Used Ford Taurus for Sale nearState College, PA

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 $9,883, and its lowest point over the past year was $9,869. 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 shoppers who want a roomy, comfortable sedan with broad appeal 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 smooth ride. Performance also comes up often, especially in SHO models, and many shoppers appreciate the car’s value and practical everyday usability.

25.3% of listings are priced as good or great deals.

Are Ford Taurus models reliable?

Owners consistently praise the Taurus for comfort, spaciousness, and solid everyday performance, while expert and overview commentary also points to its practical, roomy character and available strong powertrains. Across the lineup, the Taurus has a reputation for being a comfortable, dependable full-size sedan that many buyers have found easy to live with.

• 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 shaped by mileage, maintenance history, and the condition of the car’s technology and powertrain components.

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

Across all model years, at 60.4% 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 model years usually give you more choices on price, mileage, trim, and condition, which makes it easier to compare listings and find a version that fits your budget. They also tend to be the years shoppers see most often, so the market around them is usually easier to shop.

What is the Ford Taurus's resale value?

Most of the model years in this table are moving lower year over year, which is good news if you’re shopping used and want more room to negotiate. A couple of older years are essentially flat to slightly higher, showing that some versions have stayed steadier than others.

The 2014 and 2015 model years are holding steady, with prices close to flat year-over-year.

The 2015, 2014, 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?

Buy now if:

• Price trend: The 2018 model is at −13.8% versus a year ago, and the 2017 model is at −4.64%.
• Deal availability: The 2018 model has 29% good and great deals, and the 2017 model has 27.2%.
• Sweet-spot year: The 2014 model has the most listings at a current average price of $8,617.

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

These recommendations are based on CarGurus' proprietary market data from September 22, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.