Used Ford Escape for Sale near Sainte-Madeleine, QC

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 $19,315 CAD, and its lowest point over the past year was $19,155 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 the Escape for its spacious cabin, comfortable ride, and fuel efficiency. They also frequently highlight its smooth handling, practical everyday usability, and modern technology features.

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

The main trade-offs centre on interior quality, cargo space, and value, especially in recent expert-tested years. Some versions also bring a firmer price tag than you might expect for the equipment on offer.

27.3% of listings are priced as good or great deals.

Are Ford Escape models reliable?

Owners consistently give the Ford Escape strong marks for comfort, practicality, and everyday drivability. Across the model years in the data, the owner feedback points to a vehicle that feels easy to live with and well suited to family use.

• 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 appeal 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:

• 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.
• Fuel efficiency: 192-horsepower hybrid powertrain expected to get 6.0 litres per 100 kilometres in combined driving; turbocharged 2.0-litre four-cylinder 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 2024 lineup, with the 1.5-litre turbocharged three-cylinder engine, eight-speed automatic, and a practical starting point for shoppers who want the Escape’s core comfort and tech.
• ST-Line: Adds the sporty appearance and is the best-value trim if you want the hybrid powertrain, along with the Escape’s modern technology and a more distinctive look.
• ST-Line Select: Adds AWD in Canada and the 2.0-litre turbocharged four-cylinder, plus the stronger performance and extra capability that come with it.
• Platinum: Adds the 2.0-litre turbocharged engine and a more upscale presentation, suited to shoppers who want a richer-feeling Escape.
• ST-Line Elite: Adds the most premium presentation in the lineup, including the larger display, available Premium Technology Package content, and the most fully equipped feel.
• Plug-in Hybrid: Adds plug-in hybrid capability and 60 kilometres of electric-only driving range, making it the choice for shoppers who want the most electrified version of the Escape.

What Ford Escape do most buyers choose?

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

Higher-listing years usually give you more choice in trims, colours, and equipment combinations. They also tend to be the easiest places to find a deal that fits your budget and feature wish list.

What is the Ford Escape's resale value?

Most Ford Escape model years in the table are down by double digits year over year, which creates more room for used buyers to find value. The steepest drops are concentrated in the newer and mid-cycle years, while the smallest declines still remain meaningful.

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 −18.4% versus a year ago, and the 2024 model is at −14.11%.
• Deal availability: The 2025 model has 37.1% good and great deals, and the 2024 model has 36.3%.
• Sweet-spot year: The 2018 model has the most listings at a current average price of $12,967 CAD. The Ford Escape offers a spacious cabin and a practical, family-friendly character that makes it easy to live with every day.

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 with 250 horsepower, 280 pound-feet of torque, and 8.4 L/100 km in combined driving with AWD.
• Tech: It brings 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 counters with multiple powertrain options and impressive technology, while the CR-V leans on cargo space and ride quality. If you want the more tech-forward choice, the Escape has the edge; if you want the stronger all-around 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 October 21, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.