Toyota RAV4 Prime vs. Ford Escape Plug-In Hybrid
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Toyota RAV4 Prime and Ford Escape Plug-In Hybrid 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 Toyota RAV4 Prime and the Ford Escape Plug-In Hybrid.
When we compare the Toyota RAV4 Prime's and the Ford Escape Plug-In Hybrid's specifications and ratings, the Toyota RAV4 Prime has the advantage in the areas of resale value, interior volume and base engine power. The Ford Escape Plug-In Hybrid has the advantage in the area of new vehicle base pricing. Based on this comparison of the Toyota RAV4 Prime's and the Ford Escape Plug-In Hybrid's specifications and ratings, the Toyota RAV4 Prime is a better car than the Ford Escape Plug-In Hybrid.
Pricing: For a new model, the Toyota RAV4 Prime's price is between $46,002 and $54,176, with the Ford Escape Plug-In Hybrid priced between $38,892 and $49,610.
Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the Toyota RAV4 Prime loses 34.4 percent of its value and the Ford Escape Plug-In Hybrid loses 49.6 percent of its value. This means the Toyota RAV4 Prime retains 15.1 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the Ford Escape Plug-In Hybrid.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Toyota RAV4 Prime’s base engine makes 302 horsepower, and the Ford Escape Plug-In Hybrid base engine makes 210 horsepower.
Passenger Space Comparison: While both models are hybrid SUVs, the Toyota RAV4 Prime has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more front shoulder room, rear head room and rear shoulder room. The Ford Escape Plug-In Hybrid has the advantage in the areas of front head room, front leg room, rear leg room, and cargo space.
Safety Ratings: When comparing crash test ratings from NHTSA, both the Toyota RAV4 Prime and the Ford Escape Plug-In Hybrid have the same average safety rating of 5 out of 5 Stars. When comparing IIHS evaluations, the Toyota RAV4 Prime has the advantage with a Top Safety Pick award.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
$46,002 - $54,176
Starting MSRP:
$43,690
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Hybrid Compact SUVs)
$35,591
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Hybrid Compact SUVs)
$28,220 - $43,690
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
$38,892 - $49,610
Starting MSRP:
$40,500
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Hybrid Compact SUVs)
$35,591
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Hybrid Compact SUVs)
$28,220 - $43,690
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$51,180
Price Range:
$44,939 - $58,994
Category Avg Price:
(Hybrid Compact SUVs)
$39,761
Category Avg Price Range:
(Hybrid Compact SUVs)
$33,760 - $51,180
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
816
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
225
# Good or Great Deals:
15
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
Price Range:
-
Category Avg Price:
(Hybrid Compact SUVs)
$39,761
Category Avg Price Range:
(Hybrid Compact SUVs)
$33,760 - $51,180
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
1,611
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
44
# Good or Great Deals:
0
5-year Depreciation
Depreciation $:
$15,365
Depreciation %:
35.2%
Resale Value $:
$28,325
Residual Value %:
64.8%
Typical Category Depreciation %:
(Hybrid Compact SUVs)
33%
Category Depreciation Range:
(Hybrid Compact SUVs)
30.5% - 50.8%
5-year Depreciation
Depreciation $:
$20,586
Depreciation %:
50.8%
Resale Value $:
$19,914
Residual Value %:
49.2%
Typical Category Depreciation %:
(Hybrid Compact SUVs)
33%
Category Depreciation Range:
(Hybrid Compact SUVs)
30.5% - 50.8%
Toyota RAV4 Prime Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
8.4 / 10
Safety:
9.0 / 10
Ford Escape Plug-In Hybrid Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
7.4 / 10
Safety:
10.0 / 10
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Toyota RAV4 Prime
Avg Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Life Expectancy:
(Hybrid Compact SUVs)
11.2
Category Life Expectancy Range:
(Hybrid Compact SUVs)
10 - 12.4
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Ford Escape Plug-In Hybrid
Avg Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Life Expectancy:
(Hybrid Compact SUVs)
11.2
Category Life Expectancy Range:
(Hybrid Compact SUVs)
10 - 12.4
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
2.6
Typical Category Recalls:
(Hybrid Compact SUVs)
2.6
Category Range for Recalls:
(Hybrid Compact SUVs)
2 - 8.6
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
2.1
Typical Category Recalls:
(Hybrid Compact SUVs)
2.6
Category Range for Recalls:
(Hybrid Compact SUVs)
2 - 8.6
Toyota RAV4 Prime Rankings
Ranking
1 out of / 32Ranking
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5 out of / 32Ranking
5 out of / 27Ranking
5 out of / 16Ranking
6 out of / 27Ranking
6 out of / 16Ranking
6 out of / 16Ranking
6 out of / 12Ranking
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10 out of / 32Ranking
10 out of / 32Ranking
10 out of / 16Ranking
10 out of / 15Ranking
10 out of / 12Ranking
11 out of / 32Ranking
11 out of / 12Ranking
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15 out of / 27Ranking
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15 out of / 16Ranking
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21 out of / 30Ranking
21 out of / 26Ranking
23 out of / 27Ranking
26 out of / 27Ranking
27 out of / 32Ranking
27 out of / 27Ranking
30 out of / 32Ranking
30 out of / 32Ford Escape Plug-In Hybrid Rankings
Ranking
2 out of / 12Ranking
3 out of / 15Ranking
5 out of / 16Ranking
6 out of / 12Ranking
7 out of / 12Ranking
7 out of / 11Ranking
8 out of / 32Ranking
8 out of / 27Ranking
8 out of / 16Ranking
8 out of / 16Ranking
8 out of / 12Ranking
