The 2005 Ford Escape is available as a 4-door, 5-seat sport utility. Starting at $19,425, the 2005 Ford Escape XLS 2.3L Manual (100A) FWD is powered by a 2.3L, 4-cylinder engine mated to a manual transmission that returns an EPA estimated 24-mpg in the city and 29-mpg on the highway. The top of the line 2005 Ford Escape XLT 2.3L Automatic (405A) 4x4, priced at $24,285, is powered by a 2.3L, 4-cylinder engine mated to an automatic transmission that returns an EPA estimated 19-mpg in the city and 22-mpg on the highway.