Compare 2008 Ford Escape - Details
| Pricing | |||
| MSRP | $21,685 | $22,925 | $23,905 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Invoice | $20,229 | $21,664 | $22,351 |
| Destination | $695 | $640 | $615 |
| Interior Edit | |||
| Air Conditioning, Front | Manual | Manual | Manual |
| Air Filter | N/A | Standard | Standard |
| Underseat Ducts | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Cargo Concealed Storage | Optional | Standard | N/A |
| Cargo Net | Optional | Standard | Standard |
| Cargo Tie Downs | N/A | N/A | Standard |
| Clock | In-dash | In-radio Display | In-radio Display |
| Compass | Optional | Standard | N/A |
| Cruise Control | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Cupholders | Front And Rear | Front And Rear | Front And Rear |
| Gear Shift Knob Trim | Urethane | Leather/metal-look | Metal-look |
| 12V DC Power Outlet | 2 | 2 | 3 |
| Lighter Elements | N/A | Front | N/A |
| Ashtray | N/A | Optional | N/A |
| Overhead Console | Mini With Storage | N/A | N/A |
| Floor Console | Full | Full | Full |
| Floor Mats | Carpeted Front And Rear | Carpeted Front And Rear | Carpeted Front And Rear |
| Front Windows | Power | Power | Power |
| Rear Windows | Power | Power | Power |
| 1-touch Window Down | Driver | Driver | Driver |
| Instrumentation | Analog | Analog | Analog |
| Driver Information Centre | Optional | Standard | Standard |
| Tachometer | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Trip Computer | Optional | Standard | Standard |
| Water Temp Gauge | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Voltage Gauge | N/A | N/A | Standard |
| Low Fuel Warning | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Service Interval Warning | Optional | Standard | Standard |
| Exterior Temperature Display | Optional | Standard | Standard |
| Lighting - Map Lights | Front | Front And Rear | Front |
| Lighting - Dome Light | Fade | Fade | Delay |
| Lighting - Cargo Light | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Illuminated Vanity Mirrors | Driver And Passenger | N/A | N/A |
| Rear Window Defogger | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Rear View Mirror | Day-night | Auto-dimming Day-night | Day-night |
| Mirrors - Visor Vanity Mirrors | Driver And Passenger | Driver And Passenger | Driver And Passenger |
| Retained Accessory Power | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Seatback Storage Pockets | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Tilt-Wheel Adjustable Steering Column | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Steering Wheel Material | Urethane | Leather/metal-look | Leather |
| Seats Edit | |||
| Front Seat Type | Bucket | Sport Bucket | Bucket |
| Standard Seating | 5 Passengers | 5 Passengers | 5 Passengers |
| Front Driver Seat Direction Controls | 6-way Power | 6-way Power | 6-way |
| Front Passenger Seat Direction Controls | 4-way | 4-way | 4-way |
| Lumbar Support | N/A | Driver | Driver |
| Fold Flat Front Passenger Seat | N/A | Standard | Standard |
| Front Armrests | Center | Driver | Center |
| Front Head Restraints | Adjustable | Adjustable | Adjustable |
| Heated Front Seats | N/A | N/A | Driver And Front Passenger Heated-cushion, Heated-seatback |
| Rear Seats | 60-40 Split-bench | 60-40 Bench | 60-40 Bench |
| Rear Armrest | N/A | N/A | Standard |
| Rear Head Restraints | 3 - Adjustable | 2 - Adjustable | 2 - Adjustable |
