2005 Ford Taurus SE

VIN 1FAFP53U35A258571
Typical market price
$5,064
8 comparable listings

This vehicle is no longer listed. The figures below describe the market for this build.

Last listed by Banter Automotive Group

10303 West Central Avenue, Wichita, KS 67212
Hours: 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM

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Market price range

Based on 8 comparable same-build listings · Market data as of September 7, 2026
Below market
$3,500
Typical price
$5,064
Above market
$7,855

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Estimate the monthly payment at the typical market price ($5,064)

This vehicle is no longer listed, so the estimate starts from $5,064 — the typical market price for this build. Move the numbers to match your own loan.

10% down
7.0% is a typical rate for a well-qualified buyer — use your own quote if you have one.
Loan term
Estimated monthly payment
$90
per month
60 months · 7.0% APR · $506 down
Amount financed
$4,558
Total interest
$842

Estimate only. Excludes tax, title, registration and dealer fees, and assumes a fixed-rate loan with equal monthly payments. Your actual rate depends on your credit and lender.

Decoded from the VIN

NHTSA build data for 1FAFP53U35A258571
Trim
SE
Engine
3.0L · V6
Horsepower
155
Body
Sedan/Saloon
Fuel
Gasoline
Doors
4
Model year
2005
Made by
FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  • Backup camera
  • Blind-spot monitor
  • Lane departure
  • ABS
  • Electronic stability

Fuel economy (EPA)

Combined
20
MPG
City
18
MPG
Highway
25
MPG
$2,330 /yr est. fuel

Assumes 15,000 miles a year at $3.10/gallon and 20 MPG combined.

5-year cost to own

Beyond the sticker: what this 2005 Ford Taurus likely costs over five years at 15,000 mi/yr.

Fuel $11,650
Insurance $4,888
Maintenance & repairs $7,000
Total, 5 years $23,538

Estimate — insurance and taxes vary by driver and state.

Safety & recalls

NHTSA crash tests & recall campaigns for this model year

The 2005 Ford Taurus has 1 recall campaign as of August 2026. EPA combined fuel economy: 20 MPG.

1 recall campaign on this model year
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  • SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
    Bosch Brake Components LLC (Bosch) is recalling certain aftermarket replacement front brake pads, models Bosch QuietCast BC598 and BP765, Bosch Blue BE598 and BE598H, Prostop…
    NHTSA campaign 16E026000

Recall campaigns apply to the model year, not to one car. Check remedy status for this VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Model-level data for the 2005 Ford Taurus from NHTSA (recalls, NCAP crash tests) and EPA fueleconomy.gov, refreshed August 30, 2026.

Where the price is heading

Typical asking price for a 2005 Ford Taurus over the last 6 months — the market firmed $612 in that span.

Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep
Monthly price table
Month Typical price
April 2026 $3,588
May 2026 $3,600
June 2026 $4,344
July 2026 $4,600
August 2026 $4,608
September 2026 $4,200

How it compares to rivals

Median asking price for comparable body styles listed near this car
Model Median price For sale nearby vs this car
2005 Ford Taurus SE (this car) $5,064 8
2007 Mercedes-Benz S-Class $11,286 3 +$6,222
2007 Toyota Camry $12,995 3 +$7,931
2007 Toyota Avalon $12,995 3 +$7,931
2006 Honda Accord $8,497 2 +$3,433
2007 Acura TL $13,796 2 +$8,732

Cheapest active listings of each comparable body style in this region — median of what those models actually ask.

Market by model year

Gen 1 · 1996–2012

What each model year costs right now — live supply, median asking price and how much value each year keeps versus the newest one.

Year Units for sale Median price vs newest Avg mileage
2012 83 $7,500 100% 129,547 mi
2011 131 $6,456 86% 146,683 mi
2010 82 $6,575 88% 135,757 mi
2009 17 $4,500 60% 150,626 mi
2008 51 $4,995 67% 134,381 mi
2007 30 $3,780 50% 143,197 mi
2006 24 $3,992 53% 140,224 mi
2005 31 $3,995 53% 131,341 mi

Units for sale — listings of each model year in the latest nightly market snapshot.

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