Used Ford Taurus for Sale nearHot Springs National Park, AR

How much does the Ford Taurus cost in today's market?

Used Ford Taurus prices span a wide range depending on model year. Here's what the market looks like right now:

The Ford Taurus's current nationwide average price is $9,881, and its year-round low is $9,873.02. That puts the model's pricing in a fairly tight band overall, with the lowest prices appearing just under the current average. Recently, prices have come down for the 2017, 2018, and 2019 models, making now a good time to shop recent model years.

Is the Ford Taurus a good car?

Yes — the Ford Taurus has a strong reputation with owners across its model years.

The all-generations owner rating is 4.17/5 across every model year in the data.

Owners consistently praise the Taurus for its comfort, spacious cabin, and strong performance, especially in SHO versions. Many also appreciate its smooth ride, available features, and overall value as a dependable family sedan.

24.1% of listings are priced as good or great deals.

Are Ford Taurus models reliable?

Owners consistently describe the Taurus as comfortable, spacious, and dependable, with especially strong praise for its performance in SHO versions. Expert and owner feedback also points to a well-rounded family-sedan character that combines comfort with useful features.

• Owners rate the Ford Taurus between 4.31 and 5.0 out of 5 stars across all model years in the data.

For used buyers, long-term ownership risk is best managed by checking service history carefully and choosing a well-maintained example.

What should I look for when buying a used Ford Taurus?

Across all model years, at 61.8% accident-free, a meaningful share of listings has prior incidents — history verification is especially important.

What Ford Taurus do most buyers choose?

The Ford Taurus years with the most listings are 2014, 2017, and 2016.

Higher-volume years tend to draw more shoppers because they give you more inventory to compare and more chances to find the right trim, mileage, and price. They also usually make it easier to shop for a deal without narrowing your search too much.

What is the Ford Taurus's resale value?

Most model years are down year over year, which creates better buying opportunities for used shoppers. The largest drop is especially pronounced, while several other years show smaller declines and one year has moved up slightly. The 2015 model year is holding steady, with prices close to flat year-over-year.

The 2014, 2015, and 2016 model years have held their value best, with the smallest year-over-year price changes.

Should I buy a used Ford Taurus now or wait for the next model?

Buy now if:

• Price trend: The 2018 model is at −14.54% versus a year ago, and the 2017 model is at −5.55%.
• Deal availability: The 2018 model has 26.3% good and great deals, and the 2017 model has 26.8%.
• Sweet-spot year: The 2014 model has the most listings at a current average price of $8,727.

If you're buying used today, the 2014 model year offers the best mix of value and availability. If you want the newest version, it may be worth waiting for 2020 inventory to mature.

These recommendations are based on CarGurus' proprietary market data from September 4, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.