A 2021 Ford Escape still asks 67% of what a 2026 one does — that's how much value it holds after 5 years. Among 87 suvs we price, that ranks #5, above the 47% class median. The steepest single-year drop comes at year 4 (−21.1%), after which losses ease to about 12.8% a year. Mileage costs it 56%: the same car reads 100k–150k instead of Under 40k miles. Calculated from 1,944 listings.
Ford Escape value by year
The newest Escape at under half the 2025 price is the 2019, with a median asking price of $10,495 (46% of it). A 2022 and a 2021 ask almost the same, $14,991 against $14,700, so the newer year costs next to nothing extra.
| Year | Trade-in | Median | Dealer | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $19,295 | $23,999 | 3 | |
| 2025 | $18,995 | $26,399 | 43 | |
| 2024 | $15,999 | $27,988 | 38 | |
| 2023 | $13,966 | $24,364 | 31 | |
| 2022 | $9,785 | $20,998 | 71 | |
| 2021 | $9,500 | $20,999 | 47 | |
| 2020 | $8,800 | $18,800 | 108 | |
| 2019 | $6,499 | $15,500 | 90 | |
| 2018 | $6,499 | $13,900 | 169 | |
| 2017 | $4,500 | $11,995 | 226 | |
| 2016 | $4,000 | $9,800 | 147 | |
| 2015 | $3,500 | $8,999 | 143 | |
| 2014 | $3,300 | $8,995 | 193 | |
| 2013 | $2,995 | $7,950 | 159 | |
| 2012 | $2,400 | $7,995 | 110 | |
| 2011 | $1,990 | $6,995 | 82 | |
| 2010 | $2,100 | $7,800 | 83 | |
| 2009 | $2,500 | $6,999 | 46 | |
| 2008 | $1,900 | $6,995 | 54 | |
| 2007 | $1,750 | $5,000 | 21 | |
| 2006 | $1,100 | $3,995 | 29 | |
| 2005 | $1,800 | $4,500 | 21 | |
| 2004 | $1,800 | $7,500 | 12 | |
| 2003 | $1,450 | $2,900 | 11 | |
| 2002 | $1,250 | $3,995 | 3 | |
| 2001 | $1,950 | $3,800 | 4 |
How the Ford Escape depreciates
The newest Ford Escape has a median asking price of $21,950; a 25-year-older one runs about $2,500 — roughly 89% lost over 25 years (compare the typical depreciation curve by age).
Does the Ford Escape hold value better than its rivals?
Over the same 5 years the Honda CR-V keeps 59%, the Mazda CX-5 55% and the Nissan Rogue 63%, against 67% for the Escape. The Escape holds value better than the Honda CR-V, Mazda CX-5 and Nissan Rogue.
The Ford Escape market right now
Adjust your Ford Escape value for mileage
Crossing 100k miles costs a Ford Escape about 56% of its under-40k asking price:
Trade-in, private-party & dealer price
For a 2025 Ford Escape: a dealer trade-in offer is around $18,995, selling private-party nets about $23,060, and a lot asks near $26,399 — a $7,404 spread on the same car.
What sellers really ask, from our own listings: for the same model year, the Escape costs a median 12% more from a dealer than from a private seller, across the 6 recent model years with enough of both. Title, state and mileage effects are on the Ford Escape price page.
| Model year | Private seller (listings) | Dealer (listings) | Dealer vs private |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $18,900 (9) | $22,495 (85) | +19% |
| 2023 | $18,000 (9) | $20,460 (68) | +14% |
| 2022 | $11,950 (60) | $17,995 (123) | +51% |
| 2021 | $13,599 (35) | $14,990 (89) | +10% |
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Ford Escape value FAQ
How much is a Ford Escape worth?
It depends mostly on the model year: in our listings the median asking price runs from $1,800 to $23,060 across 26 model years. A 2025 is worth about $23,060, the median of 43 listings.
How much does mileage cut a Ford Escape's value?
Among Escapes from the last eight model years, those with under 40,000 miles ask a median $20,326, and those with over 150,000 miles ask $6,400; crossing 100,000 miles alone costs about 56%.
Which Ford Escape year is the best value?
The newest Escape at under half the 2025 price is the 2019, with a median asking price of $10,495 (46% of it). A 2022 and a 2021 ask almost the same, $14,991 against $14,700, so the newer year costs next to nothing extra.
Is a Ford Escape cheaper from a dealer or a private seller?
Usually from a private seller: for the same model year, dealers ask a median 12% more, across 6 recent model years in our listings.
Does the Escape hold value better than the Honda CR-V?
Yes: over 5 years the Escape keeps 67% of its value and the Honda CR-V 59%, by the median asking prices of the 2026 and 2021 model years.
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