A 2019 Ford Taurus averages $12,990 today, with most selling between $5,950 and $19,949. ForCar prices the Ford Taurus from real US listings across 25 model years ($1,995–$12,990) — trade-in, private-party and dealer, adjusted for mileage. Free, no signup.
A 2014 Ford Taurus still asks 54% of what a 2019 one does — that's how much value it holds after 5 years. Among 74 sedans we price, that ranks #43, below the 56% class median. The steepest single-year drop comes at year 2 (−31.6%), after which losses ease to about 18% a year. Mileage costs it 59%: the same car reads 100k–150k instead of Under 40k miles. Calculated from 608 listings.
Ford Taurus value by year
What a Ford Taurus is worth at each model year, from real US listings — the low (trade-in), median (private-party) and high (dealer) price.
| Year | Trade-in | Median | Dealer | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | $5,950 | $19,949 | 4 | |
| 2018 | $3,400 | $17,900 | 48 | |
| 2017 | $5,000 | $11,950 | 35 | |
| 2016 | $2,999 | $13,950 | 47 | |
| 2015 | $4,000 | $9,900 | 68 | |
| 2014 | $3,850 | $11,000 | 85 | |
| 2013 | $3,900 | $10,995 | 49 | |
| 2012 | $3,900 | $8,950 | 23 | |
| 2011 | $2,000 | $6,899 | 58 | |
| 2010 | $2,200 | $7,300 | 20 | |
| 2009 | $2,500 | $4,750 | 24 | |
| 2008 | $1,500 | $4,995 | 13 | |
| 2007 | $1,700 | $3,650 | 12 | |
| 2006 | $1,000 | $3,400 | 12 | |
| 2005 | $1,600 | $5,399 | 18 | |
| 2004 | $1,950 | $3,995 | 4 | |
| 2003 | $1,000 | $3,950 | 16 | |
| 2002 | $1,400 | $3,500 | 12 | |
| 2001 | $1,200 | $2,500 | 19 | |
| 2000 | $1,700 | $3,200 | 7 | |
| 1999 | $1,050 | $3,200 | 9 | |
| 1998 | $2,500 | $3,590 | 12 | |
| 1997 | $1,500 | $3,750 | 4 | |
| 1996 | $2,500 | $3,600 | 3 | |
| 1995 | $1,995 | $1,995 | 6 |
How the Ford Taurus depreciates
Median market price by model year — how a Ford Taurus loses (or holds) value as it ages, from real listings. See how it tracks against the typical depreciation curve by age:
The newest Ford Taurus averages $12,990; a 24-year-older one runs about $1,995 — roughly 85% lost over 24 years. The steepest drop is usually in the first few years.
Does the Ford Taurus hold value better than its rivals?
Every sedan we price, ranked by how much of its 2019 price a 2014 car still asks. Higher is better — the Ford Taurus sits at #43 of 74, against a class median of 56%.
The Ford Taurus market right now
What the market asks for a Ford Taurus at each model year — the median of 998 real listings we track. Pro plots every individual listing on this chart.
Adjust your Ford Taurus value for mileage
Pick a model year and enter your odometer — see what your exact Ford Taurus is worth on today's market.
And here's what the market actually asks at each odometer band — crossing 100k costs a Ford Taurus about 59% of its under-40k price:
Trade-in, private-party & dealer price
Every Ford Taurus has three prices. Our low–median–high range maps to what a dealer pays you, what you'd get selling it yourself, and what a lot charges — compare with current used-market prices across all models.
For a 2019 Ford Taurus: a dealer trade-in offer is around $5,950, selling private-party nets about $12,990, and a lot asks near $19,949 — a $13,999 spread on the same car.
Stop guessing at a price range.
- The exact number, not a $4,000 spread
- Market chart: where this model's price is heading
- Price-drop alerts when the model you want gets cheaper
- Full research report as a PDF
- No ads, no tracking — and much more
Get an exact Ford Taurus value by VIN
Trim, engine and options move the value. Decode your Ford Taurus's VIN free to pin the exact build, then check its market value.
More on the Ford Taurus
Ford Taurus value FAQ
How much is a Ford Taurus worth?
A 2019 Ford Taurus averages $12,990 today (roughly $5,950–$19,949). Value depends on the year and mileage — see the table above for every model year, or add your mileage for an exact number.
Does mileage change the Ford Taurus value?
Yes — higher mileage lowers value. Enter your odometer reading in the mileage tool above to adjust the estimate from the model-year average.
Is the Ford Taurus value free?
Yes, every estimate is free with no signup, from real US market listings.
How is this calculated?
ForCar aggregates real asking prices for the Ford Taurus from current US listings into the low (10th percentile), median and high (90th percentile) price per model year.
Which Ford Taurus year is the best value?
See the value-by-year table and depreciation above — older years cost less but the newest years hold value best. The sweet spot is usually a few years old, where the steepest depreciation has already happened.
Is this a free Ford Taurus Blue Book alternative?
Yes. ForCar is a free, no-signup alternative to Kelley Blue Book and NADA — instead of a private formula, you see what Ford Tauruss are actually listed for right now, by year and mileage.