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| Pros | Cons |
| Automatic transmission performance (CVT) | Fuel economy (V6) |
| Fuel economy (Hybrid) | Interior materials |
| Rear seat room/comfort | Ride/handling |
| 4WD Limited | 2WD Hybrid | Class Average |
| 5 | 4 | 4.7 |
| 4WD Limited | 2WD Hybrid | Class Average |
| 4 | 9 | 5 |
| 4WD Limited | 2WD Hybrid | Class Average |
| 5 | 5 | 5 |
| 4WD Limited | 2WD Hybrid | Class Average |
| 5 | 5 | 4.7 |
| 4WD Limited | 2WD Hybrid | Class Average |
| 5 | 5 | 4.6 |
| 4WD Limited | 2WD Hybrid | Class Average |
| 6 | 6 | 6 |
| 4WD Limited | 2WD Hybrid | Class Average |
| 4 | 4 | 5.1 |
| 4WD Limited | 2WD Hybrid | Class Average |
| 6 | 6 | 6.1 |
| 4WD Limited | 2WD Hybrid | Class Average |
| 6 | 6 | 4.8 |
| 4WD Limited | 2WD Hybrid | Class Average |
| 7 | 7 | 8.1 |
| 4WD Limited | 2WD Hybrid | Class Average |
| 5 | 6 | 5.9 |
| 4WD Limited | 2WD Hybrid | Class Average |
| 58 | 63 | 60 |
| Low Score | 42 | |
| Average Score | 60 | |
| High Score | 70 |
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| Trim Name | Retail Price | Dealer Invoice | Destination Charge |
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| 2WD XLS 4-door wagon, manual | $19,140 | $18,104 | $695 |
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| 2WD XLS 4-door wagon, automatic | $20,140 | $19,024 | $695 |
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| AWD XLS 4-door wagon, automatic | $21,880 | $20,624 | $695 |
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| 2WD XLT 4-cylinder 4-door wagon, automatic | $21,440 | $20,220 | $695 |
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| AWD XLT 4-cylinder 4-door wagon, automatic | $23,190 | $21,830 | $695 |
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| 2WD XLT V6 4-door wagon, automatic | $22,440 | $21,140 | $695 |
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| AWD XLT V6 4-door wagon, automatic | $24,190 | $22,750 | $695 |
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| 2WD Limited 4-door wagon, automatic | $24,140 | $22,704 | $695 |
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| AWD Limited 4-door wagon, automatic | $25,890 | $24,314 | $695 |
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| 2WD Hybrid 4-door wagon, CVT | $26,640 | $25,004 | $695 |
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| AWD Hybrid 4-door wagon, CVT | $28,390 | $26,614 | $695 |
Major Packages |
Retail Price |
Invoice Price |
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Premium Pkg.
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Hybrid
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$1,195
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$1,016
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Rear-obstacle-detection system, leather upholstery, heated front seats and mirrors, leather-wrapped steering wheel, automatic day/night rearview mirror, compass, 110-volt power outlet, cargo cover, roof rack.
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Sun and Satellite Radio Pkg.
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Hybrid
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$995
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$846
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XLT, Limited
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$990
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$842
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Power sunroof, satellite radio.
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Convenience Pkg.
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XLT
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$295
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$251
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Keypad entry, automatic day/night rearview mirror, compass, outside-temperature indicator, illuminated visor mirrors, message center.
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Leather Comfort Pkg.
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XLT, Hybrid
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$695
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$591
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Leather upholstery, leather-wrapped steering wheel. XLT requires Convenience Pkg.
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Luxury Pkg.
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Limited
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$795
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$676
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Rear-obstacle-detection system, heated front seats and mirrors, dual-zone automatic climate controls, steering wheel radio controls.
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Cargo Pkg.
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XLS
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$395
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$336
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XLT, Limited
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$295
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$251
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Cargo cover, storage bin, under floor storage bin, roof-rail crossbars. XLS requires roof rails.
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Chrome Appearance Pkg.
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Limited, Hybrid
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$195
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$166
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Chrome exterior trim.
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Class II Trailer Towing Pkg.
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XLT V6, Limited
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$345
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$293
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Trailer hitch receiver, 4-wire harness.
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Comfort and Convenience Features |
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Navigation system
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XLT, Hybrid
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$2,695
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$2,291
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Limited
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$2,395
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$2,036
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Includes AM/FM radio w/in-dash 6-disc CD/MP3 changer. Hybrid includes energy-flow graphic display.
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Power sunroof
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XLT, Limited
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$795
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$676
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AM/FM radio w/in-dash 6-disc CD/MP3 changer
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XLS, XLT, Hybrid
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$295
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$251
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Audiophile AM/FM radio w/in-dash 6-disc CD/MP3 changer
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XLT, Hybrid
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$695
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$591
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Limited
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$395
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$336
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Satellite radio
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XLT, Limited
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$195
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$166
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XLT requires Convenience Pkg.
