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Models and Pricing
Ford offers the 2008 Taurus X in three trims including the SEL, Eddie Bauer, and Limited, with base prices ranging from $27,030 to $30,750; all-wheel-drive tacks on $1,850. Every example features front-side and side-curtain airbags, three rows of seating, an MP3 audio input jack, as well as a leather-wrapped shift knob and steering wheel with cruise and audio controls. Of course, mainstream equipment, such as power windows and door locks, are included. Buyers looking for a bit more luxury would be well-served to consider the Eddie Bauer model, which adds standard two-tone leather upholstery, power front seats, a split third-row seat that replaces the SEL’s bench, automatic climate control, and power pedals. Need even more? Ask your dealer for a Taurus X Limited which provides heated seats, an Audiophile sound system, driver memory settings, and more.
We evaluated a Limited AWD version that carried an as-tested price of $39,505 including a $750 destination charge. If money wasn’t an object, this fully-loaded example would be the way to go, given that it featured a $995 rear DVD entertainment system for the kids, a $195 six-month Sirius satellite radio subscription, a handy $1,995 navigation system, a $960 power moonroof, and an $825 Limited Ultimate Package that added a power tailgate and power rear seats. Plus, Ford’s clever iPod and Bluetooth compatible Sync system is standard on Eddie Bauer and Limited models. But if saving more than $10,000 is too hard to resist, the SEL will get the job done with the same space, the same powertrain, and all the basics a growing family will require. Just remember to bring along the portable DVD players and MP3 players for the ride to Grandma’s.
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