Used 2024 Ford Escape for Sale nearBakersfield, CA

Compare 2024 Ford Escape Trims in Bakersfield, CA

The 2024 Ford Escape offers a range of trims from budget-friendly options to more feature-rich models, all with impressive fuel efficiency.

• Starting at $21,799
• Best MPG/MPGe: 27 city / 34 hwy
• Most Popular: ST-Line AWD

Trim Overview

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Active FWD — "Who It's For"

The Active FWD is the pick for shoppers who want a budget-friendly option without sacrificing essential features.

• Avg. market price: $21,799 (updated weekly)
• MPG/MPGe: 27 city / 34 hwy
• Inventory: 48 listings
• View Active FWD listings

ST-Line FWD — "Who It's For"

The ST-Line FWD is the pick for shoppers who want a standard trim with added comfort features without a significant price jump.

• Avg. market price: $21,799 (updated weekly)
• MPG/MPGe: 27 city / 34 hwy
• Inventory: 31 listings
• View ST-Line FWD listings

Active AWD — "Who It's For"

The Active AWD is the pick for shoppers who want all-wheel drive capability without a hefty price tag.

• Avg. market price: $21,799 (updated weekly)
• MPG/MPGe: 26 city / 32 hwy
• Inventory: 34 listings
• View Active AWD listings

ST-Line AWD — "Who It's For"

The ST-Line AWD is the pick for shoppers who want a well-rounded trim with popular features and all-wheel drive.

• Avg. market price: $21,799 (updated weekly)
• MPG/MPGe: 26 city / 32 hwy
• Inventory: 50 listings
• View ST-Line AWD listings

ST-Line Select AWD — "Who It's For"

The ST-Line Select AWD is the pick for shoppers who want a more powerful engine and luxury features without going to the top trim.

• Avg. market price: $21,799 (updated weekly)
• MPG/MPGe: 23 city / 31 hwy
• Inventory: 25 listings
• View ST-Line Select AWD listings

Platinum AWD — "Who It's For"

The Platinum AWD is the pick for shoppers who want premium features and performance for a more luxurious driving experience.

• Avg. market price: $21,799 (updated weekly)
• MPG/MPGe: 23 city / 31 hwy
• Inventory: 16 listings — lower availability; may limit negotiating room
• View Platinum AWD listings

Trim Recommendations

Most Popular — ST-Line AWD

With 50 active listings, the ST-Line AWD is the clear volume leader in the lineup.

Browse ST-Line AWD listings

Best Budget Option — Active FWD

At $21,799 avg market price — below the lineup median of $21,799 — it's the most accessible entry point.

Browse Active FWD listings

Best for Fuel Economy — Active FWD

The Active FWD offers the best fuel efficiency in the lineup with 27/34 MPG/MPGe.

Browse Active FWD listings

These recommendations are based on CarGurus' proprietary market data from September 24, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.

How much does the 2024 Ford Escape cost?

Prices have softened 5.01% compared to this time last year, making it a favorable time to shop this model year.

There are 9,437 listings available, which suggests solid inventory availability for shoppers.

Is the 2024 Ford Escape a good car?

Yes — the 2024 Ford Escape earns a 5/5 user rating and a 6.17/10 expert rating. The standout strength is Safety at 8/10.

It fits best if you want a compact crossover with multiple powertrain choices, a comfortable ride, and impressive technology. The trade-offs are clear: the interior materials feel cheap, cargo space is uncompetitive, and value for money is weak.

Good and great deals account for 34.5% of listings, so you have some room to shop selectively.

Is the 2024 Ford Escape reliable?

Owners rate it 5/5, a strong signal of long-term satisfaction.

The 2024 Escape is presented as a familiar carryover after a substantial 2023 update, which can be reassuring if you want a known quantity rather than a fresh redesign. Its powertrain lineup and comfort-focused driving character also point to a model built for everyday use rather than novelty.

The turbocharged engine is described as quick, and the hybrid is positioned as the efficiency-minded choice. Ford also includes maintenance-friendly ownership perks on some versions, including a complimentary three-year subscription to connected navigation on the larger touchscreen setup.

For used buyers, the main long-term risk is that the Escape’s value proposition is not especially strong, so condition and price matter a lot.

What should I look for when buying a used 2024 Ford Escape?

Accident-free inventory is excellent at 91.5% — clean inventory, standard diligence applies.

You should still run a vehicle history report and prioritize a pre-purchase inspection, especially if you are considering a higher-trim example with more equipment. Focus on overall condition, because the cabin materials and tech-heavy controls are areas where wear, damage, or dissatisfaction can show up quickly.

