How much does the 2024 Ford Escape cost?

Prices have softened 6.46% compared to this time last year, making it a favorable time to shop this model year.

There are 8,627 listings available, which suggests you should have a workable amount of inventory to compare.

If you find a listing below $22,258.52, that's toward the low end of the year-round range and worth acting on quickly.

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.

The Escape’s appeal is strongest if you want a compact crossover with multiple powertrain options, a comfortable driving experience, and impressive technology. The trade-offs are clear, though: the interior materials feel cheap, cargo space is uncompetitive, and value for money is poor.

The market still shows 34.1% good or great deals, which gives you 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 compact crossover with a substantial update carried over from 2023, and its available powertrains and standard equipment suggest a well-developed package. Its performance notes point to a comfortable, isolated driving character, while the tech suite and safety equipment add everyday usefulness.

Ford also includes a standard post-collision automatic braking system, and the broader driver-assistance package is extensive. For used buyers, the main long-term ownership risk is that the Escape’s value proposition and cabin quality may not age as gracefully as its feature content.

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

Accident-free inventory is excellent at 91.7% — clean inventory, standard diligence applies.

You should still run a history report and prioritize a pre-purchase inspection, especially if you’re considering a higher-trim example with more equipment to verify. Focus on cabin condition, technology operation, and whether the vehicle’s features work as intended, since the Escape’s appeal depends heavily on its equipment.

Key things to evaluate:

• Trim level: The lineup includes Active, ST-Line, ST-Line Select, ST-Line Elite, Platinum, and Plug-in Hybrid trims. The base trim appears to be dropped, so you should expect a more limited lineup than some earlier model years.
• Powertrain: You can choose between a 1.5-liter turbocharged three-cylinder with 180 horsepower and 199 pound-feet of torque, a 192-horsepower hybrid, or a turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder with 250 horsepower and 280 pound-feet of torque. The turbo 2.0-liter is quick, but it is not the most efficient choice.
• 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, and automatic high-beam headlights. 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 use an 8-inch display with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, SiriusXM 360L satellite radio, and FordPass Connect services, including Wi-Fi hotspot access. Upper trims get a 12.3-inch display, and the larger 13.2-inch touchscreen adds Amazon Alexa and a three-year connected-navigation subscription.
• Fuel efficiency: The hybrid is rated at 39 mpg in combined driving, while the turbocharged 2.0-liter engine averages 26 mpg in combined driving. The turbocharged ST-Line Elite averaged 24.1 mpg on the testing route.

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:

• Base trim: The Active trim is the most straightforward choice, but you give up the more upscale presentation and richer tech found higher in the lineup.
• Sweet-spot trim: The ST-Line is the best value if you want the sporty look and the 1.5-liter turbo powertrain without paying for the pricier 2.0-liter setup.
• Premium/top trim: The ST-Line Elite adds the larger display, more available tech, and a more upscale cabin presentation, but it pushes the price into territory that weakens the Escape’s value case.
• Off-road trim: None of the trims is a true off-road choice, and the lack of an Off-Road mode makes the Escape less appealing if that matters to you.

Ford Co-Pilot360 is standard, so you get a strong safety baseline even on lower trims.

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 and still find worthwhile listings.

• Deal availability: 34.1% of listings are priced as good or great deals.
• Inventory: There are 8,627 listings available.
• Price trend: Prices have softened 6.46% compared with last year.
• Clean inventory: 91.7% of listings are accident-free.

If you find a listing below $22,258.52, 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 $23,131 sits slightly below last year's $24,730.

That price movement suggests the Escape has already absorbed some depreciation, which can help future sellers if they buy at the right number. If you shop carefully now, you may reduce the amount of value lost over your ownership period. The flip side is that the model’s weaker value-for-money reputation can make resale more sensitive to condition, trim, and equipment.

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?

It earns five-star ratings across the board, aside from a four-star rollover resistance rating from NHTSA.

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

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, and automatic high-beam headlights. 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.

The main caveat is that the lane-keeping systems and predictive speed assist did not always behave smoothly in testing, and the adaptive cruise and lane-centering systems shut down at one point. That means the hardware is strong, but you should verify that the driver-assistance features work the way you expect during a test drive.

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:

• 34.1% of listings are priced as good or great deals.
• Accident-free inventory is excellent at 91.7% — clean inventory, standard diligence applies.
• Price trend: Prices have softened 6.46% compared with last year.
• Owners rate it 5/5 — a strong satisfaction signal.
• It carries over the 2023 update with multiple powertrain choices, strong tech, and standard safety equipment.

Consider the 2023 if:

• At $23,244, the 2023 costs more than the current year's $23,131 average.
• It offers an upscale design and a tech-forward approach.

The bottom line: If you want the newer model-year pricing and the same broad mix of powertrains, tech, and safety equipment, the 2024 is the cleaner pick. If you’re shopping strictly on price and find a well-kept 2023 with the features you want, that older model can still make sense.

These recommendations are based on CarGurus' proprietary market data from August 21, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.