Used Ford Escape Prices by Year
As of July 2026, a used Ford Escape typically lists for $20,903 in the US. Depending on model year, typical asking prices run from $4,892 for a 2006 to $30,098 for a 2026 — every figure below is a national median of 19,360 live listings, not a book value, and the Escape steps down a median 8.6% per model year of age.
Ford Escape price by model year
| Year | Typical price | Most listings fall between | Avg mileage | EPA combined | NCAP | For sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $30,098 | $25,183 – $36,000 | 4,484 mi | 26–40 MPG | 5★ | 275 |
| 2025 | $25,189 | $21,869 – $30,995 | 22,402 mi | 26–40 MPG | 5★ | 2,183 |
| 2024 | $23,998 | $19,999 – $27,979 | 31,778 mi | 26–39 MPG | 5★ | 2,676 |
| 2023 | $23,708 | $19,907 – $27,121 | 32,389 mi | 26–40 MPG | 5★ | 2,746 |
| 2022 | $20,903 | $16,723 – $24,979 | 46,593 mi | 26–41 MPG | — | 2,145 |
| 2021 | $17,736 | $13,495 – $21,988 | 64,507 mi | 26–41 MPG | 5★ | 841 |
| 2020 | $16,517 | $11,999 – $20,064 | 68,302 mi | 26–41 MPG | 5★ | 1,502 |
| 2019 | $13,989 | $9,386 – $17,911 | 82,458 mi | 23–26 MPG | 5★ | 1,050 |
| 2018 | $11,995 | $7,999 – $15,995 | 88,484 mi | 23–26 MPG | 5★ | 1,415 |
| 2017 | $10,936 | $7,370 – $14,950 | 96,850 mi | 23–26 MPG | 5★ | 1,492 |
| 2016 | $9,450 | $6,320 – $12,998 | 108,050 mi | 23–26 MPG | 4★ | 639 |
| 2015 | $8,962 | $5,495 – $12,492 | 112,363 mi | 23–26 MPG | 4★ | 462 |
| 2014 | $8,194 | $5,410 – $11,998 | 116,511 mi | 24–26 MPG | 4★ | 723 |
| 2013 | $7,502 | $4,976 – $10,025 | 121,204 mi | 24–26 MPG | 4★ | 471 |
| 2012 | $6,995 | $3,995 – $10,046 | 128,777 mi | 20–25 MPG | 3★ | 231 |
| 2011 | $6,250 | $3,997 – $9,992 | 141,110 mi | 20–25 MPG | 3★ | 156 |
| 2010 | $5,788 | $3,279 – $8,995 | 141,788 mi | 20–24 MPG | — | 138 |
| 2009 | $5,995 | $3,955 – $9,480 | 130,696 mi | 20–24 MPG | — | 82 |
| 2008 | $5,199 | $2,999 – $7,995 | 133,540 mi | 19–24 MPG | — | 65 |
| 2007 | $5,188 | $2,984 – $7,630 | 129,894 mi | 19–23 MPG | — | 26 |
| 2006 | $4,892 | $3,291 – $7,982 | 133,900 mi | 19–23 MPG | — | 22 |
| 2005 | $4,973 | $2,991 – $8,105 | 115,943 mi | 17–24 MPG | — | 20 |
“Typical price” is the national median asking price; the range covers the middle 80% of listings (10th–90th percentile), so it excludes teaser and outlier prices on both ends.
Ford Escape price by trim (last 4 model years)
The trim changes the price more than a model year does: the cheapest common trim, the ACTIVE, typically lists for $22,981; the priciest, the PHEV, for $27,695. The ACTIVE is what the used market mostly stocks — 37.7% of trim-labeled listings, while the BASE is the rarest quotable trim at 0.4%.
| Trim | Typical price | Most listings fall between | Share of listings | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ACTIVEMost popularCheapest | $22,981 | $19,491 – $26,627 | 37.7% | 30,293 mi |
| ST LINE | $24,370 | $20,999 – $27,919 | 36.4% | 27,395 mi |
| PLATINUM | $26,941 | $23,948 – $30,400 | 11.8% | 28,988 mi |
| ST LINE SELECT | $25,987 | $23,004 – $30,952 | 8.3% | 28,811 mi |
| PHEVPriciest | $27,695 | $22,764 – $41,437 | 3.2% | 18,202 mi |
| ST LINE ELITE | $28,489 | $24,962 – $33,076 | 2.2% | 24,415 mi |
| BASE | $21,012 | $18,321 – $23,876 | 0.4% | 37,089 mi |
Share = portion of the model's trim-labeled used listings from the last 4 model years — a supply-side popularity signal. Trims with fewer than 25 live cars are not quoted.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a used Ford Escape cost?
As of July 2026, a used Ford Escape typically lists for $20,903 nationally. Depending on model year, typical prices run from $4,892 (2006) to $30,098 (2026), based on 19,360 live listings.
How much is a 2026 Ford Escape?
A used 2026 Ford Escape typically lists for $30,098, with most asking prices between $25,183 and $36,000. Average odometer reading is 4,484 miles.
What's the cheapest year of the Ford Escape worth looking at?
The 2006 model year is the least expensive quotable year at a typical $4,892 — but compare its mileage (133,900 miles on average) and per-year table above before deciding; a newer year at a small premium often carries far fewer miles.
How fast does the Ford Escape depreciate?
Across adjacent model years currently on the market, the Escape steps down a median 8.6% per model year of age — e.g. moving one year older typically saves about that share of the price.
How much does the trim change a used Escape's price?
A lot: over the last 4 model years, the cheapest common trim (ACTIVE) typically lists for $22,981 while the priciest (PHEV) runs $27,695 — a $4,714 spread within the same nameplate. The most common trim on the used market is the ACTIVE (37.7% of trim-labeled listings) at a typical $22,981.
How much is a used 2023 Ford Escape?
A used 2023 Ford Escape typically lists for $23,708, with most asking prices between $19,907 and $27,121; average odometer is 32,389 miles (2,746 for sale).
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