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Used 2021 Ford Escape Plug-In Hybrid SUV Trims Comparison

Trim level differences

The new 2021 Ford Escape Plug-In Hybrid comes in three trim levels: SE, SEL and Titanium. Each one is powered by a 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine paired to a hybrid system with a rechargeable battery. Total system output is 221 horsepower. With a full battery, you can drive it an estimated 37 miles on pure electric power. After that, it switches to regular hybrid operation.

Front-wheel drive is standard, but all-wheel drive, something you can get on the regular Escape and Escape Hybrid, isn't available. Recharging the battery pack takes 10-11 hours using a 110-volt power source, says Ford, or 3.3 hours with a Level 2 charger. Feature highlights include:

SE
The base SE model comes fairly well equipped and includes standard features such as:

  • 18-inch alloy wheels
  • Keyless entry and start
  • Dual-zone automatic climate control
  • Height-adjustable driver's seat
  • 60/40-split folding rear seat
  • Six-speaker audio system
  • 8-inch touchscreen
  • Apple CarPlay and Android Auto integration
  • Wi-Fi hotspot
  • Two USB ports

Every Escape Plug-In Hybrid also comes with Ford's suite of advanced safety features, which are called Co-Pilot360. Features include:

  • Forward collision mitigation (warns you of an impending collision and applies the brakes in certain scenarios)
  • Blind-spot monitor with rear cross-traffic alert (warns you if a vehicle is in your blind spot during a lane change or while reversing)
  • Lane departure mitigation (warns you of a lane departure when a turn signal isn't used and can automatically steer to maintain lane position)
  • Automatic high-beam control

Several option packages are available for the Escape SE. They include:

  • Convenience package
    • Power liftgate
    • Simulated leather-wrapped steering wheel
    • Power-adjustable driver's seat
    • Rear armrest
  • Cold Weather package
    • Heated mirrors
    • Remote engine start
    • Heated and simulated leather-wrapped steering wheel
    • Heated front seats
  • Co-Pilot360 Assist+ package
    • Navigation system
    • Adaptive cruise control (maintains a driver-set distance between the Ford and the car in front)
    • Lane keeping system (makes minor steering corrections to help keep the vehicle centered in its lane)

SEL
The SEL gains a few more features, such as:

  • Convenience package
  • Cold Weather package
  • Foglights
  • Roof rails
  • Simulated leather upholstery
  • Parking sensors (alert you to obstacles that may not be visible behind the vehicle when parking)

Options for the SEL include:

  • Technology package
    • Hands-free liftgate
    • Digital instrument panel
    • Driver-seat memory settings
    • 10-speaker B&O audio system
    • Wireless charging pad
  • Co-Pilot360 Assist+ package
  • Towing package
  • Panoramic sunroof

Titanium
The top-level Titanium further adds:

  • Technology package (minus the charging pad)
  • Co-Pilot360 Assist+ package
  • LED headlights
  • Automatic wipers
  • Chrome exterior trim
  • Ambient interior lighting
  • Auto-dimming rearview mirror
  • Power passenger seat
  • Front parking sensors
  • Automated parking system (steers into a parking spot with little or no driver intervention)

The Titanium can be further equipped with:

  • Titanium Premium package
    • Panoramic sunroof
    • Leather-wrapped steering wheel
    • Leather upholstery
    • Wireless charging pad
    • Head-up display (displays important information in your sight line onto the windshield)
  • Towing package

Which Escape Plug-In Hybrid trim does Edmunds recommend?

Go with the midlevel SEL. The base SE is tempting since it has plenty of useful features. But the SEL gets you some desirable extras as standard equipment, including heated front seats and a power-adjustable driver's seat. Make sure to get the available Co-Pilot360 Assist+ package if you want traffic-adaptive cruise control.

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Escape Plug-In Hybrid SE
Escape Plug-In Hybrid SEL
Escape Plug-In Hybrid Titanium
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SE
2.5L 4cyl gas/electric plug-in hybrid EVT
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Titanium
2.5L 4cyl gas/electric plug-in hybrid EVT
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Features

Features

Features

Bluetooth
standard
standard
standard
Navigation
Not Available
Not Available
standard
Satellite radio
standard
standard
standard
Keyless Ignition
standard
standard
standard
Cruise control
standard
standard
standard
Adaptive cruise control
Not Available
Not Available
standard
Parking assistance
optional
standard
standard
Upholstery
premium cloth
leatherette
leatherette
Heated seats
optional
standard
standard
Cooled/Ventilated seats
Not available
Not available
Not available
Folding rear seats
standard
standard
standard
Sunroof
Not Available
optional
optional
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Specifications

