Used Ford Escape Prices by Year
As of August 2026, a used Ford Escape typically lists for $16,995 in the US. Depending on model year, typical asking prices run from $3,799 for a 2003 to $28,988 for a 2026 — every figure below is a national median of 26,771 live listings, not a book value, and the Escape steps down a median 11.8% 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 | $28,988 | $25,258 – $34,924 | 7,891 mi | 26–40 MPG | 5★ | 247 |
| 2025 | $24,611 | $20,943 – $29,995 | 27,179 mi | 26–40 MPG | 5★ | 3,436 |
| 2024 | $23,719 | $19,540 – $27,893 | 35,042 mi | 26–39 MPG | 5★ | 3,352 |
| 2023 | $23,484 | $19,495 – $26,995 | 36,195 mi | 26–40 MPG | 5★ | 3,253 |
| 2022 | $20,045 | $15,255 – $24,495 | 52,695 mi | 26–41 MPG | — | 2,931 |
| 2021 | $16,995 | $12,498 – $21,198 | 69,361 mi | 26–41 MPG | 5★ | 1,047 |
| 2020 | $16,058 | $11,393 – $19,998 | 73,963 mi | 26–41 MPG | 5★ | 1,946 |
| 2019 | $13,487 | $8,995 – $17,495 | 87,413 mi | 23–26 MPG | 5★ | 1,599 |
| 2018 | $11,890 | $7,940 – $15,712 | 91,010 mi | 23–26 MPG | 5★ | 1,909 |
| 2017 | $10,404 | $6,995 – $14,832 | 101,380 mi | 23–26 MPG | 5★ | 2,040 |
| 2016 | $8,999 | $5,995 – $12,995 | 112,063 mi | 23–26 MPG | 4★ | 1,064 |
| 2015 | $8,289 | $5,421 – $12,185 | 118,287 mi | 23–26 MPG | 4★ | 752 |
| 2014 | $7,988 | $4,999 – $11,599 | 120,521 mi | 24–26 MPG | 4★ | 1,034 |
| 2013 | $6,999 | $4,762 – $10,040 | 127,218 mi | 24–26 MPG | 4★ | 833 |
| 2012 | $6,880 | $3,995 – $9,910 | 134,852 mi | 20–25 MPG | 3★ | 349 |
| 2011 | $5,995 | $3,491 – $9,090 | 142,309 mi | 20–25 MPG | 3★ | 212 |
| 2010 | $5,500 | $3,495 – $8,995 | 143,785 mi | 20–24 MPG | — | 279 |
| 2009 | $5,725 | $3,499 – $8,974 | 139,313 mi | 20–24 MPG | — | 162 |
| 2008 | $5,495 | $2,960 – $7,995 | 143,504 mi | 19–24 MPG | — | 133 |
| 2007 | $4,775 | $2,975 – $6,738 | 152,489 mi | 19–23 MPG | — | 46 |
| 2006 | $4,995 | $3,353 – $7,995 | 150,732 mi | 19–23 MPG | — | 44 |
| 2005 | $4,138 | $2,894 – $7,066 | 138,337 mi | 17–24 MPG | — | 54 |
| 2004 | $3,999 | $3,000 – $7,910 | 140,721 mi | 18–22 MPG | — | 20 |
| 2003 | $3,799 | $2,498 – $5,855 | 166,443 mi | 18–22 MPG | — | 29 |
“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.
Cheapest Ford Escape
The cheapest quotable model year is the 2003, typically listing for $3,799 (most between $2,498 and $5,855) with an average odometer of 166,443 miles. Among recent model years, the least-expensive common trim is the ACTIVE at a typical $22,495. Before chasing the lowest price, weigh mileage against a one-year-newer car — each model year of age saves a median 11.8%, and the per-year table above shows where the price-per-mile balance is best. See the cheapest Ford Escape listings for sale →
Most expensive Ford Escape
The priciest used model year is the 2026 at a typical $28,988 (most between $25,258 and $34,924). The most expensive common trim is the PHEV, typically $28,842 — a $6,347 spread over the base ACTIVE within the same nameplate.
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 $22,495; the priciest, the PHEV, for $28,842. The ACTIVE is what the used market mostly stocks — 37.4% 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 | $22,495 | $18,953 – $26,225 | 37.4% | 34,110 mi |
| ST LINE | $23,953 | $20,304 – $27,688 | 36.0% | 31,010 mi |
| PLATINUM | $26,783 | $23,493 – $29,998 | 11.2% | 31,169 mi |
| ST LINE SELECT | $25,321 | $22,559 – $28,988 | 9.9% | 34,032 mi |
| PHEVPriciest | $28,842 | $22,198 – $43,023 | 3.0% | 18,234 mi |
| ST LINE ELITE | $28,000 | $24,309 – $32,880 | 2.1% | 27,663 mi |
| BASE | $20,000 | $16,532 – $23,021 | 0.4% | 45,938 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 August 2026, a used Ford Escape typically lists for $16,995 nationally. Depending on model year, typical prices run from $3,799 (2003) to $28,988 (2026), based on 26,771 live listings.
How much is a 2026 Ford Escape?
A used 2026 Ford Escape typically lists for $28,988, with most asking prices between $25,258 and $34,924. Average odometer reading is 7,891 miles.
What's the cheapest year of the Ford Escape worth looking at?
The 2003 model year is the least expensive quotable year at a typical $3,799 — but compare its mileage (166,443 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 11.8% 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 $22,495 while the priciest (PHEV) runs $28,842 — a $6,347 spread within the same nameplate. The most common trim on the used market is the ACTIVE (37.4% of trim-labeled listings) at a typical $22,495.
How much is a used 2025 Ford Escape?
A used 2025 Ford Escape typically lists for $24,611, with most asking prices between $20,943 and $29,995; average odometer is 27,179 miles (3,436 for sale).
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