Lexus ES 350 vs. Ford Taurus Review

Utility
Neither the Ford Taurus nor the Lexus ES 350 has a marked advantage as far as seating capacity.

Dimensions
The Ford Taurus is substantially more bulky than the Lexus ES 350. The Lexus's tank is about the same size as the Ford Taurus's, though the Taurus's is slightly bigger. The Lexus and the Ford Taurus compete for the same parking spaces.

Convenience
You likely won't have to visit your friendly gas station more often with the ES 350 than with the Ford Taurus, because both offer comparable ranges.

Cost
The destination charge is a standard charge for transporting the vehicle from its point of origin to the dealer. It costs approximately the same to get the Ford Taurus to the dealership as the Lexus ES 350. With respect to gas mileage, the Lexus is slightly better than the Ford Taurus, but not by much. As far as gas mileage, the Ford Taurus and the Lexus ES 350 don't differ much. The Lexus ES 350 is considerably pricier than the Ford Taurus in terms of MSRP.

Handling
With their similar turning radii, the Lexus and the Taurus most certainly handle about the same into and out of tight spots.

Drivetrain
The Ford Taurus has no lessons to learn in terms of torque from the Lexus ES 350.

Comfort
Taller drivers will significantly enjoy the extra head room in the Ford Taurus's front cabin compared to the Lexus ES 350. The ampler interior dimensions of the Ford Taurus make it considerably more spacious for your passengers than the Lexus ES 350.

Warranty
The basic warranty that comes with the Ford Taurus isn't quite as generous as the Lexus ES 350's.