2022 Ford Escape trim levels explained
Base to top
$13,515
- 16 trims. $27,185 to $40,700.
- Base: S FWD. Top: Plug-in Hybrid Titanium FWD.
All 16 trims
| Trim | MSRP | Destination | Engine | hp | Drivetrain | Transmission | MPG | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| S FWD | $27,185 | $1,495 | 1.5L 3cyl | 181 hp | FWD | 8-speed automatic | 30 mpg | 5 |
| SE FWD | $28,520 | $1,495 | 1.5L 3cyl | 181 hp | FWD | 8-speed automatic | 30 mpg | 5 |
| S AWD | $28,685 | $1,495 | 1.5L | 181 hp | AWD | 8-speed automatic | 28 mpg | 5 |
| SE AWD | $30,020 | $1,495 | 1.5L | 181 hp | AWD | 8-speed automatic | 28 mpg | 5 |
| SE Hybrid FWD | $30,185 | $1,495 | 2.5L 4cyl | 200 hp | FWD | CVT | 41 mpg | 5 |
| SEL FWD | $30,895 | $1,495 | 1.5L | 181 hp | FWD | 8-speed automatic | 30 mpg | 5 |
| SE Hybrid AWD | $31,685 | $1,495 | 2.5L | 200 hp | AWD | CVT | 40 mpg | 5 |
| SEL Hybrid FWD | $32,550 | $1,495 | 2.5L 4cyl | 200 hp | FWD | CVT | 41 mpg | 5 |
| SEL Hybrid AWD | $34,055 | $1,495 | 2.5L | 200 hp | AWD | CVT | 40 mpg | 5 |
| SEL AWD | $34,765 | $1,495 | 2.0L 4cyl | 250 hp | AWD | 8-speed automatic | 26 mpg | 5 |
| Titanium Hybrid FWD | $35,095 | $1,495 | 2.5L 4cyl | 200 hp | FWD | CVT | 41 mpg | 5 |
| Plug-in Hybrid SE FWD | $35,455 | $1,495 | 2.5L 4cyl | 221 hp | FWD | CVT | 40 mpg | 5 |
| Titanium Hybrid AWD | $36,595 | $1,495 | 2.5L | 200 hp | AWD | CVT | 40 mpg | 5 |
| Titanium AWD | $37,305 | $1,495 | 2.0L 4cyl | 250 hp | AWD | 8-speed automatic | 26 mpg | 5 |
| Plug-in Hybrid SEL FWD | $38,190 | $1,495 | 2.5L 4cyl | 221 hp | FWD | CVT | 40 mpg | 5 |
| Plug-in Hybrid Titanium FWD | $40,700 | $1,495 | 2.5L 4cyl | 221 hp | FWD | CVT | 40 mpg | 5 |
What changes at each step
Gas trims
S to SE: +$1,335
S FWD $27,185 to SE FWD $28,520.
Same specs. Equipment only.
Adds as standard: Touch screen, Voice control, Satellite radio, Smart key entry, Push-button start, Privacy glass, plus 1 more.
SE to SEL: +$2,375
SE FWD $28,520 to SEL FWD $30,895.
Same specs. Equipment only.
Adds as standard: Heated front seats, Heated steering wheel, Power liftgate or trunk, Remote start, Rear parking sensors, Power driver seat, plus 3 more.
SEL to Titanium: +$2,540
SEL AWD $34,765 to Titanium AWD $37,305.
Same specs. Equipment only.
Adds as standard: Navigation, Alarm system, Front and rear parking sensors, Live traffic, Garage door opener, Power front seats, plus 2 more.
Hybrid trims
SE Hybrid to SEL Hybrid: +$2,365
SE Hybrid FWD $30,185 to SEL Hybrid FWD $32,550.
Same specs. Equipment only.
Adds as standard: Heated front seats, Heated steering wheel, Power liftgate or trunk, Remote start, Rear parking sensors, Power driver seat, plus 2 more.
SEL Hybrid to Titanium Hybrid: +$2,545
SEL Hybrid FWD $32,550 to Titanium Hybrid FWD $35,095.
Same specs. Equipment only.
Adds as standard: Navigation, Alarm system, Front and rear parking sensors, Live traffic, Garage door opener, Power front seats, plus 2 more.
Plug-in hybrid trims
Plug-in Hybrid SE to Plug-in Hybrid SEL: +$2,735
Plug-in Hybrid SE FWD $35,455 to Plug-in Hybrid SEL FWD $38,190.
Same specs. Equipment only.
