Subaru Crosstrek vs Ford Escape
Comparing Subaru and Ford SUVs
Compact crossovers like the new Subaru Crosstrek are excellent vehicles for all kinds of drivers around the Fruita, Clifton and Redlands, CO areas. Better equipped to handle travels on rough road surfaces and through tough weather than the average sedan or hatchback, small crossovers are also easier to drive and generally more efficient than larger SUVs and other family vehicles. Blending your need for space, utility and a variety of capabilities with everyday sensibilities and efficiency makes the new Crosstrek a great choice here at our Grand Junction, CO Subaru dealership.
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Of course there are plenty of other small SUVs and crossovers found around the Grand Junction area, so it's worth stacking up the new Crosstrek with its closest competitors. Here, we're looking at how the new Subaru Crosstrek compares to the Ford Escape, a vehicle that's styled a bit differently, but markets itself toward the same kind of drivers that our preferred compact crossover does. Take a quick look through the advantages the new Crosstrek has over the Escape, then visit Grand Junction Subaru today for a quick test drive.
Subaru Crosstrek vs Ford Escape Comparison in Grand Junction, CO
- When comparing the latest Crosstrek edition's base level to the latest Ford Escape model's starting package, the Crosstrek proves to be more affordable, giving you more room in your budget to upgrade to higher trims or adding more options. Looking at starting prices is a great way to compare vehicles while considering that the Subaru model is generally better equipped from the get-go.
- Part of that, of course, is the new Crosstrek's standard all-wheel drive system, which is a popular reason for choosing any new Subaru here in Grand Junction. With the Escape, AWD is an option that's either reserved for higher trims or offered as a costly add on. For wintertime driving, adventures up in the mountains and for just better traction and control on any road surface, you'll want AWD for your small crossover, and the Crosstrek sets you up with that feature right away.
- For the Redlands and Clifton area, having a vehicle that goes even further than using standard AWD is the best way to safely traverse rocky terrains. The new Crosstrek features 8.7 inches of ground clearance, more than the Escape's 7.3 inches of height from the ground up. Additionally, the Crosstrek's suspension and handling are rated better by experts than what competitors like the Escape offer.
- When you select a Crosstrek with the standard CVT automatic setup - which most drivers will choose over the manual setup - you get the Subaru EyeSight safety suite as a standard feature. This collection of smart driver aids keeps you and your passengers out of harm's way with forward collision warning, automatic emergency braking, adaptive cruise control and more in the base level, with extra safety features like blind-spot monitoring and rear cross-traffic alert added in higher trims. The Crosstrek also provides adaptive LED headlights that swivel when you turn the steering wheel. The Escape offers some safety features, but not as many and at a higher price than you'll pay with your Crosstrek.
- Similarly, the new Crosstrek starts you off with far more standard features than what's found in the base level of the new Ford Escape. To get the kinds of features like Bluetooth, a USB port, voice recognition, smartphone integration and others in an Escape, you'll have to spend far more than what the Crosstrek commands. Even simple amenities like power windows cost more with the Escape, while the Crosstrek makes those standard.
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