Compare 2003 Ford Escape - Details
| Pricing | |||
| MSRP | $20,300 | $16,625 | $18,900 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Invoice | $18,848 | $15,377 | $17,463 |
| Destination | $590 | $510 | $460 |
| Interior Edit | |||
| Air Conditioning, Front | Manual | Manual | Manual |
| Air Filter | N/A | Standard | Standard |
| Underseat Ducts | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Auxiliary Visors | N/A | Dual | N/A |
| Cargo Concealed Storage | N/A | Standard | Standard |
| Cargo Net | N/A | Optional | Optional |
| Cargo Tie Downs | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Clock | In-radio Display | In-dash | In-radio Display |
| Compass | N/A | Optional | N/A |
| Cruise Control | Optional | Optional | Standard |
| Cupholders | Front And Rear | Front And Rear | Front And Rear |
| Gear Shift Knob Trim | Urethane | Urethane | Urethane |
| 12V DC Power Outlet | 2 | 3 | 2 |
| Lighter Elements | Front | Front | Front |
| Ashtray | Standard | Standard | Optional |
| Overhead Console | N/A | Mini With Storage | Mini With Storage |
| Floor Console | Full | Full | Partial |
| Floor Mats | Carpeted Front And Rear | Carpeted Front And Rear | Carpeted Front And Rear |
| Front Windows | Power | Manual | Power |
| Rear Windows | Power | Manual | Power |
| 1-touch Window Up | N/A | Driver | Driver |
| 1-touch Window Down | Driver | Driver | Driver |
| Instrumentation | Analog | Analog | Analog |
| Tachometer | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Water Temp Gauge | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Low Fuel Warning | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Service Interval Warning | N/A | N/A | Standard |
| Exterior Temperature Display | N/A | Optional | N/A |
| Lighting - Glovebox | N/A | N/A | Standard |
| Lighting - Map Lights | Front | Front | Front And Rear |
| Lighting - Dome Light | Fade | Regular | Regular |
| Lighting - Cargo Light | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Rear Window Defogger | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Rear View Mirror | Day-night | Day-night | Day-night |
| Mirrors - Visor Vanity Mirrors | Driver And Passenger | Driver And Passenger | Driver And Passenger |
| Fuel Door Release | N/A | Mechanical | Mechanical |
| Retained Accessory Power | Standard | Standard | N/A |
| Seatback Storage Pockets | N/A | 2 | 2 |
| Tilt-Wheel Adjustable Steering Column | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Steering Wheel Material | Urethane | Urethane | Urethane |
| Seats Edit | |||
| Front Seat Type | Bucket | Bucket | Bucket |
| Standard Seating | 5 Passengers | 5 Passengers | 5 Passengers |
| Front Driver Seat Direction Controls | 4-way | 6-way | 8-way |
| Front Passenger Seat Direction Controls | 4-way | 4-way | 4-way |
| Front Armrests | Center | Center | Driver And Passenger |
| Front Head Restraints | Adjustable | Adjustable | Adjustable |
| Rear Seats | Full Bench | 50-50 Split-bench | 60-40 Split-bench |
| Rear Armrest | N/A | N/A | Standard |
| Rear Head Restraints | 2 - Adjustable | 2 - Adjustable | 3 - Adjustable |
| Seat Trim | Cloth | Cloth | Cloth/vinyl |
| Entertainment Edit | |||
| Radio | AM/FM Stereo, Seek-scan | AM/FM Stereo, Seek-scan | AM/FM Stereo, Seek-scan |
| Cassette Player | Optional | Optional | Standard |
| CD Player | In-dash Mounted Single | In-dash Mounted Single | In-dash Mounted Single |
| Speakers | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Amplifier | N/A | N/A | Optional |
| Safety and Security Edit | |||
| Airbags, Frontal | Driver And Front Passenger | Driver And Front Passenger | Driver And Front Passenger |
| Airbags, Side Impact | Seat Mounted, Driver And Passenger | N/A | Seat Mounted, Driver And Passenger |
| Occupancy Sensor | N/A | N/A | Optional |
