Which 2026 Ford Escape trim should you buy?
$30,350 to $38,935. What each step up the ladder costs and what becomes standard for the money, cheapest first, from Ford's own press kit — so you can see where the price goes before a dealer walks you up it.
Thinnest step: ST-Line → ST-Line Select, +$3,820 for no added standard equipment in the press kit — the difference is in the specs below.
ST-Line Select $35,015
+$3,820 over the ST-Line. No added standard equipment listed in the press kit.
Plug-In Hybrid $35,400
+$385 over the ST-Line Select. No added standard equipment listed in the press kit.
Platinum $37,940
+$2,925 over the ST-Line Select. No added standard equipment listed in the press kit.
ST-Line Elite $38,935
+$995 over the Platinum. No added standard equipment listed in the press kit.
Each trim is measured against the nearest cheaper trim with the same drivetrain and powertrain, so a step shows equipment rather than the price of all-wheel drive. "Standard here" means the press kit lists it as standard on this trim and not as standard on the one below — it may have been an option there. MSRP excludes destination. Confirm a specific car against its window sticker.
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Common questions about the 2026 Ford Escape trims
Source: EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer press kitsWhich 2026 Ford Escape trim is the best value?
The press kit does not itemise enough standard equipment by trim to rank the steps; the specification differences are listed on this page.
How much do the 2026 Ford Escape trims cost?
6 trims, from $30,350 for the Active to $38,935 for the ST-Line Elite. Manufacturer MSRP, excluding destination, options, taxes and dealer fees.