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Fuel: 23 mpg city / 28 mpg hwy
MSRP: $21,240

For the 2011 model year, the Ford Escape is offered in XLS, XLT, and Limited trims in either 2WD or AWD. Hybrid models are available in Base or Limited in 2WD and AWD. Standard on the Escape is an Integrated Spotter Mirror, MyKey System (XLT and Limited), heated seats and mirrors and Cargo Package (Limited only), and a rear view camera (Hybrid Limited). Optional equipment available includes an Auto Park system, rear view camera, and a universal garage door opener. The 3.0 V6 which is optional on some trims, is Flex Fuel capable. The Ford Escape is a sister vehicle to the Mercury Mariner. The Mercury line-up is being discontinued at the end of 2010.

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Year	2011
Make	Ford
Model	Escape
Trim	XLS FWD 4Dr SUV
MSRP	$21,240	$23,145	$21,995
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Depreciation	$11,075	$10,346	$13,320
Financing	$2,392	$2,538	$2,488
Insurance	$4,880	$5,050	$5,990
State Fees	$431	$467	$434
Fuel	$9,276	$9,457	$8,895
Maintenance	$1,547	$1,639	$1,952
Repairs	$650	$649	$156
Total 5 Year Cost	$30,251	$30,146	$33,235
Hybrid Tax Credit	$0	$0	$0
5-Year Cost of Similar Vehicles	$32,489	$33,435	$35,315
Difference	-$2,238	-$3,289	-$2,080
Value Rating	Excellent	Excellent	Above Average

Headlight Wiper/Washers	N/A	N/A	N/A
Front Wipers, Variable Intermittent	Std	Std	N/A
Heated Wiper/Washers	N/A	N/A	N/A
Rear Wiper	Std	Std	Std
Internal Emergency Trunk Release	N/A	N/A	N/A
Tire Pressure Monitoring System	Std	Std	Std
Theft Deterrent System	Opt	N/A	Std
Traction Control	Std	Std	Std
Adjustable Pedals	N/A	N/A	N/A
Parking Distance Control	N/A	N/A	N/A
Integrated Turn Signal Mirrors	N/A	N/A	N/A
Heated Outside Mirrors	N/A	N/A	N/A
Foldaway Mirrors	N/A	N/A	N/A
Power Mirrors	N/A	Std	Std
Auto Tilt Down Mirrors	N/A	N/A	N/A
Auto Dimming Mirrors	N/A	N/A	N/A
Auto Day/Night Mirror	Pkg	N/A	N/A
Memory Mirrors	N/A	N/A	N/A
Hill Decent Control	N/A	N/A	N/A
Rear Fog Lights	N/A	N/A	N/A
Front Fog Lights	N/A	N/A	Opt
Daytime Running Lights	N/A	Std	Std
Limited Slip Differential	N/A	N/A	N/A
Rear Window Defroster	Std	Std	Std
Engine Immobilizer	N/A	Std	Std
Integrated Child Safety Seat	N/A	N/A	N/A
Child Safety Locks	Std	Std	Std
Child Safety Seat Anchors	Std	Std	Std
Rear View Camera	N/A	N/A	N/A
Brake Assist	N/A	Std	N/A
Side Air Bag(s)	Std	Std	Std
Knee Air Bag	N/A	N/A	N/A
Passenger Air Bag	Std	Std	Std
Driver Air Bag	Std	Std	Std
Head/Curtain Airbag	Std	Std	Std
HID Headlights	N/A	N/A	N/A
Rear Airbag	Std	Std	Std
Rear Curtain Airbag	Std	Std	Std
Rear Side Airbag	N/A	N/A	N/A
Remote mirrors	N/A	N/A	N/A
Stability Control	Std	Std	Std

Trans Speeds	5	5	0
Transmission Type	Manual	Automatic	Automatic
Transmission Name	Transmission, 5 Speed Manual w/Overdrive	Transmission, 5 Speed Automatic w/Overdrive	Transmission, Automatic, CVT w/Sportronic
Standard MPG	23/28	21/27	23/28
Fuel Type	Unleaded Regular	Unleaded Regular	Unleaded Regular
Fuel Delivery System	N/R	Multi Fuel Induction	Multi Fuel Induction
Bore x Stroke	N/R	3.43x3.90	3.46x3.82
Compression Ratio	9.70	10.50	10.50
Number of Valves	4	4	4
Number of Cylinders	4	4	4
Cylinder Configuration	N/R	N/R	N/R
Camshaft	Dual Overhead Cam	Dual Overhead Cam	Dual Overhead Cam
Torque	171@4500	161@4400	167@4100
Horsepower	171@6000	180@6800	168@6000
Engine Size	2.50	2.40	2.40
Engine Type	Gas	Gas	Gas
Engine Name	Engine: 4-Cyl, 2.5 Liter	Engine: 4-Cyl, VTEC, 2.4 Liter	Engine: 4-Cyl, 2.4 Liter

