A 2014 Ford Taurus still asks 54% of what a 2019 one does — that's how much value it holds after 5 years. Among 91 sedans we price, that ranks #41, above the 52% class median. The steepest single-year drop comes at year 2 (−22%), after which losses ease to about 18.5% a year. Mileage costs it 46%: the same car reads 100k–150k instead of Under 40k miles. Calculated from 365 listings.
Ford Taurus value by year
The newest Taurus at under half the 2018 price is the 2012, with a median asking price of $4,800 (44% of it). A 2011 and a 2010 ask almost the same, $3,995 against $4,100, so the newer year costs next to nothing extra.
| Year | Trade-in | Median | Dealer | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | $8,500 | $14,990 | 5 | |
| 2018 | $6,500 | $24,900 | 17 | |
| 2017 | $5,800 | $12,988 | 14 | |
| 2016 | $4,900 | $10,995 | 23 | |
| 2015 | $4,500 | $14,245 | 36 | |
| 2014 | $3,000 | $10,991 | 25 | |
| 2013 | $3,495 | $9,000 | 54 | |
| 2012 | $3,250 | $7,995 | 12 | |
| 2011 | $2,495 | $9,995 | 18 | |
| 2010 | $2,950 | $7,500 | 26 | |
| 2009 | $2,250 | $4,999 | 6 | |
| 2008 | $1,700 | $6,000 | 19 | |
| 2007 | $1,000 | $3,397 | 9 | |
| 2006 | $2,200 | $4,999 | 14 | |
| 2005 | $1,000 | $5,000 | 4 | |
| 2004 | $1,050 | $4,000 | 5 | |
| 2003 | $1,300 | $6,900 | 10 | |
| 2002 | $1,000 | $3,800 | 5 | |
| 2001 | $1,400 | $3,500 | 5 | |
| 2000 | $1,495 | $2,150 | 10 | |
| 1999 | $1,250 | $3,200 | 13 | |
| 1998 | $1,300 | $2,990 | 6 | |
| 1997 | $1,500 | $3,250 | 14 | |
| 1996 | $1,650 | $3,975 | 5 | |
| 1995 | $1,000 | $2,900 | 7 | |
| 1993 | $2,000 | $2,600 | 3 |
How the Ford Taurus depreciates
The newest Ford Taurus has a median asking price of $11,950; a 26-year-older one runs about $2,400 — roughly 80% lost over 26 years (compare the typical depreciation curve by age).
Does the Ford Taurus hold value better than its rivals?
Over the same 5 years the Dodge Charger keeps 49%, the Chrysler 300 68% and the Hyundai Sonata 52%, against 54% for the Taurus. The Taurus holds value better than the Dodge Charger and Hyundai Sonata, but not the Chrysler 300.
The Ford Taurus market right now
Adjust your Ford Taurus value for mileage
Crossing 100k miles costs a Ford Taurus about 46% of its under-40k asking price:
Trade-in, private-party & dealer price
For a 2018 Ford Taurus: a dealer trade-in offer is around $6,500, selling private-party nets about $10,900, and a lot asks near $24,900 — a $18,400 spread on the same car.
What sellers really ask, from our own listings: for the same model year, the Taurus costs a median 31% more from a dealer than from a private seller, across the 7 recent model years with enough of both. Title, state and mileage effects are on the Ford Taurus price page.
| Model year | Private seller (listings) | Dealer (listings) | Dealer vs private |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | $8,000 (17) | $10,500 (45) | +31% |
| 2017 | $6,550 (16) | $8,999 (31) | +37% |
| 2016 | $6,300 (27) | $7,099 (44) | +13% |
| 2015 | $5,900 (51) | $6,738 (54) | +14% |
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Ford Taurus value FAQ
How much is a Ford Taurus worth?
It depends mostly on the model year: in our listings the median asking price runs from $1,500 to $11,950 across 26 model years. A 2018 is worth about $10,900, the median of 17 listings.
How much does mileage cut a Ford Taurus's value?
Among Tauruss from the last eight model years, those with under 40,000 miles ask a median $12,200, and those with over 150,000 miles ask $4,498; crossing 100,000 miles alone costs about 46%.
Which Ford Taurus year is the best value?
The newest Taurus at under half the 2018 price is the 2012, with a median asking price of $4,800 (44% of it). A 2011 and a 2010 ask almost the same, $3,995 against $4,100, so the newer year costs next to nothing extra.
Is a Ford Taurus cheaper from a dealer or a private seller?
Usually from a private seller: for the same model year, dealers ask a median 31% more, across 7 recent model years in our listings.
Does the Taurus hold value better than the Dodge Charger?
Yes: over 5 years the Taurus keeps 54% of its value and the Dodge Charger 49%, by the median asking prices of the 2019 and 2014 model years.
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