Equinox 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.

Chevrolet Equinox
Chevrolet

Equinox

Price from $28,800
Monthly payment $335
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Ford Escape
Ford

Escape

Price from $30,350
Monthly payment $353
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Specifications

  Equinox Escape
Manufacturer Chevrolet Ford
Starting price $28,800 $30,350
Monthly payment $335 $353
Fuel type Electricity Plug-in hybrid
Fuel economy 32.6 kWh/100 mi 40.0 mpg
CO₂ emissions 328 g/mi–343 g/mi 222 g/mi–343 g/mi
Annual maintenance cost

About this comparison

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

Equinox starts at $28,800; Escape starts at $30,350. The difference is $1,550, making Equinox about 5% cheaper before financing.

Estimated monthly payment: Equinox — $335; Escape — $353. The difference is $18 per month, with Equinox lower.

The models use different powertrains: Equinox — Electricity; 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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