Used Ford Escape for Sale nearHamilton, ON

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 $19,295 CAD, and its lowest point over the past year was $19,163 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 solid choice if you want a compact SUV with broad appeal and strong owner approval. The all-generations owner rating is 4.5/5 across every model year in the data.

Owners consistently praise its spacious interior, comfortable ride, and fuel efficiency. They also frequently highlight smooth handling, strong performance, and the available technology across different model years.

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

The main trade-offs centre on cabin materials, cargo space, and value, especially in recent expert-reviewed years. For shoppers who prioritise comfort, tech, and a flexible range of powertrains, the Escape remains compelling.

28.5% of listings are priced as good or great deals.

Are Ford Escape models reliable?

Owners consistently praise the Ford Escape for comfort, smooth handling, and practical everyday usability. Across the model years in the data, it also earns strong marks for spaciousness, fuel efficiency, and available technology.

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

For used buyers, that points to a model with broad owner satisfaction and generally reassuring long-term ownership prospects, especially if you choose a well-kept example.

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

Key things to evaluate:

• Fuel efficiency: The 2024 Escape ST-Line Elite averaged 9.8 L/100 km on the testing route, coming up short of the official Natural Resources Canada fuel economy rating of 8.4 L/100 km.

Which Ford Escape trim should I buy?

The 2024 Ford Escape offers these trims:

• Active: The entry trim starts the lineup with the Escape’s updated look and core equipment, making it the starting point if you want the model’s basic formula.
• ST-Line: This trim adds the hybrid powertrain option and is the best-value choice if you want the Escape’s efficiency-focused side.
• ST-Line Select: This trim adds all-wheel drive and the 2.0-litre turbocharged engine, along with a sportier appearance.
• Platinum: This trim adds the 2.0-litre turbocharged engine and a more upscale equipment mix.
• ST-Line Elite: This trim adds the most premium-feeling presentation in the lineup, including the larger tech display and available luxury-oriented equipment.
• Plug-in Hybrid: This trim adds plug-in hybrid capability and 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 be popular because they give you more inventory to compare, which can make it easier to find the right trim, price, and condition. They also often attract shoppers looking for a balance of newer features and broader availability.

What is the Ford Escape's resale value?

Most Ford Escape model years are showing double-digit price declines, which is good news if you’re shopping used. The steepest drops are concentrated in newer and older examples alike, while a few recent years have fallen less sharply.

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 has a standard Ford Co-Pilot360 collection of driving assistance systems. 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 −18.38% versus a year ago, and the 2024 model is at −13.56%.
• Deal availability: The 2025 model has 37.2% good and great deals, and the 2024 model has 36%.
• Sweet-spot year: The 2018 model has the most listings at a current average price of $12,938 CAD. The Ford Escape offers a spacious, practical cabin that suits daily driving and family use.

Consider waiting if:

• Powertrain/efficiency: The 2024 Escape 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 cranking out 250 horsepower and 280 pound-feet of torque that averages 8.4 L/100 km in combined driving when equipped with all-wheel drive.
• Tech: Lower trims feature wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, SiriusXM 360L satellite radio, and FordPass Connect services, including access to a Wi-Fi hotspot.
• Safety: The 2024 Escape has a standard Ford Co-Pilot360 collection of driving assistance systems, including 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: Ford offers the 2024 Escape in Canada in Active, ST-Line, ST-Line Select, Platinum, ST-Line Elite, and Plug-in Hybrid trim levels, with prices ranging from $33,049 to $46,999.

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 multiple powertrain options and impressive technology, while the CR-V leans into cargo space and ride quality. If you want a more tech-forward compact SUV, the Escape has the edge; if you want stronger overall balance, the CR-V comes across as the more complete package.

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

These recommendations are based on CarGurus' proprietary market data from November 4, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.