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Or view all Ford advantages 2009 FORD  ESCAPE XLT FWD I4 2009 JEEP  LIBERTY Sport 4X2 2009 TOYOTA  RAV4 Sport V6 4X2 2009 HONDA  CR-V EX 2WD 5-Spd AT Choose Different Ford Choose different vehicle or another Ford Choose different vehicle or another Ford Choose different vehicle or another Ford PRICE XLT FWD I4 Sport 4X2 Sport V6 4X2 EX 2WD 5-Spd AT Base Price MSRP* $23,455 $23,015 $25,130 $23,495 Destination Charge $725 $745 $800 $710 Comparably Equipped Price $24,180 $24,855 $27,860 $24,205 INTERIOR XLT FWD I4 Sport 4X2 Sport V6 4X2 EX 2WD 5-Spd AT SEATING Standard Seating 5 5 5 5 Front Bucket Seats Front Dual Reclining Bucket Seats With Driver Adjustable Seat Height and Adjustable Headrests (Standard) Front Dual Reclining Low Back Bucket Seats and Headrests (Standard) Front Dual Reclining Bucket Seats, Driver Side Manually Adjusts 6-Ways Total, Passenger Side Manually Adjusts 4-Ways Total With Driver Side Adjustable Seat Height and Adjustable Headrests (Standard) Front Dual Reclining Bucket Seats With Driver Adjustable Seat Height, Adjustable Headrests and Fold-Down Armrests (Standard) Driver Multi-Adjustable Power Seat Driver Power Seat Adjusts 6 Ways Total (Standard) Not Available Driver Power Seat Adjusts 8 Ways Total (Optional) Not Available Second Row Folding Seat Standard Standard Standard Standard Second Row Split Bench Seat Standard Standard Standard Standard Second Row Removable Seat Standard Not Available Standard Not Available Leather Seats Optional Not Available Optional Not Available CLIMATE CONTROL Manual Air Conditioning Standard Standard Standard Standard Rear Seat HVAC Ducts Standard Standard Not Listed Standard ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEMS AM/FM Radio AM/FM Radio With 4 Speakers Total; CD Player; MP3 Player; Sirius® Satellite Radio (Includes 6-Month Subscription) (Standard) AM/FM Radio With 6 Speakers Total; CD Player; MP3 Player; Sirius® Satellite Radio (Includes 1 Year Of Service, Unavailable In Hawaii) (Standard) AM/FM Radio With 6 Speakers Total; CD Player; MP3/WMA Player (Standard) AM/FM Radio With 160-Watts, Speed Sensitive Volume and 6 Speakers Total; 6-Disc CD Changer; MP3/WMA Player (Standard) CD Player Standard Standard Standard Standard OTHER INTERIOR ITEMS Power Windows Standard Standard Standard Standard Power Door Locks Standard Standard Standard Standard Delayed Power Retention System Delayed Power Retention Operates Windows (Standard) Delayed Power Retention (Standard) Not Listed Delayed Power Retention Operates Windows and Moonroof (Standard) Front Power Outlet Standard Standard Standard Standard Rear Seat or Cargo Area Power Outlet Standard Not Available Standard Standard Tilt Steering Column Standard Standard Standard Standard Tachometer Standard Standard Standard Standard Door Mounted Storage Standard Standard Standard Standard Lower Console Storage Standard Standard Standard Standard Seatback Storage Standard Not Available Standard Standard Cupholders Standard Not Listed Standard Standard Reading or Map Light Standard Standard Standard Standard Delayed Courtesy Light Standard Not Listed Not Listed Standard Illuminated Vanity Mirror Standard Standard Standard Not Available PERFORMANCE XLT FWD I4 Sport 4X2 Sport V6 4X2 EX 2WD 5-Spd AT Automatic Transmission 6-Speed Electronically Controlled Automatic Transmission With Overdrive and Floor Mounted Shifter (Standard) 4-Speed Electronically Controlled Adaptive Automatic Transmission With Overdrive (Standard) 5-Speed Electronically Controlled Adaptive Automatic Transmission With Overdrive and Floor Mounted Shifter (Standard) 5-Speed Electronically Controlled Adaptive Automatic Transmission With Overdrive and Dash Mounted Shifter (Standard) Power Steering Standard Standard Standard Standard Battery Saver/Run Down Protection Standard Not Listed Not Available Not Listed Extended Service Interval Standard Not Available Standard Standard 4 Wheel ABS Brakes Standard Standard Standard Standard Stability Control AdvanceTrac® with RSC® (Roll Stability Control) (Standard) Standard Standard Standard Front Suspension Independent Independent Independent Independent Rear Suspension Independent Live Independent Independent Stabilizer Bar Standard Standard Standard Standard Engine Type 2.5-Liter Duratec, I4, 16-Valve, DOHC, SEFI Engine; Front Mounted With Horsepower Of 171@6000, Torque Of 171@4500 Alloy Block and Alloy Cylinder Head (Standard) 3.7-Liter, 90-Degree V6, 12-Valve, SOHC, SEFI Engine; Front/Longitudinal Mounted With Horsepower Of 