2026 Ford Escape trim levels explained
Base to top
$8,585
- 20 trims. $30,350 to $38,935.
- Base: Active FWD. Top: Plug-in Hybrid ST-Line Elite.
All 20 trims
| Trim | MSRP | Destination | Engine | hp | Drivetrain | Transmission | MPG | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active FWD | $30,350 | $1,495 | 1.5L | 180 hp | FWD | 8-speed automatic | 30 mpg | 5 |
| Plug-in Hybrid Active | $30,350 | $1,495 | 2.5L | 210 hp | N/A | CVT | 40 mpg | N/A |
| ST-Line FWD | $31,195 | $1,495 | 1.5L | 180 hp | FWD | 8-speed automatic | 30 mpg | 5 |
| Plug-in Hybrid ST-Line | $31,195 | $1,495 | 2.5L | 210 hp | N/A | CVT | 40 mpg | N/A |
| Active AWD | $31,750 | $1,495 | 1.5L 3cyl | 180 hp | AWD | 8-speed automatic | 28 mpg | 5 |
| ST-Line AWD | $32,595 | $1,495 | 1.5L 3cyl | 180 hp | AWD | 8-speed automatic | 28 mpg | 5 |
| ST-Line Select Hybrid AWD | $33,890 | $1,495 | 2.5L 4cyl | 192 hp | AWD | CVT | 39 mpg | 5 |
| Plug-in Hybrid ST-Line Select Hybrid | $33,890 | $1,495 | 2.5L | 210 hp | N/A | CVT | 40 mpg | N/A |
| ST-Line Select AWD | $35,015 | $1,495 | 2.5L | 192 hp | AWD | 8-speed automatic | 26 mpg | 5 |
| Plug-in Hybrid ST-Line Select | $35,015 | $1,495 | 2.5L | 210 hp | N/A | CVT | 40 mpg | N/A |
| PHEV FWD | $35,400 | $1,495 | 2.5L | 210 hp | FWD | CVT | 40 mpg | 5 |
| Plug-in Hybrid FWD | $35,400 | $1,495 | 2.5L 4cyl | 210 hp | FWD | CVT | 40 mpg | 5 |
| Platinum Hybrid AWD | $36,215 | $1,495 | 2.5L 4cyl | 192 hp | AWD | CVT | 39 mpg | 5 |
| Plug-in Hybrid Platinum Hybrid | $36,215 | $1,495 | 2.5L | 210 hp | N/A | CVT | 40 mpg | N/A |
| ST-Line Elite Hybrid AWD | $37,210 | $1,495 | 2.5L 4cyl | 192 hp | AWD | CVT | 39 mpg | 5 |
| Plug-in Hybrid ST-Line Elite Hybrid | $37,210 | $1,495 | 2.5L | 210 hp | N/A | CVT | 40 mpg | N/A |
| Platinum AWD | $37,940 | $1,495 | 2.5L | 192 hp | AWD | 8-speed automatic | 26 mpg | 5 |
| Plug-in Hybrid Platinum | $37,940 | $1,495 | 2.5L | 210 hp | N/A | CVT | 40 mpg | N/A |
| ST-Line Elite AWD | $38,935 | $1,495 | 2.5L | 192 hp | AWD | 8-speed automatic | 26 mpg | 5 |
| Plug-in Hybrid ST-Line Elite | $38,935 | $1,495 | 2.5L | 210 hp | N/A | CVT | 40 mpg | N/A |
What changes at each step
Gas trims
Active to ST-Line: +$845
Active FWD $30,350 to ST-Line FWD $31,195.
Same specs. Equipment only.
Adds as standard: Power driver seat, Heated mirrors, Roof rails.
ST-Line to ST-Line Select: +$2,420
ST-Line AWD $32,595 to ST-Line Select AWD $35,015.
- Engine: 1.5L 3cyl to 2.5L.
- Power: 180 hp to 192 hp.
