Compare 2012 Ford Escape - Details
| Pricing | |||
| MSRP | $21,440 | $22,650 | $43,320 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Invoice | $20,315 | $21,178 | $39,551 |
| Destination | $825 | $845 | $1,395 |
| Interior Edit | |||
| Air Conditioning, Front | Manual | Manual | Dual Zone Automatic |
| Air Filter | N/A | Standard | Standard |
| Air Conditioning, Rear | N/A | N/A | With Separate Controls |
| Underseat Ducts | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Auxiliary Visors | N/A | Dual | Dual |
| Cargo Concealed Storage | Optional | Standard | Standard |
| Cargo Net | N/A | Optional | Optional |
| Cargo Tie Downs | N/A | Standard | Standard |
| Clock | In-dash | In-dash | In-dash |
| Cruise Control | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Adaptive Cruise Control | N/A | N/A | Standard |
| Cupholders | Front And Rear | Front And Rear | Front And Rear |
| Gear Shift Knob Trim | Urethane | Urethane | Leather/metal-look |
| 12V DC Power Outlet | 2 | 3 | 2 |
| Lighter Elements | Front | N/A | N/A |
| Ashtray | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Overhead Console | N/A | Mini With Storage | Mini With Storage |
| Floor Console | Full | Full | Full |
| Floor Mats | Rubber Front And Rear | Rubber Front And Rear | Rubber Front And Rear |
| Front Windows | Power | Power | Power |
| Rear Windows | Power | Power | Power |
| 1-touch Window Up | N/A | Driver | Front And Rear |
| 1-touch Window Down | Driver | Driver | Front And Rear |
| Programmable Garage Door Opener | N/A | N/A | Standard |
| Instrumentation | Analog | Analog | Analog |
| Driver Information Centre | Standard | N/A | Standard |
| Tachometer | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Trip Computer | Standard | N/A | Standard |
| Water Temp Gauge | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Low Fuel Warning | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Service Interval Warning | Standard | N/A | Standard |
| Exterior Temperature Display | N/A | Standard | Standard |
| Lighting - Map Lights | Front | Front | Front And Rear |
| Lighting - Dome Light | Fade | Fade | Fade |
| Lighting - Cargo Light | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Illuminated Vanity Mirrors | N/A | N/A | Driver And Passenger |
| Rear Window Defogger | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Rear View Mirror | Day-night | Day-night | Auto-dimming Day-night |
| Mirrors - Visor Vanity Mirrors | Driver And Passenger | Driver And Passenger | Driver And Passenger |
| Fuel Door Release | N/A | Mechanical | Mechanical |
| Remote Trunk Release | N/A | N/A | Power |
| Retained Accessory Power | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Seatback Storage Pockets | N/A | 2 | 2 |
| Tilt-Wheel Adjustable Steering Column | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Steering Wheel Material | Urethane | Urethane | Leather |
| Seats Edit | |||
| Front Seat Type | Bucket | Bucket | Bucket |
| Standard Seating | 5 Passengers | 5 Passengers | 7 Passengers |
| Front Driver Seat Direction Controls | 4-way | 6-way | 8-way Power |
| Front Passenger Seat Direction Controls | 4-way | 4-way | 8-way Power |
| Lumbar Support | N/A | N/A | Driver |
| Front Armrests | Center | Center | Center |
| Front Head Restraints | Adjustable | Adjustable | Adjustable |
| Heated Front Seats | N/A | Driver And Front Passenger Heated-cushion, Heated-seatback | Driver And Front Passenger Heated-cushion, Heated-seatback |
| Rear Seats | 60-40 Split-bench | 60-40 Split-bench | Captain |
| Rear Armrest | N/A | Standard | Optional |
| Rear Head Restraints | 3 - Adjustable | 3 - Adjustable | 2 - Adjustable |
