Ford Escape vs. EcoSport – Which Car Insurance Costs Less?

Will the Ford Escape or the Ford EcoSport take the crown as having the cheapest insurance rates for a compact Ford SUV? We compare rates for the 2018 through 2022 model years to find a winner.

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  • When comparing 2022 models (the last year of EcoSport production), a Ford Ecosport costs less to insure than a Ford Escape by an average of $134 per year.
  • For a 2022 Ford Escape, average full-coverage car insurance rates range from $1,544 to $1,864 per year, while a 2022 Ford Ecosport ranges from $1,486 to $1,620 for full-coverage.
  • Out of 45 models in the 2022 small SUV segment, the Ford Escape ranks 34th and the Ford Ecosport ranks 19th for insurance affordability.

2022 Ford Escape vs EcoSport

When comparing insurance cost for the 2022 Ford Escape and Ford Ecosport models, the Ford Ecosport is cheaper to insure by an average of $134 per year.

The next chart illustrates the average cost to insure both models with different driver age groups. The average car insurance cost ranges from $1,514 to $3,450 per year for a 2022 Ford Escape, and $1,400 to $3,130 for a 2022 Ford Ecosport for the age groups used in this illustration.

Figure 1: Average car insurance premiums for 2022 Ford Escape and Ford Ecosport models for different driver ages. Rates updated on February 23, 2024.

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Data Methodology: Rates based on a 2022 model year Ford Escape and Ford Ecosport. Rates assume a clean driving record and no claims or at-fault accidents. Comprehensive and collision deductibles are $500 and coverage includes UM/UIM and medical payments coverage. Premium amounts are averaged across all trim levels for each vehicle.

2022 Ford Escape vs. 2022 Ford Ecosport Insurance Cost
2022 Ford Escape vs. Ford Ecosport Insurance Cost
Driver Age Ford Escape Ford Ecosport
18-Year-Old$5,307$4,782
20-Year-Old$3,450$3,130
25-Year-Old$1,978$1,814
30-Year-Old$1,814$1,666
40-Year-Old$1,704$1,570
50-Year-Old$1,514$1,400
60-Year-Old$1,418$1,308

Data Methodology: Rated drivers have no driving violations or at-fault accidents in the prior three years. Uninsured Motorist (UM), Underinsured Motorist (UIM) and medical payments coverages are included. Premium is averaged for all trim levels available for each vehicle for the 2022 model year. Updated February 23, 2024

The tables below detail insurance rates for all trim levels of 2022 Escape and Ecosport models. The 2022 Ford Escape has an average insurance cost of $1,704 and the 2022 Ford Ecosport is $1,570, making the Ford Ecosport cheaper by $134 per year.

2022 Ford Escape

$1,704

Insurance Rates by Trim Level for a 2022 Ford Escape
2022 Ford Escape TrimsRate
S$1,544
SE1,598
SE Hybrid1,606
SE AWD1,652
SEL1,656
SE Hybrid AWD1,662
SEL Hybrid1,704
SEL AWD1,708
SE Plug-in Hybrid1,716
SEL Hybrid AWD1,720
Titanium Hybrid1,720
Titanium Hybrid AWD1,770
Titanium AWD1,812
SEL Plug-in Hybrid1,830
Titanium Plug-in Hybrid1,864
2022 Ford Escape Average Rate$1,704

2022 Ford Ecosport

$1,570

Insurance Rates by Trim Level for 2022 Ford Escape
2022 Ford Ecosport TrimsRate
S AWD$1,486
SE AWD1,556
SES AWD1,614
Titanium AWD1,620
2022 Ford Ecosport Average Rate$1,570

2021 Ford Escape vs Ecosport

When comparing average insurance rates for the 2021 Ford Escape and Ford Ecosport models, the Ford Ecosport is cheaper to insure by an average of $120 per year for 2021.

The next chart shows the average cost to insure both models for drivers from age 20 to 50. For a 2021 Ford Escape, average insurance cost ranges from $1,344 to $3,058 per year for the illustrated age groups. A 2021 Ford Ecosport costs from $1,242 to $2,770 to insure per year.

