How much does the 2018 Ford Taurus cost?

The 2018 Ford Taurus has a starting MSRP of $27,690, ranging up to $42,865 for the top trim. Trim pricing includes SE from $27,690; SEL from $30,120; Limited from $37,200; SHO from $42,865.

What is the fuel economy of the 2018 Ford Taurus?

The 2018 Ford Taurus achieves up to 21 MPG combined (EPA estimate), depending on trim and configuration.

How much cargo space does the 2018 Ford Taurus have?

The 2018 Ford Taurus offers up to 20.1 cubic feet of cargo capacity, depending on trim and seating configuration.

How much can the 2018 Ford Taurus tow?

The 2018 Ford Taurus has a maximum towing capacity of up to 1,000 pounds, depending on trim and equipment.

Is the 2018 Ford Taurus safe?

The 2018 Ford Taurus earned an overall rating of 5 out of 5 stars in NHTSA crash testing.

How many trims does the 2018 Ford Taurus come in?

The 2018 Ford Taurus is available in 4 trims (6 total configurations) across Sedan body styles with front wheel drive, all wheel drive.

2018 Ford Taurus

4 trims · 6 configurations · Sedan

Starting MSRP

$27,690 – $42,865

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NHTSA safety

★★★★★

5 / 5 overall

Frontal (driver)★★★★★

Frontal (passenger)★★★★★

Side (driver)★★★★★

Side (passenger)★★★★★

Rollover★★★★☆

Source: NHTSA

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Pricing

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MSRP by trim

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Purchase information

Based on SE

Total price (SE MSRP)

$27,690

Typical monthly

$548/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.

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Compare 2018 Ford Taurus trims

SE
MSRP
$27,690
Fuel economy (city/hwy)
18/27
Horsepower
288 hp
Torque
254 lb-ft
Engine
3.5L V6 flex-fuel (FFV)
Seating
5
Drivetrain
FWD
Cargo (cu ft)
20.1
Max towing
1,000 lbs
SEL FWD
MSRP
$30,120
Fuel economy (city/hwy)
18/27
Horsepower
288 hp
Torque
254 lb-ft
Engine
3.5L V6 flex-fuel (FFV)
Seating
5
Drivetrain
FWD
Cargo (cu ft)
20.1
Max towing
1,000 lbs
SEL AWD
MSRP
$31,970
Fuel economy (city/hwy)
17/24
Horsepower
288 hp
Torque
254 lb-ft
Engine
3.5L V6 flex-fuel (FFV)
Seating
5
Drivetrain
AWD
Cargo (cu ft)
20.1
Max towing
1,000 lbs
Limited FWD
MSRP
$37,200
Fuel economy (city/hwy)
18/27
Horsepower
288 hp
Torque
254 lb-ft
Engine
3.5L V6 flex-fuel (FFV)
Seating
5
Drivetrain
FWD
Cargo (cu ft)
20.1
Max towing
1,000 lbs
Limited AWD
MSRP
$39,050
Fuel economy (city/hwy)
17/24
Horsepower
288 hp
Torque
254 lb-ft
Engine
3.5L V6 flex-fuel (FFV)
Seating
5
Drivetrain
AWD
Cargo (cu ft)
20.1
Max towing
1,000 lbs
SHO
MSRP
$42,865
Fuel economy (city/hwy)
16/24
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

Compare 2018 Ford Taurus trim specifications
Spec	SE	SEL FWD	SEL AWD	Limited FWD	Limited AWD	SHO
MSRP	$27,690	$30,120	$31,970	$37,200	$39,050	$42,865
Fuel economy (city/hwy)	18/27	18/27	17/24	18/27	17/24	16/24
Horsepower	288 hp	288 hp	288 hp	288 hp	288 hp	365 hp
Torque	254 lb-ft	254 lb-ft	254 lb-ft	254 lb-ft	254 lb-ft	350 lb-ft
Engine	3.5L V6 flex-fuel (FFV)	3.5L V6 flex-fuel (FFV)	3.5L V6 flex-fuel (FFV)	3.5L V6 flex-fuel (FFV)	3.5L V6 flex-fuel (FFV)	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: SEflex-fuel (FFV)
SEL FWDflex-fuel (FFV)
SEL AWDflex-fuel (FFV)
Limited FWDflex-fuel (FFV)
Limited AWDflex-fuel (FFV)
SHOgas
Fuel type: SEflex-fuel (unleaded/E85)
SEL FWDflex-fuel (unleaded/E85)
SEL AWDflex-fuel (unleaded/E85)
Limited FWDflex-fuel (unleaded/E85)
Limited AWDflex-fuel (unleaded/E85)
SHOpremium unleaded (recommended)
Cylinders: SEV6
SEL FWDV6
SEL AWDV6
Limited FWDV6
Limited AWDV6
SHOV6
Displacement: SE3.5 L
SEL FWD3.5 L
SEL AWD3.5 L
Limited FWD3.5 L
Limited AWD3.5 L
SHO3.5 L
Horsepower: SE288 hp
SEL FWD288 hp
SEL AWD288 hp
Limited FWD288 hp
Limited AWD288 hp
SHO365 hp
Torque: SE254 lb-ft
SEL FWD254 lb-ft
SEL AWD254 lb-ft
Limited FWD254 lb-ft
Limited AWD254 lb-ft
SHO350 lb-ft
Transmission: SE6-speed shiftable automatic
SEL FWD6-speed shiftable automatic
SEL AWD6-speed shiftable automatic
Limited FWD6-speed shiftable automatic
Limited AWD6-speed shiftable automatic
SHO6-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain: SEfront wheel drive
SEL FWDfront wheel drive
SEL AWDall wheel drive
Limited FWDfront wheel drive
Limited AWDall wheel drive
SHOall wheel drive