| 3rd Row Seats | N/A | 50-50 Split-bench | 60-40 Split-bench |
| Seat Trim | Cloth | Cloth | SofTex Leatherette |
| 3rd Row Fold Into Floor | N/A | Manual | Manual |
| Entertainment Edit | |||
| Radio | AM/FM/Satellite-prep, Seek-scan | AM/FM Stereo, Seek-scan | SiriusXM AM/FM/HD/Satellite, Seek-scan |
| CD Player | In-dash Mounted Single | In-dash Mounted Single | N/A |
| MP3 Capability | Standard | Standard | N/A |
| Auxiliary Input Jack | Standard | Standard | N/A |
| Steering Wheel Audio Controls | Optional | Standard | Standard |
| Voice Recognition | Optional | N/A | Standard |
| Speakers | 4 | 6 | 6 |
| Speed-Sensitive Volume | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Entertainment System | N/A | With DVD | N/A |
| Navigation System | N/A | Optional | Drive Connect Cloud Navigation (1-year Trial Subscription) With Voice Activation |
| 1st Row LCD Screen | N/A | 1 | 2 |
| 2nd Row LCD Screen | N/A | 2 | N/A |
| Bluetooth Compatibility | Optional | Standard | Standard |
| 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 | Seat Mounted, Driver And Passenger | Seat Mounted, Driver And Passenger |
| Airbags, Side Curtain | Safety Canopy System | Curtain 1st And 2nd Row | Curtain 1st, 2nd And 3rd Row |
| Airbags, Knee Protection | N/A | N/A | Driver |
| Occupancy Sensor | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Traction Control | ABS And Driveline | ABS And Driveline | ABS And Driveline |
| In-Vehicle Assistance Service | N/A | N/A | Safety Connect (up To 10-year Trial Subscription) |
| Stolen Vehicle Tracking | N/A | Optional | Standard |
| Height Adjustable Seatbelts | Front | Front | Front |
| Seatbelt Pre-tensioners | Front | Front | Front |
| Headlights | Halogen | Halogen | LED Low/high Beam |
| Exterior Light Control | N/A | Auto Off | Auto On/off |
| Delay-off Headlamps | N/A | N/A | Standard |
| Daytime Running Lights | Optional | Optional | Standard |
| LED Taillights | N/A | Standard | Standard |
| Door Curb Lights | N/A | N/A | 4 |
| Illuminated Entry | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Parking Assist | N/A | Optional | N/A |
| Remote Keyless Entry | Keyfob (all Doors) | Keyfob (all Doors) | Keyfob And Smart Device-as-key |
| Keyless Access System | N/A | N/A | Standard |
| 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 | Optional | Optional | Standard |
| Ignition Disable | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Lane Departure Warning | N/A | N/A | Lane Departure Alert (LDA) W/Steering Assist |
| First Aid Kit | N/A | Optional | Optional |
| Blind Spot Sensor | N/A | N/A | Standard |
| 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/60,000 Mileage), Corrosion Perforation (60 Month/unlimited Mileage), Roadside Assistance (24 Month/25,000 Mileage), Maintenance (24 Month/25,000 Mileage), Accessories (36 Month/36,000 Mileage) | Basic (36 Month/36,000 Mileage), Powertrain (60 Month/60,000 Mileage), Corrosion Perforation (60 Month/unlimited Mileage), Roadside Assistance (24 Month/unlimited Mileage), Maintenance (24 Month/25,000 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 | 60 Months/60,000 Miles | 60 Months/60,000 Miles | 60 Months/60,000 Miles |
| Warranty - Corrosion Perforation | 60 Months/unlimited Miles | 60 Months/unlimited Miles | 60 Months/unlimited Miles |
| Warranty - Roadside Assistance | 60 Months/60,000 Miles | 24 Months/25,000 Miles | 24 Months/unlimited Miles |
| Warranty - Maintenance | N/A | 24 Months/25,000 Miles | 24 Months/25,000 Miles |
| Exterior Edit | |||
| Antenna | Fixed | Fixed | Window Grid |
| Body Material | Fully Galvanized Steel | Fully Galvanized Steel | Fully Galvanized Steel |
| Paint | Clearcoat Monotone | Clearcoat Monotone | Clearcoat Monotone |
