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Fuel Economy:
17 MPG city / 24 MPG highway
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6 Speed Automatic
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All Wheel Drive, Front Wheel Drive
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Year
2008
Make
Ford
Model
Taurus
Trim
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Sedan
- Limited AWD V6
- Limited FWD V6
- SEL AWD V6
- SEL FWD V6
Price Comparison
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Ford Taurus SEL
Mercury Milan Premier
Mazda MAZDA6 s Sport VE
Honda Accord LX-P
MSRP
$25,485.00
$24,050.00
$22,360.00
$22,160.00
Destination
$800.00
$725.00
$650.00
$670.00
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Fuel Economy
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Ford Taurus SEL
Mercury Milan Premier
Mazda MAZDA6 s Sport VE
Honda Accord LX-P
City (mpg)
17
18
17
21
Highway (mpg)
24
26
25
31
Engines & Power
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Ford Taurus SEL
Mercury Milan Premier
Mazda MAZDA6 s Sport VE
Honda Accord LX-P
Standard Engine
3.5L 263hp V6
3L 221hp V6
3L 212hp V6
2.4L 177hp I4
Horsepower
263 @ 6250 RPM
221 @ 6250 RPM
212 @ 6000 RPM
177 @ 6500 RPM
Torque
249 @ 4500 RPM
205 @ 4800 RPM
197 @ 5000 RPM
161 @ 4300 RPM
Valves
4
4
4
4
Displacement (cc)
3496
2967
2961
2354
Bore X Stroke (in.)
3.6 X 3.5
3.5 X 3.1
3.5 X 3.1
3.4 X 3.9
Compression Ratio
10.3:1
10.0:1
10.0:1
10.5:1
Exterior Dimensions & Weight
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Ford Taurus SEL
Mercury Milan Premier
Mazda MAZDA6 s Sport VE
Honda Accord LX-P
Curb Weight - Automatic (lb.)
3930.8
3302.5
3320.2
3298.1
Wheelbase (in.)
112.9
107.4
105.3
110.2
Length (in.)
200.4
191.4
186.8
194.1
Width (in.)
74.5
72.2
70.1
72.7
Height (in.)
61.5
57.2
56.7
58.1
Track Front (in.)
64.6
61.6
60.2
62.6
Track Rear (in.)
65
61.3
60.2
62.6
Ground Clearance (in.)
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
Car Interior
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Ford Taurus SEL
Mercury Milan Premier
Mazda MAZDA6 s Sport VE
Honda Accord LX-P
Standard Seating
5
5
5
5
Front Headroom (in.)
39.4
38.7
38.7
41.4
Rear Headroom (in.)
38.7
37.8
37.1
38.5
Front Legroom (in.)
41.3
42.3
42.3
42.5
Rear Legroom (in.)
41.3
37
36.5
37.2
Front Shoulder Room (in.)
57.8
57.4
55.9
58.2
Rear Shoulder Room (in.)
57.5
55.6
55.2
56.4
Front Hip Room (in.)
53.7
54
54.7
56.6
Rear Hip Room (in.)
53.7
53.6
54.1
54.3
Payload & Towing
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Ford Taurus SEL
Mercury Milan Premier
Mazda MAZDA6 s Sport VE
Honda Accord LX-P
Passenger Volumn (cu. ft.)
108
100
96.1
106
Steering, Suspension & Brakes
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Ford Taurus SEL
Mercury Milan Premier
Mazda MAZDA6 s Sport VE
Honda Accord LX-P
Front Suspension
strut
strut
wishbone
wishbone
Rear Suspension
multi-link
multi-link
multi-link
multi-link
Tires
215/60R17
225/50R17
215/50R17
215/60R16
Anti-Theft & Locks
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Mercury Milan Premier
Mazda MAZDA6 s Sport VE
Honda Accord LX-P
Power Door Locks
Std.
Std.
Std.
Std.
Braking & Traction
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Ford Taurus SEL
Mercury Milan Premier
Mazda MAZDA6 s Sport VE
Honda Accord LX-P
4 Wheel Drive / All Wheel Drive
4x4 wheel drive
front wheel drive
front wheel drive
front wheel drive
ABS Brakes (2 or 4 Wheel)
Std.
Std.
Std.
Std.
Limited Slip Differential or Axle
Std.
N/A
N/A
N/A
Vehicle Stability Control System
N/A
N/A
N/A
Std.
Entertainment, Communication & Navigation
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Mercury Milan Premier
Mazda MAZDA6 s Sport VE
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Radio
AM/FM
AM/FM
AM/FM
AM/FM
Cassette Player
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
CD Player
Yes
N/A
N/A
Yes
CD Changer
N/A
Yes
Yes
N/A
DVD Player
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
Navigation Aid
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
Interior
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Mercury Milan Premier
Mazda MAZDA6 s Sport VE
Honda Accord LX-P
Cruise Control
Std.
Std.
Std.
Std.
Tilt Steering
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Telescopic Steering Column
N/A
Yes
Yes
Yes
Heating, Ventilation & Air Conditioning
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Honda Accord LX-P
Air Conditioning
Std.
Std.
Std.
Std.
Car Safety
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Mercury Milan Premier
Mazda MAZDA6 s Sport VE
Honda Accord LX-P
Driver Airbag
Std.
Std.
Std.
Std.
Front Side Airbag
Std.
Std.
Std.
Std.
Passenger Side Airbag
Std.
Std.
Std.
Std.
Rear Side Airbag
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
Seating
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Mercury Milan Premier
Mazda MAZDA6 s Sport VE
Honda Accord LX-P
Driver Multi-Adjustable Power Seat
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Roof
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Ford Taurus SEL
Mercury Milan Premier
Mazda MAZDA6 s Sport VE
Honda Accord LX-P
Sunroof / Moonroof
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
Windows, Mirrors & Wipers
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Mercury Milan Premier
Mazda MAZDA6 s Sport VE
Honda Accord LX-P
Power Windows
Std.
Std.
Std.
Std.
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