2020 Ford Escape PHEV Pricing Is Trouble For Mitsubishi Outlander

Set to go on sale for the 2020 model year, the Ford Escape Plug-in Hybrid could also very well become the best-selling PHEV in its segment. Not only will it feature state-of-the-art PHEV technology but also a very attractive starting price.Cars Directhas gotten a hold of a dealership order guide which reveals the 2020 Escape PHEV will carry a starting price of $34,235 with destination. The addition of the PHEV variant enables Ford to market its compact crossover with gasoline, hybrid, and plug-in hybrid powertrains.

All that's missing is a pure battery-powered Escape, though we don't see that coming for some time. Starting next year, the2021 Mustang Mach-Ewill offer EV buyers the vehicle they want, though at more expensive base price.

And speaking of pricing, the 2020 Escape PHEV undercuts another popular plug-in hybrid vehicle, theMitsubishi Outlander PHEV. More specifically, the Escape PHEV undercuts its Mitsubishi rival by over $3,200, thus making it the most affordable plug-in SUV on sale in the US. However, the Escape PHEV will be $4,775 more expensive than an Escape SE Sport Hybrid and $5,935 more than a regular Escape SE.

It's also more expensive than other PHEVs on the market, such as theToyota Prius Prime($28,705) and theKia Niro Plug-In($29,545). Standard features will include automatic emergency braking with pedestrian detection, blind-spot warning, and automatic high beams.