Ford Escape vs. Mercury Mariner

iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Ford Escape and Mercury Mariner contrasts the two cars across a broad spectrum of vehicle specifications to determine which car is better. In addition to comparing pricing and specs, iSeeCars uses all the ratings, rankings, and insights from its comprehensive analyses of each vehicle model, including calculations of reliability, safety, depreciation, value retention, and the vehicle's projected lifetime recalls (based on analyzing over 25 billion data points). This in-depth evaluation is used to identify which vehicle represents a better overall choice for shoppers who are considering both the Ford Escape and the Mercury Mariner.

When we compare the Ford Escape's and the Mercury Mariner's specifications and ratings, the Ford Escape has the advantage in the area of fuel efficiency. The Mercury Mariner has the advantage in the areas of typical lower range of pricing for one- to five-year-old used cars, and interior volume. The Ford Escape and Mercury Mariner have the same base engine power. Based on this comparison of the Ford Escape's and the Mercury Mariner's specifications and ratings, the Mercury Mariner is a better car than the Ford Escape.

Pricing: A used 2011 Ford Escape ranges from $3,193 to $10,670 while a used 2011 Mercury Mariner is priced between $3,046 to $10,357.

Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the base engine of both the Ford Escape and the Mercury Mariner makes 171 horsepower. The Escape is rated to deliver an average of 25 miles per gallon, while the Mariner is rated to deliver an average of 23 miles per gallon. Both have a highway range of 462 miles. Both models use gasoline.

Passenger Space Comparison: The Mercury Mariner has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more cargo space. The Ford Escape and Mercury Mariner are comparable in regards to front head room, front shoulder room, front leg room, rear head room, rear shoulder room and rear leg room.

Safety Ratings: The Ford Escape has an average safety rating of 5 out of 5 Stars based on NHTSA's crash test ratings.

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Ford Escape
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2011 Ford Escape
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New Car Pricing

Asking Price:

-

Starting MSRP:

21240

Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Compact SUVs)

22284

Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Compact SUVs)

18295 - 25790

New Car Pricing

Asking Price:

-

Starting MSRP:

23565

Category Avg Starting MSRP:

N/A

Category Starting MSRP Range:

N/A

Used Car Pricing

Avg Used Car Price:

6743

Price Range:

3193 - 10670

Category Avg Price:
(Compact SUVs)

8802

Category Avg Price Range:
(Compact SUVs)

6651 - 22085

# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:

185

Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:

139317

# Good or Great Deals:

54

Used Car Pricing

Avg Used Car Price:

6692

Price Range:

3046 - 10357

Category Avg Price:

N/A

Category Avg Price Range:

N/A

# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:

9

Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:

166337

# Good or Great Deals:

2

Ford Escape Scores & Rankings

Overall Score:

7.7 / 10

Reliability:

7.5 / 10

Retained Value:

7.7 / 10

Safety:

8.0 / 10

Mercury Mariner Scores & Rankings

Overall Score:

Not available

Reliability:

Not available

Retained Value:

Not available

Safety:

Not available



iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Ford Escape

Remaining Life Expectancy (years):

Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:

N/A

Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:

N/A

Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:

iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Mercury Mariner

Remaining Life Expectancy (years):

Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:

N/A

Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:

N/A

Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:



Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls

Expected Lifetime Recalls:

2.1901528498942997

Typical Category Recalls:
(Compact SUVs)

4.5

Category Range for Recalls:
(Compact SUVs)

1.9 - 20.1

Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls

Expected Lifetime Recalls:

2.0770309959765796

Typical Category Recalls:

N/A

Category Range for Recalls:

