Negotiating leverage
53
moderate leverage / 100
~80 days of national supply — moderate negotiating leverage.
Ridekick price intelligence
2024 Ford Escape Price: Fair Market Value & MSRP
A mileage-adjusted read of comparable active listings—not a quote for a specific VIN, trim, condition, or location.
Fair market price
$23,603
Inside the middle half of current listings.
Price intelligence
A map of today's market
Fair price is in the typical market range
$13,941$32,084
- Typical market range
- $20,505–$25,266
- Ridekick fair price
- $23,603
- Original MSRP range
- $28,000–$40,500
Middle 50% of active listings
Mileage-adjusted estimate
8 sourced trims when new
Buyer context
Market pulse
Signals to help you frame a conversation—not a promise about a particular vehicle or dealer.
National supply
80
days of supply
Buyer's market
Inventory is moving slowly, so buyers typically have more room to negotiate on a 2024 Ford Escape.
Estimated dealer cost (invoice)
$27,135–$28,315
Estimated dealer invoice — about $29,495 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.
Fair price by trim
| Trim | Fair price | MSRP | Est. dealer cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Active | $21,633 | $29,495 | $27,135–$28,315 |
| PHEV | $22,734 | $40,500 | $37,260–$38,880 |
| ST-Line | $23,878 | $30,340 | $27,913–$29,126 |
| ST-Line Select | $26,060 | $34,040 | $31,317–$32,678 |
| Platinum | $26,223 | $37,465 | $34,468–$35,966 |
| base | — | $28,000 | $25,760–$26,880 |
| awd-st-line-select-4dr-suv | — | $35,190 | $32,375–$33,782 |
| st-line-elite | — | $38,460 | $35,383–$36,922 |
Trim comparison
How each trim is priced
Estimated dealer cost Original MSRP Fair price
Trim
$20,124$31,067$42,009
Fair priceActive
$21,633
Active: fair price $21,633, original MSRP $29,495, estimated dealer cost $27,135 to $28,315.
PHEV
$22,734
PHEV: fair price $22,734, original MSRP $40,500, estimated dealer cost $37,260 to $38,880.
ST-Line
$23,878
ST-Line: fair price $23,878, original MSRP $30,340, estimated dealer cost $27,913 to $29,126.
ST-Line Select
$26,060
ST-Line Select: fair price $26,060, original MSRP $34,040, estimated dealer cost $31,317 to $32,678.
Platinum
$26,223
Platinum: fair price $26,223, original MSRP $37,465, estimated dealer cost $34,468 to $35,966.
base
—
base: fair price not available, original MSRP $28,000, estimated dealer cost $25,760 to $26,880.
awd-st-line-select-4dr-suv
—
awd-st-line-select-4dr-suv: fair price not available, original MSRP $35,190, estimated dealer cost $32,375 to $33,782.
st-line-elite
—
st-line-elite: fair price not available, original MSRP $38,460, estimated dealer cost $35,383 to $36,922.
All marks use the same price scale. Dealer cost is an estimate; original MSRP and fair 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 2024 Ford Escape runs about $24,405 in MT to $26,717 in NJ — fair price plus state tax, title, registration, and a typical dealer doc fee.
| State | Sales/use tax | Doc + title + reg | Out-the-door |
|---|---|---|---|
| CA | $1,747 | $110+ | $25,951 |
| TX | $1,506 | $332 | $25,932 |
| FL | $1,446 | $1,074+ | $26,614 |
| NY | $964 | $371 | $25,429 |
| PA | $1,446 | $587 | $26,127 |
| IL | $1,506 | $683 | $26,283 |
| OH | $1,385 | $444 | $25,923 |
| GA | $1,687 | $637 | $26,418 |
| NC | $723 | $793 | $25,610 |
| WA | $1,566 | $215+ | $25,875 |
| OR | $0 | $525 | $24,619 |
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
8 open NHTSA recalls on record for the 2024 Ford Escape.
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Escape two-wheel drive vehicles equipped with adaptive cruise control. The cruise control radar module was misaligned during production.
Remedy: Dealers will adjust the angle of the radar module, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 3, 2024. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 24S39.
Campaign 24V440000 · 14/06/2024
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:INJECTORS
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2023 Lincoln Corsair, 2023-2024 Escape, 2024 Mustang, and 2025 Explorer vehicles. The fuel injectors may have been assembled without O-ring support discs, which can result in a fuel leak.
