Get Comparison Details Between the 2017 Ford Escape and the Toyota RAV4 From Lakewood Ford

When searching for a new compact SUV, the number of choices available can be overwhelming. At Lakewood Ford, we want to help you narrow down your options by showing you that the new 2017 Ford Escape is an amazing value. We're so confident that you'll love the 2017 Escape that we're putting it head-to-head against the 2017 Toyota RAV4 on this comparison page. Check out how well the Escape stacks up against its close rival and then, when you're ready to take a test drive, come visit us in Lakewood.

2017 Ford Escape vs. Toyota RAV4: Design Comparison

Both the 2017 Ford Escape and the Toyota RAV4 are crossover SUVs that are sleek and modern on the outside and roomy enough for 5 on the inside. The Escape offers some convenience features such as turn-by-turn navigation and optional leather upholstery that the RAV4 doesn't, though. In addition, you get greater front head room, front hip room, front leg room, rear hip room, rear head room and rear leg room in the Escape than you would in the RAV4.

2017 Ford Escape vs. Toyota RAV4: Performance Facts

At the base trim level, both the 2017 Ford Escape and the Toyota RAV4 are powered by 2.5-liter 4-cylinder engines capable of similar fuel economy paired with a 6-speed shiftable automatic transmission. Both SUVs are front-wheel drive at this trim level with all-wheel drive available as an option. The RAV4 stops there with engine choices, though, while the Escape offers a more powerful 1.5-liter 240-horsepower turbocharged 4-cylinder engine at upper trim levels.

2017 Ford Escape vs. Toyota RAV4: Safety Information

Both the 2017 Ford Escape and the Toyota RAV4 are well-equipped with standard safety features including a rearview camera, multiple airbags, antilock brakes, traction control and stability control. The Escape offers MyKey technology that allows you to set limits for secondary drivers. A Driver assistance suite of technology is available in the RAV4 as standard and in the Escape as an option at every trim level. Both vehicles fared well in IIHS testing, both offer all-wheel drive as an option and both earned 5 stars overall in NHTSA testing. A closer look, though, shows that the RAV4 only earned 4 stars in front crash protection, a category that the Escape earned 5 stars in.

Get a Great Deal on a New 2017 Ford Vehicle at Lakewood Ford

At Lakewood Ford, we're proud to offer great prices on our outstanding selection of new 2017 Ford vehicles. When you visit Lakewood Ford, you'll experience a higher level of customer service, from our friendly sales consultants who will be delighted to help you select the Ford that's right for you to our caring finance team, who will work hard to find payments that fit your budget. In addition, we can help you save on the Ford you want most with our frequently updated new vehicle special offers. Check out our inventory online and then come see us for a test drive at 11503 Pacific Hwy SW, Lakewood, WA 98499. We're close to Tacoma and well worth the drive from Parkland or Spanaway. We look forward to getting you behind the wheel of your next new Ford at Lakewood Ford!