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110-volt power outlet
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Hybrid
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$180
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$153
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Remote engine start
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Limited, XLS, XLT
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$425
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$361
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NA XLS manual transmission, Hybrid.
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Cruise control
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XLS
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$225
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$192
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Ambient interior lighting
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Hybrid, Limited, XLS, XLT
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$295
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$251
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NA XLS manual transmission.
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Cargo tray
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Limited, XLS, XLT
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$85
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$68
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NA Hybrid.
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Cargo net
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Limited, XLS, XLT
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$65
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$34
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NA Hybrid.
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Front floormats
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XLS
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$30
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$26
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Rear floormats
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XLS
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$25
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$22
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Rubber floormats
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Limited, XLS, XLT
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$75
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$57
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NA Hybrid.
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Appearance and Miscellaneous |
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Roof rails
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XLS
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$95
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$81
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Side step bars
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Hybrid, Limited, XLS, XLT
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$345
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$293
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Special Purpose, Wheels and Tires |
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Wheel locks
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Limited, XLS, XLT
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$60
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$32
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XLS requires alloy wheels. NA Hybrid.
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Alloy wheels
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XLS
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$375
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$319
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Chrome alloy wheels
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XLT V6, Limited
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$695
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$591
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Includes 225/65R17 tires.
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Full-size spare tire
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XLT, Limited
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$105
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$89
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NA w/chrome alloy wheels.
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| Specification | Ford Escape 4-door wagon |
| Wheelbase, in. | 103.1 |
| Overall Length, in. | 174.7 |
| Overall Width, in. | 71.1 |
| Overall Height, in. | 68.0 |
| Curb Weight, lbs. | 3465 |
| Cargo Volume, cu. ft. | 66.3 |
| Standard Payload, lbs. | -- |
| Fuel Capacity, gals. | 16.5 |
| Seating Capacity | 5 |
| Front Head Room, in. | 40.4 |
| Max. Front Leg Room, in. | 41.6 |
| Rear Head Room, in. | 39.2 |
| Max. Rear Leg Room, in. | 35.6 |
| dohc I4 | dohc V6 | dohc I4/electric | |
| Size, liters/cu. in. | 2.3 /138 | 3.0 /181 | 2.3 /138 |
| Horsepower @ rpm. | 153 @ 5800 | 200 @ 6000 | 133 @ 6000 |
| Torque (lb-ft) @ rpm. | 152 @ 4250 | 193 @ 4850 | @ |
| Availability | Standard | Standard | Standard |
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EPA City / highway mpg
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| 5-speed manual | 22/28 | --/-- | --/-- |
| 4-speed automatic | 19/24 | 17/22 | --/-- |
| CVT automatic | --/-- | --/-- | 29/27 |
Antilock Brakes
Traction Control
Antiskid System |
Front Side Airbags
Curtain Side Airbags
Rear Side Airbags |
| Test | Ford Escape 4-door wagon |
| 4WD Rollover | 3 |
| Front Impact, Driver | 4 |
| Front Impact, Passenger | 5 |
| Rollover Resistance | 3 |
| Side Impact, Driver | 5 |
| Side Impact, Rear Passenger | 5 |
| Class | Years/Miles | Comments |
| Powertrain | 5/60,000 | -- |
| Bumper-to-bumper | 3/36,000 | -- |
| Corrosion | 5/unlimited | -- |
| Free roadside assistance | 5/60,000 | -- |
| Free scheduled maintenance | None/-- | -- |
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Tester's Comments
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Major Options: Navigation system Consumer Guide® Fuel Economy: 17.62 mpg (what's this?) Problems During Test: None From The Back Seat Damon Bell As before, Escape is a pleasant, practical vehicle, but its updates for 2008 seem mostly superficial to me. They don't mask Escape's aging basic architechture. Any of our CG Best Buy or Recommended compact SUV picks surpass the Escape in overall sophistication and refinement. Rick Cotta Escape emerged from its "redesign" a better vehicle. Though much was obviously carried over, it seems more attention was paid to solidity and noise reduction, two areas in which the older version was sub-par. But despite these improvements, what was once a front-runner has fallen to mid-pack, as many rivals now boast more power, better interior storage, and improved interior ambience. Tom Appel Escape got the macho machine treatment for '08, sporting Lego-inspired square shoulders and a more aggressive grille. Ironic then that that ride and quietness would improve. No matter, time has passed Escape up. Excellent compact SUV alternatives abound, my favorite being the Honda CR-V, though the Hyundai Tucson and Kia Sportage present well, too. Escape is fine, but Ford merely freshened a truck that badly needed to be redesigned--a continuation of a pattern that got the company into the trouble it's in now. |
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