2018 Ford Escape vs. 2018 Ford Explorer

Versatile and Capable SUVs Side-by-Side: The Ford Escape vs. Ford Explorer

Both Ford family favorites are smart investments full of advanced safety technology you can trust on top of welcoming cabins and spacious cargo areas. But which one has the specs you’re looking for? The Ford Escape and Ford Explorer are both available now from Laird Noller Automotive with:

• SYNC®3 touchscreen technology with voice recognition technology
• The available Intelligent 4WD system
• Available hands-free foot-activated power liftgate
• Adaptive Cruise Control

We recommend both the Ford Escape and Ford Explorer for families, but when it comes down to which one is better, well, that really comes down to your personal preferences!

Price

• Ford Escape: Starting at $23,850
• Ford Explorer: Starting at $31,990

Towing Capacity

• Ford Escape: Max 3,500 lbs.
• Ford Explorer: Max 5,000 lbs.

Fuel Economy

• Ford Escape: 29 mpg highway and 21 mpg city
• Ford Explorer: 24 mpg highway and 17 mpg city

Seating and Cargo Capacity

• Ford Escape: Seating for 5 and 67.8 cu. ft. with seats folded
• Ford Explorer: Seating for 7 and 80.7 cu. ft. with seats folded

Luxury Technology

• Ford Escape: SYNC®3 with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, Wi-Fi, and navigation and available heated seats
• Ford Explorer: SYNC®3 with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, Wi-Fi, and navigation and available heated seats

Driver Assistance Technology

• Ford Escape: Adaptive Cruise Control, Forward Collision Warning with Brake Support, Lane Keeping Assist, and Enhanced Active Park Assist
• Ford Explorer: Adaptive Cruise Control, Forward Collision Warning with Brake Support, Lane Keeping Assist, and Enhanced Active Park Assist

Safety Features

• Ford Escape: Curve Control with Torque Vectoring Control, AdvanceTrac® with Roll Stability Control, Personal Safety System, and Ford MyKey
• Ford Explorer: AdvanceTrac® with Roll Stability Control, Traction Control, and Personal Canopy System