Used
2013 Ford Taurus
Limited
Tuxedo Black Metallic•Charcoal Black
$14,999
Subaru of Puyallup
Puyallup, WA
2012 Ford Taurus
4 trims · 6 configurations · Sedan
Key specifications
NHTSA safety
★★★★☆
4 / 5 overall
Frontal (driver)★★★★★
Frontal (passenger)★★★★☆
Side (driver)★★★★★
Side (passenger)★★★★★
Rollover★★★★☆
Source: NHTSA · 5 recalls on record
Ford Taurus for sale
3 live listings from $9,996 · median $12,999
Pricing
How much should you pay for the Ford Taurus? Select a trim to update purchase and lease estimates, then shop live inventory.
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 SE
Total price (SE MSRP)
$25,555
Typical monthly
$506/mo
Avg. APR
7.00%
60-month loan estimate for good credit (rates as of 2026-08-23). Not a credit offer; actual APR varies by lender, credit, and dealer.
Open loan calculatorCompare 2012 Ford Taurus trims
- MSRP
- $25,555
- Fuel economy (city/hwy)
- 18/28
- Horsepower
- 263 hp
- Torque
- 249 lb-ft
- Engine
- 3.5L V6 gas
- Seating
- 5
- Drivetrain
- FWD
- Cargo (cu ft)
- 20.1
- Max towing
- 1,000 lbs
- MSRP
- $27,755
- Fuel economy (city/hwy)
- 18/27
- Horsepower
- 263 hp
- Torque
- 249 lb-ft
- Engine
- 3.5L V6 gas
- Seating
- 5
- Drivetrain
- FWD
- Cargo (cu ft)
- 20.1
- Max towing
- 1,000 lbs
- MSRP
- $29,605
- Fuel economy (city/hwy)
- 17/26
- Horsepower
- 263 hp
- Torque
- 249 lb-ft
- Engine
- 3.5L V6 gas
- Seating
- 5
- Drivetrain
- AWD
- Cargo (cu ft)
- 20.1
- Max towing
- 1,000 lbs
- MSRP
- $32,155
- Fuel economy (city/hwy)
- 18/27
- Horsepower
- 263 hp
- Torque
- 249 lb-ft
- Engine
- 3.5L V6 gas
- Seating
- 5
- Drivetrain
- FWD
- Cargo (cu ft)
- 20.1
- Max towing
- 1,000 lbs
- MSRP
- $34,005
- Fuel economy (city/hwy)
- 17/26
- Horsepower
- 263 hp
- Torque
- 249 lb-ft
- Engine
- 3.5L V6 gas
- Seating
- 5
- Drivetrain
- AWD
- Cargo (cu ft)
- 20.1
- Max towing
- 1,000 lbs
- MSRP
- $38,155
- Fuel economy (city/hwy)
- 17/25
- Horsepower
- 365 hp
- Torque
- 350 lb-ft
- Engine
- 3.5L V6 gas
- Seating
- 5
- Drivetrain
- AWD
- Cargo (cu ft)
- 20.1
- Max towing
- 1,000 lbs
| Spec | SE | SEL FWD | SEL AWD | Limited FWD | Limited AWD | SHO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $25,555 | $27,755 | $29,605 | $32,155 | $34,005 | $38,155 |
| Fuel economy (city/hwy) | 18/28 | 18/27 | 17/26 | 18/27 | 17/26 | 17/25 |
| Horsepower | 263 hp | 263 hp | 263 hp | 263 hp | 263 hp | 365 hp |
| Torque | 249 lb-ft | 249 lb-ft | 249 lb-ft | 249 lb-ft | 249 lb-ft | 350 lb-ft |
| Engine | 3.5L V6 gas | 3.5L V6 gas | 3.5L V6 gas | 3.5L V6 gas | 3.5L V6 gas | 3.5L V6 gas |
| Seating | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | AWD | FWD | AWD | AWD |
| Cargo (cu ft) | 20.1 | 20.1 | 20.1 | 20.1 | 20.1 | 20.1 |
| Max towing | 1,000 lbs | 1,000 lbs | 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
- SEgasSEL FWDgasSEL AWDgasLimited FWDgasLimited AWDgasSHOgas
- Fuel type
- SEregular unleadedSEL FWDregular unleadedSEL AWDregular unleadedLimited FWDregular unleadedLimited AWDregular unleadedSHOpremium unleaded (recommended)
- Cylinders
- SEV6SEL FWDV6SEL AWDV6Limited FWDV6Limited AWDV6SHOV6
- Displacement
- SE3.5 LSEL FWD3.5 LSEL AWD3.5 LLimited FWD3.5 LLimited AWD3.5 LSHO3.5 L
- Horsepower
- SE263 hpSEL FWD263 hpSEL AWD263 hpLimited FWD263 hpLimited AWD263 hpSHO365 hp
- Torque
- SE249 lb-ftSEL FWD249 lb-ftSEL AWD249 lb-ftLimited FWD249 lb-ftLimited AWD249 lb-ftSHO350 lb-ft
- Transmission
- SE6-speed automaticSEL FWD6-speed shiftable automaticSEL AWD6-speed shiftable automaticLimited FWD6-speed shiftable automaticLimited AWD6-speed shiftable automaticSHO6-speed shiftable automatic
- Drivetrain
- SEfront wheel driveSEL FWDfront wheel driveSEL AWDall wheel driveLimited FWDfront wheel driveLimited AWDall wheel driveSHOall wheel drive
Dimensions
- Body type
- SESedanSEL FWDSedanSEL AWDSedanLimited FWDSedanLimited AWDSedanSHOSedan
- Doors
- SE4SEL FWD4SEL AWD4Limited FWD4Limited AWD4SHO4
- Seating
- SE5SEL FWD5SEL AWD5Limited FWD5Limited AWD5SHO5
- Length
- SE202.9 inSEL FWD202.9 inSEL AWD202.9 inLimited FWD202.9 inLimited AWD202.9 inSHO202.9 in
- Width
- SE76.2 inSEL FWD76.2 inSEL AWD76.2 inLimited FWD76.2 inLimited AWD76.2 inSHO76.2 in
