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Or view all Ford advantages 2009 FORD  ESCAPE HYBRID 4WD 2009 TOYOTA  HIGHLANDER HYBRID Base 2009 SATURN  VUE HYBRID FWD 4-Cylinder Choose Different Ford Choose different vehicle or another Ford Choose different vehicle or another Ford Choose different vehicle or another Ford PRICE 4WD Base FWD 4-Cylinder Base Price MSRP* $31,395 $34,700 $28,160 Destination Charge $725 $800 $745 Comparably Equipped Price $32,120 $39,460 $29,900 INTERIOR 4WD Base FWD 4-Cylinder SEATING Standard Seating 5 5 5 Front Bucket Seats Front Dual Reclining Bucket Seats With Driver Adjustable Seat Height and Adjustable Headrests (Standard) Front Dual Reclining Bucket Seats, Driver Seat Manually Adjusts 8-Ways Total, Passenger Seat Manually Adjusts 4-Ways Total With Driver Adjustable Seat Height, Adjustable Headrests and Armrest (Standard) Front Dual Reclining Passenger Folding Bucket Seats With Adjustable Headrests (Standard) Driver Multi-Adjustable Power Seat Driver Power Seat Adjusts 6 Ways Total (Standard) Driver Power Seat Adjusts 8 Ways Total (Optional) Driver Power Seat Adjusts 8 Ways Total (Optional) Second Row Folding Seat Standard Standard Standard Second Row Split Bench Seat Standard Standard Not Available Second Row Removable Seat Standard Standard Not Available CLIMATE CONTROL Automatic Climate Control Standard Optional Standard Rear Seat HVAC Ducts Standard Optional 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/WMA Player (Standard) AM/FM Radio and 6 Speakers Total; CD Player; MP3 Player; XM® Satellite Radio (Standard) CD Player Standard Standard Standard OTHER INTERIOR ITEMS Power Windows Standard Standard Standard Power Door Locks Standard Standard Standard Delayed Power Retention System Delayed Power Retention Operates Windows (Standard) Not Listed Delayed Power Retention Operates Audio and Windows (Standard) Front Power Outlet Standard Standard Standard Rear Seat or Cargo Area Power Outlet Standard Standard Standard Tilt Steering Column Standard Not Available Standard Tachometer Standard Not Available Standard Door Mounted Storage Standard Standard Standard Lower Console Storage Standard Standard Standard Seatback Storage Standard Standard Standard Cupholders Standard Standard Standard Reading or Map Light Standard Standard Standard Delayed Courtesy Light Standard Standard Standard Illuminated Vanity Mirror Standard Optional Optional Remote Decklid/Tailgate Release Standard Not Available Not Available PERFORMANCE 4WD Base FWD 4-Cylinder Automatic Transmission Continuously Variable Electronically Controlled Automatic Transmission With Overdrive and Floor Mounted Shifter (Standard) Continuously Variable Electronically Controlled Adaptive Automatic Transmission With Overdrive (Standard) 4-Speed Electronically Controlled Automatic Transmission With Overdrive (Standard) Power Steering Standard Standard Standard Battery Saver/Run Down Protection Standard Not Available Standard Extended Service Interval Standard Not Listed Standard 4 Wheel ABS Brakes Standard Standard Standard 4 Wheel Drive Standard Not Available Not Available Stability Control AdvanceTrac® with RSC® (Roll Stability Control) (Standard) Standard Standard Front Suspension Independent Independent Independent Rear Suspension Independent Independent Independent Stabilizer Bar Standard Not Listed Standard Transfer Case Standard Not Available Not Available Engine Type Hybrid 2.5-Liter Atkinson Cycle, I4, 16-Valve, DOHC, SEFI Engine; Front Mounted With Horsepower Of 153@6000, Torque Of 136@4500, Alloy Block and Alloy Cylinder Head; Permanent Magnet Electric Motor With Horsepower Of 94@5000 (Hybrid System Net Horsepower Of 177) (Standard) Hybrid Synergy Drive™ 3.3-Liter, V6, VVT-i 24-Valve, DOHC, SEFI Engine; Front Mounted With Horsepower Of 270@5600, Torque Of 212@3600, Alloy Block and Alloy Cylinder Heads; Front Permanent Magnet Electric Motor