The 2012 Ford Escape is available in three different trim levels to choose from, viz. XLS, XLT, and Limited trim levels. Depending on the trim level and spec, it has a starting price range of $21,440 to $28,120. The base XLS trim comes pretty barebones with standard features like manually adjustable front seats, full-power accessories, air-conditioning, cruise control, a CD player with AUX connectivity, Bluetooth connectivity, and a generic four-speaker sound system. Even a steering wheel with audio controls is an optional extra.
The steering wheel with audio controls is standard for the XLT trims along with a few other features such as automatic headlights, fog lights, auto-dimming rearview mirror, and a 6-way power driver seat as well. You can also upgrade to a 7-speaker sound system if you want to. Then there is the top-of-the-line Limited trim which comes with a couple of standard luxury features such as leather upholstery and heated front seats. Other upgrades include different 16-inch wheels, chrome exterior highlights, Sync, and a 6-speaker sound system.
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Trim
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XLS
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XLT
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Limited
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MSRP (FWD)
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$21,440
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$24,870
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$26,370
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MSRP (4WD)
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$23,190
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$26,620
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$28,120
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Key Features
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16” alloy wheels
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In addition to or replaces XLS trim features with:
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In addition to or replaces XLT trim features with:
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Cruise control
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Automatic headlights
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Heated front seats
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Integrated blind-spot mirror
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Fog Lights
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Leather upholstery
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CD player
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Power adjustable driver seat
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Chrome exterior highlights
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Bluetooth connectivity
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Auto-dimming rearview mirror
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Rear parking sensors (optional)
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Steering-wheel audio controls (optional)
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Satellite radio
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Rearview camera (optional)
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Depending on the trim level, there are quite a few packages and standalone optional features available for the 2012 Ford Escape as well. The Leather package for the XLT trim adds leather upholstery, heated front seats, and ambient lighting. The Sun & Sync package adds Sync and a sunroof. The Sport Appearance package adds 17-inch wheels along with a slightly upgraded interior and exterior trim. And a 7-speaker sound system upgrade is also available as a standalone option.
The top-of-the-line Limited trim gets the Limited Luxury package which adds dual-zone automatic climate control, rear parking sensors, and a rearview camera. The Moon and Tune package adds a sunroof and the seven-speaker sound system upgrade. The Limited trim gets a few interesting standalone options as upgrades which include:
- Automated parallel-parking assist
- Rear-seat entertainment system
- Navigation system
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Among the three available trim levels for the 2012 Ford Escape, the top-of-the-line Limited trim might just have the best value for money proposition in the lineup. The fact the base XLS trim comes pretty barebones, you would be tempted to go for the mid-range XLT trim, which again lacks a few comfort and convenience features, which might not be a very big deal as you can equip them at an additional cost anyways. Or just spend less than a couple extra thousand dollars and opt for the Limited trim which comes with those features as standard in the first place.
