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2013 Jeep Wrangler 2013 Ford Escape 2013 Mazda CX-5
#15 in Affordable Compact SUVs
#1 in Affordable Compact SUVs
#2 in Affordable Compact SUVs
4WD 4dr Sport
  • 4WD 2dr Sport
  • 4WD 2dr Freedom Edition *Ltd Avail*
  • 4WD 4dr Sport
  • 4WD 4dr Freedom Edition *Ltd Avail*
  • 4WD 2dr Moab *Ltd Avail*
  • 4WD 2dr Sahara
  • 4WD 4dr Sport RHD
  • 4WD 2dr Rubicon
  • 4WD 4dr Moab *Ltd Avail*
  • 4WD 4dr Sahara
  • 4WD 4dr Rubicon
FWD 4dr S
  • FWD 4dr S
  • FWD 4dr SE
  • 4WD 4dr SE
  • FWD 4dr SEL
  • 4WD 4dr SEL
  • FWD 4dr Titanium
  • 4WD 4dr Titanium
FWD 4dr Man Sport
  • FWD 4dr Man Sport
  • FWD 4dr Auto Sport
  • AWD 4dr Auto Sport
  • FWD 4dr Auto Touring
  • AWD 4dr Auto Touring
  • FWD 4dr Auto Grand Touring
  • AWD 4dr Auto Grand Touring

Prices

MSRP $25,795 $22,470 $20,995
Invoice $25,070 $21,178 $20,396
Avg. Paid $26,129 $22,611 N/A

U.S. News Scores

Overall 7.4 8.6 8.5
Critics' Rating 8.2 9.5 9.0
Performance 8.3 8.4 8.2
Interior 6.6 7.6 8.4
Safety 7.1 9.4 9.4
Reliability 2.0 2.5 3.0

Pros & Cons

Pros
  • Powerful V6 engine
  • Standard four-wheel drive
  • Outstanding off-road ability
  • Small-car handling
  • Good fuel economy, even with four-wheel drive
  • Comfortable seating for five
  • Strong safety score
  • Well-made cabin
  • Good fuel economy ratings
  • Impressive cargo room for the class
  • Outstanding performance
  • Good safety score
Cons
  • Cramped rear seat
  • Unrefined handling
  • Low safety and reliability scores
  • Confusing MyFord Touch infotainment system
  • Uninspiring base engine
  • Fickle motion-activated liftgate 
  • Tight second row
  • Slightly underpowered engine

General Specs

Transmission Manual Automatic Manual
Drivetrain 4-Wheel Drive Front Wheel Drive Front Wheel Drive
Fuel/Engine Gas V6 3.6L/220 Gas I4 2.5L/152 Gas I4 2.0L/122
MPG 16 City / 21 Hwy 22 City / 31 Hwy 26 City / 35 Hwy

Exterior

Body

Body Style Sport Utility Vehicle Sport Utility Vehicle Sport Utility Vehicle

Dimensions

Wheelbase(in) 116.0 105.900 106.300
Length, Overall (in) 173.4 178.100 179.300
Width, Max w/o mirrors (in) 73.7 72.400 72.400
Height, Overall (in) 70.9 66.300 67.300

Doors & Windows

Rear Defrost Optional Standard Standard
Privacy Glass Optional
Power Windows Optional Standard Standard

Exterior Features

Convertible Hardtop Optional
Convertible Soft Top Standard
Targa Roof Optional
Running Boards Optional
Rear Spoiler Standard Standard

Measurements

Base Curb Weight (lbs) 4075 3598 3208

Tires & Wheels

Tires - Front All-Season Standard
Tires - Front On/Off Road Standard
Tires - Front Performance Standard
Tires - Rear All-Season Standard
Tires - Rear On/Off Road Standard
Tires - Rear Performance Standard
Compact Spare Tire Standard Standard
Full Size Spare Tire Standard Standard Standard
Tire Pressure Monitoring System Standard Standard Standard
Aluminum Wheels Optional Standard Standard
Chrome Wheels Optional Standard Standard
Steel Wheels Standard Standard
Wheel Covers Standard

