2020 Ford Escape
2020 Escape vs. 2020 Blazer
If you've entered the market for a well-rounded SUV, the broad amount of options can seem limitless. Compact SUVs combine comfortable cabins with nimble handling, while midsize options generally expand on the interior space. Then you have models that defy the class standards, like the spacious Ford Escape and the stylish Chevrolet Blazer. The Escape was completely redesigned for 2020, while the Blazer debuted just one year earlier, and these fresh SUVs both have a lot to offer. Let's compare the two to see which one is right for you.
Interior Quality and SpaceÂ
Despite the compact versus midsize SUV matchup, the Escape delivers a surprisingly competitive amount of interior space, and it punches above its weight class in terms of overall cabin quality. Ford has fitted their SUV with handsome materials throughout, with contemporary styling and an open, airy atmosphere. You'll find a surprising level of interior space in the compact Escape, with generous legroom in both rows. While the midsize Blazer offers well-cushioned seating, it doesn't match the Escape's class-exceeding space. The Chevy's steep roof angle cuts into overhead space, diminishing the ride quality for your taller passengers. The Escape also leads its rival in terms of cargo space, with room to spare whether you're hauling groceries in the back or lowering the second row for bigger items.
Performance and Efficiency
The SUV class isn't known for nimble performance, but the Escape surpasses class expectations with spritely handling and ample horsepower. It demonstrates athletic maneuverability among its rivals with composed steering along twists and turns, and it diffuses bumps in the road with finely-tuned yet cushioned suspension. The Blazer feels relatively stable around corners and along uneven roads, although you might notice some body lean or rougher riding due to its larger size or optional 21-inch wheels. Both SUVs provide plenty of power for prompt acceleration, the efficient Escape earns more miles to the gallon than its Chevy rival.
Pricing and Value
While any vehicle you choose should offer appealing features and impressive performance, they shouldn't hide their attributes behind a prohibitively high price tag. Ford understands that high value doesn't have to demand a high cost, and their Escape's starting price is up to thousands lower than the Blazer's base price. The Escape maintains its more affordable price point even as you look up the trim range of either vehicle, with the top-level Escape Titanium asking far less than the Blazer Premier, even though both offer deluxe features like leather upholstery and premium sound systems.
Save on Your Next Vehicle at Berglund Ford of Bedford
If it looks like the Ford Escape is the ideal SUV for your situation, come take a closer look here at our Bedford dealership. When you arrive at Berglund Ford of Bedford, our team members will be happy to show you around the lot to help you find the right model with everything you're looking for, and you can experience the difference that Ford can make with a test drive. All our vehicles come with high quality and high value, but you don't have to pay a high price to drive a new Ford home. We also offer monthly deals to make our low prices even better!