Ford Escape vs Ford Explorer - Car Comparison
Comparing average pricing near
Cocoa, FL
| Vehicle | 2026 Ford Escape Active 4dr SUV (1.5L 3cyl Turbo 8A) | 2026 Ford Explorer Active 4dr SUV (2.3L 4cyl Turbo 10A) | No selected vehicle | No selected vehicle |
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| Section Title | Pricing | Pricing | ||
| Starting MSRP | $31,845 | $40,025 | ||
| Average Price Paid | $30,470 | $38,268 | ||
| Invoice | $30,631 | $38,492 | ||
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| Section Title | Edmunds Rating | Edmunds Rating | ||
| Overall Rating | 5.8 /10 | 7.0 /10 | ||
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| Section Title | Consumer Rating | Consumer Rating | ||
| Overall consumer rating | 3.9 / 5 stars | 3.4 / 5 stars | ||
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| Section Title | Warranty | Warranty | ||
| Basic | 3 yr./ 36,000 mi. | 3 yr./ 36,000 mi. | ||
| Drivetrain | 5 yr./ 60,000 mi. | 5 yr./ 60,000 mi. | ||
| Roadside Assistance | 5 yr./ 60,000 mi. | 5 yr./ 60,000 mi. | ||
| Section Title | Features | Features | ||
| Bluetooth | standard | standard | ||
| Navigation | optional | standard | ||
| Satellite radio | standard | standard | ||
| Keyless Ignition | standard | standard | ||
| Cruise control | standard | standard | ||
| Adaptive cruise control | optional | standard | ||
| Parking assistance | optional | standard | ||
| Upholstery | premium cloth | premium cloth | ||
| Heated seats | optional | optional | ||
| Cooled/Ventilated seats | Not available | |||
| Folding rear seats | standard | standard | ||
| Sunroof | optional | optional | ||
| Section Title | Specifications | Specifications | ||
| Country of final assembly | United States | United States | ||
| Drivetrain | front wheel drive | rear wheel drive | ||
| Engine power | 180 hp @ 6,000 rpm | 300 hp @ 5,500 rpm | ||
| Engine torque | 199 lb-ft @ 3,000 rpm | 310 lb-ft @ 3,500 rpm | ||
| Engine displacement | 1.5 l | 2.3 l | ||
| Engine configuration | inline 3 | inline 4 | ||
| Transmission | 8-speed automatic | 10-speed automatic | ||
| Tire size | 225/65R17 | 255/65R18 | ||
| Wheel size | - | - | ||
| Wheel type | painted alloy wheels | painted alloy wheels | ||
| Run flat tires | Not available | Not available | ||
| Section Title | Fuel economy | Fuel economy | ||
| City/Hwy/Combined MPG | 27 / 34 / 30 MPG | 20 / 29 / 24 MPG | ||
| City/Hwy/Combined MPGe | Not applicable | Not applicable | ||
| Fuel Capacity | 14.8 gal. | 17.9 gal. | ||
| Driving Range (city/hwy) | 400 / 503 miles | 358 / 519 miles | ||
| Fuel Type | regular unleaded | regular unleaded | ||
| Section Title | Dimensions | Dimensions | ||
| Turning circle | N/A | N/A | ||
| Curb weight | 3,273 lb. | - | ||
| Ground Clearance | - | 7.9 in. | ||
| Overall Width with Mirrors | 85.6 in. | 89.3 in. | ||
| Overall Width without Mirrors | 74.1 in. | 78.9 in. | ||
| Height | 66.0 in. | 69.9 in. | ||
| Length | 180.1 in. | 198.8 in. | ||
| Wheelbase | 106.7 in. | 119.1 in. | ||
| Seating Capacity | 5 | 6 | ||
| Cargo Space | 37.5 cu. ft. | 18.2 cu. ft. | ||
| Cargo Space, Rear Seat Down or Removed | 65.4 cu. ft. | - | ||
| Front Head Room | 40.0 in. | 40.7 in. | ||
| Front Leg Room | 42.4 in. | 43.0 in. | ||
| Front Shoulder Room | 57.6 in. | 61.8 in. | ||
| Rear Head Room | 39.3 in. | 40.5 in. | ||
| Rear Leg Room | 40.7 in. | 39.0 in. | ||
| Rear Shoulder Room | 56.0 in. | 61.9 in. | ||
| Section Title | 5-Year Ownership Costs | 5-Year Ownership Costs | ||
| True Cost to Own® | Not Available | Not Available | ||
| Average Cost Per Mile | Not Available | Not Available | ||
| Depreciation | Not Available | Not Available | ||
| Financing | Not Available | Not Available | ||
| Taxes & Fees | Not Available | Not Available | ||
| Fuel | Not Available | Not Available | ||
| Insurance | Not Available | Not Available | ||
| Maintenance | Not Available | Not Available | ||
| Repairs | Not Available | Not Available | ||
| Section Title | Colors | Colors | ||
| Interior | Space Gray, premium cloth Ebony, premium cloth | Space Gray, leatherette Dark Space Gray, leatherette Dark Space Gray, premium cloth | ||
| Exterior | Oxford White Vapor Blue Metallic Agate Black Metallic Space Silver Metallic Carbonized Gray Metallic Rapid Red Metallic Tinted Clearcoat | Carbonized Gray Metallic Agate Black Metallic Star White Metallic Tri-Coat Oxford White (Fleet) Vapor Blue Metallic Space White Metallic |
