How much does the 2008 Ford Taurus cost?

The 2008 Ford Taurus has a starting MSRP of $23,635, ranging up to $29,470 for the top trim. Trim pricing includes SEL from $23,635; Limited from $27,620.

What is the fuel economy of the 2008 Ford Taurus?

The 2008 Ford Taurus achieves up to 22 MPG combined (EPA estimate), depending on trim and configuration.

How much cargo space does the 2008 Ford Taurus have?

The 2008 Ford Taurus offers up to 21.2 cubic feet of cargo capacity, depending on trim and seating configuration.

How much can the 2008 Ford Taurus tow?

The 2008 Ford Taurus has a maximum towing capacity of up to 1,000 pounds, depending on trim and equipment.

How many trims does the 2008 Ford Taurus come in?

The 2008 Ford Taurus is available in 2 trims (4 total configurations) across Sedan body styles with front wheel drive, all wheel drive.

2008 Ford Taurus

2 trims · 4 configurations · Sedan

Starting MSRP

$23,635 – $29,470

Shop Ford All Ford models

NHTSA safety

Not rated

Frontal (driver)★★★★★

Frontal (passenger)★★★★★

Rollover★★★★☆

Source: NHTSA

No live listings right now

Manufacturer specs and trim data below are still available for research. Check back for dealer inventory, or browse other Ford models.

Shop Ford inventory

Pricing

How much should you pay for the Ford Taurus? Select a trim to update purchase and lease estimates.

MSRP by trim

Select a trim to update the payment estimates. MSRP is for each trim's base configuration and excludes destination, taxes, and options.

Purchase information

Based on SEL

Total price (SEL MSRP)

$23,635

Typical monthly

$468/mo

Avg. APR

7.00%

60-month loan estimate for good credit (rates as of 2026-07-11). Not a credit offer; actual APR varies by lender, credit, and dealer.

Open loan calculator

Compare 2008 Ford Taurus trims

SEL FWD
MSRP
$23,635
Fuel economy (city/hwy)
18/28
Horsepower
260 hp
Torque
245 lb-ft
Engine
3.5L V6 gas
Seating
5
Drivetrain
FWD
Cargo (cu ft)
21.2
Max towing
1,000 lbs
SEL AWD
MSRP
$25,485
Fuel economy (city/hwy)
17/24
Horsepower
260 hp
Torque
245 lb-ft
Engine
3.5L V6 gas
Seating
5
Drivetrain
AWD
Cargo (cu ft)
21.2
Max towing
1,000 lbs
Limited FWD
MSRP
$27,620
Fuel economy (city/hwy)
18/28
Horsepower
260 hp
Torque
245 lb-ft
Engine
3.5L V6 gas
Seating
5
Drivetrain
FWD
Cargo (cu ft)
21.2
Max towing
1,000 lbs
Limited AWD
MSRP
$29,470
Fuel economy (city/hwy)
17/24
Horsepower
260 hp
Torque
245 lb-ft
Engine
3.5L V6 gas
Seating
5
Drivetrain
AWD
Cargo (cu ft)
21.2
Max towing
1,000 lbs

Compare 2008 Ford Taurus trim specifications
Spec	SEL FWD	SEL AWD	Limited FWD	Limited AWD
MSRP	$23,635	$25,485	$27,620	$29,470
Fuel economy (city/hwy)	18/28	17/24	18/28	17/24
Horsepower	260 hp	260 hp	260 hp	260 hp
Torque	245 lb-ft	245 lb-ft	245 lb-ft	245 lb-ft
Engine	3.5L V6 gas	3.5L V6 gas	3.5L V6 gas	3.5L V6 gas
Seating	5	5	5	5
Drivetrain	FWD	AWD	FWD	AWD
Cargo (cu ft)	21.2	21.2	21.2	21.2
Max towing	1,000 lbs	1,000 lbs	1,000 lbs	1,000 lbs

Manufacturer specifications by trim and drivetrain. Same trim names with different MSRPs are distinct FWD/AWD (or other drivetrain) configurations from the catalog. MSRP excludes destination fees, taxes, and dealer-installed options.

