The 2012 Ford Escape is available as a 4-door, 5-seat sport utility. Starting at $21,440, the 2012 Ford Escape XLS FWD is powered by a 2.5L, 4-cylinder engine mated to a manual transmission that returns an EPA estimated 23-mpg in the city and 28-mpg on the highway. The top of the line 2012 Ford Escape Limited 4x4, priced at $28,120, is powered by a 2.5L, 4-cylinder engine mated to an automatic transmission that returns an EPA estimated 20-mpg in the city and 27-mpg on the highway.