Used 2013 Ford Taurus SHO for sale 

The Ford Taurus is offered in three trims, with the base SE trim getting plenty of creature comforts as standard and the top-spec Limited trim featuring all the bells and whistles that Ford has to offer. There is also an all-wheel-drive drivetrain available on the SEL and Limited trims, while it does not get any engine options. It falls in a price range that extends from $27,495 for its base variant and goes up to $35,745 for its top-rack variant.

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The SEL trim should be the preferred choice for most buyers as it adds a lot of value to the car by the inclusion of plenty of safety features and technology and yet manages to keep the prices in check. With features like 18" painted alloy wheels, premium cloth upholstery, dual-zone front climate control, the SEL trim offers the best value for money proposition in the lineup.

The 2013 Taurus is powered by a 3.5-liter naturally aspirated V6 engine which produces 288 hp and 254 lb-ft of torque. The engine is mated to a 6-speed automatic transmission and the power is sent to the front wheels as standard, but there is an AWD option on offer for the ones who need more practicality.

The sedan touches the 60 mph mark in 7 seconds and completes the quarter-mile in 15.2 seconds.

The Chevrolet Impala is not only more affordable than the Taurus, but it is also more powerful and quicker off the mark. Both the Chrysler 300 and the Toyota Avalon are similarly priced and are pretty expensive when compared to the other two large American sedans. The Avalon has the lowest engine output and hence is the slowest of the lot.

Despite having a pretty decent performance to offer, the Ford Taurus does not compromise in the fuel efficiency department. The EPA rates the 2013 Taurus for 19 mpg in the city and 29 mpg on the highway, while the overall fuel economy is rated for 23 mpg. The large 19-gallon fuel tank also aids in providing a pretty decent 400 miles combined city and highway driving range on a single tank of gas.

The high performance of the Impala affects its frugality and hence is the least efficient one in this comparison. On the contrary, the Toyota Avalon which was the slowest in terms of acceleration has class-leading fuel economy figures. The Chrysler 300 on the other hand has similar fuel consumption as that of the Taurus but employs a marginally larger gas tank.

The Ford Taurus offers a classy-looking and upmarket cabin, particularly with the MyFord Touch system installed, but on the downside, the car's rising beltline, thick roof pillars, and tall center console can make the interior feel confining and claustrophobic at times.

The optional multi-contour seats are one of the best in the business, and there is plenty of room for all five occupants and their luggage. The sedan comes with a cargo capacity of 20.1 cubic feet.

The Toyota Avalon has the most spacious cabin for both the front and rear seat occupants, but one has to compromise a bit in the trunk capacity department. The Chrysler 300 has the most amount of legroom to offer at the back, while the Impala has the least amount of space at the rear. Major interior features include-

• 10-way power front bucket seats w/driver seat memory and driver power lumbar
• 60/40 split fold-flat rear seat
• Perforated leather upholstery
• Leather-wrapped tilt/telescoping steering wheel w/wood trim
• Dual-zone automatic air conditioning w/rear HVAC vents
• Ambient lighting
• Remote keyless entry w/SecuriCode entry keypad

How is the 2013 Ford Taurus Sedan’s infotainment system?

The three display screens to control the multimedia and the wide range of customization do add appeal to the car, but it has a bit of a learning curve to it. Also, the icons are difficult to locate and press on the move, while the response timing too isn't amongst the greatest. Add to that the missed touches and accidental touches, and one can have a very irritating experience. Major infotainment features include-

• 8.0-inch MyFord Touch infotainment system
• SYNC voice-activated communications & entertainment system w/3-year prepaid subscription
• 6-speaker audio system
• SiriusXM satellite radio w/6-month prepaid subscription
• GPS based turn-by-turn driving directions & traffic reports
• Bluetooth capability
• 911 assist and vehicle health report

The Ford Taurus is a handsome-looking car with a very sophisticated and executive design to attract more corporate customers. The slim projector-beam headlights, classy multi-spoke alloy wheels, and the smooth and sharp body lines all work in favor of providing a very modern and elegant look to the car.

The sedan weighs 4,037 lbs and stands 5.1 inches above the ground.

The Ford Taurus is the largest and heaviest car in this comparison. The Chevy Impala is considerably lighter while only being marginally shorter in length and has the best ground clearance to offer. The Chrysler 300 has the longest wheelbase to offer, which helps open up the maximum cabin space, but it also rides closest to the ground. Major exterior highlights of the sedan are-

• Automatic wiper-activated halogen headlamps
• LED tail lamps
• Remote perimeter lighting
• Supplemental park lamps
• Chrome heated pwr mirrors w/memory, puddle lamps, integrated spotter mirror
• 19-inch premium luster nickel painted aluminum wheels

Ford employs a lot of engineering techniques and safety features to make their cars safe, and the Taurus is no exception to it. The 2013 Ford Taurus receives a perfect 5-star overall safety rating from the NHTSA, while it is also named as the ‘Top Safety Pick’ by the IIHS. There is a pretty decent amount of safety features on offer in the Taurus, and some of them are listed below.

• Brake & engine actuated traction control
• AdvanceTrac w/electronic stability control
• SOS Post-Crash Alert System
• Reverse sensing system w/Rear view camera
• Dual-stage front airbags w/front passenger sensing system
• Front side-impact airbags
• Safety Canopy front/rear curtain airbags w/rollover sensor

The Ford Taurus may not have the performance to match up with the Impala or isn’t as efficient as the Avalon either. It also does not match up to the cabin space that Chrysler 300 offers, but what the Taurus does offer is a balanced and a good mix of all these aspects in a safe and stylish package. All in all, the 2013 Ford Taurus is a decent pick for the segment.