14 Affordable and Safe Large Family Cars

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3. 2015 Ford Taurus

Starting price: $27,055

The 2015 Ford Taurus is an extremely affordable and safe large family car. The Taurus has one of the largest trunks available for families to use when taking trips; however, the interior space suffers a bit as a result. The overall styling of the car is rated as below average, and the base engine of the car is a V-6 rated at 288 horsepower. Consumers can also choose to upgrade to a turbo-four rated at 240 horsepower or a turbo six rated at 365 horsepower. The car can go from zero to 60 MPH in 7.4 seconds, and it has a top overall speed of 110 MPH. The fuel economy of the Taurus comes in slightly above average at 22 MPG (city) and 30 MPG (highway).