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Ford Escape.

2026 is the Escape's final year, which makes it a deal hunter's target: a proven compact SUV with an available 39 mpg hybrid, and dealers motivated to move the last of them.

By The Broker Black · Updated September 30, 2026

About $30K*
Starting price (MSRP), base model
up to 39 mpg (hybrid)
Fuel economy
5
Seats
180-250 hp
Power

Escape trims.

ActiveThe entry: 8-inch screen, Co-Pilot360 safety, hybrid availability.
ST-LineSport styling: black grille and accents, flat-bottom wheel, 18s.
ST-Line SelectAdds heated seats, power liftgate, upgraded materials over ST-Line.
ST-Line EliteThe loaded sport spec: 13.2-inch screen, B&O audio, 360 camera, adaptive cruise.
PlatinumThe comfort flagship: leather-trimmed cabin, panoramic roof availability, top tech.

A Ford Escape, on your numbers.

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An estimate on the numbers you type, not an offer of credit or a quote from any dealership. Starting loan rates are the average new-car APR for each credit tier (used-car APR for a used car) from Experian's State of the Automotive Finance Market, second quarter 2026, VantageScore 4.0. The starting money factor, residual, and acquisition fee are starting figures only; the leasing company sets the real ones. Taxes and state fees are estimates for Arizona; the dealership's paperwork and your motor vehicle agency have the final numbers. What you own at the end assumes the car is worth the residual. Nothing you type is sent, saved, or used to check your credit.

Taxes and fees at the starting price.*

Registered inSales taxTitle, registration, and state fees
Phoenix, AZ$2,605 (8.7%)$535
Las Vegas, NV$2,513 (8.4%)$586
Los Angeles, CA$2,925 (9.8%)$497
Every new Ford carries a 3 year / 36,000 mile bumper-to-bumper warranty and 5 year / 60,000 mile powertrain coverage, plus 5 years / 60,000 miles of roadside assistance.

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Questions.

How much does the Ford Escape cost?

The Ford Escape starts around $30K, the manufacturer's suggested price for the base model before options and destination. Plus each dealership's own documentary fee (not a government fee), taxes, and government fees. Higher trims cost more; the Platinum tops the range.

What trims does the Ford Escape come in?

Five: Active, ST-Line, ST-Line Select, ST-Line Elite, and Platinum.

What gas mileage does the Ford Escape get?

Up to 39 mpg (hybrid), depending on the trim and powertrain, per the manufacturer's published figures.

How many seats does the Ford Escape have?

5.

Should I lease or buy a Ford Escape?

It depends on how long you will keep it and how far you drive. Type the price you agreed on into the calculator above and compare the lease and the loan over the same months, with your state's taxes and your own credit tier.