Ford Taurus vs. Hyundai SONATA

iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Ford Taurus and Hyundai SONATA 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 Taurus and the Hyundai SONATA.

When we compare the Ford Taurus's and the Hyundai SONATA's specifications and ratings, the Ford Taurus has the advantage in the area of base engine power. The Hyundai SONATA has the advantage in the areas of typical lower range of pricing for one- to five-year-old used cars, and fuel efficiency, reliability, resale value, interior volume and overall quality score. Based on this comparison of the Ford Taurus's and the Hyundai SONATA's specifications and ratings, the Hyundai SONATA is a better car than the Ford Taurus.

Pricing: A used 2019 Ford Taurus ranges from $13,500 to $25,808 while a used 2019 Hyundai SONATA is priced between $12,500 to $20,999.

Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the Ford Taurus loses 50.2 percent of its value and the Hyundai SONATA loses 41.4 percent of its value. This means the Hyundai SONATA retains 8.8 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the Ford Taurus.

Quality Rating: The iSeeCars Overall Quality rating for the Ford Taurus is 8.4 out of 10 while the Hyundai SONATA's quality rating is 8.6 out of 10. This results in the Ford Taurus being ranked 5 out of 8 Best Large Cars and the Hyundai SONATA being ranked 6 out of 13 Best Midsize Cars.

Reliability Rating: iSeeCars’ Reliability Rating for the Ford Taurus is 7.8 out of 10. For the Hyundai SONATA the reliability rating is 7.9 out of 10. This gives the Hyundai SONATA a slight advantage in reliability compared to the Ford Taurus.

Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Ford Taurus’s base engine makes 288 horsepower, and the Hyundai SONATA base engine makes 185 horsepower. The Taurus is rated to deliver an average of 21 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 494 miles. The SONATA is rated to deliver an average of 29 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 648 miles. This gives the Hyundai SONATA the fuel efficiency and maximum range advantage over the Ford Taurus. Both models use regular unleaded.

Passenger Space Comparison: The Hyundai SONATA has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more front head room, front leg room and rear head room. The Ford Taurus has the advantage in the areas of rear shoulder room, rear leg room and cargo space. The Ford Taurus and Hyundai SONATA are comparable in regards to front shoulder room.

Safety Ratings: When comparing crash test ratings from NHTSA, both the Ford Taurus and the Hyundai SONATA have the same average safety rating of 5 out of 5 Stars.