Envision vs Escape

Compare two new cars by price, estimated monthly payment, fuel economy, and other specifications. Data comes from the CarPayCheck.com catalog and uses your selected financing terms.

Buick Envision
Buick

Envision

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Ford Escape
Ford

Escape

Price from $30,350
Monthly payment $353
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Specifications

  Envision Escape
Manufacturer Buick Ford
Starting price $30,350
Monthly payment $353
Fuel type Gasoline Plug-in hybrid
Fuel economy 25.0 mpg 40.0 mpg
CO₂ emissions 360 g/mi 222 g/mi–343 g/mi
Annual maintenance cost

Common issues

Buick Envision

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Ford Escape

Affected 2019-2022/2023 Escapes with the 1.5L EcoBoost can suffer coolant intrusion and cracked engine blocks or cylinder heads, especially 2020-2022 models. Symptoms include coolant loss without a visible leak, white exhaust smoke, misfires, overheating, and oil/coolant mixing, which can lead to engine seizure and complete engine replacement. A replacement typically costs about $4,000-$8,000 in the United States.

2020-2024 Escapes with the 8-speed automatic can have hard or delayed shifts, jerking, shuddering, clunking, and hesitation. A PCM/TCU software recalibration may fix mild cases, but severe cases may need valve body work or transmission replacement. Full replacement typically costs about $4,000-$7,000 in the United States.

About this comparison

Buick Envision and Ford Escape suit different driving needs. The main differences below cover price, monthly payment, fuel economy, and running costs.

The models use different powertrains: Envision — Gasoline; Escape — Plug-in hybrid. The better choice depends on your daily route and access to charging.

The final choice is about more than numbers: annual distance, city or highway use, and the space your household needs all matter. Use the CarPayCheck.com calculator to apply your financing terms and evaluate both cars in your situation.

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