| Height Adjustable Seatbelts | Front | Front | Front |
| Seatbelt Pre-tensioners | Front | Front | Front |
| Headlights | Halogen | Halogen | Halogen |
| Daytime Running Lights | N/A | Optional | N/A |
| Illuminated Entry | Standard | Standard | Optional |
| Remote Keyless Entry | Keyfob (all Doors) | Keyfob (all Doors) | Keyfob (all Doors) |
| Panic Alarm | Standard | Optional | Optional |
| Door Locks | Power With 2 Stage Unlock | Manual | Power |
| Rear Child Safety Door Locks | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Content Theft Deterrent Alarm System | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Ignition Disable | SecuriLock | Optional | Standard |
| First Aid Kit | N/A | Optional | N/A |
| Theft Deterrent Radio | N/A | N/A | Standard |
| Overview | |||
| Warranty Overview | Basic (36 Month/36,000 Mileage), Powertrain (36 Month/36,000 Mileage), Corrosion Perforation (60 Month/unlimited Mileage), Roadside Assistance (36 Month/36,000 Mileage) | Basic (36 Month/36,000 Mileage), Powertrain (60 Month/60,000 Mileage), Corrosion Perforation (60 Month/unlimited Mileage), Accessories (12 Month/unlimited Mileage) | Basic (36 Month/36,000 Mileage), Powertrain (36 Month/36,000 Mileage), Corrosion Perforation (60 Month/unlimited Mileage), Accessories (36 Month/36,000 Mileage) |
| Warranty Edit | |||
| Warranty - Basic | 36 Months/36,000 Miles | 36 Months/36,000 Miles | 36 Months/36,000 Miles |
| Warrranty - Powertrain | 36 Months/36,000 Miles | 60 Months/60,000 Miles | 36 Months/36,000 Miles |
| Warranty - Corrosion Perforation | 60 Months/unlimited Miles | 60 Months/unlimited Miles | 60 Months/unlimited Miles |
| Warranty - Roadside Assistance | 36 Months/36,000 Miles | N/A | N/A |
| Exterior Edit | |||
| Antenna | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed |
| Body Material | Fully Galvanized Steel | Fully Galvanized Steel | Fully Galvanized Steel |
| Paint | Clearcoat Monotone | Clearcoat Monotone | Clearcoat Monotone |
| Bodyside Mouldings | N/A | Colored | Black |
| Grille Trim | Black | Black | Chrome |
| Fog/driving Lights | N/A | Front | Front |
| Door Count | 4 Doors | 4 Doors | 4 Doors |
| Rear Cargo Door | Liftgate | Swing-out | Swing-out |
| Tinted Windows | Light | Light | Light |
| Rear Window Type | Flip-up | Fixed | Flip-up |
| Mirrors | Dual Power Remote | Dual Manual Remote | Dual Power Remote |
| Heated Door Mirrors | N/A | Optional | N/A |
| Sunroof | N/A | 1st Row Regular Power Sliding And Tilting Glass | N/A |
| Spoiler | N/A | Wing | N/A |
| Roof Rack | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Roof Rails | Standard | N/A | N/A |
| Rear Step Bumper | Standard | N/A | N/A |
| Front Tires | P225/70TR15.0 BSW AS | P215/70SR16.0 BSW AS | P205/70SR15.0 BSW AS |
| Wheels | 15" Silver Styled Steel | 16" Silver Styled Steel | 15" Silver Styled Steel |
| Spare Tire And Wheel | Compact Steel | Full-size Steel | Full-size Steel |
| Windshield Wipers - Front | Variable Intermittent | Variable Intermittent | Fixed Interval |
| Rear Window Wipers | Fixed Interval | Fixed Interval | Fixed Interval |
| Running Boards | N/A | N/A | Optional |
| Fender Flares | N/A | Optional | Optional |
| Mud Flaps | N/A | Optional | Standard |
| Mechanical Edit | |||
| Engine | 3.0L V-6 | 2.0L I-4 | 2.4L I-4 |
| Engine - Valvetrain | DOHC | DOHC | DOHC |
| Recommended Fuel | Regular Unleaded | Regular Unleaded | Regular Unleaded |
| Brakes | Front Disc/rear Drum | Front Disc/rear Drum | 4-wheel Disc |
| Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) | 4-wheel | 4-wheel | N/A |
| Drive Type | Front-wheel | Front-wheel | Front-wheel |
| Engine Block Heater | Optional | N/A | Optional |
| Exhaust | Stainless Steel | Stainless Steel | Stainless Steel |
| Steering | Rack And Pinion | Rack And Pinion | Rack And Pinion |