210@5200, Torque Of 235@4000, Cast Iron Block and Alloy Cylinder Heads (Standard) 3.5-Liter, V6, Dual VVT-i 24-Valve, DOHC, SEFI Engine; Front Mounted With Horsepower Of 269@6200, Torque Of 246@4700, Alloy Block and Alloy Cylinder Heads (Standard) 2.4-Liter i-VTEC®, I4, 16-Valve, DOHC, MPFI Engine; Front/Transverse Mounted With Horsepower Of 166@5800, Torque Of 161@4200, Alloy Block and Alloy Cylinder Head (Standard) 4-Cylinder Engine Standard Not Available Not Available Standard Horsepower @ RPM 171@6000 210@5200 269@6200 166@5800 Torque @ RPM 171@4500 235@4000 246@4700 161@4200 Displacement (cc) 2488 3700 3546 2354 Bore X Stroke (in.) 3.50 X 3.94 3.66 X 3.57 3.70 X 3.27 3.43 X 3.90 Compression Ratio 9.7 9.7 10.8 9.7 Brakes (Front) Disc Disc Disc Disc Brakes (Rear) Drum Disc Disc Disc Driveline Front Wheel Drive Rear Wheel Drive Front Wheel Drive Front Wheel Drive Steering Type Rack and Pinion Rack and Pinion Rack and Pinion Rack and Pinion Turning Diameter (Left) 36.7 35.5 36.8 37.8 Turning Diameter (Right) 36.7 35.5 36.8 37.8 Fuel Type Unleaded Unleaded Unleaded Unleaded Fuel System SEFI SEFI SEFI MPFI EPA MILEAGE ESTIMATE XLT FWD I4 Sport 4X2 Sport V6 4X2 EX 2WD 5-Spd AT Fuel Economy City (mpg) 20 16 19 20 Fuel Economy Highway (mpg) 28 22 27 27 Combined Fuel Economy (mpg) 23 18 22 23 DIMENSIONS, WEIGHTS, CAPACITIES XLT FWD I4 Sport 4X2 Sport V6 4X2 EX 2WD 5-Spd AT Doors (Standard) 4 4 4 4 Wheelbase (in.) 103.1 106.1 104.7 103.1 Manufacturer Cargo Volume (cu. ft.) 66.3 64.2 73.0 72.9 Ground Clearance (in.) 8.4 Not Listed 7.5 7.3 Curb Weight Automatic (lbs.) 3355 3985 3560 3415 Track Width Front (in.) 60.7 61.0 61.8 61.6 Track Width Rear (in.) 60.2 61.0 61.4 61.6 Fuel Capacity (gal.) 16.5 19.5 15.9 15.3 Front Head Room (in.) 40.4 40.4 40.8 38.9 Second Row Head Room (in.) 39.2 40.3 39.7 38.5 Front Leg Room (in.) 41.6 40.8 41.8 41.3 Second Row Leg Room (in.) 35.6 38.8 38.3 38.5 Front Shoulder Room (in.) 56.6 56.8 57.1 56.9 Second Row Shoulder Room (in.) 55.9 56.6 55.3 56.0 Front Hip Room (in.) 53.3 52.7 53.8 55.9 Second Row Hip Room (in.) 49.1 48.4 52.4 54.6 Length (in.) 174.7 176.9 181.9 177.9 Width (in.) 71.1 72.4 73.0 71.6 Height (in.) 70.0 70.1 68.7 66.1 TOWING Standard Tow Capacity (lbs.) 1500 2000 2000 1500 Maximum Tow Capacity (lbs.) 1500 5000 3500 1500 Standard GVWR (lbs.) 4300 5600 4600 4560 EXTERIOR XLT FWD I4 Sport 4X2 Sport V6 4X2 EX 2WD 5-Spd AT Power Adjustable Exterior Mirror Dual Black Folding Power Adjustable Exterior Rearview Mirrors (Standard) Dual Folding Power Adjustable Exterior Rearview Mirrors (Standard) Dual Black Folding Power Adjustable Exterior Rearview Mirrors (Standard) Dual Black Folding Power Adjustable Exterior Rearview Mirrors (Standard) Interval Wipers Standard Standard Standard Standard Tinted Glass Standard Standard Standard Standard Privacy Glass Standard Optional Standard Standard Rear Window Defogger Standard Standard Standard Standard Bumper, Step-Up Standard Not Available Standard Not Available Alloy Wheels Alloy Wheels, 16-In. X 7-In. (Standard) Alloy Wheels, 16-In. X 7-In. (Standard) Alloy Wheels, 18-In. X 7.5-In. (Standard) Alloy Wheels, 17-In. (Standard) Underbody Tire Carrier Standard Not Available Not Available Not Available Metallic Paint Standard Standard Standard Standard SAFETY XLT FWD I4 Sport 4X2 Sport V6 4X2 EX 2WD 5-Spd AT Driver's Air Bag Standard Standard Standard Standard Passenger's Air Bag Standard Standard Standard Standard Child Safety Door Locks Standard Standard Standard Standard Side Guard Door Beams Standard Standard Standard Standard Vehicle Anti-Theft Standard Standard Standard Standard Keyless Entry/Remote Lock/Unlock Standard Standard Standard Standard Driver's Door Keyless Entry Keypad Standard Not Available Not Available Not Available Multi-function Remote Standard Not Listed Standard Standard Panic Button or Alarm Standard Not Listed Not Listed Standard Rollover Sensor Standard Not Available Standard Standard Side Curtain Airbags Safety Canopy™ (Standard) Not Available Standard Standard Crash Sensor Personal Safety System® (Standard) Standard Not Listed Not Listed WARRANTY XLT FWD I4 Sport 4X2 Sport V6 4X2 EX 2WD 5-Spd AT Basic (Months) 36 36 36 36 Basic (Miles) 36000 36000 36000 36000 Powertrain (Months) 60 Unlimited 60 60 Powertrain (Miles) 60000 Unlimited 60000 60000 Corrosion Perforation (Months) 60 60 60 60 Corrosion Perforation (Miles) Unlimited 100000 Unlimited Unlimited Certain specifications, prices and equipment data have been provided under license from R. 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