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Used 2022 Ford Escape Plug-In Hybrid SUV Trims Comparison

Trim level differences

The 2022 Ford Escape Plug-In Hybrid comes in SE, SEL and Titanium trim levels. Each comes with a 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine paired with an electric motor, combining for 221 total horsepower, and joined to a continuously variable automatic transmission. Front-wheel drive is standard. Unlike gas-only and regular hybrid Escape models, the Plug-In Hybrid does not offer all-wheel drive.

On a fully charged battery, the Escape Plug-In can travel up to 37 miles on electric power, after which it switches to regular gas-electric hybrid operation. Recharging the 14.4-kWh battery pack takes 3.5 hours with a Level 2 charger, or 10-11 hours using a 110-volt household power outlet.

SE
The base SE model comes well equipped with standard features including:

  • 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 Co-Pilot360, a bundle of advanced safety features that 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 keeping assist (steers the Escape back into its lane if it begins to drift over the lane marker)
  • Automatic high-beam control

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

  • Convenience package
    • Power liftgate
    • Faux 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)
    • Evasive steering assist (enhances the forward collision mitigation system with steering-based collision avoidance)

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

  • Convenience package
  • Cold Weather package
  • Remote engine start
  • Foglights
  • Simulated leather upholstery
  • Sport-contoured seats
  • Rear parking sensor (alerts you to obstacles that may not be visible behind the vehicle when parking)

Options for the SEL include:

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

Titanium
The top-level Titanium further adds:

  • Technology package (minus the charging pad)
  • Co-Pilot360 Assist+ package
  • Chrome exterior trim
  • Roof rails
  • LED headlights
  • Automatic wipers
  • Ambient interior lighting
  • Auto-dimming rearview mirror
  • Power passenger seat
  • Driver's seat memory settings
  • Front parking sensors

The Titanium can be further equipped with:

  • Towing package
  • Titanium Premium package
    • Leather-wrapped steering wheel
    • Leather upholstery
    • Wireless charging pad
    • 10-speaker B&O audio system
    • Head-up display (displays important information in your sight line onto the windshield)
    • Automated parking system (steers into a parking spot with little or no driver intervention)

Which Escape Plug-In Hybrid trim does Edmunds recommend?

We like the midlevel SEL. It comes with some desirable extras compared to the base trim SE, including heated front seats and nicer upholstery. It also opens up some options, including a hands-free liftgate, premium audio system and a towing package. 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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2.5L 4cyl gas/electric plug-in hybrid EVT
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Features

Features

Features

Bluetooth
standard
standard
standard
Navigation
optional
optional
standard
Satellite radio
standard
standard
standard
Keyless Ignition
standard
standard
standard
Cruise control
standard
standard
standard
Adaptive cruise control
optional
optional
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 @ 4,000 rpm
155 lb-ft @ 4,000 rpm
155 lb-ft @ 4,000 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 / 37 / 40 MPG
43 / 37 / 40 MPG
43 / 37 / 40 MPG
City/Hwy/Combined MPGe (Electric + Gas)
117 / 93 / 105 MPGe
117 / 93 / 105 MPGe
117 / 93 / 105 MPGe
Fuel Capacity
11.1 gal.
11.1 gal.
11.1 gal.
Gas Driving Range (city/hwy)
477 / 411 miles
477 / 411 miles
477 / 411 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
39.0 ft.
39.0 ft.
39.0 ft.
Curb weight
3,870 lb.
3,870 lb.
3,870 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
65.9 in.
65.9 in.
65.9 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®
$41,019
$41,901
$43,227
Average Cost Per Mile
$0.55
$0.56
$0.58
Depreciation
$9,921
$10,141
$11,210
Financing
$4,099
$4,377
$4,430
Taxes & Fees
$2,410
$2,560
$2,571
Fuel
$9,417
$9,417
$9,417
Insurance
$6,445
$6,445
$6,716
Maintenance
$6,211
$6,445
$6,367
Repairs
$2,516
$2,516
$2,516
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Colors

Colors

Colors

Interior
Sandstone, premium cloth
Dark Earth Gray, premium cloth
Sandstone, leatherette
Ebony, leatherette
Sandstone, leatherette
Ebony, leatherette
Ebony, leather
Exterior
Iced Blue Silver Metallic
Oxford White
Rapid Red Metallic Tinted Clearcoat
Stone Blue Metallic
Atlas Blue Metallic
Iconic Silver Metallic
Agate Black Metallic
Carbonized Gray Metallic
Star White Metallic Tri-Coat
Iced Blue Silver Metallic
Oxford White
Rapid Red Metallic Tinted Clearcoat
Stone Blue Metallic
Atlas Blue Metallic
Iconic Silver Metallic
Agate Black Metallic
Carbonized Gray Metallic
Star White Metallic Tri-Coat
Iced Blue Silver Metallic
Rapid Red Metallic Tinted Clearcoat
Stone Blue Metallic
Atlas Blue Metallic
Iconic Silver Metallic
Agate Black Metallic
Carbonized Gray Metallic
Star White Metallic Tri-Coat