Used Ford Escape for Sale nearAthabasca, AB

How much does the Ford Escape cost in today's market?

Used Ford Escape prices span a wide range depending on model year. Here's what the market looks like right now:

The Ford Escape's current nationwide average price is $19,145 CAD, and its lowest point over the past year was $19,114 CAD. Recently, prices have come down for the 2023, 2024, and 2025 models, making now a good time to shop recent model years.

Is the Ford Escape a good car?

Yes — the Ford Escape is a well-liked compact SUV with strong owner approval across the model years in this data. The all-generations owner rating is 4.5/5 across every model year in the data.

Owners repeatedly praise its spacious cabin, comfortable ride, and useful technology, and many also highlight its smooth handling and fuel efficiency. Across the years, the Escape comes across as a practical, easy-to-live-with SUV that suits daily driving and family use.

Expert reviews rate the 2020 and 2023 models among the highest across all years.

The trade-offs centre on cabin materials, cargo space, and value, with recent expert reviews also pointing to a premium price on higher trims and some tech and driving-assist quirks. 29.9% of listings are priced as good or great deals.

Are Ford Escape models reliable?

Owners consistently give the Ford Escape strong marks for comfort, performance, and everyday usability, and the expert reviews reinforce its appeal as a practical compact SUV with broad powertrain choice and useful technology. The owner feedback across model years also points to a vehicle that many shoppers find easy to live with over time.

• Owners rate the Ford Escape between 4 and 5 out of 5 stars across all model years in the data.

For used buyers, long-term ownership risk looks manageable if you choose carefully and focus on well-maintained examples with the equipment you want.

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

Key things to evaluate:

• Safety package: Ford Co-Pilot360, with 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-beam headlights.
• Infotainment: 13.2-inch Sync 4 infotainment system with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, SiriusXM 360L satellite radio, and FordPass Connect services, including access to a Wi-Fi hotspot.
• Fuel efficiency: a 192-horsepower hybrid powertrain expected to get 6.0 litres per 100 kilometres in combined driving, or a turbocharged 2.0-litre four-cylinder that averages 8.4 L/100 km in combined driving with AWD and 8.0 L/100 km with FWD.

Which Ford Escape trim should I buy?

The 2024 Ford Escape offers these trims:

• Active: The entry point in the lineup, with the 1.5-litre turbocharged three-cylinder engine and a straightforward setup for shoppers who want the Escape’s core comfort and practicality.
• ST-Line: Adds the hybrid powertrain option and is the best-value trim for buyers who want the Escape’s strongest efficiency story.
• ST-Line Select: Brings AWD and the 2.0-litre turbocharged engine, plus a more upscale equipment mix.
• Platinum: Adds a more premium feel and sits among the higher-priced choices.
• ST-Line Elite: Adds the most upscale presentation in the lineup, including the larger tech display and available premium equipment.
• Plug-in Hybrid: Adds plug-in capability and 60 kilometres of electric-only driving range for shoppers who want the most electrified version.

What Ford Escape do most buyers choose?

The Ford Escape years with the most listings are 2018, 2024, and 2019.

These higher-volume years tend to draw more shoppers because they offer a wider selection of trims, prices, and equipment levels. More listings also make it easier to compare condition and value before you buy.

What is the Ford Escape's resale value?

Most model years in the Escape lineup are showing double-digit price declines, which is good news if you are shopping used. The newer years are also moving down, so recent-model buyers may find better entry points than they did a year ago.

The 2023, 2022, and 2024 model years have held their value best, with the smallest year-over-year price changes.

Is the Ford Escape safe?

• 2024: 8/10
• 2023: 8/10
• 2020: 9/10

The 2024 Escape includes Ford Co-Pilot360, with 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-beam headlights.

For the safest used buy, the 2020 model posts the highest confirmed score of 9/10.

Should I buy a used Ford Escape now or wait for the next model?

Buy now if:

• Price trend: The 2025 model is at −18.51% versus a year ago, and the 2024 model is at −13.58%.
• Deal availability: The 2025 model has 37.6% good and great deals, and the 2024 model has 36.7%.
• Sweet-spot year: The 2018 model has the most listings at a current average price of $12,930 CAD. The Ford Escape offers a spacious cabin and a comfortable, easygoing character that works well for daily driving.

Consider waiting if:

• Powertrain/efficiency: The latest model offers a 192-horsepower hybrid powertrain expected to get 6.0 litres per 100 kilometres in combined driving, or a turbocharged 2.0-litre four-cylinder that averages 8.4 L/100 km in combined driving with AWD and 8.0 L/100 km with FWD.
• Tech: It includes a 13.2-inch Sync 4 infotainment system, wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, and FordPass Connect services with access to a Wi-Fi hotspot.
• Safety: It adds Ford Co-Pilot360 with 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-beam headlights.
• Starting price: The 2024 Escape lineup ranges from $33,049 CAD to $46,999 CAD before destination and other dealer fees.

If you're buying used today, the 2018 model year offers the best mix of value and availability. If you want the latest tech and features, it may be worth waiting for the next model year's inventory to build up.

How does the 2024 Ford Escape compare to the 2023 Honda CR-V?

Expert Pros & Cons (per CarGurus review team)

2024 Ford Escape:

• Pros: Multiple powertrain options, Comfortable, Impressive technology.
• Cons: Interior materials feel cheap, Uncompetitive cargo space, Poor value for money.

2023 Honda CR-V:

• Pros: Comfortable, Plenty of cargo space, Great ride and handling.
• Cons: Irritating transmission, Uninspired styling, Lacks technological innovation.

Our experts score the 2024 Ford Escape 6.2/10 and the 2023 Honda CR-V 7.8/10. The Escape stands out for its powertrain variety and technology, while the CR-V leans into cargo space and ride quality. The Escape’s weaker value and cargo space contrast with the CR-V’s stronger overall balance, though the Honda’s transmission and styling are part of the trade-off.

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

These recommendations are based on CarGurus' proprietary market data from November 3, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.