Rebuilt | 44 | +0.6% | $6,925 |
| Salvage | 26 | -13.9% | $4,003 |
Branded titles are harder to insure, finance and resell, so check the exact car first: run its VIN against the records.
How fast price falls with mileage
Measured on the 2013 Taurus, the model year with the most listings, so age does not mix in. Between the 100–125k and 175–200k bands the asking price falls 35%.
| Mileage | Price drop | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| 100–125k miles | 27 | |
| 125–150k miles | 23 | |
| 150–175k miles | 23 | |
| 175–200k miles | 15 |
Which options hold value
The single biggest swing on a Ford Taurus is drivetrain: FWD asks +16% against the median of its own model year.
| Item | Option | Listings | vs median year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drivetrain | Front-wheel drive | 515 | +16.4% |
| Drivetrain | Four-wheel drive | 166 | +12.8% |
Where it's cheaper
States where the Ford Taurus asks least and most, measured against the national median for each model year. Most expensive is OR at +39%, cheapest GA at -13% — 53 points apart, which on a $4,950 car is roughly $2,604.
| State | Listings | vs national median |
|---|---|---|
| GA | 27 | |
| DC | 35 | |
| MA | 39 | |
| OK | 27 | |
| CO | 28 | |
| MI | 24 | |
| MN | 56 | |
| PA | 31 | |
| WA | 60 | |
| OR | 68 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a used Ford Taurus cost?
The median asking price is $4,950 across 1,150 live listings. A 1997 asks about $1,800 and a 2019 about $11,950. The most listed year is 2013, at $5,995.
Is a used Taurus cheaper than a Chevrolet Impala?
About the same. For the 2014 model year the Taurus has a median asking price of $6,950 and the Chevrolet Impala $6,800.
Is it cheaper to buy a Taurus from a private seller?
Yes. Against the median for the same model year, dealers ask 23.4% above and private sellers 1.9% below, a gap of about $2,758 on a 2018 at $10,900.
How much value does a Taurus lose per 25,000 miles?
About 13% of the asking price for every 25,000 miles on the 2013 Taurus, measured from the 100–125k band to the 175–200k band. To price one car by its year and mileage, use the Ford Taurus valuation tool.
How much less is a salvage-title Taurus worth?
A salvage-title Taurus asks 14% less than the median for its model year (26 listings): about $1,515 off a 2018 at $10,900.
Where is the cheapest place to buy a Taurus?
Of the states with enough listings, GA asks least at -13.3% against the national median, and OR most at +39.3%. On the typical $4,950 Taurus that spread is about $2,604.
Why do Taurus prices for the same year vary so much?
Among 48 listings of the 2013 Taurus, the priciest tenth asks 2.6× what the cheapest tenth does: $8,995 against $3,495.
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