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Features Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Ford Expedition
| Model Year | 2009 | 2009 | 2009 | 2009 | 2009 | 2009--2008-2008--2015-2015 | 2009--2008-2008--2015-2015 | 2009--2008-2008--2015-2015 | 2009--2008-2008--2015-2015 |
| Model | Escape | Escape | Escape | Escape | Escape | Expedition | Expedition | Expedition | Expedition |
| Trim | XLS | XLT | Limited | Hybrid | Hybrid Limited | EL XLT | EL Eddie Bauer | EL Limited | EL King Ranch |
| Engines | |||||||||
| Transmissions | |||||||||
| Drivetrains | |||||||||
| Tires | |||||||||
| Audio Systems | |||||||||
| Accessories | |||||||||
| Powers devices with a regular home electrical outlet. Limited wattage: forget about using it to power a blow drier. | |||||||||
| Unlock the car by entering a code on a door-mounted keypad. | |||||||||
| Often must be ordered with power rear side windows, if these are available. | |||||||||
| Liftgate can be opened and closed using buttons inside the vehicle and on the keyfob. | |||||||||
| Pedals adjust fore-and-aft to provide the optimal relationship with the steering wheel. | |||||||||
| Unlock and lock the car using buttons on the keyfob. | |||||||||
| Start the car using a button on the keyfob. Interior can be a comfortable temperature as soon as you get in. | |||||||||
| Homelink. | |||||||||
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | |||||||||
| Rear disc brakes. | |||||||||
| Automatically contacts 911 through a linked cell phone in the event of a severe collision. | |||||||||
| Only listed when pricing a single model because insufficient data for all cars. | |||||||||
| Automatically pulse the brakes in hard stops to prevent wheels from locking up, making it possible to brake and steer at the same time. | |||||||||
| When a panic stop is sensed, fully applies the brakes. | |||||||||
| Only listed if not standard on all trims. No value because no way to compare across models. | |||||||||
| Mandatory, in all cars. | |||||||||
| Beeps signal distance to object behind vehicle. Parking aid. | |||||||||
| Rearview camera connected to display screen on the instrument panel. Often requires navigation system. | |||||||||
| Deploys extended duration side curtain airbags when the vehicle rolls over. Usually included on tall vehicles. Rare on others. | |||||||||
| Airbags contained just above the window level. Except in cars without a rear seat usually cover first and second row. | |||||||||
| Airbags contained just above the window level. Cover all three rows. | |||||||||
| Selectively applies the brakes to prevent excessive understeer or oversteer (spinning). | |||||||||
| Two types: a warning light when a tire is low on air and a pressure readout for each tire. | |||||||||
| When a drive wheel slips, it is braked and/or engine power is reduced, restoring traction. | |||||||||
| Periodically uploads and emails a vehicle diagnostic check. | |||||||||
| Cargo Management | |||||||||
| Hitch rated for up to 3,500 pounds. Capacity of the vehicle could be lower. | |||||||||
| Hitch rated for up to 10,000 pounds. Capacity of the vehicle could be lower. | |||||||||
| Do not have to open entire tailgate to access the cargo area. | |||||||||
| Usually part of an overhead console. | |||||||||
| Includes side rails and crossbars. | |||||||||
| Requires roof rails. Together constitute a roof rack. | |||||||||
| No crossbars. | |||||||||
| Large storage area beneath the load floor, often compartmentalized. | |||||||||
| Includes four-wire harness, limited to relatively small trailers. | |||||||||
| Includes seven-wire harness, necessary for larger trailers. | |||||||||
| Climate Control | |||||||||
| Maintains set temperature in front row. Requires air conditioning and does not include its value. | |||||||||
| Temperature can be separately set for left and right sides of the passenger compartment. Requires air conditioning and does not include its value. | |||||||||
| Wipers automatically turn on and adjust their speed based on input from a rain sensor. | |||||||||
| Fan speed and/or temperature can be manually set for vents in the center console, B-pillars, and/or ceiling. Includes value of rear vents. | |||||||||
| Ducts under front seats direct heated air to the second row. | |||||||||
| A second evaporator provides cool air to rear vents. Does not include the value of these vents. Includes rear heater. | |||||||||
| Time between wipes can be precisely adjusted. | |||||||||
| Engine / Motor | |||||||||
| No value because no way to compare across models. | |||||||||
| Plugs into electrical outlet to warm up the engine. Facilitates starting in extreme cold. | |||||||||
| Only listed if not standard on all trims. No value because no way to compare across models. | |||||||||
| Exterior | |||||||||
| Protective cladding extending partly onto the doors. | |||||||||
| Increasingly often these are not actually connected to the exhaust. | |||||||||
| Flaps mounted behind two to four wheels, to protect the body from mud and rocks. | |||||||||
| Prevent underbody damage when off-roading. | |||||||||
| Only listed if not standard on all trims. No value because no way to compare across models. | |||||||||
| Used to connect the vehicle with another, so one of them can tow the other out of the mud. | |||||||||
| Extensions to the wheel opening, both decorative and protective. | |||||||||
