Ford Taurus vs Saturn L300
Side-by-side comparison from manufacturer specifications, NHTSA safety data, and live dealer listings.
Vehicles
Vehicles
2005 Saturn L300
Overview
| Spec | Ford TaurusSE | Saturn L300L300 |
|---|---|---|
| Selected trim | SE | L300 |
| Body style | Sedan | Sedan |
| Drivetrain | front wheel drive | front wheel drive |
| Fuel type | flex-fuel (unleaded/E85) | regular unleaded |
| Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 4-speed automatic |
| Engine type | flex-fuel (FFV) | gas |
| Model year | 2019 | 2005 |
Pricing & market
| Spec | Ford TaurusSE | Saturn L300L300 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $27,800 | $21,370 (best) |
| Lowest listing price | $448 (best) | — |
| Median listing price | $9,996 (best) | — |
| Highest listing price | $14,999 (best) | — |
| For sale now | 5 (best) | 0 |
Fuel economy & range
| Spec | Ford TaurusSE | Saturn L300L300 |
|---|---|---|
| Combined MPG | 21 MPG | 21 MPG |
| City MPG | 18 MPG | 18 MPG |
| Highway MPG | 26 MPG | 26 MPG |
| Fuel tank | 19 gal (best) | 15 gal |
Performance
| Spec | Ford TaurusSE | Saturn L300L300 |
|---|---|---|
| Horsepower | 288 hp (best) | 182 hp |
| Torque | 254 lb-ft (best) | 190 lb-ft |
| Engine size | 3.5 L (best) | 3 L |
| Cylinders | V6 | V6 |
Size & capability
| Spec | Ford TaurusSE | Saturn L300L300 |
|---|---|---|
| Seating | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Doors | 4 | 4 |
| Cargo volume | 20.1 cu ft (best) | 17.5 cu ft |
| Towing capacity | 1,000 lbs | 1,000 lbs |
| Curb weight | 3,917 lbs | 3,237 lbs (best) |
| Ground clearance | — | 5.7 in (best) |
| Wheelbase | 112.9 in (best) | 106.5 in |
| Length | 202.9 in (best) | 190.4 in |
| Width | 76.2 in (best) | 68.5 in |
| Height | 60.7 in (best) | 56.4 in |
Safety & recalls
| Spec | Ford TaurusSE | Saturn L300L300 |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA overall | 5 / 5 ★ (best) | — |
| Frontal crash (driver) | 5 / 5 ★ (best) | — |
| Frontal crash (passenger) | 5 / 5 ★ (best) | — |
| Side crash (driver) | 5 / 5 ★ (best) | — |
| Side crash (passenger) | 5 / 5 ★ (best) | — |
| Side pole | 5 / 5 ★ (best) | — |
| Rollover | 4 / 5 ★ (best) | — |
| 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 | Saturn L300 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | SE $27,800 MSRP(Currently comparing) | L300 $21,370 MSRP(Currently comparing) |
| 2 | SEL $30,230 MSRP | — |
| 3 | SEL $32,080 MSRP | — |
| 4 | Limited $37,310 MSRP | — |
| 5 | Limited $39,160 MSRP | — |
| 6 | SHO $42,975 MSRP | — |
Live inventory
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Ford Taurus vs Saturn L300 FAQ
- Which is better: 2019 Ford Taurus or 2005 Saturn L300?
- It depends on priorities. OpenDealer compares 2019 Ford Taurus vs 2005 Saturn L300 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 2005 Saturn L300?
- Based on starting MSRP, the 2005 Saturn L300 starts lower at $21,370. Live Ford Taurus listings start at $448.
- Which has better startingMsrp: 2019 Ford Taurus or 2005 Saturn L300?
- The 2005 Saturn L300 leads on startingMsrp in this comparison (21,370).
- Which has better horsepower: 2019 Ford Taurus or 2005 Saturn L300?
- The 2019 Ford Taurus leads on horsepower in this comparison (365).
- How do the NHTSA safety ratings compare for 2019 Ford Taurus vs 2005 Saturn L300?
- NHTSA overall crash-test ratings in this comparison: Ford Taurus (5/5 NHTSA overall).