| Seat Trim | Premium Cloth | Simulated Suede/cloth | Premium Cloth |
| Entertainment Edit | |||
| Radio | AM/FM/Satellite-prep, Seek-scan | AM/FM/Satellite-prep, Seek-scan | AM/FM/Satellite-prep, Seek-scan |
| CD Player | In-dash Mounted Single | In-dash Mounted Single | In-dash Mounted Single |
| MP3 Capability | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Auxiliary Input Jack | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| DVD-Audio | N/A | N/A | Optional |
| Steering Wheel Audio Controls | N/A | Standard | Standard |
| Speakers | 4 | 6 | 6 |
| Amplifier | 320W | Optional | Optional |
| Equalizer | N/A | Automatic | Automatic |
| Speed-Sensitive Volume | Optional | Standard | Standard |
| Entertainment System | N/A | N/A | With DVD |
| Navigation System | Optional | N/A | Yes With Voice Activation |
| 1st Row LCD Screen | 1 | N/A | 1 |
| 2nd Row LCD Screen | N/A | N/A | 1 |
| 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 |
| Airbags, Side Curtain | Safety Canopy System(TM) | Curtain 1st And 2nd Row | Curtain 1st And 2nd Row |
| Occupancy Sensor | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Traction Control | ABS And Driveline | ABS And Driveline | ABS And Driveline |
| In-Vehicle Assistance Service | N/A | OnStar Safe & Sound | OnStar Safe & Sound |
| Automatic Crash Response (airbags And/or Sensors) | N/A | OnStar Safe & Sound | OnStar Safe & Sound |
| Emergency Services | N/A | OnStar Safe & Sound | OnStar Safe & Sound |
| Crisis Assist | N/A | OnStar Safe & Sound | OnStar Safe & Sound |
| Stolen Vehicle Assistance | N/A | OnStar Safe & Sound | OnStar Safe & Sound |
| Remote Door Unlock | N/A | OnStar Safe & Sound | OnStar Safe & Sound |
| Roadside Assistance | N/A | OnStar Safe & Sound | OnStar Safe & Sound |
| Remote Horn And Lights | N/A | OnStar Safe & Sound | OnStar Safe & Sound |
| Hands-Free Calling | N/A | OnStar Safe & Sound | OnStar Safe & Sound |
| Vehicle Diagnostics | N/A | OnStar Safe & Sound | OnStar Safe & Sound |
| Stolen Vehicle Tracking | N/A | Standard | Standard |
| Height Adjustable Seatbelts | Front | Front | Front |
| Seatbelt Pre-tensioners | Front | Front | Front |
| Headlights | Halogen | Halogen | Halogen |
| Exterior Light Control | Auto On/off | Auto On/off | Auto On/off |
| Delay-off Headlamps | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Daytime Running Lights | Optional | Standard | Standard |
| Illuminated Entry | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Remote Keyless Entry | Keyfob (all Doors) | Keyfob (all Doors) | Keyfob (all Doors) |
| Panic Alarm | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Door Locks | Power With 2 Stage Unlock | Power With 2 Stage Unlock | Power With 2 Stage Unlock |
| Rear Child Safety Door Locks | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Content Theft Deterrent Alarm System | N/A | Standard | Standard |
| Ignition Disable | SecuriLock(R) | PASS-Key III+ | PASSLock II |
| Theft Deterrent Radio | N/A | THEFTLOCK | THEFTLOCK |
| Low Tire Pressure Warning | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Overview | |||
| Warranty Overview | Basic (36 Month/36,000 Mileage), Powertrain (60 Month/60,000 Mileage), Corrosion Perforation (60 Month/unlimited Mileage), Roadside Assistance (60 Month/60,000 Mileage) | Basic (36 Month/36,000 Mileage), Powertrain (60 Month/100,000 Mileage), Corrosion Perforation (72 Month/100,000 Mileage), Roadside Assistance (60 Month/100,000 Mileage) | Basic (36 Month/36,000 Mileage), Powertrain (60 Month/100,000 Mileage), Corrosion Perforation (72 Month/100,000 Mileage), Roadside Assistance (60 Month/100,000 Mileage) |