- MPG: 28 mpg to 26 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.
ST-Line Select to Platinum: +$2,925
ST-Line Select AWD $35,015 to Platinum AWD $37,940.
Same specs. Equipment only.
Adds as standard: Navigation, Alarm system, Rear parking sensors, Voice control, Live traffic, Garage door opener, plus 1 more.
Platinum to ST-Line Elite: +$995
Platinum AWD $37,940 to ST-Line Elite AWD $38,935.
Same specs. Equipment only.
No added standard equipment listed.
Hybrid trims
ST-Line Select Hybrid to Platinum Hybrid: +$2,325
ST-Line Select Hybrid AWD $33,890 to Platinum Hybrid AWD $36,215.
Same specs. Equipment only.
Adds as standard: Navigation, Alarm system, Rear parking sensors, Voice control, Live traffic, Garage door opener, plus 1 more.
Platinum Hybrid to ST-Line Elite Hybrid: +$995
Platinum Hybrid AWD $36,215 to ST-Line Elite Hybrid AWD $37,210.
Same specs. Equipment only.
Adds as standard: Cruise control.
Plug-in hybrid trims
Plug-in Hybrid Active to Plug-in Hybrid ST-Line: +$845
Plug-in Hybrid Active $30,350 to Plug-in Hybrid ST-Line $31,195.
Same specs. Equipment only.
No equipment data.
Plug-in Hybrid ST-Line to Plug-in Hybrid ST-Line Select Hybrid: +$2,695
Plug-in Hybrid ST-Line $31,195 to Plug-in Hybrid ST-Line Select Hybrid $33,890.
Same specs. Equipment only.
No equipment data.
Plug-in Hybrid ST-Line Select Hybrid to Plug-in Hybrid ST-Line Select: +$1,125
Plug-in Hybrid ST-Line Select Hybrid $33,890 to Plug-in Hybrid ST-Line Select $35,015.
Same specs. Equipment only.
No equipment data.
Plug-in Hybrid ST-Line Select to PHEV: +$385
Plug-in Hybrid ST-Line Select $35,015 to PHEV FWD $35,400.
Same specs. Equipment only.
No equipment data.
Plug-in Hybrid to Plug-in Hybrid Platinum Hybrid: +$815
Plug-in Hybrid FWD $35,400 to Plug-in Hybrid Platinum Hybrid $36,215.
Same specs. Equipment only.
No equipment data.
Plug-in Hybrid Platinum Hybrid to Plug-in Hybrid ST-Line Elite Hybrid: +$995
Plug-in Hybrid Platinum Hybrid $36,215 to Plug-in Hybrid ST-Line Elite Hybrid $37,210.
Same specs. Equipment only.
No equipment data.
Plug-in Hybrid ST-Line Elite Hybrid to Plug-in Hybrid Platinum: +$730
Plug-in Hybrid ST-Line Elite Hybrid $37,210 to Plug-in Hybrid Platinum $37,940.
Same specs. Equipment only.
No equipment data.
Plug-in Hybrid Platinum to Plug-in Hybrid ST-Line Elite: +$995
Plug-in Hybrid Platinum $37,940 to Plug-in Hybrid ST-Line Elite $38,935.
Same specs. Equipment only.
No equipment data.
Which trim has each feature
- Cheapest trim with heated front seats: ST-Line Select Hybrid AWD, $33,890. Optional from Active FWD, $30,350.
- Cheapest trim with a heated steering wheel: ST-Line Select Hybrid AWD, $33,890. Optional from Active FWD, $30,350.
- 360 camera: optional from ST-Line Select Hybrid AWD, $33,890.
- Cheapest trim with blind spot warning: Active FWD, $30,350.
- Cheapest trim with Apple CarPlay or Android Auto: Active FWD, $30,350.
- Cheapest trim with a power liftgate or trunk: ST-Line Select Hybrid AWD, $33,890. Optional from Active FWD, $30,350.