Specifications

Specifications

Drivetrain
front wheel drive
front wheel drive
front wheel drive
Engine power
221 hp @ 6,250 rpm
221 hp @ 6,250 rpm
221 hp @ 6,250 rpm
Engine torque
155 lb-ft @ 4,500 rpm
155 lb-ft @ 4,500 rpm
155 lb-ft @ 4,500 rpm
Engine displacement
2.5 l
2.5 l
2.5 l
Engine configuration
inline 4
inline 4
inline 4
Transmission
electrically variable-speed automatic
electrically variable-speed automatic
electrically variable-speed automatic
Tire size
225/60R18
225/60R18
225/60R18
Wheel size
Wheel type
painted alloy wheels
painted alloy wheels
painted alloy wheels
Run flat tires
Not available
Not available
Not available
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Fuel economy

Fuel economy

Fuel economy

City/Hwy/Combined MPG (Gas only)
43 / 38 / 40 MPG
43 / 38 / 40 MPG
43 / 38 / 40 MPG
City/Hwy/Combined MPGe (Electric + Gas)
117 / 93 / 105 MPGe
117 / 93 / 105 MPGe
117 / 93 / 105 MPGe
Fuel Capacity
11.2 gal.
11.2 gal.
11.2 gal.
Gas Driving Range (city/hwy)
482 / 426 miles
482 / 426 miles
482 / 426 miles
Fuel Type
regular unleaded
regular unleaded
regular unleaded
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Battery

Battery

Battery

EPA Electricity Range
37 mi.
37 mi.
37 mi.
EPA KWh / 100 mi.
32
32
32
Time To Charge Battery (At 240V)
3.3 hr.
3.3 hr.
3.3 hr.
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Dimensions

Dimensions

Dimensions

Turning circle
N/A
N/A
N/A
Curb weight
3,884 lb.
3,884 lb.
3,884 lb.
Ground Clearance
Overall Width with Mirrors
85.6 in.
85.6 in.
85.6 in.
Overall Width without Mirrors
74.1 in.
74.1 in.
74.1 in.
Height
66.1 in.
66.1 in.
66.1 in.
Length
180.5 in.
180.5 in.
180.5 in.
Wheelbase
106.7 in.
106.7 in.
106.7 in.
Seating Capacity
Cargo Space
34.4 cu. ft.
34.4 cu. ft.
34.4 cu. ft.
Front Head Room
40.0 in.
40.0 in.
40.0 in.
Front Leg Room
42.4 in.
42.4 in.
42.4 in.
Front Shoulder Room
57.6 in.
57.6 in.
57.6 in.
Rear Head Room
39.3 in.
39.3 in.
39.3 in.
Rear Leg Room
38.9 in.
38.9 in.
38.9 in.
Rear Shoulder Room
56.0 in.
56.0 in.
56.0 in.
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5-Year Ownership Costs

5-Year Ownership Costs

5-Year Ownership Costs

True Cost to Own®
$36,029
$35,705
$39,419
Average Cost Per Mile
$0.48
$0.48
$0.53
Depreciation
$10,374
$9,500
$12,424
Financing
$3,868
$3,852
$4,305
Taxes & Fees
$1,501
$1,497
$1,633
Fuel
$5,695
$5,695
$5,695
Insurance
$6,280
$6,280
$6,439
Maintenance
$5,720
$6,290
$6,332
Repairs
$2,591
$2,591
$2,591
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Colors

Colors

Colors

Interior
Dark Earth Gray, premium cloth
Sandstone, premium cloth
Ebony, leatherette
Sandstone, leatherette
Ebony, leather
Ebony, leatherette
Sandstone, leatherette
Exterior
Bronze Fire Metallic
Iconic Silver Metallic
Carbonized Gray Metallic
Agate Black
Velocity Blue Metallic
Star White Metallic Tri-Coat
Antimatter Blue Metallic
Oxford White
Desert Gold Metallic
Rapid Red Metallic Tinted Clearcoat
Bronze Fire Metallic
Iconic Silver Metallic
Carbonized Gray Metallic
Agate Black
Velocity Blue Metallic
Star White Metallic Tri-Coat
Antimatter Blue Metallic
Oxford White
Desert Gold Metallic
Rapid Red Metallic Tinted Clearcoat
Bronze Fire Metallic
Iconic Silver Metallic
Carbonized Gray Metallic
Agate Black
Velocity Blue Metallic
Star White Metallic Tri-Coat
Antimatter Blue Metallic
Desert Gold Metallic
Rapid Red Metallic Tinted Clearcoat