Used 2023 Ford Escape for Sale nearWaterloo, ON

How much does the 2023 Ford Escape cost?

Prices have softened 10.77% compared to this time last year, making it a favourable time to shop this model year.

There are 569 listings available, which suggests a healthy amount of inventory for you to compare.

Is the 2023 Ford Escape a good car?

Yes — the 2023 Ford Escape earns a 5/5 user rating and a 7.2/10 expert rating. 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 you, that means it fits well if you want a stylish, practical compact crossover with a tech-forward feel and easy day-to-day usability.

The trade-offs are clear: it can feel cramped for some shoppers, and its value proposition is weakened by a higher price point and cheaper-feeling interior materials. Even so, the Escape still makes sense if you want an upscale look and strong equipment in a familiar compact SUV package. With 32.0% of listings marked as good or great deals, there is still some market flexibility for you.

Is the 2023 Ford Escape reliable?

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

The owner feedback also points to a dependable, trouble-free feel, with comments that highlight its long-term appeal, practicality, and confidence-inspiring everyday use. On the road, the Escape’s predictable brakes and well-weighted steering support that impression of solid day-to-day dependability.

Ford’s maintenance coverage can also help reduce early ownership friction where applicable, and that can be a useful bonus if you are comparing used examples. For used buyers, the main long-term risk is less about outright reliability and more about whether the cabin wear, pricing, and feature content still feel worthwhile to you.

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 higher trims bring a more upscale look, larger wheels, body-colour mirror caps, and a more premium cabin presentation, while the base trim is the one most likely to leave you wanting more equipment.
• Powertrain: You can choose between a 1.5-litre turbocharged three-cylinder with 180 horsepower and a 2.0-litre turbo four-cylinder with 250 horsepower. The smaller engine is the efficiency-minded choice, while the larger one is the better fit if you want stronger passing power.
• Safety package: Every Escape comes with Co-Pilot360, which 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: Lower trims use an 8-inch touchscreen, while all trims can be equipped with a 13.2-inch screen that is standard on Platinum and ST-Line Elite. Sync 4 supports Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, and a wi-fi hotspot can be enabled with a subscription.
• Fuel efficiency: The 2.0-litre version is rated at 10.2 L/100 km in the city, 7.6 on the highway, and 9.1 combined. The 1.5-litre FWD version returns 8.9 L/100 km city, 6.9 highway, and 8.0 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 design, standard Co-Pilot360 safety tech, and the lowest starting price. It is the trim most likely to feel basic, so it suits you best if value matters more than cabin polish.
• ST-Line: This is the trim to watch if you want a better balance of price and style. It adds a sportier appearance without jumping all the way to the pricier upper trims, making it the best-value choice for many shoppers.
• ST-Line Select: This is the first trim that gets the 2.0-litre turbo four-cylinder, so it is the one to choose if stronger acceleration matters to you. It is a good fit if you want more power without going straight to the top of the range.
• Platinum: This trim leans into a more premium feel and also gets the larger 13.2-inch screen. It suits you if you want a more upscale Escape without stepping all the way to the top trim.
• ST-Line Elite: This is the most fully equipped version, with the 13.2-inch screen standard and the strongest feature set in the lineup. It is the right pick if you want the most technology and the most polished presentation, but it is also the most expensive.

Safety-wise, every trim gets Co-Pilot360, while Co-Pilot360 2.0 is the upgrade to look for if you want the more advanced driver-assist features.

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

This looks like a moderate, selective buyer’s market, so you have room to shop carefully rather than rush.

• Deal availability: 32.0% of listings are priced as good or great deals.
• Inventory: There are 569 listings available.
• Price trend: Prices have softened 10.77% 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 $26,016 CAD sits slightly below last year's $29,155 CAD.

That price movement suggests the Escape has already absorbed a meaningful amount of depreciation, which can be helpful if you are buying now but less ideal if you plan to sell soon. If the market stays soft, future sellers may need to price more aggressively to stand out. On the other hand, a lower entry price today can help support demand from value-focused used buyers later.

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 an overall five-star rating from NHTSA, with five-star ratings in frontal- and side-crash tests and a four-star rating in the rollover test. The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety did not award it a Top Safety Pick or Top Safety Pick+ designation because it received a Marginal result in the updated side-impact test.

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. If you want more advanced assistance, Co-Pilot360 2.0 adds adaptive cruise control, road sign recognition, lane-centring technology, and a surround-view camera.

The main caveat is the IIHS side-impact result, which is worth keeping in mind if safety is a top priority for you.

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:

• 32.0% of listings are priced as good or great deals.
• Price trend: Prices have softened 10.77% compared with last year.
• Owners rate it 5/5 — a strong satisfaction signal.
• The 2023 brings a strong mix of safety and infotainment technology, plus an available powerful engine upgrade.

Consider the 2024 if:

• At $28,042 CAD, the 2024 costs more than the current year's $26,016 CAD average.
• It carries on without major changes after the 2023 refresh.

The bottom line: If you want the better value play, the 2023 is the smarter buy because it already reflects a softer market and strong owner satisfaction. If you are willing to pay more for a newer model year, the 2024 is the fallback, but it does not bring enough change to outweigh the price gap for most shoppers.

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 is the better pick if you care more about comfort, available power, and technology. The RAV4 has the edge on overall expert score, but it is also much pricier in the used market. If you want the stronger value proposition, the Escape is the easier recommendation; if you want the higher-scoring alternative and do not mind paying more, the RAV4 is the one to consider.

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

These recommendations are based on CarGurus' proprietary market data from October 27, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.