Used Ford Escape for Sale nearRed Deer, 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 $19,381 CAD, and its lowest point over the past year was $19,129 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 value comfort, technology, and a broad range of powertrain choices. The all-generations owner rating is 4.5/5 across every model year in the data.

Owners consistently praise its spacious cabin, smooth handling, and fuel efficiency, and they also highlight its strong performance and modern features. Across the model years, the Escape is often described as practical, comfortable, and easy to live with for daily driving and family use.

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 newer versions where pricing can climb quickly. For shoppers who want a well-equipped compact SUV, those are the key considerations to weigh against the Escape's strengths.

28.3% of listings are priced as good or great deals.

Are Ford Escape models reliable?

Owners consistently praise the Ford Escape for its comfort, smooth handling, and practical everyday usability. Review summaries also point to strong fuel efficiency, useful technology, and a generally easygoing driving experience across the model years.

• 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 is best managed by focusing on service history and choosing a well-kept example from the years with stronger owner feedback.

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

Key things to evaluate:

• Fuel efficiency: The 2024 Escape ST-Line Elite can be had with 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: A lower-priced starting point that pairs with the 1.5-litre turbocharged three-cylinder engine and suits shoppers who want the Escape's core comfort and everyday usability.
• ST-Line: Adds the hybrid powertrain option and is the best-value trim for buyers who want stronger cost-effectiveness and better fuel economy.
• ST-Line Select: Adds AWD in Canada and moves into the 2.0-litre turbocharged setup with more power.
• Platinum: Builds on the higher-output turbo powertrain and adds a more upscale trim position.
• ST-Line Elite: Adds the 13.2-inch Sync 4 infotainment system, the larger digital display, and available Premium Technology Package content for shoppers who want the most tech-rich version.
• Plug-in Hybrid: Adds electric-only driving capability and lots of standard equipment for buyers who want the Escape's electrified option.

What Ford Escape do most buyers choose?

The Ford Escape years with the most listings are 2024, 2018, and 2025.

Higher-volume years tend to attract more shoppers because they usually offer a wider selection of trims, prices, and equipment levels. That makes it easier to compare listings and find a version that fits your budget and feature priorities.

What is the Ford Escape's resale value?

Most Ford Escape model years are down by double digits year over year, which creates more favourable buying conditions for used shoppers. The pattern is broad rather than isolated, with only one recent year showing a smaller decline than the rest.

The 2023, 2017, and 2022 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 −17.54% versus a year ago, and the 2024 model is at −13.54%.
• Deal availability: The 2025 model has 35.1% good and great deals, and the 2024 model has 34.6%.
• Sweet-spot year: The 2024 model has the most listings at a current average price of $27,684 CAD. The Ford Escape offers a comfortable cabin and an easygoing driving character that make it a practical everyday SUV.

Consider waiting if:

• Powertrain/efficiency: The 2024 Escape ST-Line Elite can be had with 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: The 2024 Escape features 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: The 2024 Escape adds a standard Ford Co-Pilot360 collection of driving assistance systems 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: 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 before destination and other dealer fees.

If you're buying used today, the 2024 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 counters with more cargo space and a stronger overall ride-and-handling impression. If you care most about tech and choice, the Escape has appeal; if you want the more rounded package, the CR-V comes out ahead.

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.