| Warranty Edit | |||
| Warranty - Basic | 36 Months/36,000 Miles | GM TOTAL Warranty 36 Months/36,000 Miles | GM TOTAL Warranty 36 Months/36,000 Miles |
| Warrranty - Powertrain | 60 Months/60,000 Miles | 60 Months/100,000 Miles | 60 Months/100,000 Miles |
| Warranty - Corrosion Perforation | 60 Months/unlimited Miles | 72 Months/100,000 Miles | 72 Months/100,000 Miles |
| Warranty - Roadside Assistance | 60 Months/60,000 Miles | 60 Months/100,000 Miles | 60 Months/100,000 Miles |
| Exterior Edit | |||
| Antenna | Fixed | Integrated Roof | Fixed |
| Body Material | Fully Galvanized Steel | Fully Galvanized Steel | Fully Galvanized Steel |
| Paint | Clearcoat Monotone | Clearcoat Monotone | Clearcoat Monotone |
| Bodyside Mouldings | N/A | N/A | Body-colored |
| Grille Trim | Chrome | Black W/body-color Surround | With Chrome Bar |
| Fog/driving Lights | Front | Front | Front |
| Door Count | 4 Doors | 4 Doors | 4 Doors |
| Rear Cargo Door | Liftgate | Liftgate | Liftgate |
| Tinted Windows | Deep | Deep | Deep |
| Rear Window Type | Flip-up | Fixed | Fixed |
| Mirrors | Dual Power Remote | Dual Power Remote | Dual Power Remote |
| Sunroof | 1st Row Regular Express Open Sliding And Tilting Glass | 1st Row Exterior Express Open/close Sliding And Tilting Glass | 1st Row Regular Express Open Sliding And Tilting Glass |
| Spoiler | N/A | Lip | Lip |
| Roof Rack | Optional | N/A | Optional |
| Roof Rails | Standard | Optional | Standard |
| Rear Step Bumper | Standard | N/A | Standard |
| Front Tires | P235/70TR16.0 BSW AS | P225/45WR18.0 BSW Performance AS | P235/65SR16.0 BSW AS |
| Wheels | 16" Silver Aluminum | 18" Polished Forged Aluminum | 16" Silver Aluminum |
| Spare Tire And Wheel | Compact Steel | Compact Steel | Compact Steel |
| Windshield Wipers - Front | Variable Intermittent | Variable Intermittent | Variable Intermittent |
| Rear Window Wipers | Fixed Interval | Fixed Interval | Fixed Interval |
| Running Boards | Optional | N/A | N/A |
| Mechanical Edit | |||
| Engine | 2.3L I-4 | 2.0L I-4 | 3.4L V-6 |
| Engine - Valvetrain | DOHC | DOHC | OHV |
| Turbocharger | N/A | Intercooled Turbo | N/A |
| Recommended Fuel | Regular Unleaded | Premium Unleaded | Regular Unleaded |
| Brakes | Front Disc/rear Drum | 4-wheel Disc | 4-wheel Disc |
| Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) | 4-wheel | 4-wheel | 4-wheel |
| Brake Assist | Standard | N/A | N/A |
| Drive Type | Front-wheel | Front-wheel | Front-wheel |
| Engine Block Heater | Optional | N/A | Optional |
| Exhaust | Stainless Steel | Stainless Steel | Partial Stainless Steel |
| Steering | Rack And Pinion | Rack And Pinion | Rack And Pinion |
| Speed Sensitive Steering | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Suspension Tuning | Regular | Sport | Regular |
| Front Suspension Type | Strut | Strut | Strut |
| Front Anti-roll Bar | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Front Shocks | Gas-pressurized | Gas-pressurized | Regular |
| Front Springs | Coil | Coil | Coil |
| Rear Suspension Type | Multi-link | Torsion Beam | Multi-link |
| Rear Anti-roll Bar | N/A | Standard | Standard |
