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Ford Escape
2021 Ford Escape
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$26,610
Starting Price (MSRP)
8.0
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Nissan Xterra
2015 Nissan Xterra
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$25,710
Starting Price (MSRP)
N/A
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Overview

Engine
1.5L Turbo Inline-3 Gas
Engine
4.0L V6 Gas
Transmission
8-Speed Automatic
Transmission
5-Speed Automatic
Drivetrain
Front-Wheel Drive
Drivetrain
Four-Wheel Drive
Fuel Economy
City: 27 MPG
Hwy: 33 MPG
Fuel Economy
City: 15 MPG
Hwy: 20 MPG
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gallons
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gallons
Seating Capacity
5 seater
Seating Capacity
5 seater

Photos

Ford Escape
Rear View Driving
Dashboard
21
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Nissan Xterra
2009-2015 Nissan Xterra Rear Angle View
2009-2015 Nissan Xterra Dashboard
33
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Performance Specs

Engine and Transmission

Engine
1.5L Turbo Inline-3 Gas
4.0L V6 Gas
Horsepower
181 hp @ 6000 rpm
261 hp @ 5600 rpm
Torque
190 lb-ft @ 3000 rpm
281 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm
Transmission
8-Speed Automatic
5-Speed Automatic
Drivetrain
Front-Wheel Drive
Four-Wheel Drive

Weight and Towing

Curb Weight
3,298 lbs
N/A
Maximum Towing Capacity
2,000 lbs
5,000 lbs

Fuel and MPG

Fuel Economy

Combined
30 MPG
17 MPG
City
27 MPG
15 MPG
Highway
33 MPG
20 MPG

Emissions

CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year
5.9 (2020) Tons/yr
10.4 (Est) Tons/yr

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gallons
21.1 gallons
Cruising Range City
399.6 miles
316.5 miles
Cruising Range Highway
488.4 miles
422 miles

Dimensions and Measurement

Exterior Dimensions

Length
180.5 in
N/A
Height
66.1 in
74.9 in
Max Width
74.1 in
72.8 in
Front Width
62.4 in
61.8 in
Rear Width
61.8 in
61.8 in
Wheelbase
106.7 in
106.3 in
Ground Clearance
7.3 in
9.1 in

Interior Space

Seating Capacity
5 seater
5 seater
Front Seat Leg Room
42.4 in
42.4 in
Front Seat Headroom
40 in
39.9 in
Front Seat Shoulder Room
57.6 in
58.3 in
Front Seat Hip Room
55.2 in
55.9 in
Rear Seat Leg Room
40.7 in
34.4 in
Rear Seat Headroom
39.3 in
39.3 in
Rear Seat Shoulder Room
56 in
58.3 in
Rear Seat Hip Room
53.3 in
46.1 in

Cargo Space

Cargo Volume to Seat 1
65.4 ft³
65.7 ft³
Cargo Volume to Seat 2
37.5 ft³
36.3 ft³
Cargo Volume to Seat 3
37.5 ft³
36.3 ft³

Wheels and Suspension

Steering

Steering Type
Rack-Pinion
Rack-Pinion
Turning Diameter
N/A
37.3 ft

Wheels

Wheels Type
Aluminum Wheels
N/A
Front Wheel Size
17" x 7"
16" x 7"
Rear Wheel Size
17" x 7"
16" x 7"

Suspension

Front Suspension
Strut
N/A
Rear Suspension
Short And Long Arm
N/A

Tires

Front Tire
P225/65HR17
P265/70TR16
Rear Tire
P225/65HR17
P265/70TR16
Spare Tire
N/A
Full-Size

Colors and Materials

Standard Exterior Colors

  • Agate Black Metallic
  • Antimatter Blue Metallic
  • Bronze Fire Metallic
  • Carbonized Gray Metallic
  • Desert Gold Metallic
  • Iconic Silver Metallic
  • Oxford White
  • Velocity Blue Metallic
  • Brilliant Silver
  • Cayenne Red
  • Glacier
  • Lava Red
  • Metallic Blue
  • Night Armor
  • Solar Flare Yellow, Build Out:05/15/2015, *PRICE TO FOLLOW*
  • Super Black

Optional Exterior Colors

  • Rapid Red Metallic Tinted Clearcoat
  • Star White Metallic Tri-Coat
N/A

Standard Interior Materials

N/A
  • Gray, Cloth Seat Trim

Features and Options

Infotainment

Bluetooth Connection
Standard
Standard
Satellite Radio
Standard
Not Available
Smart Device Integration
Standard
Not Available
WiFi Hotspot
Standard
Not Available
Auxiliary Audio Input
Standard
Standard
MP3 Player
Standard
Not Available

Interior Trim

Bucket Seats
Standard
Standard
Cloth Seats
Standard
Standard
Leather Steering Wheel
Optional
Not Available
Sun/Moonroof
Optional
Not Available

Comfort

Navigation System
Optional
Not Available
Steering Wheel Audio Controls
Standard
Standard
Power Liftgate
Optional
Not Available
Power Mirror(s)
Standard
Not Available
A/C
Standard
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Optional
Not Available
Climate Control
Optional
Not Available
Cruise Control
Standard
Standard
Heated Front Seat(s)
Optional
Not Available
Heated Steering Wheel
Optional
Not Available
Keyless Entry
Standard
Standard
Multi-Zone A/C
Optional
Not Available
Power Driver Seat
Optional
Not Available
Remote Engine Start
Standard
Not Available
Remote Trunk Release
Optional
Not Available
Keyless Start
Standard
Not Available
Telematics
Standard
Not Available

Safety

Safety Features

Back-Up Camera
Standard
Not Available
Cross-Traffic Alert
Standard
Not Available
Rear Parking Aid
Optional
Not Available
Blind Spot Monitor
Standard
Not Available
Lane Departure Warning
Standard
Not Available
Lane Keeping Assist
Standard
Not Available
ABS
Standard
Standard
Tire Pressure Monitor
Standard
Standard
Brake Assist
Standard
Not Available
Stability Control
Standard
Standard
Traction Control
Standard
Standard

US NHTSA crash test result

Rollover Rating
N/A

Airbags

Driver Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Front Head Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Front Side Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Knee Air Bag
Standard
Not Available
Passenger Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Rear Head Air Bag
Standard
Standard

Warranty

Warranty Summary

Basic
3 Years / 36,000 Miles
3 Years / 36,000 Miles
Corrosion
5 Years / Unlimited Miles
5 Years / Unlimited Miles
Drivetrain
5 Years / 60,000 Miles
5 Years / 60,000 Miles
Roadside Assistance
5 Years / 60,000 Miles
N/A
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