- Height
- SE60.7 inSEL FWD60.7 inSEL AWD60.7 inLimited FWD60.7 inLimited AWD60.7 inSHO60.7 in
- Wheelbase
- SE112.9 inSEL FWD112.9 inSEL AWD112.9 inLimited FWD112.9 inLimited AWD112.9 inSHO112.9 in
Capacity & weight
- Cargo capacity
- SE20.1 cu ftSEL FWD20.1 cu ftSEL AWD20.1 cu ftLimited FWD20.1 cu ftLimited AWD20.1 cu ftSHO20.1 cu ft
- Max towing
- SE1,000 lbsSEL FWD1,000 lbsSEL AWD1,000 lbsLimited FWD1,000 lbsLimited AWD1,000 lbsSHO1,000 lbs
- Curb weight
- SE4,015 lbsSEL FWD4,015 lbsSEL AWD4,224 lbsLimited FWD4,015 lbsLimited AWD4,224 lbsSHO4,368 lbs
- Fuel tank
- SE19 galSEL FWD19 galSEL AWD19 galLimited FWD19 galLimited AWD19 galSHO19 gal
Fuel economy & EV
- Combined MPG
- SE22SEL FWD21SEL AWD20Limited FWD21Limited AWD20SHO20
- City MPG
- SE18SEL FWD18SEL AWD17Limited FWD18Limited AWD17SHO17
- Highway MPG
- SE28SEL FWD27SEL AWD26Limited FWD27Limited AWD26SHO25
| Spec | SE | SEL FWD | SEL AWD | Limited FWD | Limited AWD | SHO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine & drivetrain | ||||||
| Engine type | gas | gas | gas | gas | gas | gas |
| Fuel type | regular unleaded | regular unleaded | regular unleaded | regular unleaded | regular unleaded | premium unleaded (recommended) |
| Cylinders | V6 | V6 | V6 | V6 | V6 | V6 |
| Displacement | 3.5 L | 3.5 L | 3.5 L | 3.5 L | 3.5 L | 3.5 L |
| Horsepower | 263 hp | 263 hp | 263 hp | 263 hp | 263 hp | 365 hp |
| Torque | 249 lb-ft | 249 lb-ft | 249 lb-ft | 249 lb-ft | 249 lb-ft | 350 lb-ft |
| Transmission | 6-speed automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
| Drivetrain | front wheel drive | front wheel drive | all wheel drive | front wheel drive | all wheel drive | all wheel drive |
| Dimensions | ||||||
| Body type | Sedan | Sedan | Sedan | Sedan | Sedan | Sedan |
| Doors | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Seating | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Length | 202.9 in | 202.9 in | 202.9 in | 202.9 in | 202.9 in | 202.9 in |
| Width | 76.2 in | 76.2 in | 76.2 in | 76.2 in | 76.2 in | 76.2 in |
| Height | 60.7 in | 60.7 in | 60.7 in | 60.7 in | 60.7 in | 60.7 in |
| Wheelbase | 112.9 in | 112.9 in | 112.9 in | 112.9 in | 112.9 in | 112.9 in |
| Capacity & weight | ||||||
| Cargo capacity | 20.1 cu ft | 20.1 cu ft | 20.1 cu ft | 20.1 cu ft | 20.1 cu ft | 20.1 cu ft |
| Max towing | 1,000 lbs | 1,000 lbs | 1,000 lbs | 1,000 lbs | 1,000 lbs | 1,000 lbs |
| Curb weight | 4,015 lbs | 4,015 lbs | 4,224 lbs | 4,015 lbs | 4,224 lbs | 4,368 lbs |
| Fuel tank | 19 gal | 19 gal | 19 gal | 19 gal | 19 gal | 19 gal |
| Fuel economy & EV | ||||||
| Combined MPG | 22 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 20 | 20 |
| City MPG | 18 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 17 |
| Highway MPG | 28 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 26 | 25 |
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2012 Ford Taurus FAQ
- How much does the 2012 Ford Taurus cost?
- The 2012 Ford Taurus has a starting MSRP of $25,555, ranging up to $38,155 for the top trim. Trim pricing includes SE from $25,555; SEL from $27,755; Limited from $32,155; SHO from $38,155. Live listings on OpenDealer currently start at $9,996.
- What is the fuel economy of the 2012 Ford Taurus?
- The 2012 Ford Taurus achieves up to 22 MPG combined (EPA estimate), depending on trim and configuration.
- How much cargo space does the 2012 Ford Taurus have?
- The 2012 Ford Taurus offers up to 20.1 cubic feet of cargo capacity, depending on trim and seating configuration.
- How much can the 2012 Ford Taurus tow?
- The 2012 Ford Taurus has a maximum towing capacity of up to 1,000 pounds, depending on trim and equipment.
- Is the 2012 Ford Taurus safe?
- The 2012 Ford Taurus earned an overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars in NHTSA crash testing. NHTSA lists 5 recalls for this model year; check the recalls section for details.
- How many trims does the 2012 Ford Taurus come in?
- The 2012 Ford Taurus is available in 4 trims (6 total configurations) across Sedan body styles with front wheel drive, all wheel drive.