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Comfort
The Ford Escape offers a bit more room for passengers in the back seat than the Buick Encore.
The Ford Escape will be popular with taller drivers and passengers in the front seat, due to its greater front head- and legroom than the Buick Encore.
Convenience
You'll be making about the same number of stops at the gas station with the Ford Escape as you will with the Buick Encore, as they are both able to travel similar distances on a tank of gas.
Cost
There are a lot of factors to consider when calculating the overall cost of a vehicle. The main consideration is Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP). The Ford Escape is somewhat more expensive than the Buick Encore.
Another consideration is the Destination Charge, which is a standard charge for transporting the vehicle to the dealer from where it's built. The Destination Charge for the Ford Escape is much higher than that for the Buick Encore.
Dimensions
Since the Ford Escape is much wider than the Buick Encore, finding a wide enough spot in a parking lot may be a bit more challenging.
If you go with the Ford Escape, you may be circling the block looking for a space large enough to park more often than with the Buick Encore.
Drivetrain
With somewhat higher torque, the Ford Escape transmits power to its wheels a bit more effectively than the Buick Encore.
Handling
The Ford Escape has a larger turning radius than the Buick Encore, making it slightly more difficult to maneuver in and out of tight spots.
Performance
When it comes to horsepower, the Ford Escape greatly out-muscles the Buick Encore.
Utility
In terms of seating, you'll be able to fit about the same number of people in both the Ford Escape and the Buick Encore.
With the Ford Escape, you'll be able to haul more equipment or luggage than the Buick Encore.
Warranty
The basic warranty of the Ford Escape is not as nearly as extensive as that of the Buick Encore.
Compare the 2013 Ford Escape and the 2013 Buick Encore. 
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2013 Ford
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2013 Buick
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| Cash Back Rebate: | Up to $750 | Up to $500 |
| Low APR Loan: | As low as 0.00% | -- |
| Lease Incentive: | -- | -- |
| City MPG: | 21 - 23 |
23 - 25
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| Highway MPG: | 28 - 33 | 30 - 33 |
| Engine(s): | Inline-4 | Inline-4 |
| Seating Capacity: | 5 - 5 | 5 - 5 |
| Basic Warranty: | 3 years/36,000 miles | 4 years/50,000 miles |
Overall Safety Rating 
Vehicle crash and safety data is provided by NHTSA, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. The NHTSA testing was established by Congress to reduce highway deaths and injuries. Read an article on the current NHTSA crash test program.
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No Data Avail. | Not Tested |
| Frontal Crash Rating
Vehicle crash and safety data is provided by NHTSA, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. The NHTSA testing was established by Congress to reduce highway deaths and injuries. Read an article on the current NHTSA crash test program.
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No Data Avail. | Not Tested |
| Side Crash Rating
Vehicle crash and safety data is provided by NHTSA, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. The NHTSA testing was established by Congress to reduce highway deaths and injuries. Read an article on the current NHTSA crash test program.
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No Data Avail. | Not Tested |
| Invoice*: | $21,178 - $29,953 | $23,232 - $28,502 |
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