N/A

Ford Escape Rankings

Best Small SUVs for the Money

3 / 18

Best Crossover SUVs Under $35k

3 / 10

Most Reliable Crossover SUVs Under $35k

3 / 10

Best Small SUVs Under $35k

3 / 6

Most Reliable Small SUVs Under $35k

3 / 6

Best Crossover SUVs for the Money

4 / 54

Small SUVs with the Most Legroom

4 / 19

Best Small SUVs for Towing

5 / 19

Small SUVs with the Most Horsepower

5 / 19

Best Gas Mileage Small SUVs

6 / 19

Most Comfortable Small SUVs

6 / 19

Most Reliable Small SUVs

6 / 19

Best Family Small SUVs

8 / 19

Best Small SUVs

8 / 19

Best Small SUVs for Tall People

10 / 19

Best Gas Mileage Crossover SUVs

11 / 66

Most Reliable Crossover SUVs

11 / 66

Small SUVs with the Most Cargo Space

11 / 19

Crossover SUVs with the Most Legroom

12 / 66

Most Affordable Small SUVs

13 / 18

Best Off-road Small SUVs

15 / 19

Best Family Crossover SUVs

17 / 66

Small SUVs with Best Resale Value

18 / 19

Best Crossover SUVs

19 / 66

Most Comfortable Crossover SUVs

22 / 66

Most Affordable Crossover SUVs

26 / 54

Best Crossover SUVs for Tall People

29 / 66

Best Crossover SUVs for Towing

29 / 66

Crossover SUVs with the Most Horsepower

32 / 66

Safest Crossover SUVs

33 / 66

Crossover SUVs with the Most Cargo Space

35 / 66

Best Off-road Crossover SUVs

48 / 66

Crossover SUVs with Best Resale Value

55 / 66

Mercury Mariner Rankings

Available Body Styles

SUV

Available Body Styles

SUV

Available Drivetrain Options

Flex Fuel, Gasoline

Available Drivetrain Options

Gasoline

Ford Escape Trim Levels

Limited, XLS, XLT

Mercury Mariner Trim Levels

I4, Premier I4, Premier V6, V6

Warranty Information

Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:

3 years / 36000 miles

Warranty, Powertrain:

5 years / 60000 miles

Warranty, Roadside Assistance:

5 years / 60000 miles

Warranty Information

Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:

3 years / 36000 miles

Warranty, Powertrain:

5 years / 60000 miles

Warranty, Roadside Assistance:

5 years / 60000 miles

Safety Ratings

NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):

5 out of 5 Stars

2026 NHTSA Overall Rating:

3 out of 5 Stars

2026 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:

3 out of 5 Stars

2026 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:

3 out of 5 Stars

2026 NHTSA Rollover Rating:

3 out of 5 Stars

IIHS Safety Rating:

Not yet available

Safety Ratings

NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):

Not yet available

2026 NHTSA Overall Rating:

3 out of 5 Stars

2026 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:

3 out of 5 Stars

2026 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:

3 out of 5 Stars

2026 NHTSA Rollover Rating:

3 out of 5 Stars

IIHS Safety Rating:

Not yet available

Base Drivetrain Specs

Horsepower:

171 hp @ 6000 rpm

Torque:

171 foot-lbs @ 4500 rpm

Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):

0.053 hp per pound

Towing capacity:

Not yet available

Base Drivetrain Specs

Horsepower:

171 hp @ 6000 rpm

Torque:

171 foot-lbs @ 4500 rpm

Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):

0.051 hp per pound

Towing capacity:

Not yet available

Engine Specifications

Engine Size:

2.5 liters

Engine Configuration:

Inline

Number of Cylinders:

4

Transmission:

Manual

Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:

FWD / AWD

EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):


23 / 28 / 25

Range (city/hwy):

380 / 462 miles

Recommended Fuel Type:

Gasoline

Engine Specifications

Engine Size:

2.5 liters

Engine Configuration:

Inline

Number of Cylinders:

4

Transmission:

Automatic

Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:

FWD / AWD

EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):


21 / 28 / 23

Range (city/hwy):

347 / 462 miles

Recommended Fuel Type:

Gasoline

Standard/Optional Features

Alloy wheels:

Standard

Bench Seats:

Standard

Keyless Entry:

Standard

Power outlet:

Standard

Automatic Parking:

Available

Heated Seats

Available

Keyless Ignition:

Available

Leather Upholstery:

Available

Navigation System:

Available

Parking Sensors:

Available

Roadside assistance:

Available

Roof Rack:

Available

Satellite radio:

Available

Sunroof/Moonroof:

Available

Trailer Hitch:

Available

Voice Recognition:

Available

Adaptive Cruise Control:

N/A

Air Suspension:

N/A

Android Auto:

N/A

Apple CarPlay:

N/A

Bluetooth:

N/A

Captain's seat:

N/A

Cooled/Ventilated Seats:

N/A

Front Bench Seats:

N/A

Heated Steering Wheel:

N/A

Internet Radio:

N/A

Massage Seats:

N/A

Paddle Shifters:

N/A

Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof

N/A

Power Lift Gate:

