General InformationTaurus SEAvalon XLECadenza PremiumAzera Base
MSRP$26,700$31,590$35,100$31,000
ClassFull-Size SedanFull-Size SedanFull-Size SedanFull-Size Sedan
BodystyleSedanSedanSedanSedan
Rating
Standard Standard Optional Optional
EnginesTaurus SEAvalon XLECadenza PremiumAzera Base
2.0-liter I4 turbo 240 hpOptionalNot AvailableNot AvailableNot Available
Mileage City/Hwy [mpg]22 / 32---------
3.3-liter V6 293 hpNot AvailableNot AvailableStandardStandard
Mileage City/Hwy [mpg]------19 / 2819 / 29
3.5-liter V6 268 hpNot AvailableStandardNot AvailableNot Available
Mileage City/Hwy [mpg]---21 / 31------
3.5-liter V6 288 hpStandardNot AvailableNot AvailableNot Available
Mileage City/Hwy [mpg]19 / 29---------
Transmissions
6-speed automaticStandardStandardStandardStandard
Exterior DimensionsTaurus SEAvalon XLECadenza PremiumAzera Base
Length [in.]202.9195.2195.5193.3
Width [in.]76.272.272.873.2
Height [in.]60.757.558.157.9
Wheelbase [in.]112.9111.0112.0112.0
Front Track [in.]65.362.663.063.2
Rear Track [in.]65.562.263.063.3
Exterior Features
4 doorsStandardStandardStandardStandard
Fog LightsNot AvailableNot AvailableStandardStandard
Power Door MirrorsStandardStandardStandardStandard
Folding Door MirrorsStandardStandardStandardStandard
Heated Door MirrorsNot AvailableStandardStandardStandard
Interior DimensionsTaurus SEAvalon XLECadenza PremiumAzera Base
Passenger Vol. [cu-ft.]102.2103.6106.8107.0
Seating Cap.5555
Headroom Front [in.]39.038.540.040.3
Headroom Rear [in.]37.837.937.837.6
Legroom Front [in.]41.942.145.545.5
Legroom Rear [in.]38.139.236.836.8
Shoulderroom Front [in.]57.958.258.358.3
Shoulderroom Rear [in.]56.956.956.556.4
Hiproom Front [in.]56.355.155.554.6
Hiproom Rear [in.]55.854.654.754.2
Cargo Capacity [cu-ft.]20.116.015.916.3
Interior Features
Air ConditioningStandardStandardStandardStandard
Dual-Zone Air ConditioningNot AvailableStandardStandardStandard
Automatic Air ConditioningNot AvailableStandardStandardStandard
Cruise ControlStandardStandardStandardStandard
CupholdersStandardStandardStandardStandard
Refrigerated Glove BoxNot AvailableNot AvailableNot AvailableStandard
Navigation SystemNot AvailableNot AvailableStandardNot Available
Power WindowsStandardStandardStandardStandard
Rear Window DefoggerStandardStandardStandardStandard
Remote Keyless EntryStandardStandardStandardStandard
TachometerStandardStandardStandardStandard
Trip ComputerStandardStandardStandardStandard
Vehicle Information SystemStandardNot AvailableNot AvailableStandard
Garage-door TransmitterNot AvailableNot AvailableStandardStandard
Cloth Seat-UpholsteryStandardNot AvailableNot AvailableNot Available
Leather Seat-UpholsteryNot AvailableStandardStandardStandard
Bucket Driver's SeatStandardStandardStandardStandard
Power Driver Seat AdjustmentsNot AvailableStandardStandardStandard
Heated Driver SeatNot AvailableStandardStandardStandard
Bucket Passenger SeatStandardStandardStandardStandard
Power Passenger Seat AdjustmentsNot AvailableStandardStandardStandard
Heated Passenger SeatNot AvailableStandardStandardStandard
8-way Front SeatStandardStandardStandardStandard
4-way Passenger SeatNot AvailableStandardStandardNot Available
8-way Passenger SeatStandardNot AvailableNot AvailableStandard
Rear Bench SeatStandardStandardStandardStandard
Split-Folding Rear SeatStandardNot AvailableNot AvailableStandard
RadioStandardStandardStandardStandard
CD-PlayerStandardStandardStandardStandard
Satellite-radioNot AvailableNot AvailableStandardStandard
Internet AccessNot AvailableNot AvailableNot AvailableStandard
Wireless ConnectivityNot AvailableStandardStandardStandard
12 SpeakersNot AvailableNot AvailableStandardNot Available
6 SpeakersStandardNot AvailableNot AvailableStandard
8 SpeakersNot AvailableStandardNot AvailableNot Available
Safety FeaturesTaurus SEAvalon XLECadenza PremiumAzera Base
Anti-lock BrakesStandardStandardStandardStandard
Brake AssistStandardStandardStandardStandard
Stability Control (ESC)StandardStandardStandardStandard
Front AirbagsStandardStandardStandardStandard
Front Side AirbagsStandardStandardStandardStandard
Side-Curtain AirbagsStandardStandardStandardStandard
Knee AirbagNot AvailableStandardNot AvailableStandard
Rear Side AirbagsNot AvailableStandardStandardStandard
Traction ControlStandardStandardStandardStandard
Tire-pressure MonitorStandardStandardStandardStandard
Emergency Communication SystemNot AvailableNot AvailableNot AvailableStandard
Technical Features
DrivelineFWDFWDFWDFWD
Day-time Running-lightsNot AvailableStandardStandardStandard
Parking AssistNot AvailableStandardStandardStandard
Security SystemNot AvailableStandardStandardStandard
Theft DeterrentStandardStandardStandardStandard
Tire-pressure MonitorStandardStandardStandardStandard
TrackerNot AvailableNot AvailableNot AvailableStandard
Weights & Capacities
Weight [lbs.]3,9643,4613,6683,605
GVWR [lbs.]------4,3764,785
Coefficient of Drag---0.28------
Towing Capacity [lbs.]1,0001,000------
Fuel Capacity [gal.]19.017.018.518.5
Steering
Power SteeringStandardStandardStandardStandard
Tilting Steering-WheelStandardStandardStandardStandard
Telescoping Steering-WheelStandardStandardStandardStandard
Suspension
Front MacPherson StrutsStandardStandardNot AvailableStandard
Rear Multi-LinkStandardNot AvailableStandardStandard
Rear MacPherson StrutsNot AvailableStandardNot AvailableNot Available
Tires
Front P215/55 VR17Not AvailableStandardNot AvailableNot Available
Front P235/60 TR17StandardNot AvailableNot AvailableNot Available
Front P245/45 VR18Not AvailableNot AvailableStandardStandard
Rear P215/55 VR17Not AvailableStandardNot AvailableNot Available
Rear P235/60 TR17StandardNot AvailableNot AvailableNot Available
Rear P245/45 VR18Not AvailableNot AvailableStandardStandard
Brakes
Front Vented Disc BrakesStandardStandardStandardStandard
Rear Disc BrakesStandardStandardStandardStandard