2023 Ford Escape trim levels explained

All 19 trims

What changes at each step

Gas trims

1. FWD to Active: +$1,345

   FWD $28,000 to Active FWD $29,345.

   Same specs. Equipment only.

   Adds as standard: Power liftgate or trunk, Satellite radio, Smart key entry, Push-button start, Power driver seat, Privacy glass, plus 1 more.

2. Active to AWD: -$2,015

   Active AWD $31,515 to AWD $29,500.

   Same specs. Equipment only.

   No added standard equipment listed.

3. AWD to ST-Line: +$3,010

   AWD $29,500 to ST-Line AWD $32,510.

   Same specs. Equipment only.

   Adds as standard: Power liftgate or trunk, Satellite radio, Smart key entry, Push-button start, Power driver seat, Privacy glass, plus 2 more.

4. ST-Line to ST-Line Select: +$2,530

   ST-Line AWD $32,510 to ST-Line Select AWD $35,040.

   • Engine: 1.5L to 2.5L.
   • Power: 180 hp to 192 hp.
   • MPG: 28 mpg to 39 mpg.
   • Cargo: 37.5 cu ft to 34.4 cu ft.

   Adds as standard: Heated front seats, Heated steering wheel, Remote start, Heated mirrors, Fog lights.

5. ST-Line Select to Platinum: +$3,425

   ST-Line Select AWD $35,040 to Platinum AWD $38,465.

   Same specs. Equipment only.

   Adds as standard: 360 camera, Power liftgate or trunk, Navigation, Alarm system, Side view cameras, Front and rear parking sensors, plus 6 more.

6. Platinum to ST-Line Elite: +$995

   Platinum AWD $38,465 to ST-Line Elite AWD $39,460.

   Same specs. Equipment only.

   No added standard equipment listed.

Hybrid trims

1. Hybrid Active to ST-Line Hybrid: +$995

   Hybrid Active FWD $32,345 to ST-Line Hybrid FWD $33,340.

   Same specs. Equipment only.

   No equipment data.

2. ST-Line Hybrid to ST-Line Select Hybrid: +$1,700

   ST-Line Hybrid FWD $33,340 to ST-Line Select Hybrid AWD $35,040.

   • Drivetrain: FWD to AWD.

   Adds as standard: Heated front seats, Heated steering wheel, Remote start, Heated mirrors, Fog lights.

3. ST-Line Select Hybrid to Platinum Hybrid: +$1,925

   ST-Line Select Hybrid AWD $35,040 to Platinum Hybrid FWD $36,965.

   • Drivetrain: AWD to FWD.

   Adds as standard: 360 camera, Power liftgate or trunk, Navigation, Alarm system, Side view cameras, Front and rear parking sensors, plus 6 more.

4. Platinum Hybrid to Hybrid Platinum: +$1,500

   Platinum Hybrid FWD $36,965 to Hybrid Platinum AWD $38,465.

   • Drivetrain: FWD to AWD.

   No added standard equipment listed.

5. Hybrid Platinum to ST-Line Elite Hybrid: +$995

   Hybrid Platinum AWD $38,465 to ST-Line Elite Hybrid AWD $39,460.

   Same specs. Equipment only.

   No added standard equipment listed.

Plug-in hybrid trims

1. PHEV to Plug-in Hybrid: $0

   PHEV FWD $40,500 to Plug-in Hybrid FWD $40,500.

   • Power: 210 hp to 221 hp.

   No equipment data.

Which trim has each feature

• Leather seats: optional from Platinum FWD, $36,965.
• Cheapest trim with heated front seats: ST-Line Select AWD, $35,040. Optional from Active FWD, $29,345.
• Cheapest trim with a heated steering wheel: ST-Line Select AWD, $35,040. Optional from Active FWD, $29,345.
• Cheapest trim with a 360 camera: Platinum FWD, $36,965. Optional from Active FWD, $29,345.
• Cheapest trim with blind spot warning: FWD, $28,000.
• Cheapest trim with Apple CarPlay or Android Auto: FWD, $28,000.
• Cheapest trim with a power liftgate or trunk: Active FWD, $29,345.
• Cheapest trim with navigation: Platinum FWD, $36,965. Optional from Active FWD, $29,345.
• Premium audio: optional from Active FWD, $29,345.
• Cheapest trim with remote start: ST-Line Select AWD, $35,040. Optional from FWD, $28,000.
• Panoramic roof: optional from Active FWD, $29,345.
• Not on any trim: a third row, heated rear seats.

S standard. O optional. N not available. Blank: no data.

No equipment data: Hybrid Active FWD, Hybrid Active AWD, PHEV FWD.

Cheapest trim with

• AWD or 4WD: AWD, $29,500.
• Hybrid: Hybrid Active FWD, $32,345.
• Plug-in hybrid: PHEV FWD, $40,500.
• The most hp: Plug-in Hybrid FWD, 221 hp, $40,500.
• The best mpg: PHEV FWD, 40 mpg, $40,500.

New for 2023

Compared with 2022. Trims matched by name.

• Added: FWD, Active FWD, AWD, ST-Line FWD, Active AWD, Hybrid Active FWD, ST-Line AWD, ST-Line Hybrid FWD, Hybrid Active AWD, ST-Line Select AWD, ST-Line Select Hybrid AWD, Platinum FWD, Platinum Hybrid FWD, Platinum AWD, Hybrid Platinum AWD, ST-Line Elite AWD, ST-Line Elite Hybrid AWD, PHEV FWD, Plug-in Hybrid FWD.
• Dropped: S FWD, SE FWD, S AWD, SE AWD, SE Hybrid FWD, SEL FWD, SE Hybrid AWD, SEL Hybrid FWD, SEL Hybrid AWD, SEL AWD, Titanium Hybrid FWD, Plug-in Hybrid SE FWD, Titanium Hybrid AWD, Titanium AWD, Plug-in Hybrid SEL FWD, Plug-in Hybrid Titanium FWD.

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