Ford Edge vs. Ford Taurus
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Ford Edge and Ford Taurus contrasts the two cars across a broad spectrum of vehicle specifications to determine which car is better. In addition to comparing pricing and specs, iSeeCars uses all the ratings, rankings, and insights from its comprehensive analyses of each vehicle model, including calculations of reliability, safety, depreciation, value retention, and the vehicle's projected lifetime recalls (based on analyzing over 25 billion data points). This in-depth evaluation is used to identify which vehicle represents a better overall choice for shoppers who are considering both the Ford Edge and the Ford Taurus.
In comparing the Ford Edge's and the Ford Taurus's specifications and ratings, the Ford Edge has the advantage in the areas of fuel efficiency and interior volume. The Ford Taurus has the advantage in the areas of typical lower range of pricing for one- to five-year-old used cars and base engine power. Based on this comparison of the Ford Edge's and the Ford Taurus's specifications and ratings, the two cars are fairly comparable.
Pricing: A used 2019 Ford Edge ranges from $12,586 to $24,787 while a used 2019 Ford Taurus is priced between $10,567 to $23,861.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Ford Edge’s base engine makes 250 horsepower, and the Ford Taurus base engine makes 288 horsepower. The Edge is rated to deliver an average of 25 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 534 miles. The Taurus is rated to deliver an average of 21 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 494 miles. This gives the Ford Edge the fuel efficiency and maximum range advantage over the Ford Taurus. Both models use regular unleaded.
Passenger Space Comparison: The Ford Edge has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more front head room, front shoulder room, rear head room, rear shoulder room, rear leg room, and cargo space. The Ford Taurus has the advantage in the area of front leg room.
Safety Ratings: The Ford Edge has an average safety rating of 5 out of 5 Stars based on NHTSA's crash test ratings.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
29995
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Midsize SUVs)
30316
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Midsize SUVs)
23245 - 35310
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
27800
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Large Cars)
34651
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Large Cars)
27800 - 59900
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
18051
Price Range:
12586 - 24787
Category Avg Price:
(Midsize SUVs)
21828
Category Avg Price Range:
(Midsize SUVs)
14486 - 34454
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
813
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
82276
# Good or Great Deals:
374
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
16825
Price Range:
10567 - 23861
Category Avg Price:
(Large Cars)
20809
Category Avg Price Range:
(Large Cars)
16825 - 26105
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
62
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
95669
# Good or Great Deals:
26
Ford Edge Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
7.7 / 10
Reliability:
7.8 / 10
Retained Value:
7.4 / 10
Safety:
8.0 / 10
Ford Taurus Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
Not available
Safety:
Not available
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Ford Edge
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
6.1
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Midsize SUVs)
5.2
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Midsize SUVs)
2.1 - 10.6
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
0.183
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Ford Taurus
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
4.9
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Large Cars)
4.9
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Large Cars)
2.8 - 12.9
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
0.198
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
3.3388047466277118
Typical Category Recalls:
(Midsize SUVs)
3.4
Category Range for Recalls:
(Midsize SUVs)
1.0 - 25.6
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
1.1369746617897871
Typical Category Recalls:
(Large Cars)
2.2
Category Range for Recalls:
(Large Cars)
1.1 - 4.6
Ford Edge Rankings
Ranking
2 out of / 28Ranking
3 out of / 16Ranking
4 out of / 17Ranking
5 out of / 67Ranking
5 out of / 16Ranking
6 out of / 32Ranking
6 out of / 17Ranking
7 out of / 32Ranking
9 out of / 32Ranking
10 out of / 32Ranking
11 out of / 32Ranking
12 out of / 67Ranking
13 out of / 67Ranking
13 out of / 32Ranking
13 out of / 28Ranking
16 out of / 67Ranking
16 out of / 32Ranking
17 out of / 56Ranking
17 out of / 32Ranking
18 out of / 67Ranking
20 out of / 32Ranking
24 out of / 67Ranking
24 out of / 67Ranking
24 out of / 32Ranking
26 out of / 32Ranking
27 out of / 67Ranking
29 out of / 67Ranking
30 out of / 32Ranking
32 out of / 67Ranking
32 out of / 32Ranking
42 out of / 67Ranking
43 out of / 67Ranking
43 out of / 56Ranking
67 out of / 67Ford Taurus Rankings
Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Body Styles
Sedan
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Flex Fuel, Gasoline
Ford Edge Trim Levels
SE, SEL, ST, Titanium
Ford Taurus Trim Levels
Limited, Police Interceptor, SE, SEL, SHO
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
5 years / 60000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
5 years / 60000 miles
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
5 years / 60000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
5 years / 60000 miles
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
5 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
250 hp @ 5500 rpm
Torque:
280 foot-lbs @ 3000 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.062 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
288 hp @ 6500 rpm
Torque:
254 foot-lbs @ 4000 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.074 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
Not yet available
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
2 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
FWD / AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
22 / 29 / 25
Range (city/hwy):
405 / 534 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Regular Unleaded
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
3.5 liters
Engine Configuration:
V
Number of Cylinders:
6
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
FWD / AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
18 / 26 / 21
Range (city/hwy):
342 / 494 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Regular Unleaded
Standard/Optional Features
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wifi:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Android Auto:
Available
Apple CarPlay:
Available
Automatic Parking:
Available
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Heated Seats
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Navigation System:
Available
Paddle Shifters:
Available
Parking Sensors:
Available
Power Lift Gate:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Trailer Hitch:
Available
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Available
Air Suspension:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roadside assistance:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Available
Power outlet:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Available
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wifi:
N/A
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Android Auto:
Available
Apple CarPlay:
Available
Automatic Parking:
Available
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Heated Seats
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Navigation System:
Available
Paddle Shifters:
Available
Parking Sensors:
Available
Power Lift Gate:
N/A
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Air Suspension:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roadside assistance:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Standard
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
Standard
Lane Keeping Assist:
Standard
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Standard
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Available
Forward Collision Warning:
N/A
Lane Departure Warning:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Available
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
40.2 inches
Front Leg Room:
42.6 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
60.3 inches
Rear Head Room:
40.3 inches
Rear Leg Room:
40.6 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
60.5 inches
Cargo Space:
39.2 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
73.4 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
153.1 cubic feet
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
39 inches
Front Leg Room:
44.2 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
57.9 inches
Rear Head Room:
37.8 inches
Rear Leg Room:
38.1 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
56.9 inches
Cargo Space:
20.1 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
Not yet available
Overall Interior Volume:
102.2 cubic feet
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
4027 lbs
Width:
85.8 inches
Height:
68.3 inches
Length:
188.8 inches
Wheelbase:
112.2 inches
Ground Clearance:
Not yet available
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3917 lbs
Width:
85.7 inches
Height:
60.7 inches
Length:
202.9 inches
Wheelbase:
112.9 inches
Ground Clearance:
5.1 inches
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
18.0 x 8.0 inches
Wheel Type:
painted aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
245/60R18
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
18.0 x 8.0 inches
Wheel Type:
painted aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
P235/55R18
Exterior Colors
Black
Agate Black
Blue
Blue
Gray
Magnetic / Stone Gray
Silver
Ingot Silver
White
Oxford White
Exterior Colors
Black
Agate Black
Blue
Blue
Gray
Magnetic
Silver
Ingot Silver
White
Oxford White
Interior Colors
Beige
Dune
Black
Ebony
Interior Colors
Beige
Dune
Black
Not available