Figure 2: Average car insurance premiums for 2021 Ford Escape and Ford Ecosport models for different driver ages. Rates updated on February 23, 2024.

Data Methodology: Rates based on a 2021 model year Ford Escape and Ford Ecosport. Rates assume a clean driving record and no claims or at-fault accidents. Comprehensive and collision deductibles are $500 and coverage includes UM/UIM and medical payments coverage. Premium amounts are averaged across all trim levels for each vehicle.

2021 Ford Escape vs. 2021 Ford Ecosport Insurance Cost
2021 Ford Escape vs. Ford Ecosport Insurance Cost
Driver Age Ford Escape Ford Ecosport
18-Year-Old$4,709$4,236
20-Year-Old$3,058$2,770
25-Year-Old$1,754$1,610
30-Year-Old$1,612$1,482
40-Year-Old$1,514$1,394
50-Year-Old$1,344$1,242
60-Year-Old$1,258$1,160

Data Methodology: Rated drivers have no driving violations or at-fault accidents in the prior three years. Uninsured Motorist (UM), Underinsured Motorist (UIM) and medical payments coverages are included. Premium is averaged for all trim levels available for each vehicle for the 2021 model year. Updated February 23, 2024

Out of 10 trims for the 2021 Ford Escape, the cheapest insurance prices are on the S 2WD trim at a cost of $1,406 per year, or $117 per month.

The 2021 Ford Ecosport has seven trims available, with the cheapest model to insure being the S 2WD trim at an average cost of $1,322 per year, or $110 per month.

When comparing both models at a trim-level basis, the cheapest model and trim level to insure is the Ford Ecosport S 2WD at an average rate of $1,322 per year, and the highest-cost model and trim is the Ford Escape Titanium AWD costing an average of $1,642 per year.

The next tables illustrate trim level insurance cost averages for both 2021 models, including an overall average cost for each model. The model with the cheapest car insurance rates for 2021 is the Ford Ecosport.

2021 Ford Escape

$1,514

Insurance Rates by Trim Level for a 2021 Ford Escape
2021 Ford Escape TrimsRate
S 2WD$1,406
SE 2WD1,432
SE AWD1,484
SE Sport Hybrid 2WD1,484
SE Sport Hybrid 4WD1,484
SEL 2WD1,484
SEL AWD1,538
Titanium Hybrid 2WD1,588
Titanium Hybrid AWD1,588
Titanium AWD1,642
2021 Ford Escape Average Rate$1,514

2021 Ford Ecosport

$1,394

Insurance Rates by Trim Level for 2021 Ford Escape
2021 Ford Ecosport TrimsRate
S 2WD$1,322
SE 2WD1,338
S 4WD1,374
SE 4WD1,390
SES 4WD1,442
Titanium 2WD1,442
Titanium 4WD1,442
2021 Ford Ecosport Average Rate$1,394

2020 Ford Escape vs EcoSport

When comparing insurance cost for 2020 models, a Ford Escape costs an average of $1,470 per year to insure and a Ford Ecosport costs $1,354, making the Ford Ecosport cheaper to insure by $116 per year.

The next chart illustrates the average cost to insure the two models for drivers from age 20 to 50. For a 2020 Ford Escape, the average car insurance cost ranges from $1,306 to $2,968 per year for these driver ages. A 2020 Ford Ecosport costs from $1,210 to $2,694 to insure per year.

Figure 3: Average car insurance premiums for 2020 Ford Escape and Ford Ecosport models for different driver ages. Rates updated on February 22, 2024.

Data Methodology: Rates based on a 2020 model year Ford Escape and Ford Ecosport. Rates assume a clean driving record and no claims or at-fault accidents. Comprehensive and collision deductibles are $500 and coverage includes UM/UIM and medical payments coverage. Premium amounts are averaged across all trim levels for each vehicle.

