2025 Ford Escape trim levels explained

All 24 trims

What changes at each step

Gas trims

1. Active to ST-Line: +$845

   Active FWD $29,515 to ST-Line FWD $30,360.

   Same specs. Equipment only.

   Adds as standard: Power driver seat, Heated mirrors, Roof rails.

2. ST-Line to ST-Line Select: +$1,435

   ST-Line AWD $31,760 to ST-Line Select AWD $33,195.

   • Engine: 1.5L 3cyl 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, Power liftgate or trunk, Remote start, Fog lights.

3. ST-Line Select to Platinum: +$2,715

   ST-Line Select AWD $33,195 to Platinum AWD $35,910.

   Same specs. Equipment only.

   Adds as standard: Navigation, Alarm system, Rear parking sensors, Voice control, Live traffic, Garage door opener, plus 1 more.

4. Platinum to ST-Line Elite: +$2,200

   Platinum AWD $35,910 to ST-Line Elite AWD $38,110.

   Same specs. Equipment only.

   No added standard equipment listed.

Hybrid trims

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

   ST-Line Hybrid FWD $32,490 to ST-Line Select Hybrid AWD $34,190.

   • Drivetrain: FWD to AWD.

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

2. ST-Line Select Hybrid to Hybrid Platinum: +$1,425

   ST-Line Select Hybrid AWD $34,190 to Hybrid Platinum FWD $35,615.

   • Drivetrain: AWD to FWD.

   Adds as standard: Navigation, Alarm system, Rear parking sensors, Voice control, Live traffic, Garage door opener, plus 1 more.

3. Hybrid Platinum to ST-Line Elite Hybrid: +$2,495

   Hybrid Platinum FWD $35,615 to ST-Line Elite Hybrid AWD $38,110.

   • Drivetrain: FWD to AWD.

   Adds as standard: Cruise control.

Plug-in hybrid trims

1. Plug-in Hybrid Active to Plug-in Hybrid ST-Line: +$845

   Plug-in Hybrid Active $29,515 to Plug-in Hybrid ST-Line $30,360.

   Same specs. Equipment only.

   No equipment data.

2. Plug-in Hybrid ST-Line to Plug-in Hybrid ST-Line Hybrid: +$2,130

   Plug-in Hybrid ST-Line $30,360 to Plug-in Hybrid ST-Line Hybrid $32,490.

   Same specs. Equipment only.

   No equipment data.

3. Plug-in Hybrid ST-Line Hybrid to Plug-in Hybrid ST-Line Select: +$705

   Plug-in Hybrid ST-Line Hybrid $32,490 to Plug-in Hybrid ST-Line Select $33,195.

   Same specs. Equipment only.

   No equipment data.

4. Plug-in Hybrid ST-Line Select to Plug-in Hybrid ST-Line Select Hybrid: +$995

   Plug-in Hybrid ST-Line Select $33,195 to Plug-in Hybrid ST-Line Select Hybrid $34,190.

   Same specs. Equipment only.

   No equipment data.

5. Plug-in Hybrid ST-Line Select Hybrid to Plug-in Hybrid Platinum Hybrid: +$1,425

   Plug-in Hybrid ST-Line Select Hybrid $34,190 to Plug-in Hybrid Platinum Hybrid $35,615.

   Same specs. Equipment only.

   No equipment data.

6. Plug-in Hybrid Platinum Hybrid to Plug-in Hybrid Platinum: +$295

   Plug-in Hybrid Platinum Hybrid $35,615 to Plug-in Hybrid Platinum $35,910.

   Same specs. Equipment only.

   No equipment data.

7. Plug-in Hybrid Platinum to Plug-in Hybrid ST-Line Elite: +$630

   Plug-in Hybrid Platinum $35,910 to Plug-in Hybrid ST-Line Elite $36,540.

   Same specs. Equipment only.

   No equipment data.

8. Plug-in Hybrid ST-Line Elite to Plug-in Hybrid ST-Line Elite Hybrid: +$1,570

   Plug-in Hybrid ST-Line Elite $36,540 to Plug-in Hybrid ST-Line Elite Hybrid $38,110.

   Same specs. Equipment only.

   No equipment data.

9. Plug-in Hybrid ST-Line Elite Hybrid to PHEV: +$290

   Plug-in Hybrid ST-Line Elite Hybrid $38,110 to PHEV FWD $38,400.

   Same specs. Equipment only.

   No equipment data.

Which trim has each feature

• Cheapest trim with heated front seats: ST-Line Select AWD, $33,195. Optional from Active FWD, $29,515.
• Cheapest trim with a heated steering wheel: ST-Line Select AWD, $33,195. Optional from Active FWD, $29,515.
• 360 camera: optional from ST-Line Select AWD, $33,195.
• Cheapest trim with blind spot warning: Active FWD, $29,515.
• Cheapest trim with Apple CarPlay or Android Auto: Active FWD, $29,515.
• Cheapest trim with a power liftgate or trunk: ST-Line Select AWD, $33,195. Optional from Active FWD, $29,515.
• Cheapest trim with navigation: Platinum FWD, $35,615. Optional from Active FWD, $29,515.
• Premium audio: optional from Active FWD, $29,515.
• Cheapest trim with remote start: ST-Line Select AWD, $33,195. Optional from Active FWD, $29,515.
• Panoramic roof: optional from Active FWD, $29,515.
• Not on any trim: leather seats, a third row, heated rear seats.

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

No equipment data for 10 trims.

Cheapest trim with

• AWD or 4WD: Active AWD, $30,915.
• Hybrid: ST-Line Hybrid FWD, $32,490.
• Plug-in hybrid: Plug-in Hybrid Active, $29,515.
• The most hp: Plug-in Hybrid Active, 210 hp, $29,515.
• The best mpg: Plug-in Hybrid Active, 40 mpg, $29,515.

New for 2025

Compared with 2024. Trims matched by name.

• Added: Plug-in Hybrid Active, Plug-in Hybrid ST-Line, Plug-in Hybrid ST-Line Hybrid, Plug-in Hybrid ST-Line Select, Plug-in Hybrid ST-Line Select Hybrid, Hybrid Platinum FWD, Plug-in Hybrid Platinum Hybrid, Plug-in Hybrid Platinum, Plug-in Hybrid ST-Line Elite, Plug-in Hybrid ST-Line Elite Hybrid, Platinum Hybrid AWD.
• Dropped: FWD, AWD, Platinum Hybrid FWD, Hybrid Platinum AWD.
• Carried over with a price: 13 trims. Median change: -$1,500.

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