Compare 2003 Ford Escape - Details
| Pricing | |||
| MSRP | $24,110 | $22,130 | $16,625 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Invoice | $22,315 | $20,846 | $15,377 |
| Destination | $590 | $565 | $510 |
| Interior Edit | |||
| Air Conditioning, Front | Manual | Manual | Manual |
| Air Filter | N/A | N/A | Standard |
| Underseat Ducts | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Auxiliary Visors | N/A | Dual | Dual |
| Cargo Concealed Storage | N/A | N/A | Standard |
| Cargo Net | N/A | Standard | Optional |
| Cargo Tie Downs | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Clock | In-radio Display | In-radio Display | In-dash |
| Compass | N/A | N/A | Optional |
| Cruise Control | Standard | Standard | Optional |
| Cupholders | Front And Rear | Front | Front And Rear |
| Gear Shift Knob Trim | Urethane | Urethane | Urethane |
| 12V DC Power Outlet | 2 | 2 | 3 |
| Lighter Elements | Front | Front | Front |
| Ashtray | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Overhead Console | Mini With Storage | N/A | Mini With Storage |
| Floor Console | Full | Full | Full |
| Floor Mats | Carpeted Front And Rear | Carpeted Front And Rear | Carpeted Front And Rear |
| Front Windows | Power | Power | Manual |
| Rear Windows | Power | Power | Manual |
| 1-touch Window Up | N/A | N/A | 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 | N/A | Standard |
| Exterior Temperature Display | N/A | N/A | Optional |
| Lighting - Map Lights | Front | Front | Front |
| Lighting - Dome Light | Fade | Delay | 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 | Passenger | Driver And Passenger |
| Fuel Door Release | N/A | N/A | Mechanical |
| Retained Accessory Power | Standard | N/A | Standard |
| Seatback Storage Pockets | 2 | 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 | 6-way Power | 4-way | 6-way |
| Front Passenger Seat Direction Controls | 4-way | 4-way | 4-way |
| Front Armrests | Center | Driver And Passenger | Center |
| Front Head Restraints | Adjustable | Adjustable | Adjustable |
| Rear Seats | 60-40 Split-bench | 50-50 Split-bench | 50-50 Split-bench |
| Rear Head Restraints | 2 - Adjustable | 2 - Adjustable | 2 - Adjustable |
| Seat Trim | Premium Cloth | Premium Cloth | Cloth |
| Entertainment Edit | |||
| Radio | AM/FM Stereo, Seek-scan | AM/FM Stereo, Seek-scan | AM/FM Stereo, Seek-scan |
| Cassette Player | Optional | N/A | Optional |
| CD Player | In-dash Mounted 6-disc | In-dash Mounted Single | In-dash Mounted Single |
| Speakers | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Amplifier | Optional | N/A | N/A |
| Speed-Sensitive Volume | Optional | N/A | N/A |
| 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 | N/A |
| Height Adjustable Seatbelts | Front | Front | Front |
| Seatbelt Pre-tensioners | Front | N/A | Front |
| Headlights | Halogen | Halogen | Halogen |
| Exterior Light Control | N/A | Auto On/off | N/A |
| Daytime Running Lights | N/A | Standard | Optional |
| Illuminated Entry | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Remote Keyless Entry | Keyfob (all Doors) | Keyfob (all Doors) | Keyfob (all Doors) |
| Panic Alarm | Standard | N/A | Optional |
| Door Locks | Power With 2 Stage Unlock | Power With 2 Stage Unlock | Manual |
| Rear Child Safety Door Locks | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Content Theft Deterrent Alarm System | Standard | N/A | Optional |
| Ignition Disable | SecuriLock | N/A | Optional |
| First Aid Kit | N/A | N/A | Optional |
| Theft Deterrent Radio | N/A | Theftlock | N/A |
| 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 (36 Month/36,000 Mileage), Corrosion Perforation (72 Month/100,000 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) |
| Warranty Edit | |||
| Warranty - Basic | 36 Months/36,000 Miles | GM TOTAL Warranty 36 Months/36,000 Miles | 36 Months/36,000 Miles |
| Warrranty - Powertrain | 36 Months/36,000 Miles | 36 Months/36,000 Miles | 60 Months/60,000 Miles |
| Warranty - Corrosion Perforation | 60 Months/unlimited Miles | 72 Months/100,000 Miles | 60 Months/unlimited Miles |
| Warranty - Roadside Assistance | 36 Months/36,000 Miles | 36 Months/36,000 Miles | 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 | Black | Colored |
| Grille Trim | Chrome | With Chrome Bar | Black |
