2006 Ford Taurus vs. 2006 Buick LaCrosse
When comparing the 2006 Ford Taurus's and the 2006 Buick LaCrosse's specifications and ratings, the 2006 Ford Taurus has the advantage in the areas of typical lower range of pricing for used cars, and resale value. The 2006 Buick LaCrosse has the advantage in the areas of fuel efficiency, reliability, overall quality score and base engine power. Based on this comparison of the 2006 Ford Taurus's and the 2006 Buick LaCrosse's specifications and ratings, the 2006 Buick LaCrosse is a better car than the 2006 Ford Taurus.
2006 Ford Taurus vs. 2006 Buick LaCrosse Pricing
A used 2006 Ford Taurus ranges from $1,991 to $7,957 while a used 2006 Buick LaCrosse is priced between $3,442 to $9,993.
2006 Ford Taurus vs. 2006 Buick LaCrosse Resale/Retained Value
Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the 2006 Ford Taurus loses 52.7 percent of its value and the 2006 Buick LaCrosse loses 54.4 percent of its value. This means the 2006 Ford Taurus retains 1.7 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the 2006 Buick LaCrosse.
2006 Ford Taurus vs. 2006 Buick LaCrosse Quality Rating
The iSeeCars Overall Quality rating for the Ford Taurus is 8.1 out of 10 while the Buick LaCrosse's quality rating is 8.5 out of 10. This results in the Ford Taurus being ranked 5 out of 8 Best Large Cars and the Buick LaCrosse being ranked 1 out of 24 Best Luxury Large Cars.
2006 Ford Taurus vs. 2006 Buick LaCrosse Reliability Rating
iSeeCars’ Reliability Rating for the Ford Taurus is 8.1 out of 10. For the Buick LaCrosse the reliability rating is 8.2 out of 10. This gives the Buick LaCrosse a slight advantage in reliability compared to the Ford Taurus.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison
For engine performance, the 2006 Ford Taurus’s base engine makes 153 horsepower, and the 2006 Buick LaCrosse base engine makes 200 horsepower. The Taurus is rated to deliver an average of 20 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 450 miles. The LaCrosse is rated to deliver an average of 21 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 476 miles. This gives the 2006 Buick LaCrosse the fuel efficiency and maximum range advantage over the 2006 Ford Taurus. Both models use gasoline.
Safety Ratings Comparison
When comparing crash test ratings from NHTSA, both the 2006 Ford Taurus and the 2006 Buick LaCrosse have the same average safety rating of 5 out of 5 Stars.
Pricing
New Asking Price:
-
Used Asking Price:
1991 - 7957
5-Year Depreciation (lower is better):
0.526541
Pricing
New Asking Price:
-
Used Asking Price:
3442 - 9993
5-Year Depreciation (lower is better):
0.543773
Ford Taurus Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.067283 / 10
Reliability:
8.101849 / 10
Retained Value:
6.1 / 10
Safety:
10.0 / 10
Buick LaCrosse Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.531538 / 10
Reliability:
8.194616 / 10
Retained Value:
7.4 / 10
Safety:
10.0 / 10
Ford Taurus Rankings
Ranking
2 out of / 8Ranking
3 out of / 8Ranking
3 out of / 4Ranking
4 out of / 8Ranking
5 out of / 8Ranking
5 out of / 8Ranking
5 out of / 8Ranking
7 out of / 8Buick LaCrosse Rankings
Ranking
1 out of / 24Ranking
1 out of / 7Ranking
5 out of / 24Ranking
5 out of / 24Ranking
14 out of / 24Ranking
22 out of / 24Available Body Styles
Sedan
Available Body Styles
Sedan
Available Drivetrain Options
Flex Fuel, Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
2006 Ford Taurus Trim Levels
SE, SEL
2006 Buick LaCrosse Trim Levels
CX, CXL, CXS
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
4 years / 50000 miles
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
5 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
5 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specifications
Horsepower:
153 hp @ 5000 rpm
Torque:
186 foot-lbs @ 3250 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.046 hp per pound
Base Drivetrain Specifications
Horsepower:
200 hp @ 5200 rpm
Torque:
230 foot-lbs @ 4000 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.057 hp per pound
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
3 liters
Engine Configuration:
V
Number of Cylinders:
6
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
FWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
18 / 25 / 20
Range (city/hwy):
324 / 450 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Gasoline
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
3.8 liters
Engine Configuration:
V
Number of Cylinders:
6
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
FWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
17 / 28 / 21
Range (city/hwy):
289 / 476 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Gasoline
Standard/Optional Features
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Adaptive Cruise Control:
N/A
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple Car Play:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Heated Seats
N/A
Keyless Ignition:
N/A
Navigation System:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Adaptive Cruise Control:
N/A
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple Car Play:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Heated Seats
Available
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Navigation System:
Standard
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Safety Equipment
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Blind Spot Monitoring:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Forward Collision Warning:
N/A
Lane Departure Warning:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Safety Equipment
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Blind Spot Monitoring:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Forward Collision Warning:
N/A
Lane Departure Warning:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
40 inches
Front Leg Room:
42.2 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
57.3 inches
Rear Head Room:
38.1 inches
Rear Leg Room:
38.9 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
56.6 inches
Cargo Space:
Not yet available
Overall Interior Volume:
Not yet available
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
39.4 inches
Front Leg Room:
42.3 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
57.2 inches
Rear Head Room:
37.2 inches
Rear Leg Room:
37.6 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
57 inches
Cargo Space:
16 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
115.4 cubic feet
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3322 lbs
Width:
73 inches
Height:
56.1 inches
Length:
197.6 inches
Wheelbase:
108.5 inches
Ground Clearance:
Not yet available
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3495 lbs
Width:
73 inches
Height:
57.4 inches
Length:
198.1 inches
Wheelbase:
110.5 inches
Ground Clearance:
Not yet available
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
16.0 inches
Wheel Type:
steel
Tire Size:
P215/60R16
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
16.0 inches
Wheel Type:
steel
Tire Size:
P225/60R16