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2005 Ford Taurus SE
VIN
1FAFP53285A304538
GREAT DEAL
· $3,200 below typical price
Youngstown, OH
Listed at
$2,795
typical market $5,995 · 11 comps
This 2005 Ford Taurus SE is listed at $2,795 with 153,266 miles in Youngstown, OH.
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Sold by Simpson Motors
7392 Southern Blvd, Youngstown, OH 44512
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VIN report
2005 Ford Taurus SE
VIN 1FAFP53285A304538
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Mileage
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Market price range
Based on 11 comparable same-build listings · Market data as of September 21, 2026This vehicle · $2,795
Below market
$2,900
Typical price
$5,995
Above market
$6,998
This vehicle: $2,795 — below the market range (typical price $5,995)
Asking $2,795 · typical market price $5,995 · based on 11 comparable same-build listings.
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Price history for this VIN
Sep 14, 2026 · $2,795
Sep 15, 2026 · $2,795
Asking prices recorded across 2 listing dates for VIN 1FAFP53285A304538, spanning 1 day.
Active listing
Full listing history on VehiSales →| Dealer | Location | Price | Mileage | Listed | Seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Simpson Motors | Youngstown, OH 44512 | $2,795 | 153,266 mi | 2026-09-15 | 1 d ago |
Decoded from the VIN
NHTSA build data for 1FAFP53285A304538Trim
SE
Engine
Horsepower
155
Body
Sedan/Saloon
Fuel
Flexible Fuel Vehicle (FFV)
Doors
4
Model year
2005
Made by
FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Full factory specs for this build →
- ✗ 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
$4,293
Maintenance & repairs
$7,000
Total, 5 years
$22,943
Estimate — insurance and taxes vary by driver and state.
Safety & recalls
NHTSA crash tests & recall campaigns for this model yearThe 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, HYDRAULICBosch 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 $510 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 | $4,007 |
| September 2026 | $4,098 |
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As of September 22, 2026, among alternatives (model years 2005–2007) to the 2005 Ford Taurus in this catalog, the 2007 Dodge Caliber has the lowest median asking price ($3,725, 38 listings with photos) and the 2005 Toyota Avalon the highest ($5,900, 42 listings).
Comparison catalog · Snapshot September 22, 2026, 05:00 UTC · Only listings with photos. This sample is separate from the price overview above and its figures differ.
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2005 Ford Taurus
SE · United States
$2,795Catalog asking price for this VIN
Trim median $4,019 · 32 listings with photos
Middle 50%: $2,950–$6,227
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$3,105 higher median
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$5,900Median asking price · 42 qualifying listings
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2007 Dodge Caliber
All trims
$3,725Median asking price · 38 qualifying listings
Middle 50%$2,995–$5,900
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2006 Chevrolet Cobalt
All trims
$4,397Median asking price · 30 qualifying listings
Middle 50%$2,900–$6,867
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Compare prices side by side
| Model / trim | Median | Middle 50% | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 Ford Taurus SE | $4,019 | $2,950–$6,227 | 32 |
| 2005 Buick Lesabre All trims | $4,500 | $3,898–$6,995 | 25 |
| 2005 Toyota Avalon All trims | $5,900 | $4,900–$7,999 | 42 |
| 2005 Buick Lacrosse All trims | $5,832 | $4,800–$7,495 | 34 |
| 2007 Dodge Caliber All trims | $3,725 | $2,995–$5,900 | 38 |
| 2006 Chevrolet Cobalt All trims | $4,397 | $2,900–$6,867 | 30 |
What these prices mean
Only catalog listings with photos are included. Trim names do not verify equivalent equipment. Prices are asking prices, not completed sales. Alternatives share the body style and class of the source model; the nearest model years are used when the same year has too few listings. Price differences are not a valuation adjustment or guaranteed savings.
Snapshot: September 22, 2026, 05:00 UTC. 0 source listings excluded by statistical price screening; this does not verify that every deposit or payment ad has been removed.
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Market by model year
Gen 1 · 1996–2012What 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 | 85 | $7,500 | 100% | 133,916 mi |
| 2011 | 132 | $6,320 | 84% | 150,766 mi |
| 2010 | 100 | $6,995 | 93% | 138,591 mi |
| 2009 | 17 | $4,499 | 60% | 169,408 mi |
| 2008 | 47 | $4,995 | 67% | 127,869 mi |
| 2007 | 27 | $3,811 | 51% | 158,497 mi |
| 2006 | 25 | $3,946 | 53% | 133,814 mi |
| 2005 | 41 | $4,019 | 54% | 130,356 mi |
Units for sale — listings of each model year in the latest nightly market snapshot.