Remedy: Dealers will install new fuel injector O-rings and O-ring support discs, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on October 7, 2024. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 24S54.
Campaign 24V634000 · 23/08/2024
EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2025 Explorer, Lincoln Aviator, 2020-2024 Escape, Lincoln Corsair, 2018-2024 F-150, Expedition and Lincoln Navigator vehicles. The air bag warning label may be missing from the dashboard. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirement Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
Remedy: Ford will mail owners the warning labels, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 19, 2024. Owners may call Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 24C39.
Campaign 24V852000 · 08/11/2024
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2024-2025 Escape vehicles. The passenger side instrument panel cover may have been manufactured incorrectly, which can cause the air bag not to deploy as intended. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
Remedy: Dealers will replace the passenger side instrument panel cover, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on February 18, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 24C38.
Campaign 24V850000 · 08/11/2024
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY:MANAGEMENT SYSTEM/ENERGY CONTROL MODULE (BMS/BECM)
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2024 Ford Escape, and 2021-2024 Lincoln Corsair vehicles. A manufacturing defect in one or more of the high voltage battery cells may result in an internal short circuit and battery failure.
Remedy: Owners are advised not to charge battery till the remedy has been completed. Dealers will perform a battery energy control module (BECM) software update, and replace the high voltage battery pack, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on May 30, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 24S79.
Campaign 24V954000 · 20/12/2024
BACK OVER PREVENTION:SOFTWARE
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2024 Bronco, F-150, 2021-2024 Edge, 2022-2025 Escape, F-250, F-350, F-450, F-550, F-600, 2022-2024 Expedition, 2022-2025 Transit, 2021-2023 Mach-E, 2024 Ranger, Mustang, 2021-2023 Lincoln Nautilus, 2022-2024 Navigator, and 2023-2024 Corsair vehicles. A software error may cause the rearview camera image to delay, freeze, or not display when the vehicle is in reverse.
Remedy: The accessory protocol interface module (APIM) software will be updated by a dealer or through an over-the-air update, free of charge. This will be a phased campaign, with the remedy becoming available in different phases based on model and model years. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed on June 26, 2025. Additional letters will be mailed once the final remedy is available on each phase. Owner notification letters were sent on October 8, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S49.
Campaign 25V315000 · 09/05/2025
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2024-2025 Lincoln Nautilus, 2023-2025 Escape, 2023 Lincoln Corsair, 2025 Lincoln Corsair, Maverick, and Bronco Sport vehicles equipped with a 1.5L or 2.0L MPC engine and an engine block heater. The engine block heater may overheat when the vehicle is parked with the block heater plugged in.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the block heater element and inspect the electrical cord, replacing it if necessary, free of charge. Owners will also have a alternative option to replace engine block heater element with a threaded blanking plug coupled, and remove the block heater electrical cord. Owner notification letters were mailed June 9, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S52.
Campaign 25V343000 · 23/05/2025
ENGINE
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2023-2025 Escape, and 2025 Bronco Sport vehicles. The cylinder head may have been improperly manufactured, which can cause the ball plugs to fail, resulting in an oil leak.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the cylinder head assembly as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 8, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S61.
Campaign 25V372000 · 03/06/2025
Source: NHTSA. Contact your dealer to schedule a free recall repair.
Questions buyers ask
What is a fair price for a 2024 Ford Escape?
A fair, mileage-adjusted price is about $23,603, within a typical market range of $20,505 to $25,266.
Is the 2024 Ford Escape cheaper than MSRP?
Yes — its original MSRP was about $29,495, so a fair used price is roughly $5,892 below MSRP.
What is the out-the-door price of a 2024 Ford Escape?
Out-the-door (price plus state tax, title, registration, and a typical doc fee) runs about $24,405 in MT to $26,717 in NJ, depending on your state. Local taxes can add more.
Is now a good time to buy a 2024 Ford Escape?
There are about 80 days of national market supply for the 2024 Ford Escape — Inventory is moving slowly, so buyers typically have more room to negotiate on a 2024 Ford Escape.
How much can you negotiate on a 2024 Ford Escape?
Negotiating leverage rates 53/100 (moderate). ~80 days of national supply — moderate negotiating leverage.
What does the dealer pay for a 2024 Ford Escape?
The estimated dealer cost (invoice) is roughly $27,135–$28,315 — its $29,495 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 8/2/2026. Estimates only; your price depends on condition, options, and location.