Best Year for Ford Escape: Complete Buying Guide

Based on 144 active AutoTrader listings, here is the complete market analysis for the Ford Escape. Find the best model year for your budget, see how prices change with age and mileage, and get our data-driven recommendation.

Total Listings

144

Median Price

$19,512

Price Range

$2,900 — $32,294

Avg Mileage

17,520 mi

2025

Best Value: Ford Escape (2025)

Median price: $23,995 · 75% of new price · Depreciation: 4.4% / yr

Price stabilises at ~$23,995 with only 4.4% yearly depreciation

How to Choose the Best Year

The best model year is usually not the cheapest year. It is the point where depreciation has slowed, inventory is still available, and mileage is not so high that maintenance risk dominates the savings.

Use the recommendation above as a shortlist, then compare ownership history, open recalls, trim level, and regional pricing before making an offer.

Price by Year — Ford Escape

Median price with 25th–75th percentile range per model year

$5k$10k$15k$20k$25k$30k$35k201020122014201620182020202220242026
Year Span

20102026

Total Comparable Vehicles

18,403

Best Value Year

2025

All Model Year Prices

YearListingsMedianP25P75Value vs New
2026389$31,908$28,939$33,626100%
20252099$23,995$21,700$26,22875%
20242133$22,990$20,500$25,20072%
20232155$23,499$21,499$25,49474%
20222091$20,245$18,335$22,56163%
2021845$17,988$15,900$19,99556%
20201453$16,463$14,495$18,38952%
20191099$14,526$12,276$16,74546%
20181525$12,713$9,999$14,76540%
20171650$11,454$9,400$13,79936%
2016816$9,995$7,995$11,99831%
2015556$9,445$7,850$11,44830%
2014707$8,200$6,891$10,85226%
2013423$7,500$5,695$9,44424%
2012219$7,340$6,100$8,99523%
2011164$5,999$4,000$8,33819%
201079$5,950$4,300$8,99519%

Data Notes for Buyers

Sample Size

144

Market

United States and Canada

Refresh

Updated daily

Use these figures as a market baseline, then verify the VIN, title, accident history, taxes, dealer fees, financing terms, and inspection results before buying.

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