| Fog/driving Lights | Front | N/A | Front |
| Door Count | 4 Doors | 4 Doors | 4 Doors |
| Rear Cargo Door | Liftgate | Swing-out | Swing-out |
| Tinted Windows | Deep | Light | Light |
| Rear Window Type | Flip-up | Fixed | Fixed |
| Mirrors | Dual Power Remote | Dual Power Remote | Dual Manual Remote |
| Heated Door Mirrors | N/A | N/A | Optional |
| Sunroof | 1st Row Regular Power Sliding And Tilting Glass | N/A | 1st Row Regular Power Sliding And Tilting Glass |
| Spoiler | N/A | N/A | Wing |
| Roof Rack | Standard | Optional | Optional |
| Rear Step Bumper | Standard | Standard | N/A |
| Front Tires | P235/70TR16.0 OWL AS | P215/75SR15.0 OWL AS | P215/70SR16.0 BSW AS |
| Wheels | 16" Silver Aluminum | 15" Silver Aluminum | 16" Silver Styled Steel |
| Spare Tire And Wheel | Compact Steel | Full-size Aluminum | Full-size Steel |
| Windshield Wipers - Front | Variable Intermittent | Variable Intermittent | Variable Intermittent |
| Rear Window Wipers | Fixed Interval | Regular | Fixed Interval |
| Fender Flares | N/A | Standard | Optional |
| Mud Flaps | N/A | Standard | Optional |
| Mechanical Edit | |||
| Engine | 3.0L V-6 | 2.0L I-4 | 2.0L I-4 |
| Engine - Valvetrain | DOHC | DOHC | DOHC |
| Recommended Fuel | Regular Unleaded | Regular Unleaded | Regular Unleaded |
| Brakes | Front Disc/rear Drum | Front Disc/rear Drum | Front Disc/rear Drum |
| Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) | 4-wheel | 4-wheel | 4-wheel |
| Drive Type | Four-wheel | Four-wheel | Front-wheel |
| 4WD Shift | Electronic | Manual | N/A |
| Engine Block Heater | Optional | N/A | N/A |
| Exhaust | Stainless Steel | Partial Stainless Steel | Stainless Steel |
| Steering | Rack And Pinion | Rack And Pinion | Rack And Pinion |
| 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 | Multi-link | Double Wishbone |
| Rear Anti-roll Bar | Standard | N/A | Standard |
| Rear Shocks | Regular | Regular | Regular |
| Rear Springs | Coil | Coil | Coil |
| Transmission | 4-spd Auto W/OD | 4-spd Auto W/OD | 5-spd Man W/OD |
| Axle Ratio | 2.93 | 4.62 | 4.24 |
| Specifications Edit | |||
| Exterior Length | 173.0 " | 162.8 " | 166.2 " |
| Exterior Body Width | 70.1 " | 67.3 " | 68.3 " |
| Exterior Height | 69.1 " | 66.3 " | 65.7 " |
| Engine | 3.0L V-6 | 2.0L I-4 | 2.0L I-4 |
| Horsepower | 201 @ 5,900 Rpm | 127 @ 6,000 Rpm | 148 @ 6,000 Rpm |
| Torque | 196 @ 4,700 Rpm | 134 @ 3,000 Rpm | 142 @ 4,000 Rpm |
| Fuel Economy - City | 18 Mpg | 22 Mpg | 25 Mpg |
| Fuel Economy - Highway | 23 Mpg | 25 Mpg | 31 Mpg |
| 0-60mph / 0-100kmh (s) | 5.8 Seconds | 9.6 Seconds | 8.5 Seconds |
| 1/4 Mile Time | 15.0 Seconds | 16.9 Seconds | 16.7 Seconds |
| 1/4 Mile Speed | 89 Mph | 79 Mph | 83 Mph |
| Lateral Acceleration (g) | .8 | .8 | .8 |
| Slalom Speed | 59 Mph | 60 Mph | 60 Mph |
| Bore-and-Stroke | 3.50/3.14 " | 3.31/3.54 " | 3.39/3.39 " |
| Curb Weight | 3,364 Lbs. | 2,987 Lbs. | 2,711 Lbs. |
| Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) | 4,520 Lbs. | 3,924 Lbs. | 3,946 Lbs. |
| Front Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) | 2,399 Lbs. | 1,852 Lbs. | N/A |
| Rear Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) | 2,319 Lbs. | 2,227 Lbs. | N/A |
| Payload | 1,140 Lbs. | 937 Lbs. | 1,235 Lbs. |
| Maximum Trailer Weight | 3,500 Lbs. | 1,500 Lbs. | 1,500 Lbs. |
| Wheelbase | 103.1 " | 97.6 " | 98.0 " |
| Front Track | 61.0 " | 57.5 " | 59.3 " |
| Rear Track | 60.2 " | 57.5 " | 59.1 " |
| Turning Radius | 18.3 '' | 17.4 '' | 17.7 '' |
| Drag Coefficient | N/A | N/A | .40 |
| Front Legroom | 41.6 " | 41.4 " | 42.4 " |
| Rear Legroom | 36.4 " | 35.9 " | 32.6 " |
| Front Headroom | 40.4 " | 39.9 " | 41.3 " |
| Rear Headroom | 39.2 " | 39.6 " | 38.4 " |
| Front Hip Room | 53.4 " | 50.7 " | 53.4 " |
| Rear Hip Room | 49.0 " | 46.8 " | 46.5 " |
| Front Shoulder Room | 56.3 " | 52.8 " | 54.1 " |
| Rear Shoulder Room | 55.9 " | 52.6 " | 53.7 " |
| Luggage Volume | 33.1 Cu.ft. | 23.4 Cu.ft. | 29.2 Cu.ft. |
| Luggage Volume (max) | 64.8 Cu.ft. | 50.2 Cu.ft. | 68.3 Cu.ft. |
| Passenger Volume | 100 Cu.ft. | N/A | 82 Cu.ft. |
| Fuel Tank | 16.0 Gal. | 16.0 Gal. | 14.7 Gal. |
| Cost To Own | |||
| NHTSA Frontal Crash Test Ratings | |||
| Overall Rollover Rating | 3 | N/A | 3 |
| IIHS Frontal Offset Crash Test Ratings | |||
