2005 Ford Escape Summary

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2005 Ford Escape

Kelley Blue Book Retail $11,850–$12,000
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MPG City: 18 – 36 Highway: 22 – 31

Available Engines

133-hp, 2.3-liter I-4 (gas hybrid)
153-hp, 2.3-liter I-4 (regular gas)
200-hp, 3.0-liter V-6 (regular gas)

Transmissions

4-speed automatic w/OD
2-speed CVT w/OD
5-speed manual w/OD

Average Consumer Rating

(4.0) 4 consumer reviews

Side-by-Side Comparison

Summary

New or Notable

•	More powerful four-cylinder
•	Available V-6
•	Availability of new "Intelligent" automatic 4WD
•	Optional Safety Canopy rollover protection
•	Hybrid powertrain offered in mid-2004

What We Like

+	Carlike maneuverability
+	V-6 performance
+	Interior space
+	Hybrid is most fuel-efficient SUV
+	Hybrid has low emissions
+	Hybrid eligible for $2,000 tax deduction
+	Hybrid's 8-year, 100,000-mile warranty

What We Don't

-	Noise
-	Short seat bottoms
-	Construction quality
-	Slow Hybrid distribution
-	Hybrid brakes not linear
-	Hybrid power flow/navigation screen too small
-	Long waits, inflated sale prices likely for Hybrid
-	No sunroof option for Hybrid

Face-lifted for 2005, Ford's smallest sport utility vehicle combines a friendly personality with capable performance and driving ease. A stronger four-cylinder engine has been developed, and the Escape can also be equipped with a V-6. Mazda's similar Tribute is considered to be the Escape's slightly sportier cousin. A new Escape Hybrid with a gasoline/electric powertrain debuts in the 2005 model year. Read More

14 Available Escape Trims

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Standard Equipment & Options

		Original MSRP
	XLS 2.3L Manual Front-wheel Drive See Specs	$19,425
	XLS 2.3L Manual 4x4 See Specs	$21,175
	XLS 2.3L Automatic Front-wheel Drive See Specs	$20,070
	XLS 2.3L Automatic 4x4 See Specs	$21,820
	XLT 2.3L Automatic Front-wheel Drive See Specs	$22,535
	XLT 2.3L Automatic 4x4 See Specs	$24,285
	XLT 3.0L Automatic Front-wheel Drive See Specs	$23,390
	XLT 3.0L Automatic 4x4 See Specs	$25,140
	XLT 3.0L Automatic Sport Front-wheel Drive See Specs	$24,185
	XLT 3.0L Automatic Sport 4x4 See Specs	$25,935
	Limited 3.0L Automatic Front-wheel Drive See Specs	$24,880
	Limited 3.0L Automatic 4x4 See Specs	$26,630
	Hybrid Front-wheel Drive See Specs	$26,830
	Hybrid 4x4 See Specs	$28,455
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