Key things to evaluate:

• Trim level: The lineup includes Active, ST-Line, ST-Line Select, ST-Line Elite, Platinum, and Plug-in Hybrid, and the Base trim appears to be canceled. Lower trims use an 8-inch display, while upper trims get a 12.3-inch display, so feature content changes meaningfully as you move up.
• Powertrain: You can choose a 1.5-liter turbocharged three-cylinder with 180 horsepower and 199 pound-feet of torque, a 192-horsepower hybrid expected to return 39 mpg in combined driving, or a turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder with 250 horsepower, 280 pound-feet of torque, and 26 mpg in combined driving.
• Safety package: Ford Co-Pilot360 is standard and includes forward-collision warning with pedestrian detection, automatic emergency braking, lane-departure warning, lane-keeping assist, blind-spot monitoring, rear cross-traffic alert, automatic high-beam headlights, and post-collision automatic braking. Higher trims can add adaptive cruise control with stop-and-go, predictive speed assist, evasive steering assist, lane-centering assist, and a 360-degree surround-view camera system.
• Infotainment: Lower trims get an 8-inch Sync 4 display with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, SiriusXM 360L, and FordPass Connect with Wi-Fi hotspot access. Upper trims add a 13.2-inch touchscreen, Amazon Alexa, and a complimentary three-year subscription to connected navigation.
• Fuel efficiency: The hybrid is rated to return up to 39 mpg in combined driving, while the turbocharged 2.0-liter engine averages 26 mpg in combined driving.

Which 2024 Ford Escape trim should I buy?

The 2024 Ford Escape is offered in 6 trim levels: Active, ST-Line, ST-Line Select, ST-Line Elite, Platinum, and Plug-in Hybrid.

Here's the short version:

• Active: This is the most straightforward choice if you want the Escape’s core comfort and technology without paying for the pricier appearance and equipment upgrades. It also pairs well with the 1.5-liter turbo powertrain, which the test data suggests is the better fit for most buyers.
• ST-Line: This is the best-value trim if you want the hybrid powertrain, since the hybrid is tied to this trim and is the efficiency-focused choice. It gives you the strongest blend of everyday usability and lower running costs.
• ST-Line Select: This trim adds more equipment and can be paired with the stronger turbocharged 2.0-liter engine, but the test data suggests that engine is not the best value here.
• ST-Line Elite: This is the most feature-rich gas model in the test data, with the larger display, premium tech, and available upscale equipment, but it also pushes the price into territory where value suffers.
• Platinum: Choose this only if you want a more upscale presentation and are comfortable paying for it, since the test data says the turbocharged 2.0-liter setup is not the smartest spend.
• Plug-in Hybrid: This is the right pick if you want the most specialized efficiency-focused version and can live with front-wheel drive only.

Ford’s standard Co-Pilot360 safety suite is a strong baseline across the lineup, while higher trims add more advanced driver-assistance features.

Is now a good time to buy a used 2024 Ford Escape?

This looks like a moderate, selective buyer’s market, so you can shop carefully without expecting a fire sale.

• Deal availability: 34.5% of listings are priced as good or great deals.
• Inventory: There are 9,437 listings available.
• Price trend: Prices have softened 5.01% compared with last year.
• Clean inventory: 91.5% of listings are accident-free.

If you find a listing below $22,256, that's toward the low end of the year-round range and worth acting on quickly.

What is the 2024 Ford Escape's resale value?

The current average of $22,917 sits slightly below last year's $24,127.

That downward movement suggests the Escape is currently in a softer pricing environment, which can help you as a buyer but may limit what you recover later as a seller. If you plan to resell, the best protection is to buy well, keep mileage reasonable, and choose a trim and powertrain that broadens the pool of future shoppers.

Vehicles with strong owner satisfaction ratings, like this model year's 5/5, tend to retain buyer demand, which supports resale value over time.

Is the 2024 Ford Escape safe?

The 2024 Ford Escape earns five-star ratings across the board, aside from a four-star rollover resistance rating from NHTSA.

It earns an 8/10 safety score from our experts.

Ford Co-Pilot360 is standard, and it includes forward-collision warning with pedestrian detection, automatic emergency braking, lane-departure warning, lane-keeping assist, blind-spot monitoring, rear cross-traffic alert, automatic high-beam headlights, and post-collision automatic braking. Higher trims can add adaptive cruise control with stop-and-go, predictive speed assist, evasive steering assist, lane-centering assist, and a 360-degree surround-view camera system.

One caveat is that the lane-keeping systems and predictive speed assist were not always smooth in testing, and some advanced features can be more useful on freeways than in dense traffic.

Should I buy a 2024 Ford Escape or consider a different year?

If you're weighing the 2024 against nearby model years, here's how to think about it:

Choose the 2024 if:

• 34.5% of listings are priced as good or great deals.
• Accident-free inventory is excellent at 91.5% — clean inventory, standard diligence applies.
• Price trend: Prices have softened 5.01% compared with last year.
• Owners rate it 5/5 — a strong satisfaction signal.
• Ford says the 2024 Escape carries over the 2023 update and appears to drop the Base trim.

Consider the 2023 if:

• At $22,995, the 2023 costs more than the current year's $22,917 average.
• It offers an upscale, handsome design with strong available performance and tech.

The bottom line: If you want the newer model-year pricing and the same basic formula, the 2024 is the cleaner pick. If you are shopping strictly on price, the 2023 can still make sense, but you should expect to pay a bit more on average for a very similar experience.

These recommendations are based on CarGurus' proprietary market data from September 22, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.