Compare: 2008 Ford Taurus vs 2009 Toyota Avalon

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2008 Ford Taurus

2009 Toyota Avalon

  2008 Ford Taurus 4-door Sedan SEL FWD Open Doors 2009 Toyota Avalon
MSRP
$26,553
$31,515
Invoice $24,427 $28,234
MPG
City/Highway
17/28 19/28
Rating 8.4 8
Bottom Line A great choice for older drivers, the 2008 Ford Taurus excels on its size, safety gear, and large instrumentation, but falls behind the Honda Accord in driving excitement. The 2009 Toyota Avalon isn’t a Lexus, but it almost feels like one. The big, roomy sedan is designed for providing a comfortable ride and plenty of interior space, and it absolutely succeeds on those fronts.
Likes &
Dislikes

Likes:

  • Exceptional interior room
  • Surprisingly adept handling
  • Strong braking performance
  • Huge trunk
  • Available Sync audio controller

Dislikes:

  • Dowdy looks, especially from behind
  • Utter lack of sporting feel
  • Interior trim a step behind in look and feel

Likes:

  • Lexus-quiet interior
  • Smooth, almost pillowy ride
  • Strong, silent powertrain
  • Backseat space

Dislikes:

  • snooze to drive
  • Conservative look and feel
  • Price overlaps that of Lexus ES 350
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Used Car Prices

  Min Max Average
2008 Ford Taurus $11,019 $16,545 $13,840
2009 Toyota Avalon $20,091 $24,331 $22,270
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