The Ford Escape has proven itself over the years as a great option. If you’re in the market for a new SUV, it may be tempting to go with a more upscale name, but is it worth it? That’s what we want to find out. We’ll compare it to the Lincoln Corsair to see if the premium price tag means premium features.
Key Takeaways:
- The Escape has more engine options to pick from, and they’re more efficient, helping you save at the pump.
- The Escape lets you pick between all of its trims, while remaining under the price of the base Corsair.
- If you’re a soccer mom, then the Escape is the best choice. It comes with the best cargo capacity, letting you load up more.
Is the 2025 Ford Escape Priced Well?
If you want a vehicle that doesn't break the bank, then the 2025 Ford Escape is probably the one you want. This is due to its starting price being $29,150, and the Lincoln Corsair having a starting price of $39,485.
If you want the high-end trims, the Escape starts at $37,400, while the Corsair’s high-end trims start at $54,365. If you want the best features from an Escape, you can get that for less than the price of the base Corsair.
The best Escape trim is the Plug-in Hybrid. This comes with a 13.2-inch touchscreen, adaptive cruise control, a heated steering wheel, power liftgate, and even a remote start system.
The base Corsair trim comes with a power liftgate, a 13.2-inch touchscreen, and adaptive cruise control, but it misses out on some of the other features, and for the price, that makes it not worth it.
The base Escape doesn't come with all of the bells and whistles, but it does come with some great features for its price. The features you can find are an 8-inch touchscreen with wireless phone connectivity, and even a rear-view camera that helps you remain safe when reversing.
Is the 2025 Ford Escape Fuel Efficient?
Before we dive into the hybrid engines, the Escape comes with a more efficient gas-only engine. The Escape comes with two gas-powered engines.
The first engine we’ll look at is the 2.0L I4 that comes with an EPA-rated 26 MPG combined. The most efficient gas-powered engine is the 1.5L EcoBoost engine, this one has an EPA-rated 30 MPG combined.
While both of those are pretty decent as is, it only gets better. For the hybrids, there are two options to pick from. There’s the standard 2.5L I4 engine that has an EPA rating of 39 MPG. While the plug-in variant can get 40 MPG combined, able to go 37 miles on just electricity.
The Corsair isn’t as lucky. Only offering two engines, one being the 2.0L I4, this engine gets 25 MPG combined. The plug-in variant gets 33 MPG combined, and can go only 27 miles on electricity.
Does the 2025 Ford Escape Offer a lot of Storage Capacity?
If you’re looking for something practical for you and your family, then cargo space is a must. If you have kids who do extracurricular activities, the Escape will be the best option for you.
With all of the seats in place, the Espace has much better cargo space at 37.7 cu-ft, while the Corsair only has 27.6 cu-ft. The difference in cargo capacity is huge, making the Escape the better option.
Is the Lincoln Corsair worth purchasing instead of the Ford Escape?
No, the Corsair isn’t worth it. Not only is the base model more expensive than the high-end Escape, but the features that it comes with this SUV don’t reflect the price. If you want the most bang for your buck, then go for the Escape. If you want more information, then come see us here at Banner Ford of Monroe. We have the best stock for you to pick from!