2020 Ford Escape vs. 2020 Ford Ecosport Insurance Cost
2020 Ford Escape vs. Ford Ecosport Insurance Cost
Driver Age Ford Escape Ford Ecosport
18-Year-Old$4,568$4,113
20-Year-Old$2,968$2,694
25-Year-Old$1,704$1,566
30-Year-Old$1,566$1,438
40-Year-Old$1,470$1,354
50-Year-Old$1,306$1,210
60-Year-Old$1,224$1,130

Data Methodology: Rated drivers have no driving violations or at-fault accidents in the prior three years. Uninsured Motorist (UM), Underinsured Motorist (UIM) and medical payments coverages are included. Premium is averaged for all trim levels available for each vehicle for the 2020 model year. Updated February 22, 2024

Out of 10 Ford Escape trims, the cheapest 2020 model to insure is the S 2WD trim at an average cost of $1,366 per year, or around $114 per month.

For the seven trim levels available for the Ford Ecosport, the cheapest 2020 trim level to insure is the S 2WD trim at a cost of $1,286 per year, or about $107 per month.

When comparing rates by trim level for both models, the cheapest trim to insure is the Ford Ecosport S 2WD at an average rate of $1,286 per year. The most expensive model and trim level is the Ford Escape Titanium AWD costing $1,592 per year.

The rate tables below show average car insurance cost by trim level for a 2020 Ford Escape and Ford Ecosport, plus the average rate for each model. The winner for the 2020 car insurance comparison is the Ford Ecosport.

2020 Ford Escape

$1,470

Insurance Rates by Trim Level for a 2020 Ford Escape
2020 Ford Escape TrimsRate
S 2WD$1,366
SE 2WD1,392
SE AWD1,442
SE Sport Hybrid 2WD1,442
SE Sport Hybrid 4WD1,442
SEL 2WD1,442
SEL AWD1,490
Titanium Hybrid 2WD1,542
Titanium Hybrid AWD1,542
Titanium AWD1,592
2020 Ford Escape Average Rate$1,470

2020 Ford Ecosport

$1,354

Insurance Rates by Trim Level for 2020 Ford Escape
2020 Ford Ecosport TrimsRate
S 2WD$1,286
SE 2WD1,300
S 4WD1,336
SE 4WD1,350
SES 4WD1,402
Titanium 2WD1,402
Titanium 4WD1,402
2020 Ford Ecosport Average Rate$1,354

2019 Ford Escape vs EcoSport

For the 2019 Ford Escape and Ford Ecosport models, the Ford Ecosport has cheaper car insurance cost by an average of $336 per year for this model year.

The rate chart below illustrates the average cost to insure both 2019 models using a range of rated driver ages. Insurance cost ranges from $1,342 to $3,074 per year for a 2019 Ford Escape, and $1,044 to $2,314 for a 2019 Ford Ecosport for the age groups used in the chart.

Figure 4: Average car insurance premiums for 2019 Ford Escape and Ford Ecosport models for different driver ages. Rates updated on February 23, 2024.

Data Methodology: Rates based on a 2019 model year Ford Escape and Ford Ecosport. Rates assume a clean driving record and no claims or at-fault accidents. Comprehensive and collision deductibles are $500 and coverage includes UM/UIM and medical payments coverage. Premium amounts are averaged across all trim levels for each vehicle.

2019 Ford Escape vs. 2019 Ford Ecosport Insurance Cost
2019 Ford Escape vs. Ford Ecosport Insurance Cost
Driver Age Ford Escape Ford Ecosport
18-Year-Old$4,739$3,527
20-Year-Old$3,074$2,314
25-Year-Old$1,752$1,352
30-Year-Old$1,600$1,246
40-Year-Old$1,508$1,172
50-Year-Old$1,342$1,044
60-Year-Old$1,258$976

Data Methodology: Rated drivers have no driving violations or at-fault accidents in the prior three years. Uninsured Motorist (UM), Underinsured Motorist (UIM) and medical payments coverages are included. Premium is averaged for all trim levels available for each vehicle for the 2019 model year. Updated February 23, 2024

The 2019 Ford Escape has seven trim levels available, with the cheapest trim level to insure being the S 2WD trim at an average cost of $1,418 per year. For the seven trim levels available for the Ford Ecosport, the cheapest 2019 model to insure is the S 2WD trim at a cost of $1,072 per year, or around $89 per month.

When comparing aggregated rates for both models from a trim-level perspective, the lowest-cost model and trim level to insure is the Ford Ecosport S 2WD at an average cost of $1,072 per year, and the highest-cost model and trim is the Ford Escape Titanium AWD at an average cost of $1,610 per year.

