Where there's room on price
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/ 100 (strong)
Approx. 46 days of national supply and the median listing asks approx. 16% above the typical asking price at typical mileage — strong leverage to negotiate.
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2017 Ford Escape Price: Typical Asking Price & MSRP
A mileage-adjusted read of comparable active listings—not a quote for a specific VIN, trim, condition, or location.
Typical asking price
$11,484
Inside the middle half of current listings.
Price intelligence
A map of today's market
Typical asking price is in the typical market range
$5,750$20,990
- Typical market range
- $10,990–$14,990
- Typical asking price
- $11,484
- Original MSRP range
- $23,600–$31,000
Middle 50% of active listings
At typical mileage
3 sourced trims when new
Buyer context
Market pulse
What this means for you. It's market data, not a price for a specific car.
National supply
46
days of supply
Balanced market
Supply and demand are roughly balanced for the 2017 Ford Escape.
Estimated dealer cost (invoice)
$21,712–$22,656
Estimated dealer invoice — about $23,600 MSRP minus a typical 4–8% manufacturer margin.
An estimate, not a sourced figure. Actual dealer invoice varies with manufacturer incentives, holdback, and regional pricing.
Typical asking price by trim
| Trim | Typical asking (at typical mileage) | MSRP | Est. dealer cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| SE | $10,804 | $27,000 | $24,840–$25,920 |
| S | $11,270 | $23,600 | $21,712–$22,656 |
| Titanium | $12,859 | $31,000 | $28,520–$29,760 |
Trim comparison
How each trim is priced
Estimated dealer cost Original MSRP Typical asking price
Trim
$9,188$20,902$32,616
Typical askingSE
$10,804
SE: typical asking price $10,804, original MSRP $27,000, estimated dealer cost $24,840 to $25,920.
S
$11,270
S: typical asking price $11,270, original MSRP $23,600, estimated dealer cost $21,712 to $22,656.
Titanium
$12,859
Titanium: typical asking price $12,859, original MSRP $31,000, estimated dealer cost $28,520 to $29,760.
All marks use the same price scale. Dealer cost is an estimate; original MSRP and typical asking price are shown for context, not as a guarantee of a particular vehicle’s price.
Out-the-door price by state
Out-the-door for a 2017 Ford Escape runs about $11,795 in MT to $13,271 in NJ — the typical asking price plus state tax, title, registration, and a typical dealer doc fee.
| State | Sales/use tax | Doc + title + reg | Out-the-door |
|---|---|---|---|
| CA | $833 | $110+ | $12,427 |
| TX | $718 | $332 | $12,534 |
| FL | $689 | $1,074+ | $13,247 |
| NY | $459 | $371 | $12,314 |
| PA | $689 | $587 | $12,760 |
| IL | $718 | $683 | $12,885 |
| OH | $660 | $444 | $12,588 |
| GA | $804 | $637 | $12,925 |
| NC | $345 | $793 | $12,622 |
| WA | $746 | $215+ | $12,445 |
| OR | $0 | $525 | $12,009 |
Estimates using each state's base tax rate. Local (city/county) taxes can add 1–3% in many areas, dealer doc fees vary, and some states base registration on vehicle value or weight (shown with a "+"). Trade-in tax credits are not included.
Out-the-door price by state: California, Texas, Florida, New York, Pennsylvania, Illinois, Ohio, Georgia, North Carolina, Washington, Oregon
Safety & recalls
4 open NHTSA recalls on record for the 2017 Ford Escape.
VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2017 Ford Escape Titanium and SE vehicles manufactured October 5, 2015, to May 12, 2016. The settings for the closing-force of the power-operated windows may allow the windows to close on an object such as a body part and injure it before the windows auto-reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 118, "Power-Operated Window Systems."
Remedy: Ford has notified owners, and dealers will update the power window operating system software, free of charge. The recall began on September 6, 2016. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 16C12.
Campaign 16V617000 · 24/08/2016
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:GEAR POSITION INDICATION (PRNDL)
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2013-2019 Escape, 2013-2018 C-Max, 2013-2016 Fusion, 2013-2021 Transit Connect, and 2015-2018 Edge vehicles. The bushing that attaches the shifter cable to the transmission may degrade or detach.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the under hood shift bushing and add a protective cap over the shift cable bushing, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters, informing owners of the safety risk, were mailed July 1, 2022. Remedy parts are expected to be available in 4th Quarter 2022. Owner notification letters were mailed October 27, 2022. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 22S43.
Campaign 22V413000 · 10/06/2022
EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:ENGINE BLOCK HEATER
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2013-2018 Focus, 2013-2019 Escape, and 2015-2016 MKC vehicles equipped with a 2.0L engine. The engine block heater may crack and develop a coolant leak, causing it to short circuit when the block heater is plugged in.
Remedy: Owners are advised not to plug in their block heater until the vehicle is remedied. Dealers will replace the block heater, free of charge. Owners will also have a alternative option to replace engine block heater element with a threaded plug, and remove the block heater electrical cord. Interim letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed March 6, 2026. Additional letters will be sent once the final remedy is available. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26S01. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on January 16, 2026.
Campaign 26V011000 · 15/01/2026
VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2017 Escape vehicles previously repaired incorrectly under recall number 16V617. The power-operated windows may exert excessive force when encountering an object, before they automatically reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 118, "Power-Operated Window Systems."
Remedy: Dealers will update the power window operating system software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 22, 2026. Owners may contact customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26C29. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will become searchable on NHTSA.gov on July 6, 2026.
Campaign 26V374000 · 09/06/2026
Source: NHTSA. Contact your dealer to schedule a free recall repair.
Questions buyers ask
What is the typical asking price for a 2017 Ford Escape?
Used 2017 Ford Escape listings ask about $11,484 at typical mileage, with most listings between $10,990 and $14,990. That is what sellers are asking, not what buyers pay.
Is the 2017 Ford Escape cheaper than MSRP?
Yes — its original MSRP was about $23,600, so the typical asking price for a used one is roughly $12,116 below MSRP.
What is the out-the-door price of a 2017 Ford Escape?
Out-the-door (price plus state tax, title, registration, and a typical doc fee) runs about $11,795 in MT to $13,271 in NJ, depending on your state. Local taxes can add more.
Is now a good time to buy a 2017 Ford Escape?
There are about 46 days of national market supply for the 2017 Ford Escape — Supply and demand are roughly balanced for the 2017 Ford Escape.
Is the listed price on a 2017 Ford Escape fair?
Not always. 2017 Ford Escape listings typically ask about $13,290, roughly 16% above the typical asking price at typical mileage, $11,484. Compare any listing against that figure, and get the dealer's out-the-door price in writing, because tax and fees are added on top of the listed price.
What does the dealer pay for a 2017 Ford Escape?
The estimated dealer cost (invoice) is roughly $21,712–$22,656 — its $23,600 MSRP minus a typical 4–8% margin. An estimate; actual invoice varies.
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Prices are computed from live market listings, adjusted for mileage, and aggregated by trim · updated 10/26/2026. Estimates only; your price depends on condition, options, and location.