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Our insatiable need for more propels the automotive industry forward as we ask for more performance, comfort, capability, and innovation from our cars, trucks, and SUVs. Automakers are tasked with meeting that insatiability, which creates a breeding ground for healthy competition throughout the industry as one brand tries to outdo the other with more advanced and tech-savvy models that offer next-level luxury and conveniences at affordable prices. It’s a rivalry where drivers reap the rewards because it slates industry leaders like Chevrolet and Ford against one another, igniting fierce competition between the 2023 Chevy Equinox vs 2023 Ford Escape.
The Equinox and Escape manage an extraordinary feat by delivering the “more” drivers are constantly looking for in their SUVs. They offer sedan-like performance and efficiency on a larger platform, eliminating the need to choose between a fuel-sipping sedan and a passenger-friendly SUV. Instead, the Chevy Equinox and Ford Escape promise we can have everything (and more).
However, how Chevrolet and Ford deliver on that promise is vastly different. Where the Equinox focuses on value, the Escape’s price climbs higher with a convoluted lineup that creates confusion and a gaping hole in your wallet. Drivers can get behind the wheel of a well-equipped Equinox for $26,600 but will have to spend more on the bare-bones Escape trim.[a] It’s an unworthy expense when you realize what you’re getting and what you're not.
So, how does Chevrolet add appeal to the 2023 Equinox with its high-value packaging? Furthermore, what makes the Equinox Chevrolet’s second best-selling vehicle after the Silverado? While your search might have started with the 2023 Ford Escape, how it ends might surprise you when you discover the incredible value of investing in a Chevrolet.
At first glance, many drivers find the 2023 Escape appealing because its expansive lineup promises a trim for every driving, budget, and style. However, with seven trims, the lineup quickly becomes convoluted and watered down. It also makes it easy to spend more money to find the right combination of features to satisfy your must-have list. How so?
Instead of focusing on features that add value across the lineup, the Escape’s seven trims have a distinct appeal. For example, the Escape Base might be perfect for your budget with its starting price of $27,500. Yet, you prefer the looks of the Escape Active, especially since it offers dual-zone automatic temperature control and conveniences like a power liftgate. By the time you reach a top-tier trim like the Escape Platinum, you’re spending nearly $40,000 for advanced technologies and leather seating that you would have enjoyed for a far more affordable price with the Equinox.
While the Escape offers seven trims, the Equinox keeps its lineup simple with four well-equipped models. The entry-level LS is an incredible value because it comes with the Chevy Safety Assist suite, wireless smartphone integration via Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, and LED headlamps. The LT builds on these features by adding a power driver’s seat and a multi-color Driver Information Center display. Top-tier trims like the RS and Premier deliver outstanding value by including advanced technologies like Front and Rear Park Assist and the intuitive Chevrolet Infotainment 3 Plus system.
Each Equinox trim is engineered to deliver value, with Chevy relying on special edition packages like the Midnight Edition and Redline Edition to offer further customization without overwhelming the lineup. The Redline Edition adds a distinct flair to the Equinox with its 19-inch black wheels with red accents and black center caps, black bowtie badging, Redline decals, black accents, and Redline-exclusive grille. The Midnight Edition takes a different approach and blacks out the Equinox with Gloss Black aluminum wheels, black bowtie emblems, body-color mirror caps, and an exclusive mold-in-color black grille.
The 2023 Chevy Equinox and 2023 Ford Escape have many differences, but prioritizing your safety and keeping you connected isn’t among them. Instead, Chevrolet and Ford do an exceptional job of equipping the SUVs with advanced features that make staying connected seamless and straightforward when you’re in the driver’s seat. These features are comparable to both models and include wireless smartphone integration via Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, Alexa Built-In capabilities, an integrated WiFi hotspot, and expansive digital displays that offer in-vehicle apps and navigational tools.
Along with keeping you connected, the Equinox and Escape also actively work to enhance your focus and safety when you’re behind the wheel. The SUVs are outfitted with cutting-edge technologies that work behind the scenes, monitoring your surroundings and alerting you to potential hazards and collisions. While many of these features are industry standards, a few key differences put the 2023 Equinox ahead of the competition.