Adds as standard: Heated front seats, Heated steering wheel, Power liftgate or trunk, Remote start, Rear parking sensors, Power driver seat, plus 2 more.
Plug-in Hybrid SEL to Plug-in Hybrid Titanium: +$2,510
Plug-in Hybrid SEL FWD $38,190 to Plug-in Hybrid Titanium FWD $40,700.
Same specs. Equipment only.
Adds as standard: Navigation, Alarm system, Front and rear parking sensors, Live traffic, Garage door opener, Power front seats, plus 2 more.
Which trim has each feature
- Leather seats: optional from Titanium Hybrid FWD, $35,095.
- Cheapest trim with heated front seats: SEL FWD, $30,895. Optional from SE FWD, $28,520.
- Cheapest trim with a heated steering wheel: SEL FWD, $30,895. Optional from SE FWD, $28,520.
- Cheapest trim with blind spot warning: S FWD, $27,185.
- Cheapest trim with Apple CarPlay or Android Auto: S FWD, $27,185.
- Cheapest trim with a power liftgate or trunk: SEL FWD, $30,895. Optional from SE FWD, $28,520.
- Cheapest trim with navigation: Titanium Hybrid FWD, $35,095. Optional from SE FWD, $28,520.
- Premium audio: optional from SEL FWD, $30,895.
- Cheapest trim with remote start: SEL FWD, $30,895. Optional from S FWD, $27,185.
- Panoramic roof: optional from SE FWD, $28,520.
- Not on any trim: a 360 camera, a third row, heated rear seats.
S standard. O optional. N not available. Blank: no data.
| Feature | S | SE | SEL | Titanium AWD | SE Hybrid | SEL Hybrid | Titanium Hybrid | Plug-in Hybrid SE FWD | Plug-in Hybrid SEL FWD | Plug-in Hybrid Titanium FWD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leather seats | N | N | N | O | N | N | O | N | N | O |
| Heated front seats | N | O | S | S | O | S | S | O | S | S |
| Heated steering wheel | N | O | S | S | O | S | S | O | S | S |
| 360 camera | N | N | N | N | N | N | N | N | N | N |
| Blind spot warning | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S |
| Apple CarPlay or Android Auto | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S |
| Power liftgate or trunk | N | O | S | S | O | S | S | O | S | S |
| Third row | N | N | N | N | N | N | N | N | N | N |
| Navigation | N | O | O | S | O | O | S | O | O | S |
| Premium audio | N | N | O | O | N | O | O | N | O | O |
| Remote start | O | O | S | S | O | S | S | O | S | S |
| Heated rear seats | N | N | N | N | N | N | N | N | N | N |
| Panoramic roof | N | O | O | O | O | O | O | N | O | O |
Cheapest trim with
- AWD or 4WD: S AWD, $28,685.
- Hybrid: SE Hybrid FWD, $30,185.
- Plug-in hybrid: Plug-in Hybrid SE FWD, $35,455.
- The most hp: SEL AWD, 250 hp, $34,765.
- The best mpg: SE Hybrid FWD, 41 mpg, $30,185.
New for 2022
Compared with 2021. Trims matched by name.
- Added: none.
- Dropped: none.
- Carried over with a price: 16 trims. Median change: +$1,630.
| Trim | 2021 | 2022 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| S FWD | $25,555 | $27,185 | +$1,630 |
| SE FWD | $27,035 | $28,520 | +$1,485 |
| S AWD | $27,055 | $28,685 | +$1,630 |
| SE AWD | $28,535 | $30,020 | +$1,485 |
| SE Hybrid FWD | $28,030 | $30,185 | +$2,155 |
| SEL FWD | $29,505 | $30,895 | +$1,390 |
| SE Hybrid AWD | $29,530 | $31,685 | +$2,155 |
| SEL Hybrid FWD | $30,500 | $32,550 | +$2,050 |
| SEL Hybrid AWD | $32,000 | $34,055 | +$2,055 |
| SEL AWD | $33,205 | $34,765 | +$1,560 |
| Titanium Hybrid FWD | $33,600 | $35,095 | +$1,495 |
| Plug-in Hybrid SE FWD | $33,075 | $35,455 | +$2,380 |
| Titanium Hybrid AWD | $35,100 | $36,595 | +$1,495 |
| Titanium AWD | $36,455 | $37,305 | +$850 |
| Plug-in Hybrid SEL FWD | $35,815 | $38,190 | +$2,375 |
| Plug-in Hybrid Titanium FWD | $38,885 | $40,700 | +$1,815 |
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