Used Ford Escape Prices by Year
As of October 2026, a used Ford Escape typically lists for $16,577 in the US. Depending on model year, typical asking prices run from $4,209 for a 2003 to $27,285 for a 2026 — every figure below is a national median of 29,077 live listings, not a book value, and the Escape steps down a median 10.2% 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 | $27,285 | $22,725 – $33,994 | 13,296 mi | 26–40 MPG | 5★ | 273 |
| 2025 | $23,766 | $19,999 – $28,706 | 30,270 mi | 26–40 MPG | 5★ | 4,188 |
| 2024 | $23,377 | $18,990 – $27,773 | 34,560 mi | 26–39 MPG | 5★ | 3,543 |
| 2023 | $22,999 | $18,900 – $26,895 | 37,308 mi | 26–40 MPG | 5★ | 3,564 |
| 2022 | $19,191 | $14,495 – $23,728 | 56,229 mi | 26–41 MPG | — | 2,776 |
| 2021 | $16,577 | $11,948 – $20,995 | 70,554 mi | 26–41 MPG | 5★ | 1,117 |
| 2020 | $15,500 | $10,900 – $19,398 | 76,614 mi | 26–41 MPG | 5★ | 2,065 |
| 2019 | $13,007 | $8,717 – $17,047 | 86,026 mi | 23–26 MPG | 5★ | 1,643 |
| 2018 | $11,368 | $7,695 – $15,446 | 91,140 mi | 23–26 MPG | 5★ | 2,025 |
| 2017 | $10,100 | $6,900 – $14,398 | 100,960 mi | 23–26 MPG | 5★ | 2,413 |
| 2016 | $8,900 | $5,750 – $12,534 | 112,599 mi | 23–26 MPG | 4★ | 1,105 |
| 2015 | $7,995 | $5,250 – $11,995 | 117,513 mi | 23–26 MPG | 4★ | 871 |
| 2014 | $7,795 | $4,995 – $11,170 | 119,997 mi | 24–26 MPG | 4★ | 1,298 |
| 2013 | $6,995 | $4,499 – $9,995 | 127,286 mi | 24–26 MPG | 4★ | 828 |
| 2012 | $6,891 | $3,995 – $9,995 | 131,024 mi | 20–25 MPG | 3★ | 404 |
| 2011 | $5,995 | $3,500 – $9,354 | 137,491 mi | 20–25 MPG | 3★ | 237 |
| 2010 | $5,990 | $3,493 – $8,995 | 141,364 mi | 20–24 MPG | — | 249 |
| 2009 | $5,500 | $3,308 – $8,995 | 133,175 mi | 20–24 MPG | — | 144 |
| 2008 | $4,999 | $2,999 – $8,518 | 136,345 mi | 19–24 MPG | — | 150 |
| 2007 | $4,845 | $2,925 – $6,258 | 152,522 mi | 19–23 MPG | — | 46 |
| 2006 | $4,643 | $2,874 – $7,995 | 150,044 mi | 19–23 MPG | — | 40 |
| 2005 | $4,294 | $2,938 – $8,367 | 140,429 mi | 17–24 MPG | — | 45 |
| 2004 | $4,900 | $2,977 – $7,602 | 159,028 mi | 18–22 MPG | — | 27 |
| 2003 | $4,209 | $2,650 – $6,698 | 169,882 mi | 18–22 MPG | — | 26 |
“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 $4,209 (most between $2,650 and $6,698) with an average odometer of 169,882 miles. Among recent model years, the least-expensive common trim is the ACTIVE at a typical $21,995. Before chasing the lowest price, weigh mileage against a one-year-newer car — each model year of age saves a median 10.2%, 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 $27,285 (most between $22,725 and $33,994). The most expensive common trim is the PLATINUM, typically $26,285 — a $4,290 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 $21,995; the priciest, the PLATINUM, for $26,285. The ST LINE is what the used market mostly stocks — 36.5% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ST LINEMost popular | $23,389 | $19,775 – $26,995 | 36.5% | 32,237 mi |
| ACTIVECheapest | $21,995 | $18,390 – $25,575 | 35.9% | 34,879 mi |
| ST LINE SELECT | $24,486 | $21,649 – $28,294 | 12.2% | 35,653 mi |
| PLATINUMPriciest | $26,285 | $22,998 – $29,723 | 10.3% | 32,485 mi |
| PHEV | $27,931 | $19,989 – $41,224 | 2.9% | 24,711 mi |
| ST LINE ELITE | $28,000 | $23,991 – $32,891 | 1.8% | 28,853 mi |
| BASE | $18,499 | $16,110 – $21,780 | 0.4% | 46,501 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 October 2026, a used Ford Escape typically lists for $16,577 nationally. Depending on model year, typical prices run from $4,209 (2003) to $27,285 (2026), based on 29,077 live listings.
How much is a 2026 Ford Escape?
A used 2026 Ford Escape typically lists for $27,285, with most asking prices between $22,725 and $33,994. Average odometer reading is 13,296 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 $4,209 — but compare its mileage (169,882 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 10.2% 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 $21,995 while the priciest (PLATINUM) runs $26,285 — a $4,290 spread within the same nameplate. The most common trim on the used market is the ST LINE (36.5% of trim-labeled listings) at a typical $23,389.
How much is a used 2025 Ford Escape?
A used 2025 Ford Escape typically lists for $23,766, with most asking prices between $19,999 and $28,706; average odometer is 30,270 miles (4,188 for sale).
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