Model Year | 2011 | 2011 | 2011 | 2011 | 2011 |
Model | Escape | Escape | Escape | Escape | Escape |
Trim | XLS | XLT | Limited | Hybrid | Hybrid Limited |
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. | |||||
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. | |||||
Automatically steers the vehicle into a parking space. Driver operates the transmission, and sometimes also the brake and accelerator. | |||||
Homelink. | |||||
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | |||||
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. | |||||
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. | |||||
Individual keys can be coded to enforce specific driving restrictions, such as maximum speed and audio volume. | |||||
Airbags contained just above the window level. Except in cars without a rear seat usually cover first and second row. | |||||
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. | |||||
Automatically applies a front brake to counteract sway induced by a trailer. | |||||
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. | |||||
Do not have to open entire tailgate to access the cargo area. | |||||
Usually part of an overhead console. | |||||
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. | |||||
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. | |||||
Time between wipes can be precisely adjusted. | |||||
Engine / Motor | |||||
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 | |||||
Can be small lip spoiler or a larger raised spoiler. | |||||
Only listed if not standard on all trims. No value because no way to compare across models. | |||||
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. | |||||
Uses Bluetooth rather than a cable to integrate audio device. Requires compatible audio device and/or phone. | |||||
Enables hands-free communication by wirelessly connecting a cell phone to a microphone and the vehicle's stereo speakers. | |||||
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 two front headrest-mounted screens. | |||||
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. | |||||
Simple directions displayed on rudimentary screen and/or spoken over audio system. Fee after first 3-12 months. | |||||
XM or Sirius. Includes a subscription for three to six months, after which monthly fees apply. | |||||
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. | |||||
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. | |||||
Area around the vehicle is illuminated when the vehicle is remotely unlocked. | |||||
Includes value of manual remote mirrors. | |||||
Auxiliary convex lens in the corner of the outside mirror that improves view of the driver's blind spot. | |||||
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. | |||||
Seating surfaces are trimmed in leather; other upholstery tends to be leatherette. | |||||
Power tilting seat cushion; can take the form of a second height adjustment. | |||||
Only listed if not standard on all trims. No value because no way to compare across models. | |||||
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | |||||
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. | |||||
The letters on the tire sidewalls are white rather than black. |
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