2009 Ford Taurus X

2009 Ford Taurus X Price Range: $28,270 - $34,175

Utility
The Taurus X will definitely prove more convenient than the average SUV for those of you with frequent kid-cargo. Towing is substantially more the typical SUV's forte than it is the Ford Taurus X's.

Dimensions
Your wallet will hurt more every time you fill up the typical SUV than the Ford Taurus X because of its larger tank. The typical SUV and the Ford Taurus X compete for the same parking spaces.

Convenience
The Taurus X's fuel tank will need to be replenished somewhat more often than the unit in the typical SUV.

Cost
The destination charge is a standard charge for transporting the vehicle from its point of origin to the dealer. It costs roughly the same to get the typical SUV to the dealership as the Taurus X. Producing a precise gas mileage evaluation is so difficult that some think not even the federal government can do it, but it looks as though both the Ford Taurus X and the Ford Taurus X perform approximately similarly as far as fuel economy. The typical SUV is substantially more expensive than the Ford Taurus X regarding MSRP.

Handling
With their similar turning circles, the average SUV and the Ford Taurus X likely handle approximately the same into and out of tight spots.

Drivetrain
The Ford Taurus X and the typical SUV have similar-sized engines, with a slight advantage to the typical SUV. The Ford Taurus X has no lessons to learn in terms of pickup from the average SUV.

Comfort
While the front cabin in the average SUV offers a bit more head room than the Taurus X, there really isn't much of a difference. The ampler interior dimensions of the Ford Taurus X make it substantially more spacious for your passengers than the typical SUV.

Warranty
The basic warranty that comes with the Ford Taurus X isn't quite as generous as the typical SUV's.