Ford Taurus vs Mercury Sable
Side-by-side comparison from manufacturer specifications, NHTSA safety data, and live dealer listings.
Vehicles
Vehicles
2009 Mercury Sable
Overview
| Spec | Ford TaurusSE | Mercury SableBase |
|---|---|---|
| Selected trim | SE | Base |
| Body style | Sedan | Sedan |
| Drivetrain | front wheel drive | front wheel drive |
| Fuel type | flex-fuel (unleaded/E85) | regular unleaded |
| Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Engine type | flex-fuel (FFV) | gas |
| Model year | 2019 | 2009 |
Pricing & market
| Spec | Ford TaurusSE | Mercury SableBase |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $27,800 | $25,120 (best) |
| Lowest listing price | $448 (best) | $8,991 |
| Median listing price | $9,996 | $8,991 (best) |
| Highest listing price | $14,999 | $8,991 (best) |
| For sale now | 5 (best) | 1 |
Fuel economy & range
| Spec | Ford TaurusSE | Mercury SableBase |
|---|---|---|
| Combined MPG | 21 MPG | 21 MPG |
| City MPG | 18 MPG | 18 MPG |
| Highway MPG | 26 MPG | 28 MPG (best) |
| Fuel tank | 19 gal | 20 gal (best) |
Performance
| Spec | Ford TaurusSE | Mercury SableBase |
|---|---|---|
| Horsepower | 288 hp (best) | 263 hp |
| Torque | 254 lb-ft (best) | 249 lb-ft |
| Engine size | 3.5 L | 3.5 L |
| Cylinders | V6 | V6 |
Size & capability
| Spec | Ford TaurusSE | Mercury SableBase |
|---|---|---|
| Seating | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Doors | 4 | 4 |
| Cargo volume | 20.1 cu ft | 21.2 cu ft (best) |
| Towing capacity | 1,000 lbs | 1,000 lbs |
| Curb weight | 3,917 lbs | 3,670 lbs (best) |
| Wheelbase | 112.9 in | 112.9 in |
| Length | 202.9 in (best) | 202.1 in |
| Width | 76.2 in (best) | 74.5 in |
| Height | 60.7 in | 61.5 in (best) |
Safety & recalls
| Spec | Ford TaurusSE | Mercury SableBase |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA overall | 5 / 5 ★ (best) | — |
| Frontal crash (driver) | 5 / 5 ★ | 5 / 5 ★ |
| Frontal crash (passenger) | 5 / 5 ★ | 5 / 5 ★ |
| Side crash (driver) | 5 / 5 ★ (best) | — |
| Side crash (passenger) | 5 / 5 ★ (best) | — |
| Side pole | 5 / 5 ★ (best) | — |
| Rollover | 4 / 5 ★ | 4 / 5 ★ |
| Open recalls (YMM scope) | 2 | None reported (best) |
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.
| Trim | Ford Taurus | Mercury Sable |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | SE $27,800 MSRP(Currently comparing) | Base $25,120 MSRP(Currently comparing) |
| 2 | SEL $30,230 MSRP | Base $26,970 MSRP |
| 3 | SEL $32,080 MSRP | Premier $29,380 MSRP |
| 4 | Limited $37,310 MSRP | Premier $31,230 MSRP |
| 5 | Limited $39,160 MSRP | — |
| 6 | SHO $42,975 MSRP | — |
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Ford Taurus vs Mercury Sable FAQ
- Which is better: 2019 Ford Taurus or 2009 Mercury Sable?
- It depends on priorities. OpenDealer compares 2019 Ford Taurus vs 2009 Mercury Sable on MSRP, fuel economy, horsepower, seating, towing, NHTSA safety ratings, and live market prices so you can weigh the tradeoffs.
- Which costs less: 2019 Ford Taurus or 2009 Mercury Sable?
- Based on starting MSRP, the 2009 Mercury Sable starts lower at $25,120. Live Ford Taurus listings start at $448. Live Mercury Sable listings start at $8,991.
- Which has better startingMsrp: 2019 Ford Taurus or 2009 Mercury Sable?
- The 2009 Mercury Sable leads on startingMsrp in this comparison (25,120).
- Which has better horsepower: 2019 Ford Taurus or 2009 Mercury Sable?
- The 2019 Ford Taurus leads on horsepower in this comparison (365).
- How do the NHTSA safety ratings compare for 2019 Ford Taurus vs 2009 Mercury Sable?
- NHTSA overall crash-test ratings in this comparison: Ford Taurus (5/5 NHTSA overall).