5 great deals on U.S. wheels
When you hear 'Detroit,' you may think bust and bailout. But look past the headlines to find nice prices on sharp cars.
Ford Escape
Market price: $18,415-$24,851
Cost of ownership:
Miles per gallon: 22 city 28 hwy.
The Escape has an old-school, trucky SUV style, and you may find the front seats a bit too hard. But it is still a car-based crossover, and it drives better and has more responsive acceleration than some sleeker alternatives, like Ford's Edge. As with many other Fords these days, the Escape also has rock-solid safety credentials and is as dependable as anything on the market. The optional Sync entertainment system is operated by voice command. (Believe it or not, it works.)
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Last updated July 23 2009: 5:58 PM ET
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Market-price data and the five-star cost-of-ownership rating come from Vincentric. The ratings compare fuel cost, depreciation, and other expenses over five years to those of vehicles of similar class and price. A higher rating means lower expected costs.
Market-price data and the five-star cost-of-ownership rating come from Vincentric. The ratings compare fuel cost, depreciation, and other expenses over five years to those of vehicles of similar class and price. A higher rating means lower expected costs.
