Notable Cars & Trucks of 2005: The 2005 Ford Taurus
The 2005 Ford Taurus
Made in UNITED STATES for Ford, the Taurus for 2005 is a leader in the 6-seat SEDAN 4-DR segment. It retailed for $21,200 USD with a dealer cost of $19,243 USD.
Fuel Economy
This year's normal 3.0L V6 OHV 12V engine weighs in at 19 - 20 miles/gallon city driving using a 18.00 gallon tank. This is average for its class.
Pricing
The Taurus retails for $21,200 USD with a invoice price of $19,243 USD for the base model with no options. A normal delivery charge of $685 USD is also applicable. Additional options and trim levels can raise the price significantly.
Drivetrain
The Taurus comes standard with a 4-Speed Automatic Overdrive transmission and is a front-wheel drive vehicle. It has a curb weight of approximately lbs. The Non-ABS or 4-Wheel ABS front brakes are Disc and the rear brakes are Drum.
Taurus Dimensions
The 2005 Taurus has standard length of 197.60 inches and a width of 73.00 inches. The Taurus rides 56.10 inches off the ground, with a clearance of 5.40 inches. Front headroom is 40.00 inches.
The Ind front suspension gives the Taurus a radius of 39.70 inches. It uses 215/60R16 tires with a wheelbase of 108.50 inches.
Specs & Equipment
Normal equipment usually includes Child Safety Door Locks, Power Door Locks, Vehicle Anti-Theft, Driver Airbag, Passenger Airbag. Taurus optional equipment may include ABS Brakes, Traction Control, Front Side Airbag, Front Side Airbag with Head Protection, First Aid Kit.
Exterior color choices include Arizona Beige Metallic, Black, Dark Shadow Gray Metallic, Gold Ash Metallic, Light Tundra Metallic, Merlot Metallic, Silver Frost Metallic, Vibrant White, Windveil Blue Metallic with interior choices of Ebony Black Cloth Interior, Ebony Black Leather Interior, Med/Dark Flint Cloth Interior, Med/Dark Flint Leather Interior, Med/Dark Pebble Cloth Interior, Med/Dark Pebble Leather Interior. The Taurus seats 6 people with 42.20 inches front leg room.
Warranty
The basic warranty period is 36 months or 36,000 miles. It also comes with a 36 month/36,000 mile drivetrain warranty. Extended warranties are available through the manufacturer. It is necessary to refer to the dealer to confirm all warranties.
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