The 2011 Ford Taurus is available as a 4-door, 5-seat sedan. Starting at $25,555, the 2011 Ford Taurus SE FWD is powered by a 3.5L , 6 -cylinder engine mated to an automatic transmission that returns an EPA estimated 18-mpg in the city and 28-mpg on the highway. The top of the line 2011FordTaurusSHO AWD , priced at $ 38,155 , is powered by a 3.5L , 6 - cylinder engine mated to an automatic transmission that returns an EPA estimated 17-mpg in the city and 25-mpg on the highway.