| Bodyside Mouldings | N/A | Body-colored | Body-colored |
| Grille Trim | Chrome | Black | Black |
| Fog/driving Lights | N/A | Front | N/A |
| Door Count | 4 Doors | 4 Doors | 4 Doors |
| Rear Cargo Door | Liftgate | Swing-out | Power Liftgate |
| Tinted Windows | Light | Light | Deep |
| Rear Window Type | Flip-up | Fixed | Fixed |
| Mirrors | Dual Power Remote | Dual Power Remote | Dual Power Remote |
| Heated Door Mirrors | N/A | N/A | Standard |
| Sunroof | N/A | 1st Row Regular Express Open/close Sliding And Tilting Glass | 1st And 2nd Row Exterior Express Open/close Sliding And Tilting Glass |
| Spoiler | N/A | Lip | Lip |
| Roof Rack | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Roof Rails | N/A | N/A | Standard |
| Rear Step Bumper | Standard | Standard | N/A |
| Front Tires | P235/70TR16.0 BSW AS | P215/70HR16.0 BSW AS | P255/65VR18.0 BSW AS |
| Wheels | 16" Silver Aluminum | 16" Steel | 18" Silver Aluminum |
| Spare Tire And Wheel | Compact Steel | Full-size Steel | Compact Steel |
| Windshield Wipers - Front | Variable Intermittent | Variable Intermittent | Variable Intermittent |
| Rear Window Wipers | Fixed Interval | Fixed Interval | Fixed Interval |
| Running Boards | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Fender Flares | N/A | Optional | N/A |
| Mud Flaps | N/A | Optional | Optional |
| Mechanical Edit | |||
| Engine | 2.5L I-4 | 2.5L I-4 | 2.4L I-4 |
| Engine - Valvetrain | DOHC | DOHC | DOHC |
| Turbocharger | N/A | N/A | Intercooled Turbo |
| Recommended Fuel | Regular Unleaded | Regular 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 | Standard | Standard |
| Drive Type | Front-wheel | Front-wheel | Front-wheel |
| Engine Block Heater | Optional | N/A | N/A |
| Exhaust | Stainless Steel | Stainless Steel | Stainless Steel |
| Steering | Rack And Pinion | Rack And Pinion | Rack And Pinion |
| Speed Sensitive Steering | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Suspension Tuning | Regular | Regular | Regular |
| Front Suspension Type | Strut | Strut | Strut |
| Front Anti-roll Bar | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Front Shocks | Gas-pressurized | Gas-pressurized | Gas-pressurized |
| Front Springs | Coil | Coil | Coil |
| Rear Suspension Type | Multi-link | Double Wishbone | Multi-link |
| Rear Anti-roll Bar | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Rear Shocks | Gas-pressurized | Gas-pressurized | Gas-pressurized |
| Rear Springs | Coil | Coil | Coil |
| Electronic Stability System | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Sequential Shift Control | N/A | N/A | Standard |
| Transmission | 5-spd Man W/OD | 4-spd Auto | 8-spd Auto W/OD |
| Axle Ratio | 4.13 | 2.92 | 3.33 |
| Locking/limited Slip Differential | N/A | Standard | N/A |
| Remote Vehicle Starting System | Optional | Optional | Standard |
| Specifications Edit | |||
| Exterior Length | 174.7 " | 181.1 " | 201.4 " |
| Exterior Body Width | 71.1 " | 71.5 " | 78.3 " |
| Exterior Height | 67.9 " | 66.3 " | 70.1 " |
| Engine | 2.5L I-4 | 2.5L I-4 | 2.4L I-4 |
| Horsepower | 171 @ 6,000 Rpm | 179 @ 6,000 Rpm | 265 @ 6,000 Rpm |
| Torque | 171 @ 4,500 Rpm | 172 @ 4,000 Rpm | 310 @ 1,700 Rpm |
| SAEJ1349 AUG2004 Compliant | N/A | Standard | N/A |
| Fuel Economy - City | 23 Mpg | 22 Mpg | 21 Mpg |
| Fuel Economy - Highway | 28 Mpg | 28 Mpg | 28 Mpg |
| 0-60mph / 0-100kmh (s) | 8.1 Seconds | 9.4 Seconds | N/A |
| 1/4 Mile Time | 16.2 Seconds | 17.0 Seconds | N/A |
| 1/4 Mile Speed | 89 Mph | 84 Mph | N/A |
| Lateral Acceleration (g) | .8 | .8 | N/A |
| Slalom Speed | 59 Mph | 58 Mph | N/A |
| Bore-and-Stroke | 3.50/3.94 " | 3.54/3.10 " | 3.44/3.92 " |