| Gas Guzzler Tax | |||||||||
| Infotainment | |||||||||
| Jack for an iPod or similar device. No value because of incomplete data. Will soon be standard on nearly every car. | |||||||||
| Enables hands-free communication by wirelessly connecting a cell phone to a microphone and the vehicle's stereo speakers. | |||||||||
| Includes CD player. | |||||||||
| Audio system capable of playing DVDs on a front-row screen. Inoperative when the vehicle is moving. No value because of incomplete data. | |||||||||
| A DVD player and ceiling-mounted screen. Often includes a pair of wireless headphones. | |||||||||
| Built-in drive with at least 10 GB of storage for MP3 and other audio files. | |||||||||
| Audio system capable of playing discs with MP3 files. | |||||||||
| Screen-based navigation system. | |||||||||
| Audio controls for rear seat passengers, usually to control output through headphone jacks. | |||||||||
| XM or Sirius. Includes a subscription for three to six months, after which monthly fees apply. | |||||||||
| Converts text messages to speech. | |||||||||
| Information about traffic plus weather, gas prices, sports news, and/or movie times. Monthly fee after first 3-12 months. | |||||||||
| Often permits an iPod or phone to be integrated into the vehicle's entertainment system and controls. | |||||||||
| Sometimes also includes voice control over climate control system. | |||||||||
| Phone or other device operated via the vehicle's voice command system. Requires a compatible device--all aren't supported. | |||||||||
| Sometimes also includes voice control over climate control system. | |||||||||
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | |||||||||
| Interior rearview mirror automatically dims when hit by headlights of following vehicle. | |||||||||
| Headlights automatically turn on and off. Includes value of automatic-off headlights. | |||||||||
| We haven't given this feature a value because it's hard to tell which cars have it. | |||||||||
| Enables driver to view rear passenger compartment without turning around. | |||||||||
| Light wide area close in front of the vehicle. | |||||||||
| Clears ice and fog from mirrors. | |||||||||
| Includes value of non-illuminated vanity mirror. | |||||||||
| Includes value of non-illuminated vanity mirror. | |||||||||
| LEDs cast a soft glow over and/or highlight parts of the interior. | |||||||||
| Standard or optional in some hybrid vehicles. Fancy display of power flows, enhanced trip computer information. | |||||||||
| Front row reading lights. | |||||||||
| One or both exterior mirrors tilt down when the transmission is in reverse, to provide view of the curb. | |||||||||
| Area around the vehicle is illuminated when the vehicle is remotely unlocked. | |||||||||
| Includes value of manual remote mirrors. | |||||||||
| Mirrors fold and unfold with the touch of a button inside the vehicle. Good for narrow roads and parking lots. | |||||||||
| Reports engine speed. | |||||||||
| Reports average fuel economy, and perhaps also instantaneous fuel economy, distance to empty, average speed, and other stats. | |||||||||
| Seats and Interior Trim | |||||||||
| All-weather floormats. | |||||||||
| Seat folds to enlarge cargo area. Unless the seat is also removable, it usually folds flat or nearly flat. | |||||||||
| Seat folds to enlarge cargo area. Unless the seat is also removable, it usually folds flat or nearly flat. | |||||||||
| Seating surfaces are trimmed in leather; other upholstery tends to be leatherette. | |||||||||
| Brings center section closer to front seats, making it easier to reach from the front seat. Useful for an infant in a car seat. | |||||||||
| Manually adjustable lower back support. | |||||||||
| Manually adjustable lower back support. | |||||||||
| Power-adjustable lower back support. | |||||||||
| Power-adjustable lower back support. | |||||||||
| Power tilting seat cushion; can take the form of a second height adjustment. | |||||||||
| Power tilting seat cushion; can take the form of a second height adjustment. | |||||||||
| Seat powers flat to enlarge cargo area. Also powers back upright. Replaces manual folding seat, and includes the value of that feature. | |||||||||
| Only listed if not standard on all trims. No value because no way to compare across models. | |||||||||
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | |||||||||
| Only listed when pricing a single model because insufficient data for all cars. | |||||||||
| Alloy wheels with a chromed plastic veneer. Replace and include value of regular alloy wheels. | |||||||||
| Outer surface of alloy wheels machines to yield a bright finish. Replace and include value of reqular alloy wheels. | |||||||||
| Air springs maintain the rear ride height. | |||||||||
| Lug nuts that can only be removed using a special key. Prevents theft of wheels. | |||||||||
| The letters on the tire sidewalls are white rather than black. | |||||||||
| Transmission | |||||||||
| Only listed when pricing a single model because insufficient data for all cars. | |||||||||
Option Package Contents
Convenience Package
Convenience Package
Towing Package
Convenience Package
SYNC 3 with SYNC Connect
Heavy-Duty Trailer Tow Package
Driver Assistance Package
Equipment Group 201A
Heavy-Duty Trailer Tow Package
FX4 Off-Road Package
Equipment Group 301A
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