Used 2023 Ford Escape for Sale nearKingston, ON

How much does the 2023 Ford Escape cost?

Prices have softened 9.26% compared to this time last year, making it a favourable time to shop this model year.

There are 559 listings available, which suggests you should have a reasonable amount of inventory to compare.

Is the 2023 Ford Escape a good car?

Yes — owners rate it 5/5, and the expert rating is 7.2/10. The model scores 8/10 across Performance, Technology, and Safety.

Owners consistently praise its performance, interior comfort, modern features, spaciousness, smooth handling, and commendable fuel efficiency. For shoppers who want a comfortable, stylish crossover with strong technology and an available powerful engine, the Escape fits that brief well. The main trade-offs are that it can feel a bit cramped, and it sits on the higher end of the segment for price. With 32.2% of listings marked as good or great deals, there are still some attractive opportunities if you shop carefully.

Is the 2023 Ford Escape reliable?

Owners rate it 5/5, a strong signal of long-term satisfaction.

Owner feedback points to a dependable, trouble-free feel, with praise for its long-term appeal, performance, comfort, and practical everyday usability. The expert review also highlights predictable brakes, well-weighted steering, and a soft, compliant ride that should make the Escape easy to live with over time. Ford’s first scheduled maintenance visit is on the house, which helps early ownership costs. For used buyers, the main long-term risk is that some examples may show the cabin-quality compromises and wear-prone materials more quickly than you’d like.

What should I look for when buying a used 2023 Ford Escape?

Key things to evaluate:

• Trim level: The trim ladder runs from Active to ST-Line, ST-Line Select, Platinum, and ST-Line Elite. The base trim starts with an 8-inch touchscreen, while the larger 13.2-inch screen is standard on the Platinum and ST-Line Elite, so feature gaps are most noticeable at the lower end.
• Powertrain: You can get a 1.5-litre turbocharged three-cylinder with 180 horsepower and 199 pound-feet of torque, or a 2.0-litre turbo four-cylinder with 250 horsepower and 280 pound-feet of torque. The stronger engine is paired exclusively with AWD and is better for passing and merging.
• Safety package: Co-Pilot360 is standard and includes forward-collision warning with pedestrian detection, automatic emergency braking, lane-departure warning, lane-keeping assist, blind-spot monitoring, rear cross-traffic alert, and automatic high beams. Co-Pilot360 2.0 adds adaptive cruise control, road sign recognition, lane-centring technology, and a surround-view camera.
• Infotainment: Sync 4 is standard, with an 8-inch touchscreen on lower trims and a 13.2-inch screen standard on Platinum and ST-Line Elite. Wireless capability is not stated, but Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, and a wi-fi hotspot are part of the setup.
• Fuel efficiency: The 1.5-litre FWD model returns 8.9 L/100 km city, 6.9 highway, and 8.0 combined. The 2.0-litre ST-Line Elite is rated at 10.2 L/100 km city, 7.6 highway, and 9.1 combined.

Which 2023 Ford Escape trim should I buy?

The 2023 Ford Escape is offered in 5 trim levels: Active, ST-Line, ST-Line Select, Platinum, and ST-Line Elite.

Here's the short version:

• Active: This is the entry point, and it makes sense if you want the Escape’s core comfort, safety tech, and modern design without stretching for extras.
• ST-Line: This is the value-minded step up if you want a sportier look and a broader equipment mix without jumping too far in price.
• ST-Line Select: This is the best-value choice if you want the 2.0-litre engine, since it unlocks the stronger powertrain without going all the way to the top trims.
• Platinum: Choose this if you want a more upscale feel and the larger 13.2-inch screen as standard.
• ST-Line Elite: This is the most fully equipped version, with the 13.2-inch display standard and the strongest engine, but it also carries the highest price and the weakest value case.

Co-Pilot360 is standard across the line, while Co-Pilot360 2.0 is the more advanced safety package on higher trims.

Is now a good time to buy a used 2023 Ford Escape?

This looks like a moderate, selective buyer’s market, so you can be choosy if you’re patient.

• Deal availability: 32.2% of listings are priced as good or great deals.
• Inventory: There are 559 listings available.
• Price trend: Prices have softened 9.26% compared with last year.

If you find a listing below $26,016 CAD, that's toward the low end of the year-round range and worth acting on quickly.

What is the 2023 Ford Escape's resale value?

The current average of $26,106 CAD sits slightly below last year's $28,771 CAD.

That softer pricing suggests the Escape is currently in a buyer-friendly phase, which can make it easier for future sellers to attract attention if they price competitively. The year-over-year decline also means today’s used buyers are getting in at a lower entry point than shoppers did a year ago. If the model continues to hold strong owner satisfaction, that should help support demand when it’s time to resell.

Vehicles with strong owner satisfaction ratings, like this model year's 5/5, tend to retain buyer demand, which supports resale value over time.

Is the 2023 Ford Escape safe?

The 2023 Ford Escape earns five-star ratings in frontal- and side-crash tests, and four-star ratings in the rollover test from NHTSA. It also received a Marginal result in the IIHS updated side-impact test, while earning Good scores in the other IIHS tests.

It earns an 8/10 safety score from our experts.

Ford’s standard Co-Pilot360 suite includes forward-collision warning with pedestrian detection, automatic emergency braking, lane-departure warning, lane-keeping assist, blind-spot monitoring, rear cross-traffic alert, and automatic high beams. Co-Pilot360 2.0 adds adaptive cruise control, road sign recognition, lane-centring technology, and a surround-view camera. The main caveat is that the IIHS side-impact result keeps it from earning a Top Safety Pick or Top Safety Pick+ designation.

Should I buy a 2023 Ford Escape or consider a different year?

If you're weighing the 2023 against nearby model years, here's how to think about it:

Choose the 2023 if:

• 32.2% of listings are priced as good or great deals.
• Price trend: Prices have softened 9.26% compared with last year.
• Owners rate it 5/5 — a strong satisfaction signal.
• The 2023 stands out for its strong technology, available powerful engine, and broad safety equipment.

Consider the 2024 if:

• At $27,684 CAD, the 2024 costs more than the current year's $26,106 CAD average.
• It carries over without major changes after the 2023 refresh.

The bottom line: If you want the better-value buy, the 2023 is the smarter starting point because it already has the refreshed look, strong tech, and softer pricing. If you’re willing to pay more for a newer model year with the same basic formula, the 2024 is the simpler alternative.

How does the 2023 Ford Escape compare to the 2023 Toyota RAV4?

Expert Pros & Cons (per CarGurus review team)

2023 Ford Escape:

• Pros: Comfortable, Powerful engine available, Impressive technology.
• Cons: Interior materials feel cheap, Too much wind noise, Poor value for money.

2023 Toyota RAV4:

• Pros: Attractive styling, Freshly updated infotainment system, Multiple powertrain options.
• Cons: Fairly pedestrian performance, Not as spacious as some competitors.

Our experts score the 2023 Ford Escape 7.2/10 and the 2023 Toyota RAV4 7.8/10. The Escape leans harder into comfort, tech, and available power, while the RAV4 brings the stronger overall expert score and a more updated infotainment setup. The Escape’s drawbacks are more about cabin quality and value, whereas the RAV4’s trade-offs are more about performance and space.

Read our full side-by-side expert comparison here.

These recommendations are based on CarGurus' proprietary market data from November 10, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.