With Horsepower Of 167@4500 and Torque Of 247@0-1500RPM; Rear Permanent Magnet Electric Motor With Horsepower Of 68@4610-5120 and Torque Of 96@0-610RPM (Hybrid System Net Horsepower Of 270) (Standard) Hybrid 2.4-Liter Ecotec™, I4, 16-Valve, DOHC, SEFI Engine; Front Mounted With Horsepower Of 172@6500, Torque Of 167@4500, Alloy Block and Alloy Cylinder Heads (Standard) 4-Cylinder Engine Standard Not Available Standard Horsepower @ RPM 153@6000 209@5600 172@6500 Torque @ RPM 136@4500 212@3600 167@4500 Displacement (cc) 2488 3311 2400 Bore X Stroke (in.) 3.50 X 3.94 3.62 X 3.27 3.40 X 3.80 Compression Ratio 12.3 10.8 10.4 Brakes (Front) Disc Disc Disc Brakes (Rear) Drum Disc Disc Driveline Four Wheel Drive - Full Time All Wheel Drive Front Wheel Drive Steering Type Rack and Pinion Rack and Pinion Rack and Pinion Turning Diameter (Left) 36.7 39.0 40.0 Turning Diameter (Right) 36.7 39.0 40.0 Fuel Type Hybrid Hybrid Hybrid Fuel System SEFI SEFI SEFI EPA MILEAGE ESTIMATE 4WD Base FWD 4-Cylinder Fuel Economy City (mpg) 29 27 25 Fuel Economy Highway (mpg) 27 25 32 Combined Fuel Economy (mpg) 28 26 28 DIMENSIONS, WEIGHTS, CAPACITIES 4WD Base FWD 4-Cylinder Doors (Standard) 4 4 4 Wheelbase (in.) 103.1 109.8 106.6 Manufacturer Cargo Volume (cu. ft.) 66.1 94.1 56.4 Ground Clearance (in.) 8.3 7.3 Not Listed Curb Weight Automatic (lbs.) 3829 4508 3788 Track Width Front (in.) 60.7 64.0 61.4 Track Width Rear (in.) 60.2 64.0 61.8 Fuel Capacity (gal.) 15.1 17.2 18.0 Front Head Room (in.) 40.4 40.6 40.2 Second Row Head Room (in.) 39.2 39.8 39.3 Front Leg Room (in.) 41.6 43.2 40.7 Second Row Leg Room (in.) 35.6 38.4 36.9 Front Shoulder Room (in.) 56.6 59.7 56.0 Second Row Shoulder Room (in.) 55.9 59.3 55.9 Front Hip Room (in.) 53.3 56.7 52.6 Second Row Hip Room (in.) 49.1 56.3 52.9 Length (in.) 174.7 188.4 180.1 Width (in.) 71.1 75.2 72.8 Height (in.) 67.7 69.3 66.2 TOWING Standard Tow Capacity (lbs.) 1000 3500 1500 Maximum Tow Capacity (lbs.) 1000 3500 1500 Standard GVWR (lbs.) 4680 5935 4900 EXTERIOR 4WD Base FWD 4-Cylinder Power Adjustable Exterior Mirror Dual Black Folding Power Adjustable Exterior Rearview Mirrors (Standard) Front Dual Color-Keyed Folding Power Adjustable Heated Exterior Rearview Mirrors (Standard) Dual Body Color Folding Power Adjustable Exterior Rearview Mirrors (Standard) Interval Wipers Standard Standard Standard Tinted Glass Standard Standard Standard Privacy Glass Standard Standard Standard Rear Window Defogger Standard Standard Standard Bumper, Step-Up Standard Standard Not Available Self-Locking Hubs Standard Not Available Not Available Alloy Wheels Hybrid Unique Alloy Wheels, 16-In. X 7-In. (Standard) Alloy Wheels, 17-In. X 7.5-In. (Standard) Alloy Wheels, 17-In. X 7-In. (Standard) Underbody Tire Carrier Standard Standard Not Available Metallic Paint Standard Standard Not Available SAFETY 4WD Base FWD 4-Cylinder Driver's Air Bag Standard Standard Standard Passenger's Air Bag Standard Standard Standard Child Safety Door Locks Standard Not Listed Standard Side Guard Door Beams Standard Standard Standard Vehicle Anti-Theft Standard Standard Not Available Keyless Entry/Remote Lock/Unlock Standard Standard Standard Driver's Door Keyless Entry Keypad Standard Not Available Not Available Multi-function Remote Standard Standard Standard Panic Button or Alarm Standard Not Listed Standard Rollover Sensor Standard Standard Standard Side Curtain Airbags Safety Canopy™ (Standard) Standard Standard Crash Sensor Personal Safety System® (Standard) Not Listed Standard WARRANTY 4WD Base FWD 4-Cylinder Basic (Months) 36 36 36 Basic (Miles) 36000 36000 36000 Powertrain (Months) 60 60 60 Powertrain (Miles) 60000 60000 100000 Corrosion Perforation (Months) 60 60 72 Corrosion Perforation (Miles) Unlimited Unlimited 100000 Certain specifications, prices and equipment data have been provided under license from R. 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