10 out of / 32Ranking
10 out of / 12Ranking
11 out of / 16Ranking
11 out of / 12Ranking
12 out of / 30Ranking
12 out of / 26Ranking
12 out of / 16Ranking
12 out of / 12Ranking
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15 out of / 27Ranking
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17 out of / 32Ranking
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25 out of / 32Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Drivetrain Options
Plug-In Hybrid
Available Drivetrain Options
Plug-In Hybrid
Toyota RAV4 Prime Trim Levels
SE, XSE
Ford Escape Plug-In Hybrid Trim Levels
PHEV
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
5 years / 60000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
2 years
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
2024 NHTSA Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
TOP SAFETY PICK
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
5 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
302 hp @ 6000 rpm
Torque:
Not yet available
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.071 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
210 hp @ 6250 rpm
Torque:
Not yet available
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.054 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
Not yet available
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
2.5 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT Automatic)
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
Not yet available
Range (city/hwy):
Not yet available
Recommended Fuel Type:
Not yet available
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
2.5 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT Automatic)
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
FWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
Not yet available
Range (city/hwy):
Not yet available
Recommended Fuel Type:
Not yet available
Standard/Optional Features
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Standard
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Heated Seats
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Power Lift Gate:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wifi:
Standard
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Navigation System:
Available
Paddle Shifters:
Available
Parking Sensors:
Available
Roof Rack:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Trailer Hitch:
Available
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Available
Air Suspension:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Standard
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Heated Seats
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Power Lift Gate:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
N/A
Satellite radio:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wifi:
Standard
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Heated Steering Wheel:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Navigation System:
Standard
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Parking Sensors:
Standard
Roof Rack:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Trailer Hitch:
Available
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Available
Air Suspension:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
Available
Captain's seat:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Internet Radio:
Standard
Massage Seats:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Standard
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
Standard
Lane Keeping Assist:
Standard
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Standard
Rear Seat Reminder:
Standard
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Standard
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
Standard
Lane Keeping Assist:
Standard
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Standard
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
Standard
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
37.7 inches
Front Leg Room:
41 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
57.8 inches
Rear Head Room:
39.5 inches
Rear Leg Room:
37.8 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
56.4 inches
Cargo Space:
33.5 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
69.8 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
136.4 cubic feet
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
40 inches
Front Leg Room:
42.4 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
57.6 inches
Rear Head Room:
39.3 inches
Rear Leg Room:
38.9 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
56 inches
Cargo Space:
34.4 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
60.8 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
133.0 cubic feet
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
4235 lbs
Width:
73 inches
Height:
67 inches
Length:
180.9 inches
Wheelbase:
105.9 inches
Ground Clearance:
8.1 inches
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3903 lbs
Width:
85.6 inches
Height:
66.1 inches
Length:
180.1 inches
Wheelbase:
106.7 inches
Ground Clearance:
6.9 inches
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
18.0 x 7.0 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy with painted accents
Tire Size:
225/60R18
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
18.0 x 7.0 inches
Wheel Type:
painted aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
225/60R18
Exterior Colors
Black
Midnight Black Metallic
Blue
Blueprint
Gray
Magnetic Gray Metallic
Red
Supersonic Red
Silver
Silver Sky Metallic
White
Ice Cap
Exterior Colors
Black
Agate Black
Blue
Vapor Blue
Gray
Carbonized Gray
Red
Rapid Red Metallic Tinted Clearcoat
Silver
Iconic Silver
White
Star White Metallic Tri-Coat
Interior Colors
Black
Black
Gray
Not available
Interior Colors
Black
Ebony
Gray
Space Gray
