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2005 Ford Escape Hybrid AWD 4dr SUV (2.3L 4cyl CVT) comparison

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Product name	2005 Ford Escape Hybrid AWD 4dr SUV (2.3L 4cyl CVT)	2006 Toyota Highlander Hybrid	2007 Ford Escape Hybrid	2006 Ford Escape Hybrid	2009 Ford Escape Hybrid Limited
Price	$29,070.00	Check Prices	Check Prices	Check Prices	Check Prices
CNET editors' rating	3.0 stars Overall score: 6.5 (3.0 stars)	3.5 stars Overall score: 7.3 (3.5 stars)	3.0 stars Overall score: 6.7 (3.0 stars)	3.0 stars Overall score: 6.4 (3.0 stars)	3.5 stars Overall score: 7.2 (3.5 stars)
Average user rating	3.0 stars	4.0 stars		3.5 stars
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The Bottom Line	Ford's 2005 Escape Hybrid, the first hybrid SUV, drives off with a winning combo of power and good fuel economy, but be prepared to pay a premium.	The Highlander Hybrid delivers efficient power and drives better than the average SUV, but it skimps on dashboard gadgets.	With this hybrid's price falling, it becomes a solid proposition in an all-around city driver. Sized well and easy to drive, the Escape Hybrid is a useful, advanced vehicle let down a bit by its amenities. Prospective buyers might want to wait for the next model year, which should see an overall upgrade.	The 2006 Ford Escape Hybrid still feels unfinished. Despite a commendably advanced power train, the rest of the vehicle disappoints, and the overall ownership experience won't be salvaged by a few extra miles per gallon.	Urban dwellers will love the 2009 Ford Escape Hybrid Limited's great fuel economy and awesome Sync-based tech package, but freeway commuters will find its high-speed manners unsettling.
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Drivetrain available	all-wheel drive	all-wheel drive	front-drive	front-drive	Front-drive
Available Engine	Hybrid with CVT	Hybrid with CVT	Hybrid	Hybrid	Hybrid
Body style	SUV	SUV	SUV	SUV	SUV
Trim levels	HEV	Base	Base	Base	Base
Full specifications	Full specifications	Full specifications	Full specifications	Full specifications	Full specifications
Buying choices	Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price From Edmunds.com $29,070.00 In stock: Price from 1 CNET Certified store	E-mail me when this product is available	E-mail me when this product is available	E-mail me when this product is available	E-mail me when this product is available
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