| Curb Weight | 3,229 Lbs. | 3,360 Lbs. | 4,300 Lbs. |
| Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) | 4,320 Lbs. | 4,430 Lbs. | 6,010 Lbs. |
| Front Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) | N/A | 2,535 Lbs. | N/A |
| Rear Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) | N/A | 2,435 Lbs. | N/A |
| Payload | 1,000 Lbs. | 1,070 Lbs. | N/A |
| Maximum Trailer Weight | 1,500 Lbs. | 1,500 Lbs. | 5,000 Lbs. |
| Maximum GCWR | 4,940 Lbs. | N/A | N/A |
| Wheelbase | 103.1 " | 104.7 " | 116.1 " |
| Front Track | 60.7 " | 61.4 " | 65.3 " |
| Rear Track | 60.2 " | 61.4 " | 65.4 " |
| Turning Radius | 18.3 '' | 17.4 '' | 19.0 '' |
| Ground Clearance | N/A | N/A | 8.0 " |
| Drag Coefficient | N/A | .33 | N/A |
| Front Legroom | 41.6 " | 41.8 " | 41.7 " |
| Rear Legroom | 35.6 " | 38.3 " | 39.5 " |
| Third Row Legroom | N/A | 30.0 " | 33.5 " |
| Front Headroom | 40.4 " | 40.8 " | 41.5 " |
| Rear Headroom | 39.2 " | 39.7 " | 40.2 " |
| Third Row Headroom | N/A | 37.2 " | 37.2 " |
| Front Hip Room | 53.3 " | 53.8 " | 56.5 " |
| Rear Hip Room | 49.1 " | 52.4 " | 57.0 " |
| Third Row Hip Room | N/A | 43.3 " | 45.7 " |
| Front Shoulder Room | 56.6 " | 57.1 " | 60.2 " |
| Rear Shoulder Room | 55.9 " | 55.3 " | 58.8 " |
| Third Row Shoulder Room | N/A | 52.6 " | 57.5 " |
| Luggage Volume | 31.4 Cu.ft. | 36.4 Cu.ft. | 20.6 Cu.ft. |
| Luggage Volume (max) | 67.2 Cu.ft. | 73.0 Cu.ft. | 97.5 Cu.ft. |
| Passenger Volume | 100 Cu.ft. | 108 Cu.ft. | 153 Cu.ft. |
| Fuel Tank | 17.5 Gal. | 15.9 Gal. | 17.8 Gal. |
| Cost To Own Edit | |||
| Cost Rating | N/A | N/A | Average |
| Cost Per Mile | N/A | N/A | $1.14 |
| Depreciation | N/A | N/A | $20,858 |
| Fees and Taxes | N/A | N/A | $4,534 |
| Fuel Cost | N/A | N/A | $7,872 |
| Insurance | N/A | N/A | $9,417 |
| Maintenance | N/A | N/A | $4,140 |
| Repairs | N/A | N/A | $1,618 |
| Opportunity Costs | N/A | N/A | $834 |
| Total Cost | N/A | N/A | $57,003 |
| NHTSA Frontal Crash Test Ratings Edit | |||
| Passenger's | 4 | 4 | N/A |
| Overall | 3 | 4 | N/A |
| Overall Side | 3 | 5 | N/A |
| Side Barrier Rating Driver | 3 | 5 | N/A |
| Driver's | 2 | 4 | N/A |
| Side - Pole | 4 | 2 | N/A |
| Side - Pole Barrier combined (REAR) | 3 | 5 | N/A |
| Side Barrier Rating Passenger Rear Seat | 3 | 5 | N/A |
| Side - Barrier | 3 | 5 | N/A |
| Side - Pole Barrier combined (FRONT) | 3 | 5 | N/A |
| Overall Rollover Rating | 3 | 4 | N/A |
| Overall Front | 3 | 4 | N/A |
| IIHS Frontal Offset Crash Test Ratings Edit | |||
| Overall Rear | good | good | N/A |
| Chest | good | good | good |
| Restraints and Dummy Kinematics | N/A | N/A | good |
| Driver Torso | good | good | good |
| Overall Evaluation | N/A | N/A | good |
| Structure/safety cage | good | good | good |
| Rear Passenger Torso | good | good | good |
| Rear Passenger Pelvis/Leg | good | good | good |
| Hip/Thigh | N/A | N/A | good |
| Structure and Safety Cage | N/A | N/A | acceptable |
| Lower Leg/Foot | N/A | N/A | good |
| Overall Side | good | good | good |
| Roof Strength | marginal | acceptable | N/A |
| Restraints | good | good | good |
| Driver Pelvis/Leg | acceptable | good | acceptable |
| Right Leg/Foot | acceptable | good | good |
| Ease of Use | N/A | N/A | acceptable |
| Head/Neck | good | acceptable | good |
| Dynamic Rating | good | good | N/A |
| Rear Passenger Head Protection | good | good | good |
| Rear Passenger Head and Neck | good | good | good |
| Driver Head and Neck | good | good | good |
| Overall Front | good | good | good |
| Front Crash Prevention | N/A | N/A | superior |
| Left Leg/Foot | good | good | good |
| Driver Head Protection | good | good | good |
| Seat Head/Restraint Geometry | good | good | N/A |