| Rear Shocks | Gas-pressurized | Gas-pressurized | Regular |
| Rear Springs | Coil | Coil | Coil |
| Electronic Stability System | AdvanceTrac W/RSC | StabiliTrak | Standard |
| Transmission | 4-spd Auto W/OD | 5-spd Man W/OD | 5-spd Auto |
| Axle Ratio | 4.23 | 4.05 | 2.48 |
| Locking/limited Slip Differential | N/A | Optional | N/A |
| Remote Vehicle Starting System | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Specifications Edit | |||
| Exterior Length | 174.7 " | 176.2 " | 188.8 " |
| Exterior Body Width | 71.1 " | 69.1 " | 71.4 " |
| Exterior Height | 67.7 " | 63.1 " | 69.3 " |
| Engine | 2.3L I-4 | 2.0L I-4 | 3.4L V-6 |
| Horsepower | 153 @ 5,800 Rpm | 260 @ 5,300 Rpm | 185 @ 5,200 Rpm |
| Torque | 152 @ 4,250 Rpm | 260 @ 2,000 Rpm | 210 @ 3,800 Rpm |
| SAEJ1349 AUG2004 Compliant | N/A | Standard | N/A |
| Fuel Economy - City | 20 Mpg | 21 Mpg | 17 Mpg |
| Fuel Economy - Highway | 26 Mpg | 29 Mpg | 24 Mpg |
| 0-60mph / 0-100kmh (s) | 10.0 Seconds | 6.0 Seconds | 8.4 Seconds |
| 1/4 Mile Time | 17.3 Seconds | 14.5 Seconds | 16.5 Seconds |
| 1/4 Mile Speed | 84 Mph | 99 Mph | 88 Mph |
| Lateral Acceleration (g) | .8 | .9 | .8 |
| Slalom Speed | 59 Mph | 61 Mph | 59 Mph |
| Bore-and-Stroke | 3.44/3.70 " | 3.39/3.39 " | 3.62/3.31 " |
| Curb Weight | 3,313 Lbs. | 3,280 Lbs. | 3,740 Lbs. |
| Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) | 4,360 Lbs. | 4,244 Lbs. | 5,070 Lbs. |
| Front Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) | 2,380 Lbs. | N/A | 2,535 Lbs. |
| Rear Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) | 2,175 Lbs. | N/A | 2,535 Lbs. |
| Payload | 1,040 Lbs. | N/A | N/A |
| Maximum Trailer Weight | 1,500 Lbs. | N/A | 3,500 Lbs. |
| Maximum GCWR | 4,980 Lbs. | N/A | N/A |
| Wheelbase | 103.1 " | 103.5 " | 112.5 " |
| Front Track | 61.1 " | 58.7 " | 61.6 " |
| Rear Track | 60.4 " | 58.7 " | 61.8 " |
| Turning Radius | 18.3 '' | 19.7 '' | 20.9 '' |
| Front Legroom | 41.6 " | 40.6 " | 41.2 " |
| Rear Legroom | 35.6 " | 39.5 " | 40.2 " |
| Front Headroom | 40.4 " | 39.6 " | 40.9 " |
| Rear Headroom | 39.2 " | 39.0 " | 40.1 " |
| Front Hip Room | 53.3 " | 50.1 " | 51.1 " |
| Rear Hip Room | 49.1 " | 50.6 " | 51.3 " |
| Front Shoulder Room | 56.6 " | 53.5 " | 55.7 " |
| Rear Shoulder Room | 55.9 " | 52.7 " | 55.9 " |
| Luggage Volume | 29.2 Cu.ft. | 25.2 Cu.ft. | 35.7 Cu.ft. |
| Luggage Volume (max) | 66.3 Cu.ft. | 63.1 Cu.ft. | 67.1 Cu.ft. |
| Passenger Volume | 99 Cu.ft. | 97 Cu.ft. | 106 Cu.ft. |
| Fuel Tank | 16.5 Gal. | 16.0 Gal. | 20.0 Gal. |
| Cost To Own | |||
| NHTSA Frontal Crash Test Ratings Edit | |||
| Passenger's | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Rear Seat | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Side Barrier Rating Driver | N/A | 5 | 5 |
| Driver's | 4 | 5 | 5 |
| Front Seat | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Side Barrier Rating Passenger Rear Seat | N/A | 5 | 5 |
| Overall Rollover Rating | 3 | 4 | 4 |
| IIHS Frontal Offset Crash Test Ratings Edit | |||
| Overall Rear | N/A | N/A | marginal |
| Chest | N/A | N/A | good |
| Left Leg/Foot | N/A | N/A | good |
| Seat Head/Restraint Geometry | N/A | N/A | good |
| Restraints | N/A | N/A | good |
| Structure/safety cage | N/A | N/A | good |
| Right Leg/Foot | N/A | N/A | good |
| Head/Neck | N/A | N/A | good |
| Overall Front | N/A | N/A | good |
| Dynamic Rating | N/A | N/A | marginal |