Dimensions

Body type: SESedan
SEL FWDSedan
SEL AWDSedan
Limited FWDSedan
Limited AWDSedan
SHOSedan
Doors: SE4
SEL FWD4
SEL AWD4
Limited FWD4
Limited AWD4
SHO4
Seating: SE5
SEL FWD5
SEL AWD5
Limited FWD5
Limited AWD5
SHO5
Length: SE203 in
SEL FWD203 in
SEL AWD203 in
Limited FWD203 in
Limited AWD203 in
SHO203 in
Width: SE76.2 in
SEL FWD76.2 in
SEL AWD76.2 in
Limited FWD76.2 in
Limited AWD76.2 in
SHO76.2 in
Height: SE60.7 in
SEL FWD60.7 in
SEL AWD60.7 in
Limited FWD60.7 in
Limited AWD60.7 in
SHO60.7 in
Wheelbase: SE113 in
SEL FWD113 in
SEL AWD113 in
Limited FWD113 in
Limited AWD113 in
SHO113 in

Capacity & weight

Cargo capacity: SE20.1 cu ft
SEL FWD20.1 cu ft
SEL AWD20.1 cu ft
Limited FWD20.1 cu ft
Limited AWD20.1 cu ft
SHO20.1 cu ft
Max towing: SE1,000 lbs
SEL FWD1,000 lbs
SEL AWD1,000 lbs
Limited FWD1,000 lbs
Limited AWD1,000 lbs
SHO1,000 lbs
Curb weight: SE3,969 lbs
SEL FWD3,969 lbs
SEL AWD4,175 lbs
Limited FWD3,969 lbs
Limited AWD4,175 lbs
SHO4,343 lbs
Fuel tank: SE19 gal
SEL FWD19 gal
SEL AWD19 gal
Limited FWD19 gal
Limited AWD19 gal
SHO19 gal

Fuel economy & EV

Combined MPG: SE21
SEL FWD21
SEL AWD19
Limited FWD21
Limited AWD19
SHO19
City MPG: SE18
SEL FWD18
SEL AWD17
Limited FWD18
Limited AWD17
SHO16
Highway MPG: SE27
SEL FWD27
SEL AWD24
Limited FWD27
Limited AWD24
SHO24

Full specifications by trim
Spec	SE	SEL FWD	SEL AWD	Limited FWD	Limited AWD	SHO
Engine & drivetrain
Engine type	flex-fuel (FFV)	flex-fuel (FFV)	flex-fuel (FFV)	flex-fuel (FFV)	flex-fuel (FFV)	gas
Fuel type	flex-fuel (unleaded/E85)	flex-fuel (unleaded/E85)	flex-fuel (unleaded/E85)	flex-fuel (unleaded/E85)	flex-fuel (unleaded/E85)	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	288 hp	288 hp	288 hp	288 hp	288 hp	365 hp
Torque	254 lb-ft	254 lb-ft	254 lb-ft	254 lb-ft	254 lb-ft	350 lb-ft
Transmission	6-speed shiftable 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	203 in	203 in	203 in	203 in	203 in	203 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	113 in	113 in	113 in	113 in	113 in	113 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	3,969 lbs	3,969 lbs	4,175 lbs	3,969 lbs	4,175 lbs	4,343 lbs
Fuel tank	19 gal	19 gal	19 gal	19 gal	19 gal	19 gal
Fuel economy & EV
Combined MPG	21	21	19	21	19	19
City MPG	18	18	17	18	17	16
Highway MPG	27	27	24	27	24	24