2023 Ford Escape

A Panoramic Vista Roof, the Cold Weather Package and Tech Package #1 set this used 2023 Ford Escape ST-Line FWD apart at Michigan City Ford in Michigan City, Indiana. Carbonized Gray Metallic paint and 18-inch rock metallic painted wheels give it a sporty look, and Ebony part vinyl and cloth seats with red stitching carry that feel inside. It shows 32,518 miles, and AutoCheck reports one owner.The original window sticker shows how much was added to Equipment Group 300A. The Cold Weather Package, listed at $995, includes a heated steering wheel, power heated glass mirrors, a remote start system and heated front row seats, which is exactly the kind of package an Indiana winter calls for. Tech Package #1, also listed at $995, includes Evasive Steering Assist, connected built-in navigation, Lane Centering Assist, rear parking sensors, intelligent adaptive speed control and a 13.2-inch touchscreen. The Panoramic Vista Roof was $1,595, and it brings a lot of light into the cabin. Front and rear floor liners with carpeted mats were $200, and an easy access cargo shade was $135. Altogether, the original listed cost of added equipment when new came to $3,920.Those packages change how this Escape feels every day. Start it from your kitchen on a January morning, and the heated seats and wheel are ready when you are. On the highway, intelligent adaptive speed control and Lane Centering Assist take some of the strain out of a long drive, while Evasive Steering Assist and the Blind Spot Information System with cross-traffic alert help an attentive driver and do not replace one. The sticker also shows a supplemental PTC heater at no charge. Connected navigation is listed on the sticker as well, so ask us about current service status.The ST-Line details give this small SUV some personality. ST-Line badging, a black mesh grille, a unique rear spoiler, unique rear skid plates and black roof-rack side rails set the tone outside, with LED headlamps and LED taillamps for a modern look. The sticker also shows privacy glass on the rear doors, active grille shutters and an Easy Fuel capless filler. Inside, sport bucket front seats, red stitch accents, floor mats with red stitching, aluminum sport pedals and a flat-bottom steering wheel with red stitch make it feel special on an ordinary commute. Dual-zone automatic climate control, a rotary gear shift dial, Intelligent Access with push button start and USB A and C ports add everyday ease, and the vehicle record shows a power liftgate for those trips with full hands.Power comes from the 1.5L EcoBoost with auto start-stop and an 8-speed automatic transmission with front-wheel drive. The window sticker shows EPA estimates of 27 mpg city, 34 mpg highway and 30 mpg combined, and your actual results will vary. AdvanceTrac with Roll Stability Control, Safety Canopy airbags and an SOS Post-Crash Alert System are on the sticker too. Shoppers from Westville, Portage and Trail Creek are welcome to come see it in person.Michigan Ci