2010 Ford Taurus vs 2009 Toyota Camry

2010 Ford Taurus

2009 Toyota Camry

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4-Door Sedan Limited AWD

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Taurus 4-Door Sedan Limited AWD	17	25	$30,928	$33,620
Taurus 4-Door Sedan Limited FWD	18	27	$29,263	$31,770
Taurus 4-Door Sedan SE FWD	18	28	$23,323	$25,170
Taurus 4-Door Sedan SEL AWD	17	25	$26,968	$29,200
Taurus 4-Door Sedan SEL FWD	18	27	$25,303	$27,370
Taurus 4-Door Sedan SHO AWD	17	25	$34,663	$37,770

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4-Door Sedan I4 Automatic

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Camry 4-Door Sedan I4 Automatic	21	31	$18,678	$20,195
Camry 4-Door Sedan I4 Automatic LE	21	31	$19,593	$21,650
Camry 4-Door Sedan I4 Automatic SE	21	31	$20,533	$22,815
Camry 4-Door Sedan I4 Automatic XLE	21	31	$23,016	$25,575
Camry 4-Door Sedan I4 Manual	21	31	$17,707	$19,145
Camry 4-Door Sedan I4 Manual LE	21	31	$18,643	$20,600
Camry 4-Door Sedan I4 Manual SE	21	31	$19,633	$21,815
Camry 4-Door Sedan V6 Automatic LE	19	28	$21,793	$24,215
Camry 4-Door Sedan V6 Automatic SE	19	28	$22,939	$25,490
Camry 4-Door Sedan V6 Automatic XLE	19	28	$25,823	$28,695
Camry Hybrid 4-Door Sedan	33	34	$23,796	$26,150

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$30,928

$18,678

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$33,620

$20,195

Monthly Payment Estimate

$560 / month

$337 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

8.4

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7.6

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TCC’s Bottom Line

The 2010 Ford Taurus punches up Ford’s reputation for quality and features, with an engaging new SHO model to boost.

The 2009 Toyota Camry Hybrid melds the automaker's proven, hybrid system into America's bread-and-butter sedan. What's not to like?

TCC Likes

Interesting new lines
Revamped interior with higher-quality feel
Reborn SHO edition has 365 horsepower

Adequate acceleration and great fuel economy
Smooth, well-controlled ride
Very quiet cabin

TCC Dislikes

Taurus SHO is expensive
big car that feels big
Still not as handsome as Malibu or Altima

Conservative styling, with little to differentiate the Hybrid
Doesn't handle as well as other Camrys
Difficult to maintain steady speed without cruise control

Fuel Economy

City

17 mpg

21 mpg

Highway

25 mpg

31 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Large Cars

Mid-Size

Interior Dimensions

Second Hip Room (in)

55.8

53.9

Front Shoulder Room (in)

57.9

57.8

Passenger Volume (ft³)

102.2

101.4

Second Head Room (in)

37.8

Second Shoulder Room (in)

56.9

Front Leg Room (in)

41.9

41.7

Passenger Capacity

Front Hip Room (in)

56.3

54.6

Second Leg Room (in)

38.1

38.3

Front Head Room (in)

39.0

38.8

Exterior Dimensions

Track Width, Front (in)

65.3

62.0

Min Ground Clearance (in)

- TBD -

5.5

Length, Overall (in)

202.9

189.2

Height, Overall (in)

60.7

57.9

Track Width, Rear (in)

65.5

61.6

Wheelbase (in)

112.9

109.3

Liftover Height (in)

30.4

- TBD -

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

85.7

71.7

Cargo Area Dimensions

Trunk Volume (ft³)

20.1

15.0

Brakes

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

13.0 x - TBD -

11.06 x - TBD -

Brake Type

Pwr

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

12.4 x - TBD -

11.65 x - TBD -

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

18.5

Steering

Steering Ratio (:1), Overall

17.1

16.0

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

41.0

36.1

Steering Type

Pwr Rack & Pinion

Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)

3.15

3.2

Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft)

- TBD -

Tires

Rear Tire Order Code

TBQ

Front Tire Size

P255/45VR19

P215/60R16

Spare Tire Size

Compact

- TBD -

Front Tire Order Code

TBQ

Spare Tire Order Code

- TBD -

Rear Tire Size

P255/45VR19

P215/60R16

Trailering

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

100

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

- TBD -

100

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

1000

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

- TBD -

1000

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

4224

3307

Wheels

Front Wheel Size (in)

19 x - TBD -

16 x 6.5

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Compact

17 x - TBD -

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Steel

Rear Wheel Size (in)

19 x - TBD -

16 x 6.5

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

Steel

Spare Wheel Material

- TBD -

Steel

Cooling System

Total Cooling System Capacity (qts)

- TBD -

Electrical

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

- TBD -

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

- TBD -

Engine

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

249 @ 4500

161 @ 4000

Engine Order Code

99W

Displacement

3.5L/213

2.4L/144

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

263 @ 6250

158 @ 6000

Engine Type

Gas V6

Gas I4

Fuel System

SMPI

EFI

Mileage

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

Transmission

Clutch Size (in)

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

1.84

1.41

Trans Type

Drivetrain

All Wheel Drive

Front Wheel Drive

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.00

0.70

Trans Description Cont. Again

SelectShift

Reverse Ratio (:1)

2.88

3.15

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

2.87

2.20

Trans Order Code

44J

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

3.39

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.41

0.98

Trans Description Cont.

Automatic w/OD

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.74

First Gear Ratio (:1)

4.48

3.94

Summary

Vehicle Name

Ford Taurus

Toyota Camry

Body Style

4 Door Sedan

Suspension

Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm)

- TBD -

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in)

1.14

0.95

Suspension Type - Rear

Independent multi-link

Dual-link

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

w/Stabilizer bar

Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm)

- TBD -

Suspension Type - Front

Independent MacPherson

MacPherson Strut

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in)

0.87

0.63

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

w/Stabilizer bar

Emissions

EPA Greenhouse Gas Score

Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year

9.3

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