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2009 Ford Escape

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Starting MSRP $20,435 – $27,670 Change Vehicle
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EPA Fuel Economy:
 City: 17 – 22   Highway: 24 – 28
Available Engines:
 171-hp, 2.5-liter I-4 (regular gas)
240-hp, 3.0-liter V-6 (regular gas)
Available Transmissions: 5-speed manual w/OD
6-speed automatic w/OD

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 What We Like

 What We Don't
•Four-cylinder or V-6
•Five-speed manual or six-speed automatic
•Front- or all-wheel drive
•Improved gas mileage
•Hybrid version
 
+Tougher exterior styling
+New blue gauges
+Quieter interior
+Four-cylinder efficiency
+Useful size
+Large new center console
 
-Not enough interior changes
-Steering wheel doesn't telescope
-Several steps to fold backseat
-Ride quality on some surfaces
 

Vehicle Summary

In 2008, Ford's smallest CUV lost its cutesy exterior and interior for a new bold styling direction. For 2009, the boxy brute gets added firepower and increased fuel efficiency. The Escape's competition includes the Toyota RAV4, Honda CR-V and Saturn Vue.  Read more 

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4dr Front-wheel Drive XLS Manual 2.5L

 $20,435 $19,245

4dr Front-wheel Drive XLS 2.5L

 $21,645 $20,358

4dr 4x4 XLS 2.5L

 $23,395 $21,969

4dr Front-wheel Drive XLT 2.5L

 $23,455 $21,789

4dr Front-wheel Drive XLT 3.0L

 $24,465 $22,708

4dr Front-wheel Drive Limited 2.5L

 $24,920 $23,123

4dr 4x4 XLT 2.5L

 $25,205 $23,381

4dr Front-wheel Drive Limited 3.0L

 $25,920 $24,033

4dr 4x4 XLT 3.0L

 $26,215 $24,300

4dr 4x4 Limited 2.5L

 $26,670 $24,715

4dr 4x4 Limited 3.0L

 $27,670 $25,625
  Destination Charge: $725

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