- Cheapest trim with navigation: Plug-in Hybrid FWD, $35,400. Optional from Active FWD, $30,350.
- Premium audio: optional from Active FWD, $30,350.
- Cheapest trim with remote start: ST-Line Select Hybrid AWD, $33,890. Optional from Active FWD, $30,350.
- Panoramic roof: optional from Active FWD, $30,350.
- Not on any trim: leather seats, a third row, heated rear seats.
S standard. O optional. N not available. Blank: no data.
| Feature | Active | ST-Line | ST-Line Select AWD | Platinum AWD | ST-Line Elite AWD | ST-Line Select Hybrid AWD | Platinum Hybrid AWD | ST-Line Elite Hybrid AWD | Plug-in Hybrid FWD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leather seats | N | N | N | N | N | N | N | N | N |
| Heated front seats | O | O | S | S | S | S | S | S | S |
| Heated steering wheel | O | O | S | S | S | S | S | S | S |
| 360 camera | N | N | O | N | N | O | N | N | O |
| Blind spot warning | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S |
| Apple CarPlay or Android Auto | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S |
| Power liftgate or trunk | O | O | S | S | S | S | S | S | S |
| Third row | N | N | N | N | N | N | N | N | N |
| Navigation | O | O | O | S | S | O | S | S | S |
| Premium audio | O | N | O | O | O | O | O | O | O |
| Remote start | O | O | S | S | S | S | S | S | S |
| Heated rear seats | N | N | N | N | N | N | N | N | N |
| Panoramic roof | O | O | O | O | O | O | O | O | O |
No equipment data for 9 trims.
Cheapest trim with
- AWD or 4WD: Active AWD, $31,750.
- Hybrid: ST-Line Select Hybrid AWD, $33,890.
- Plug-in hybrid: Plug-in Hybrid Active, $30,350.
- The most hp: Plug-in Hybrid Active, 210 hp, $30,350.
- The best mpg: Plug-in Hybrid Active, 40 mpg, $30,350.
New for 2026
Compared with 2025. Trims matched by name.
- Added: none.
- Dropped: ST-Line Hybrid FWD, Plug-in Hybrid ST-Line Hybrid, Platinum FWD, Hybrid Platinum FWD.
- Carried over with a price: 19 trims. Median change: +$835.
| Trim | 2025 | 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Active FWD | $29,515 | $30,350 | +$835 |
| Plug-in Hybrid Active | $29,515 | $30,350 | +$835 |
| ST-Line FWD | $30,360 | $31,195 | +$835 |
| Plug-in Hybrid ST-Line | $30,360 | $31,195 | +$835 |
| Active AWD | $30,915 | $31,750 | +$835 |
| ST-Line AWD | $31,760 | $32,595 | +$835 |
| ST-Line Select Hybrid AWD | $34,190 | $33,890 | -$300 |
| Plug-in Hybrid ST-Line Select Hybrid | $34,190 | $33,890 | -$300 |
| ST-Line Select AWD | $33,195 | $35,015 | +$1,820 |
| Plug-in Hybrid ST-Line Select | $33,195 | $35,015 | +$1,820 |
| PHEV FWD | $38,400 | $35,400 | -$3,000 |
| Plug-in Hybrid FWD | $38,400 | $35,400 | -$3,000 |
| Plug-in Hybrid Platinum Hybrid | $35,615 | $36,215 | +$600 |
| ST-Line Elite Hybrid AWD | $38,110 | $37,210 | -$900 |
| Plug-in Hybrid ST-Line Elite Hybrid | $38,110 | $37,210 | -$900 |
| Platinum AWD | $35,910 | $37,940 | +$2,030 |
| Plug-in Hybrid Platinum | $35,910 | $37,940 | +$2,030 |
| ST-Line Elite AWD | $38,110 | $38,935 | +$825 |
| Plug-in Hybrid ST-Line Elite | $36,540 | $38,935 | +$2,395 |
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