Ford and Chevy equip the Equinox and Escape with their respective safety suites, Ford Co-Pilot360 and Chevy Safety Assist. The Ford Co-Pilot360 suite includes Pre-Collision Assist with Automatic Emergency Braking, a Blind Spot Information System with Rear-Cross Traffic Braking, automatic high beams, and a Lane-Keeping System with a Lane-Keeping Aid, Lane-Keeping Alert, and Driver Alert features. The Equinox’s Chevy Safety Assist suite is similar. It includes Automatic Emergency Braking, a Following Distance Indicator, Forward Collision Alert, Front Pedestrian Braking, IntelliBeam automatic high beams, and Lane Keep Assist with Lane Departure Warning.
Both automakers offer various upgrades and advanced features based on trims and packages. For example, you can add HD Surround Vision, Front and Rear Park Assist, Rear Cross Traffic Alert, Automatic Parking Assist, and Adaptive Cruise Control to the 2023 Equinox. The Escape’s upgrades are similar and include Active Park Assist 2.0, Evasive Steering Assist, and Intelligent Adaptive Cruise Control. However, while comparable, the Escape does not offer anything similar to the Equinox’s Teen Driver Technology, an advanced system that promotes safe driving habits and makes the Equinox a must-have for families with teen drivers at home.
One of the most exciting aspects of buying a new SUV is having the opportunity to customize it with packages that suit your driving, comfort, and performance needs. Ford and Chevrolet take two vastly different approaches with their customization packages, with Ford’s package lineup incredibly sparse compared to Chevrolet’s. Instead, Ford relies heavily on the Escape’s seven-trim lineup to give you all the options you need.
For example, the Escape’s package options include an Equipment Group, Class II Trailer Tow Package, Memory Package, and a Premium Technology Package. The Equipment Group adds the SYNC 4 infotainment system with enhanced voice recognition, and the Class II Trailer Tow Package outfits the Escape with a hitch and trailering necessities. The most valuable package is the Premium Technology suite, which includes Active Park Assist 2.0, HD Radio, a head-up display, leather-trimmed seats with quilting and mini-perforations, and a premium ten-speaker Bang & Olufsen sound system.
The Escape’s short lineup of packages is a stark contrast to the 2023 Equinox. Chevrolet offers everything from trim-specific suites like the LS Convenience Package to Advanced Safety and Infotainment Packages. Even more impressive is that Chevrolet combines several packages to deliver greater value, help you save money, and get the Equinox of your dreams. How so?
The Equinox’s Safety and Infotainment Package gives you the best of both worlds. It includes the Advanced Safety Package, which outfits the SUV with HD Surround Vision, Adaptive Cruise Control, and heated power-adjustable exterior mirrors with integrated turn signals. It’s paired with the Infotainment Package that adds the Chevrolet Infotainment 3 Plus system with an eight-inch color touchscreen display, an SD card reader, a heated steering wheel, a 120-volt power outlet, and an auxiliary input jack in the front storage bin. By combining these packages and others like the Confidence and Convenience II Package, Chevrolet adds exceptional value to the already affordable 2023 Equinox.
Are you ready to experience the Chevrolet difference from behind the wheel of the 2023 Equinox? The Equinox is one of the most versatile and well-packaged SUVs in the segment. In a class where ordinary is the norm, the Equinox dares to be different and positions itself as one of the best-equipped and most valuable SUVs.
At DePaula Chevrolet, we understand what it means to be different and to go against the grain of tradition. For years, high-pressure sales and commissions-focused teams have defined the car-buying process, but this has created a perpetual issue because it ignores customers and their needs. We recognize as much and are determined to flip the script by introducing a new customer experience that puts the excitement back into buying a Chevrolet.
By streamlining the process, we tailor our approach to your needs and promise a hassle-free experience every step of the way. Our commitment to transparency and our values of integrity and respect have earned us a stellar reputation in the industry, including eleven GM Dealer of the Year Awards, six Chevrolet Genuine Leader Awards, and numerous GM Standards of Excellence Leadership and Mark of Excellence Awards. We’re even the leading Certified Pre-Owned dealer in the northeast. These honors represent our success, but it’s nothing compared to what you’ll experience while you’re here.
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