| Speed Sensitive Steering | N/A | N/A | Standard |
| Suspension Tuning | Regular | Regular | Regular |
| Front Suspension Type | Strut | Strut | Strut |
| Front Anti-roll Bar | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Front Shocks | Regular | Regular | Regular |
| Front Springs | Coil | Coil | Coil |
| Rear Suspension Type | Multi-link | Double Wishbone | Double Wishbone |
| Rear Anti-roll Bar | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Rear Shocks | Regular | Regular | Regular |
| Rear Springs | Coil | Coil | Coil |
| Transmission | 4-spd Auto W/OD | 5-spd Man W/OD | 4-spd Auto W/OD |
| Axle Ratio | 2.93 | 4.24 | 4.44 |
| Specifications Edit | |||
| Exterior Length | 173.0 " | 166.2 " | 178.6 " |
| Exterior Body Width | 70.1 " | 68.3 " | 70.2 " |
| Exterior Height | 69.1 " | 65.7 " | 66.2 " |
| Engine | 3.0L V-6 | 2.0L I-4 | 2.4L I-4 |
| Horsepower | 201 @ 5,900 Rpm | 148 @ 6,000 Rpm | 160 @ 6,000 Rpm |
| Torque | 196 @ 4,700 Rpm | 142 @ 4,000 Rpm | 162 @ 3,600 Rpm |
| Fuel Economy - City | 19 Mpg | 25 Mpg | 23 Mpg |
| Fuel Economy - Highway | 25 Mpg | 31 Mpg | 28 Mpg |
| 0-60mph / 0-100kmh (s) | 8.3 Seconds | 8.5 Seconds | 9.1 Seconds |
| 1/4 Mile Time | 17.0 Seconds | 16.7 Seconds | 16.9 Seconds |
| 1/4 Mile Speed | 83 Mph | 83 Mph | 85 Mph |
| Lateral Acceleration (g) | .8 | .8 | .8 |
| Slalom Speed | 59 Mph | 60 Mph | 58 Mph |
| Bore-and-Stroke | 3.50/3.14 " | 3.39/3.39 " | 3.43/3.90 " |
| Curb Weight | 3,206 Lbs. | 2,711 Lbs. | 3,201 Lbs. |
| Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) | 4,380 Lbs. | 3,946 Lbs. | 4,320 Lbs. |
| Front Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) | 2,339 Lbs. | N/A | N/A |
| Rear Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) | 2,224 Lbs. | N/A | N/A |
| Payload | 1,180 Lbs. | 1,235 Lbs. | N/A |
| Maximum Trailer Weight | 3,500 Lbs. | 1,500 Lbs. | 1,500 Lbs. |
| Wheelbase | 103.1 " | 98.0 " | 103.1 " |
| Front Track | 61.0 " | 59.3 " | 60.4 " |
| Rear Track | 60.2 " | 59.1 " | 60.6 " |
| Turning Radius | 17.7 '' | 17.7 '' | 17.1 '' |
| Drag Coefficient | .40 | .40 | N/A |
| Front Legroom | 41.6 " | 42.4 " | 41.3 " |
| Rear Legroom | 36.4 " | 32.6 " | 39.4 " |
| Front Headroom | 40.4 " | 41.3 " | 40.9 " |
| Rear Headroom | 39.2 " | 38.4 " | 39.1 " |
| Front Hip Room | 53.4 " | 53.4 " | 54.5 " |
| Rear Hip Room | 49.0 " | 46.5 " | 53.5 " |
| Front Shoulder Room | 56.3 " | 54.1 " | 56.9 " |
| Rear Shoulder Room | 55.9 " | 53.7 " | 56.5 " |
| Luggage Volume | 33.1 Cu.ft. | 29.2 Cu.ft. | 33.5 Cu.ft. |
| Luggage Volume (max) | 69.2 Cu.ft. | 68.3 Cu.ft. | 72.0 Cu.ft. |
| Passenger Volume | 100 Cu.ft. | 82 Cu.ft. | 106 Cu.ft. |
| Fuel Tank | 16.0 Gal. | 14.7 Gal. | 15.3 Gal. |
| Cost To Own | |||
| NHTSA Frontal Crash Test Ratings Edit | |||
| Passenger's | 4 | 4 | 5 |
| Side Barrier Rating Driver | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Driver's | 5 | 4 | 5 |
| Side Barrier Rating Passenger Rear Seat | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Overall Rollover Rating | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| IIHS Frontal Offset Crash Test Ratings Edit | |||
| Chest | N/A | N/A | good |
| Driver Torso | N/A | N/A | marginal |
| Rear Passenger Head Protection | N/A | N/A | acceptable |
| Rear Passenger Head and Neck | N/A | N/A | good |
| Structure/safety cage | N/A | N/A | good |
| Rear Passenger Torso | N/A | N/A | good |
| Rear Passenger Pelvis/Leg | N/A | N/A | good |
| Driver Head and Neck | N/A | N/A | acceptable |
| Overall Front | N/A | N/A | good |
| Overall Side | N/A | N/A | marginal |
| Left Leg/Foot | N/A | N/A | good |
| Driver Head Protection | N/A | N/A | marginal |
| Restraints | N/A | N/A | good |
| Driver Pelvis/Leg | N/A | N/A | good |
| Right Leg/Foot | N/A | N/A | good |
| Head/Neck | N/A | N/A | good |
