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Comfort
Rear passengers will be able to stretch out a lot more in the Hyundai Tucson than in the Ford Escape.
The Ford Escape will be a hit with tall drivers and their front seat passengers, since it has greater front head- and legroom than the Hyundai Tucson.
Convenience
With the Ford Escape, you will definitely be making fewer stops at the gas station than with the Hyundai Tucson, due to its tank size and fuel economy.
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). When looking only at MSRP, the Hyundai Tucson will have less of an impact on your bank account than the Ford Escape.
Another consideration is the Destination Charge, which is a standard charge for transporting the vehicle to the dealer from where it's built. In this case, the Hyundai Tucson will cost less to deliver to the dealership than the Ford Escape.
Dimensions
The Hyundai Tucson is about the same width as the Ford Escape.
The Hyundai Tucson is slightly shorter than the Ford Escape, which may make it easier to park.
Drivetrain
With its lower torque engine, the Hyundai Tucson doesn't do as good a job transmitting power to its wheels as the Ford Escape.
Handling
The Hyundai Tucson has a significantly smaller turning radius than the Ford Escape, allowing you to much more easily maneuver in and out of tight spots.
Performance
In terms of towing capacity, the Ford Escape is clearly the choice over the Hyundai Tucson for pulling heavy loads.
When it comes to horsepower, the Hyundai Tucson has a lot less horsepower than the Ford Escape.
Utility
In terms of seating, you'll be able to fit about the same number of people in both the Hyundai Tucson and the Ford Escape.
The Hyundai Tucson has significantly less cargo capacity than the Ford Escape.
Warranty
You'll have greater peace of mind with the more generous basic warranty of the Hyundai Tucson than that of the Ford Escape.
Compare the 2013 Hyundai Tucson and the 2013 Ford Escape. 
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2013 Hyundai
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2013 Ford
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| Cash Back Rebate: | Up to $500 | Up to $750 |
| Low APR Loan: | As low as 2.90% | As low as 0.00% |
| Lease Incentive: | As low as 1.54% | -- |
| City MPG: | 20 - 21 | 21 - 23 |
| Highway MPG: | 26 - 30 | 28 - 33 |
| Engine(s): | Inline-4 | Inline-4 |
| Seating Capacity: | 5 - 5 | 5 - 5 |
| Basic Warranty: | 5 years/60,000 miles | 3 years/36,000 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. | No Data Avail. |
| Frontal Crash Rating
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No Data Avail. | No Data Avail. |
| 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. | No Data Avail. |
| Invoice*: | $18,877 - $25,732 | $21,178 - $29,953 |
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