Towing

Trailer Hitch Receiver Optional Optional

Interior

Convenience & Comfort

Alarm Optional
Auxiliary Pwr Outlet Standard Standard Standard
Cruise Control Standard Standard Standard
Vehicle Anti-Theft System Standard Standard Standard
Fog Lamps Standard Optional
Auto-Off Headlights Standard
Interior Cargo Shade Standard Optional
Keyless Start Standard
Luggage Rack Optional
Rear Parking Aid Optional
Front Reading Lamps Standard Standard
Rear Reading Lamps Standard
Adjustable Steering Wheel Standard Standard Standard
Steering Wheel Controls Standard Standard Standard
Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel Optional
Trip Computer Standard
Universal Garage Door Opener Optional
Intermittent Wipers Standard Standard Standard
Variable Speed Intermittent Wipers Standard Standard Standard
Front Floor Mats Standard Standard Standard
Keyless Entry Optional Standard Standard
Power Door Locks Optional Standard Standard
Electrochromic rearview mirror Optional Optional
Heated Mirrors Optional
Power Driver Mirror Optional Standard Standard
Driver Vanity Mirror Standard Standard Standard
Passenger Vanity Mirror Standard Standard Standard
Power Steering Standard Standard Standard

Dimensions

Passenger Capacity 5 5 5
Passenger Volume (cu. ft.) 104.0 98.100 103.800
Front Head Room (in) 41.3 39.900 40.100
Front Leg Room (in) 41.0 40.400 41.000
Front Shoulder Room (in) 55.8 56.000 57.500
Front Hip Room (in) 55.6 54.800 55.200
Second Head Room (in) 40.4 39.000 39.000
Second Leg Room (in) 37.2 36.800 39.300
Second Shoulder Room (in) 56.8 55.300 55.500
Second Hip Room (in) 56.7 52.400 53.700
Cargo Volume to Seat 1 (cu. ft.) 70.6 68.100 65.400
Cargo Volume to Seat 2 (cu. ft.) 31.5 34.300 34.100
Cargo Volume to Seat 3 (cu. ft.)

Entertainment

AM/FM Stereo Standard Standard Standard
Auxiliary Audio Input Standard Standard Standard
CD Player Standard Standard Standard
MP3 Player Standard Standard Standard
Satellite Radio Optional
Premium Sound System Optional

Heating & Cooling

A/C Standard Standard Standard

Navigation & Communication

Onboard Hands-Free Communications System Optional
Wireless Cell Phone Hookup Optional Optional

Seats

Cloth Seats Standard Standard Standard
Leather Seats Standard Standard Standard
Premium Synthetic Seats Standard Standard Standard
Vinyl Seats Standard Standard Standard
Pass-Through Rear Seat Standard Standard Standard
2nd Row Bench Seat Standard Standard Standard
Fixed Bench Seat Standard Standard
Split Bench Seat Standard Standard
Bucket Seats Standard Standard Standard

Safety

Airbags

Driver Air Bag Standard Standard Standard
Passenger Air Bag Standard Standard Standard
Side Head Air Bag Standard Standard
Rear Head Air Bag Standard Standard
Side Air Bag Optional Standard Standard

Brakes

4-Wheel ABS Standard Standard Standard
4-Wheel Disc Brakes Standard Standard Standard
Front Disc/Rear Drum Brakes Standard Standard

Safety Features

Brake Assist Standard
Electronic Stability Control Standard Standard Standard
Daytime Running Lights Standard
Child Safety Locks Standard Standard
Integrated Turn Signal Mirrors Standard
Rollover Protection System Standard
Front Tow Hooks Standard
Traction Control Standard Standard Standard

Mechanical

Engine & Performance

Locking Rear Differential Optional
Four Wheel Drive Standard
Front Wheel Drive Standard Standard
4 Cylinder Engine Standard Standard
V6 Cylinder Engine Standard
Engine Type Gas V6 Gas I4 Gas I4
Displacement 3.6L/220 2.5L/152 2.0L/122
Horsepower (Net @ RPM) 285 @ 6400 168 @ 6000 155 @ 6000
Torque (Net @ RPM) 260 @ 4800 170 @ 4500 150 @ 4000
Transmission Manual Automatic w/Manual Shift Manual
Turning diameter 41.2 37.000 36.700

Fuel

Gasoline Fuel Standard Standard Standard
EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG) 16 22 26
EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG) 21 31 35
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal) 18.6 15.100 14.8

Suspension

Suspension Type - Front Live Axle MacPherson Strut MacPherson Strut
Suspension Type - Rear Live Axle Semi-Trailing Arm Multi-Link
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.) w/Coil Springs
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.) w/Coil Springs

Transmission

Automatic Standard Standard
Automatic Transmission w/Manual Mode Standard
5-Speed Automatic Optional
6-Speed Automatic Standard
Manual Standard Optional Standard
6-Speed Manual Standard Standard