2008 Ford Taurus pricing starts at $4,409 for the Taurus SEL Sedan 4D, which had a starting MSRP of $23,995 when new. The range-topping 2008 Taurus Limited Sedan 4D starts at $4,211 today, originally priced from $27,980.
Original MSRP | KBB Fair Purchase Price (national avg.) | |||
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$23,995 | $4,409 | |||
$27,980 | $4,211 |
The Kelley Blue Book Fair Purchase Price for any individual used vehicle can vary greatly according to mileage, condition, location, and other factors. The prices here reflect what buyers are currently paying for used 2008 Ford Taurus models in typical condition when purchasing from a dealership. These prices are updated weekly.
Owners give this generation Ford Taurus (2008-2009) a 4.7 out of 5 rating, which is higher than most, and 94% recommend it. These figures are based on 157 consumer reviews, like these:
What Owners are Saying About the 2008 Ford Taurus
"NICE!!"
"We purchased a Limited Taurus over a month ago. We drove it over 1300 miles from Ohio to North Carolina. Great comfort and gas milage! We got 28.5 mpg going between 70 - 75 miles per hour in the mountains! I also get 22 driving around town. I traded in a Ford Exporer for this car and I'm very glad I did. It's so runny and comfortable. The 6-speed transmission is so smooth and has plenty of power. I love this car!"
"Big Ride for Meduim Car"
"I traded in my gas hog F150 for a new Taurus and couldn't be happier. The mileage is even better then listed, I just got back from a 400 mile trip and averaged over 31 MPG. The car rides like a dream and has a lot of room in it for a mid range sized vehicle. The trunk is larger then any I have seen. I looked at the Accord, Sonanta, Altima and Impala and none of them gave the ride and comfort that the Taurus has. I couldn't be more pleased with it."
"Nice car, but Freeze Plug issue at 93000"
"The car has a freeze plug issue. Upon determining that this needs to be repaired, I am told that it is necessary to change out the water pump and chain that drives it. Problem is, water pump is buried inside the motor. Rather than an external pump (which is most common), Ford engineers determined that putting it IN the engine was a good idea. I guess from a profit standpoint for Ford, it may have been a good financial move. However, from a consumer standpoint, this repair will likely cost me more than double what it would if the pump were external. Overall very disappointed in that fact - AND in the fact that Ford refuses to stand by it. Other than that, this is a beautiful car, roomy, comfortable, good in the snow and adverse conditions, safe and overall very nice."
Overall 2008 Ford Taurus Quality
User sentiment suggests the overall quality of the 2008 Ford Taurus is above average for its class. Owners rated the 2008 Ford Taurus quality a 4.7 out of 5.
2008 Ford Taurus Reliability
The 2008 Ford Taurus receives an average consumer rating of 4.7 overall and a 4.8 for reliability, which means owners consider its reliability to be above average.
Favorite 2008 Taurus Features
According to drivers of the 2008 Taurus, here are some of its best features:
2008 Taurus Limited Sedan 4D - city 18 MPG - hwy 28 MPG
2008 Taurus SEL Sedan 4D - city 18 MPG - hwy 28 MPG
NHTSA Safety Rating
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), the 2008 Ford Taurus front-side driver crash test rating is 5 out of 5 stars. The front-side passenger crash test rating is 5 out of 5.
2008 Ford Taurus Safety Features
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Year | Vehicle Depreciation* | Resale Value | Trade-In Value | ||
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2022 | $302 | $3,854 | $1,889 | ||
2023 | $133 | $3,721 | $1,645 | ||
2024 | $309 | $3,412 | $1,249 | ||
Now | $43 | $3,369 | $1,221 |
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Curb Weight | 3643 lbs. | ||
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EPA Passenger | 108.0 cu.ft. | ||
Fuel Capacity | 20.0 gallons | ||
Front Head Room | 39.6 inches | ||
Front Leg Room | 41.3 inches | ||
Max Seating Capacity | 5 | ||
Overall Length | 201.8 inches | ||
Front Shoulder Room | 57.8 inches | ||
Towing Capacity, Maximum | 1000 lbs. | ||
Trunk or Cargo Capacity | 21.2 cu.ft. | ||
Turning Diameter | 41.0 feet | ||
Wheel Base | 112.9 inches | ||
Width with mirrors | 74.5 inches |
Alloy Wheels | Available | ||
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Fog Lights | Available | ||
Moon Roof/Sun Roof | Available | ||
Number of Doors | 4 doors |
City | 18 mpg | ||
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Highway | 28 mpg | ||
Combined | 22 mpg |
Drivetrain | FWD | ||
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Transmission Type | Automatic | ||
6 speed | Available | ||
Recommended Fuel | Regular |
Horsepower | 263 @ 6250 RPM | ||
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Torque | 249 @ 4500 rpm | ||
Engine | V6, 3.5 Liter |
Basic | 3 years / 36000 miles | ||
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Powertrain | 5 years / 60000 miles | ||
Corrosion | 5 years / Unlimited miles |
Used 2008 Ford Taurus | Used 2009 Kia Spectra | Used 2009 Kia Optima | Used 2008 Mercury Sable | ||
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Price | $4,409 | $3,926 | $3,865 | $3,952 | |
Consumer Rating | 4.7 | 4.3 | 4.6 | 4.8 | |
Fuel Economy | City 18/Hwy 28/Comb 22 MPG | City 24/Hwy 32/Comb 27 MPG | City 22/Hwy 32/Comb 25 MPG | City 18/Hwy 28/Comb 22 MPG | |
Fuel Type | Gas | Gas | Gas | Gas | |
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | |
Basic Warranty | 3 years or 36000 miles | 5 years or 60000 miles | 5 years or 60000 miles | 3 years or 36000 miles | |
Horsepower | 263 @ 6250 RPM | 138 @ 6000 RPM | 175 @ 5800 RPM | 260 @ 6250 RPM | |
Engine | V6, 3.5 Liter | 4-Cyl, 2.0 Liter | 4-Cyl, 2.4 Liter | V6, 3.5 Liter | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD |
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