Fuel Capacity	17.50	N/R	16.60
Towing Capacity (Std/Max)	1500	1500	1500
Payload Capacity (Std/Max)	N/R	850	N/R
Tonnage	N/R	N/R	N/R
GVWR	4320	N/R	4564
Cargo Capacity (Std/Max)	66.30	72.90	72.60
Curb Weight	3299	3503	3384
Ground Clearance	8.40	6.70	8.50
Rear Legroom	35.6	38.5	39.6
Front Legroom	41.6	41.3	41.6
Rear Shoulder Room	55.90	56.00	56.10
Front Shoulder Room	56.60	56.90	56.40
Rear Headroom	39.20	38.60	38.30
Front Headroom	40.4	40.9	40.3
Wheelbase	103.1	103.1	105.1
Height	67.9	66.1	67.7
Length	174.7	179.3	183.7
Width	71.1	N/R	N/R
Seating Capacity (Std/Max)	5/5	5/5	5/5

Power Windows	Std	Std	Std
Power Trunk/Liftgate	N/A	Std	Std
Power Trunk Pulldown	N/A	N/A	N/A
Vehicle Information Center	N/A	Std	N/A
Trip Computer	N/A	N/A	N/A
Rear Sunshade	N/A	N/A	N/A
Steering Wheel Memory	N/A	N/A	N/A
Steering Wheel Scope	N/A	Std	N/A
Steering Wheel Tilt	Std	Std	N/A
Power Outlet(s)	Std	Std	Std
Power Locks	Std	Std	Std
Auto On Headlights	N/A	N/A	Std
Keyless Entry	Std	Std	Std
Cruise Control	Std	Std	Std
Compass	N/A	N/A	N/A

IIHS Roof Strength	N/R	N/R	Acceptable
IIHS Rear Crash	Good	Good	Acceptable
IIHS Best Pick	N/R	N/R	N/R
IIHS Overall Side Crash	Good	Good	Good
IIHS Overall Front Crash	Good	Good	Good
NHTSA Rating Rollover	N/R	N/R	N/R
NHTSA Rating Overall	N/R	4	N/R
NHTSA Rating Rear Side	N/R	N/R	N/R
NHTSA Rating Front Side	N/R	N/R	N/R
NHTSA Rating Front Passenger	N/R	N/R	N/R
NHTSA Rating Front Driver	N/R	N/R	N/R

Leather-Wrapped Steering Wheel	N/A	N/A	Std
Premium Interior Trim	N/A	N/A	N/A
Cup Holders	Std	Std	Std
Cargo Net	N/A	N/A	Pkg
Cargo Cover	Pkg	N/A	Pkg
Air Filtration System	N/A	N/A	N/A

Rear Fixed Glass Liftgate	N/A	N/A	N/A
Rear Spoiler	N/A	N/A	N/A
Sunroof	N/A	N/A	N/A
Moonroof	N/A	N/A	N/A
Roof Rail	Opt	N/A	Std
Privacy Glass	Opt	N/A	Std
Panorama roof	N/A	N/A	N/A
Side Steps	Opt	N/A	N/A

Satellite Radio	N/A	N/A	N/A
Compact Disc Player	Std	Std	Std
Compact Disc MP3 Capable	Std	Std	Std
Compact Disc Changer	N/A	N/A	PIO
DVD Entertainment	N/A	N/A	PIO
iPod Connector	N/A	N/A	N/A

CorrosionWarrantyMiles	unlimited	unlimited	100000
CorrosionWarrantyMonths	60	60	84
Roadside Assistance Years	4	4	4
Roadside Assistance Miles	50000	50000	50000
Maintenance Warranty Months	none	none	none
Maintenance Warranty Miles	none	none	none
Powertrain Warranty Months	60	60	120
Powertrain Warranty Miles	60000	60000	100000
Full Warranty Months	36	36	60
Full Warranty Miles	36000	36000	60000

Leather Seats	N/A	N/A	N/A
Massaging Seats	N/A	N/A	N/A
Front Ventilated Seats	N/A	N/A	N/A
Heated Rear Seats	N/A	N/A	N/A
Heated Front Seats	N/A	N/A	N/A
Air Conditioned Seats	N/A	N/A	N/A
Folding Rear Seat	Std	Std	Std
Memory Seat	N/A	N/A	N/A
Dual Power Seats	N/A	N/A	N/A
Third row seat	N/A	N/A	N/A

Trailer Hitch	N/A	N/A	Pkg
Tow Hooks	N/A	N/A	N/A
Trailer Harness	N/A	N/A	Pkg
Transmission Oil Cooler	N/A	N/A	N/A
Engine Oil Cooler	N/A	N/A	N/A
Rear Sliding Window	N/A	N/A	N/A

Wheel Locks	N/A	N/A	Opt
Wheel Covers	N/A	N/A	Std
Full Spare Tire	N/A	N/A	N/A
Alloy Wheels	Std	N/A	N/A

Voice Activated Controls	Opt	N/A	Grp
Navigation System	N/A	N/A	PIO
Blue Tooth Compatible	N/A	N/A	PIO
Homelink Universal Transmitter	N/A	N/A	N/A
GPS/Satellite Communication	Opt	N/A	PIO

Model Year	2011	2011	2011
Final Assembly Location	United States	Japan	Japan
EPA Class	SPORT UTILITY	SPORT UTILITY	SPORT UTILITY
Class	Compact Crossover/Wagon	Compact Crossover/Wagon	Crossover/Wagon

Dealer Advertising Fee	1-3% MSRP (Est)	1-3% MSRP (Est)	1-3% MSRP (Est)
Dealer Holdback	637.20	694.35	439.90

Rear Heater	N/A	N/A	N/A
Rear Air Conditioning	N/A	N/A	N/A
Front Air Conditioning	Std	Std	Std