The two tables below show average car insurance cost by trim level for each 2019 model, including an overall average cost for each model. The 2019 Ford Ecosport has cheaper average car insurance rates than the 2019 Ford Escape.

2019 Ford Escape

$1,508

Insurance Rates by Trim Level for a 2019 Ford Escape
2019 Ford Escape TrimsRate
S 2WD$1,418
SE 2WD1,466
SE AWD1,466
SEL 2WD1,514
SEL AWD1,514
Titanium 2WD1,562
Titanium AWD1,610
2019 Ford Escape Average Rate$1,508

2019 Ford Ecosport

$1,172

Insurance Rates by Trim Level for 2019 Ford Escape
2019 Ford Ecosport TrimsRate
S 2WD$1,072
S 4WD1,120
SE 2WD1,134
SE 4WD1,182
SES 4WD1,230
Titanium 2WD1,230
Titanium 4WD1,230
2019 Ford Ecosport Average Rate$1,172

2018 Ford Escape vs EcoSport

For the 2018 Ford Escape and Ford Ecosport models, the Ford Ecosport has cheaper car insurance cost by an average of $316 per year for this model year.

The next chart demonstrates the average cost to insure both models using drivers aged 20 to 50. The average car insurance cost ranges from $1,278 to $2,916 per year for a 2018 Ford Escape, and $996 to $2,198 for a 2018 Ford Ecosport for the example age groups.

Figure 5: Average car insurance premiums for 2018 Ford Escape and Ford Ecosport models for different driver ages. Rates updated on February 22, 2024.

Data Methodology: Rates based on a 2018 model year Ford Escape and Ford Ecosport. Rates assume a clean driving record and no claims or at-fault accidents. Comprehensive and collision deductibles are $500 and coverage includes UM/UIM and medical payments coverage. Premium amounts are averaged across all trim levels for each vehicle.

2018 Ford Escape vs. 2018 Ford Ecosport Insurance Cost
2018 Ford Escape vs. Ford Ecosport Insurance Cost
Driver Age Ford Escape Ford Ecosport
18-Year-Old$4,488$3,350
20-Year-Old$2,916$2,198
25-Year-Old$1,664$1,290
30-Year-Old$1,520$1,186
40-Year-Old$1,432$1,116
50-Year-Old$1,278$996
60-Year-Old$1,198$932

Data Methodology: Rated drivers have no driving violations or at-fault accidents in the prior three years. Uninsured Motorist (UM), Underinsured Motorist (UIM) and medical payments coverages are included. Premium is averaged for all trim levels available for each vehicle for the 2018 model year. Updated February 22, 2024

Out of seven trim levels for the 2018 Ford Escape, the cheapest insurance prices are on the S 2WD trim at a cost of $1,318 per year, or about $110 per month.

For the seven trim levels available for the Ford Ecosport, the cheapest 2018 trim level to insure is the S 2WD trim at a cost of $1,030.

When comparing aggregated rates for both models from a trim-level perspective, the cheapest vehicle to insure is the Ford Ecosport S 2WD at a cost of $1,030 per year. The most expensive model and trim level is the Ford Escape Titanium AWD costing an average of $1,542 per year.

The tables shown below show average car insurance rates for each trim level, along with the average rate for each model. The cheapest of the two models to insure for the 2018 model year is the Ford Ecosport.

2018 Ford Escape

$1,432

Insurance Rates by Trim Level for a 2018 Ford Escape
2018 Ford Escape TrimsRate
S 2WD$1,318
SE 2WD1,360
SE AWD1,406
SEL 2WD1,452
SEL AWD1,452
Titanium 2WD1,498
Titanium AWD1,542
2018 Ford Escape Average Rate$1,432

2018 Ford Ecosport

$1,116

Insurance Rates by Trim Level for 2018 Ford Escape
2018 Ford Ecosport TrimsRate
S 2WD$1,030
S 4WD1,072
SE 2WD1,086
SE 4WD1,132
Titanium 2WD1,132
SES 4WD1,178
Titanium 4WD1,178
2018 Ford Ecosport Average Rate$1,116

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