Used Ford Taurus for Sale nearPalatine, IL

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 $9,767, and its lowest point over the past year was $9,751. 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 earns a solid reputation with shoppers who want a roomy, comfortable sedan with strong performance options and a practical feature set. The all-generations owner rating is 4.2/5 across every model year in the data.

Owners consistently praise the Taurus for its spacious interior, comfortable ride, and dependable everyday use. Performance also comes up often, especially in SHO models, along with appreciation for the car's comfort-focused design and available features.

26.9% of listings are priced as good or great deals.

Are Ford Taurus models reliable?

Owners consistently praise the Taurus for comfort, spaciousness, and strong performance, and the available SHO versions add a performance edge that many drivers enjoy. The owner feedback also points to a car that can serve well as a dependable family sedan with a roomy cabin and a smooth ride.

• Owners rate the Ford Taurus between 4.3 and 5 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, since some owner feedback points to maintenance concerns over time.

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

Across all model years, at 57.9% 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, 2016, and 2015.

Higher-volume years tend to draw more shoppers because they usually give you more choices, more pricing spread, and a better chance of finding the trim and condition you want. They also often become the default used picks for buyers who want a balance of availability and value.

What is the Ford Taurus's resale value?

Most of the model years shown here are moving lower year over year, which can work in your favor if you're shopping used. The sharpest drops are in the newer years, while a couple of older years are changing only slightly or moving up. That creates a market where recent Taurus models can offer stronger value than they did a year ago.

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

Should I buy a used Ford Taurus now?

Buy now if:

• Price trend: The 2018 model is at −12.2% versus a year ago, and the 2017 model is at −5.76%.
• Deal availability: The 2018 model has 29.5% good and great deals, and the 2017 model has 29.9%.
• Sweet-spot year: The 2014 model has the most listings at a current average price of $8,725.

If you're buying used today, the 2014 model year offers the best mix of value and availability.

How does the 2015 Ford Taurus compare to the 2015 Chevrolet Impala?

These recommendations are based on CarGurus' proprietary market data from November 10, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.