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Buick Regal vs Ford Taurus

Side-by-side comparison from manufacturer specifications, NHTSA safety data, and live dealer listings.

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2017 Buick Regal

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2019 Ford Taurus

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Overview

SpecBuick Regal1SVFord TaurusSE
Selected trim1SVSE
Body styleSedanSedan
Drivetrainfront wheel drivefront wheel drive
Fuel typeflex-fuel (unleaded/E85)flex-fuel (unleaded/E85)
Transmission6-speed shiftable automatic6-speed shiftable automatic
Engine typeflex-fuel (FFV)flex-fuel (FFV)
Model year20172019

Pricing & market

SpecBuick Regal1SVFord TaurusSE
MSRP$27,065 (best)$27,800
Lowest listing price$8,620$448 (best)
Median listing price$8,620 (best)$9,996
Highest listing price$8,620 (best)$14,999
For sale now15 (best)

Fuel economy & range

SpecBuick Regal1SVFord TaurusSE
Combined MPG23 MPG (best)21 MPG
City MPG19 MPG (best)18 MPG
Highway MPG30 MPG (best)26 MPG
Fuel tank18 gal19 gal (best)

Performance

SpecBuick Regal1SVFord TaurusSE
Horsepower182 hp288 hp (best)
Torque172 lb-ft254 lb-ft (best)
Engine size2.4 L3.5 L (best)
CylindersI4V6

Size & capability

SpecBuick Regal1SVFord TaurusSE
Seating5 seats5 seats
Doors44
Cargo volume14.2 cu ft20.1 cu ft (best)
Towing capacity—1,000 lbs (best)
Curb weight3,605 lbs (best)3,917 lbs
Wheelbase107.8 in112.9 in (best)
Length190.2 in202.9 in (best)
Width73.1 in76.2 in (best)
Height58.4 in60.7 in (best)

Safety & recalls

SpecBuick Regal1SVFord TaurusSE
NHTSA overall5 / 5 ★5 / 5 ★
Frontal crash (driver)5 / 5 ★5 / 5 ★
Frontal crash (passenger)4 / 5 ★5 / 5 ★ (best)
Side crash (driver)5 / 5 ★5 / 5 ★
Side crash (passenger)5 / 5 ★5 / 5 ★
Side pole5 / 5 ★5 / 5 ★
Rollover4 / 5 ★4 / 5 ★
Open recalls (YMM scope)None reported (best)2

Highlighted values indicate the better figure for that spec when a clear winner exists. Specs reflect the selected trim for each vehicle. Drag a vehicle header to reorder columns. MSRP and specifications are manufacturer data; listing prices and inventory come from live dealer listings. Safety ratings are from NHTSA.

Trim overview

All available trims with MSRP. The trim selected above is highlighted; comparison specs use that selection.

TrimBuick RegalFord Taurus
1

1SV

$27,065 MSRP(Currently comparing)

SE

$27,800 MSRP(Currently comparing)

2

Sport Touring

$28,615 MSRP

SEL

$30,230 MSRP

3

Base

$31,465 MSRP

SEL

$32,080 MSRP

4

Premium II

$31,615 MSRP

Limited

$37,310 MSRP

5

Premium II

$34,040 MSRP

Limited

$39,160 MSRP

6

GS

$34,115 MSRP

SHO

$42,975 MSRP

7

GS

$36,540 MSRP

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Buick Regal vs Ford Taurus FAQ

Which is better: 2017 Buick Regal or 2019 Ford Taurus?
It depends on priorities. OpenDealer compares 2017 Buick Regal vs 2019 Ford Taurus on MSRP, fuel economy, horsepower, seating, towing, NHTSA safety ratings, and live market prices so you can weigh the tradeoffs.
Which costs less: 2017 Buick Regal or 2019 Ford Taurus?
Based on starting MSRP, the 2017 Buick Regal starts lower at $27,065. Live Buick Regal listings start at $8,620. Live Ford Taurus listings start at $448.
Which has better startingMsrp: 2017 Buick Regal or 2019 Ford Taurus?
The 2017 Buick Regal leads on startingMsrp in this comparison (27,065).
Which has better combinedMpg: 2017 Buick Regal or 2019 Ford Taurus?
The 2017 Buick Regal leads on combinedMpg in this comparison (24).
Which has better horsepower: 2017 Buick Regal or 2019 Ford Taurus?
The 2019 Ford Taurus leads on horsepower in this comparison (365).
Which has better maxTowingLbs: 2017 Buick Regal or 2019 Ford Taurus?
The 2019 Ford Taurus leads on maxTowingLbs in this comparison (1,000).
How do the NHTSA safety ratings compare for 2017 Buick Regal vs 2019 Ford Taurus?
NHTSA overall crash-test ratings in this comparison: Buick Regal (5/5 NHTSA overall); Ford Taurus (5/5 NHTSA overall).