2005 Ford Crown Victoria: Overview
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- MSRP: $24,430 -$30,520
- Invoice: $22,956 -$27,948
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Pros
- Passenger and cargo room
Cons
- Fuel economy
Vehicle Highlights
Ford's large, rear-wheel-drive V8 sedan shares its design with Mercury's Grand Marquis. Crown Vic offers standard, LX, and LX Sport models. Standard and LX have a front bench seat; the LX Sport has buckets with a center console. Automatic transmission is standard. The sole engine is a 4.6-liter V8 with 224 hp in base form, 239 in the LX Sport or with the optional Handling and Performance Package. ABS is standard. Front side airbags are optional on LX and LX Sport; traction control is optional on all.
COMPETITION
Consumer Guide® Automotive places each vehicle into one of 17 classes based on size, price, and market position. Large Cars comprise the biggest passenger sedans and wagons. Large, inside and out, they also include the only 6-passenger cars. Large Cars offer lots of metal for the money and are dominated by domestic brands.
Our Best Buys include the Chrysler 300 and Dodge Magnum. Our Recommended picks are the Ford Five Hundred and Mercury Montego.
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Expert Ratings Summary (view detailed report)
| Category | LX w/Handling and Perf. Pkg. Rating | Large Car Average Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Acceleration | 5 | 5.8 |
| Fuel Economy | 4 | 4.6 |
| Ride Quality | 7 | 6.6 |
| Steering/Handling/Braking | 6 | 5.8 |
| Quietness | 7 | 6.7 |
| Controls | 4 | 6 |
| Details | ||
| Room/Comfort/Driver Seating (front) | 7 | 7.6 |
| Room/Comfort (rear) | 6 | 6.5 |
| Cargo Room | 6 | 5.6 |
| Value within Class | 5 | 6.6 |
| Total Score: | 57 | 61.8 |