Full specifications

Engine & drivetrain

Engine type: SEL FWDgas
SEL AWDgas
Limited FWDgas
Limited AWDgas
Fuel type: SEL FWDregular unleaded
SEL AWDregular unleaded
Limited FWDregular unleaded
Limited AWDregular unleaded
Cylinders: SEL FWDV6
SEL AWDV6
Limited FWDV6
Limited AWDV6
Displacement: SEL FWD3.5 L
SEL AWD3.5 L
Limited FWD3.5 L
Limited AWD3.5 L
Horsepower: SEL FWD260 hp
SEL AWD260 hp
Limited FWD260 hp
Limited AWD260 hp
Torque: SEL FWD245 lb-ft
SEL AWD245 lb-ft
Limited FWD245 lb-ft
Limited AWD245 lb-ft
Transmission: SEL FWD6-speed automatic
SEL AWD6-speed automatic
Limited FWD6-speed automatic
Limited AWD6-speed automatic
Drivetrain: SEL FWDfront wheel drive
SEL AWDall wheel drive
Limited FWDfront wheel drive
Limited AWDall wheel drive

Dimensions

Body type: SEL FWDSedan
SEL AWDSedan
Limited FWDSedan
Limited AWDSedan
Doors: SEL FWD4
SEL AWD4
Limited FWD4
Limited AWD4
Seating: SEL FWD5
SEL AWD5
Limited FWD5
Limited AWD5
Length: SEL FWD201.8 in
SEL AWD201.8 in
Limited FWD201.8 in
Limited AWD201.8 in
Width: SEL FWD74.5 in
SEL AWD74.5 in
Limited FWD74.5 in
Limited AWD74.5 in
Height: SEL FWD61.5 in
SEL AWD61.5 in
Limited FWD61.5 in
Limited AWD61.5 in
Wheelbase: SEL FWD112.9 in
SEL AWD112.9 in
Limited FWD112.9 in
Limited AWD112.9 in

Capacity & weight

Cargo capacity: SEL FWD21.2 cu ft
SEL AWD21.2 cu ft
Limited FWD21.2 cu ft
Limited AWD21.2 cu ft
Max towing: SEL FWD1,000 lbs
SEL AWD1,000 lbs
Limited FWD1,000 lbs
Limited AWD1,000 lbs
Curb weight: SEL FWD3,643 lbs
SEL AWD3,814 lbs
Limited FWD3,643 lbs
Limited AWD3,814 lbs
Fuel tank: SEL FWD20 gal
SEL AWD20 gal
Limited FWD20 gal
Limited AWD20 gal

Fuel economy & EV

Combined MPG: SEL FWD22
SEL AWD19
Limited FWD22
Limited AWD19
City MPG: SEL FWD18
SEL AWD17
Limited FWD18
Limited AWD17
Highway MPG: SEL FWD28
SEL AWD24
Limited FWD28
Limited AWD24

Full specifications by trim
Spec	SEL FWD	SEL AWD	Limited FWD	Limited AWD
Engine & drivetrain
Engine type	gas	gas	gas	gas
Fuel type	regular unleaded	regular unleaded	regular unleaded	regular unleaded
Cylinders	V6	V6	V6	V6
Displacement	3.5 L	3.5 L	3.5 L	3.5 L
Horsepower	260 hp	260 hp	260 hp	260 hp
Torque	245 lb-ft	245 lb-ft	245 lb-ft	245 lb-ft
Transmission	6-speed automatic	6-speed automatic	6-speed automatic	6-speed automatic
Drivetrain	front wheel drive	all wheel drive	front wheel drive	all wheel drive
Dimensions
Body type	Sedan	Sedan	Sedan	Sedan
Doors	4	4	4	4
Seating	5	5	5	5
Length	201.8 in	201.8 in	201.8 in	201.8 in
Width	74.5 in	74.5 in	74.5 in	74.5 in
Height	61.5 in	61.5 in	61.5 in	61.5 in
Wheelbase	112.9 in	112.9 in	112.9 in	112.9 in
Capacity & weight
Cargo capacity	21.2 cu ft	21.2 cu ft	21.2 cu ft	21.2 cu ft
Max towing	1,000 lbs	1,000 lbs	1,000 lbs	1,000 lbs
Curb weight	3,643 lbs	3,814 lbs	3,643 lbs	3,814 lbs
Fuel tank	20 gal	20 gal	20 gal	20 gal
Fuel economy & EV
Combined MPG	22	19	22	19
City MPG	18	17	18	17
Highway MPG	28	24	28	24