N/A

Quad Seats:

N/A

Wifi:

N/A

Wireless Smartphone Charging:

N/A

Standard/Optional Features

Alloy wheels:

Standard

Bench Seats:

Standard

Keyless Entry:

Standard

Power outlet:

Standard

Automatic Parking:

N/A

Heated Seats

Available

Keyless Ignition:

Available

Leather Upholstery:

Available

Navigation System:

Available

Parking Sensors:

Available

Roadside assistance:

Available

Roof Rack:

Standard

Satellite radio:

Standard

Sunroof/Moonroof:

Available

Trailer Hitch:

Available

Voice Recognition:

Available

Adaptive Cruise Control:

N/A

Air Suspension:

N/A

Android Auto:

N/A

Apple CarPlay:

N/A

Bluetooth:

N/A

Captain's seat:

N/A

Cooled/Ventilated Seats:

N/A

Front Bench Seats:

N/A

Heated Steering Wheel:

N/A

Internet Radio:

N/A

Massage Seats:

N/A

Paddle Shifters:

N/A

Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof

N/A

Power Lift Gate:

N/A

Quad Seats:

N/A

Wifi:

N/A

Wireless Smartphone Charging:

N/A

Safety Features

360-Degree Camera:

N/A

Backup camera:

N/A

Blind Spot Monitoring:

N/A

Driver Attention Monitoring:

N/A

Forward Collision Warning:

N/A

Lane Departure Warning:

N/A

Lane Keeping Assist:

N/A

Pedestrian Detection:

N/A

Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:

N/A

Rear Seat Reminder:

N/A

Safety Features

360-Degree Camera:

N/A

Backup camera:

N/A

Blind Spot Monitoring:

Standard

Driver Attention Monitoring:

N/A

Forward Collision Warning:

N/A

Lane Departure Warning:

N/A

Lane Keeping Assist:

N/A

Pedestrian Detection:

N/A

Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:

N/A

Rear Seat Reminder:

N/A

Interior Dimensions

Front Head Room:

40.4 inches

Front Leg Room:

41.6 inches

Front Shoulder Room:

56.6 inches

Rear Head Room:

39.2 inches

Rear Leg Room:

35.6 inches

Rear Shoulder Room:

55.9 inches

Cargo Space:

29.2 cubic feet

Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:

66.3 cubic feet

Overall Interior Volume:

128.7 cubic feet

Interior Dimensions

Front Head Room:

40.4 inches

Front Leg Room:

41.6 inches

Front Shoulder Room:

56.6 inches

Rear Head Room:

39.2 inches

Rear Leg Room:

35.6 inches

Rear Shoulder Room:

55.9 inches

Cargo Space:

29.3 cubic feet

Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:

66.3 cubic feet

Overall Interior Volume:

128.8 cubic feet

Exterior Dimensions

Curb Weight:

3231 lbs

Width:

81.3 inches

Height:

67.9 inches

Length:

174.7 inches

Wheelbase:

103.1 inches

Ground Clearance:

8.4 inches

Exterior Dimensions

Curb Weight:

3335 lbs

Width:

81.3 inches

Height:

68 inches

Length:

175.2 inches

Wheelbase:

103.1 inches

Ground Clearance:

8.4 inches

Standard Wheel/Tire Information

Wheel Size:

16.0 x 7.0 inches

Wheel Type:

aluminum alloy

Tire Size:

P235/70R16

Standard Wheel/Tire Information

Wheel Size:

16.0 x 7.0 inches

Wheel Type:

aluminum alloy

Tire Size:

P235/70R16

Exterior Colors

Black

Tuxedo Black Metallic

Blue

Blue Flame Metallic / Steel Blue Metallic

Gold

Gold Leaf Metallic

Gray

Sterling Grey Metallic

Green

Lime Squeeze Metallic

Red

Sangria Red Metallic

Silver

Ingot Silver Metallic

White

Oxford White / White Suede

Exterior Colors

Black

Tuxedo Black Metallic

Blue

Steel Blue

Gold

Gold Leaf Metallic

Gray

Sterling Grey Metallic

Green

Lime Squeeze Metallic

Red

Sangria Red Metallic

Silver

Ingot Silver Metallic

White

White Suede

Interior Colors

Gray

Stone

Black

Not available

Interior Colors

Gray

Stone

Black

Black

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