$96 higher median
2004 Nissan Xterra
$4,997Median asking price · 31 qualifying listings
Middle 50%$3,999–$5,999
Find listings on VehiSales ↗Actual XE listing photo; individual equipment may differ.
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2004 Ford Escape prices in the U.S.
$4,425
Median pre-owned asking price
33 pre-owned listings · Updated October 26, 2026
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National price overview
Typical asking price range
$3,289 – $5,999 All 33 listings · Middle 50% of asking pricesMedian asking price
$4,425Trim, mileage and condition change what a comparable vehicle costs.
As of October 26, 2026, the median asking price for a used 2004 Ford Escape in the U.S. is $4,425, based on 33 active dealer listings tracked by VinAssessment.
Behind the price
Price range & market sample
The median pre-owned asking price for a 2004 Ford Escape in the U.S. is $4,425 based on 33 active listings.
33 active dealer listings
Snapshot October 26, 2026 · refreshed daily
30-day asking price change: −$235.
Typical: $3,289–$5,999 — the middle half of 33 asking prices
Median $4,425
$827 low
$8,465 high
Why the wide range? Price depends mostly on configuration and mileage — see below. This spread covers the middle 96% of asking prices: we exclude the cheapest and priciest 2% to reduce the influence of extreme values. This does not verify title status or guarantee that every erroneous listing is excluded.
$4,425
Pre-owned median (33)
164,159
Average mileage
What moves the price
Trim
The XLS typically asks $3,748, while the Limited asks $4,725 — same year, same market.
Observed spread: up to $977About these price differences
The $3,289–$5,999 typical range isn't randomness — one factor explains most of it:
Biggest factor in these observed spreads: Trim. These groups contain different vehicles.
Find your mileage and trim in the configurator below.
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Choose a state and trim once to update the connected price tables and charts for a 2004 Ford Escape. Mileage adjusts the estimate only.
Trim
Estimated asking price · All trims
$4,425
$3,289
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$5,999
33 listings · Nationwide
ⓘ This is a modelled estimate based on current listings and market data. Actual prices may vary.
Estimate assumptions
at typical mileage, nationwide
Modelled from 33 real asking prices, adjusted for mileage and location. An illustrative estimate from mixed listing groups, not matched vehicles. Not a formal appraisal.
Live 2004 Ford Escape listings, priced by VIN
Compared with all listings
All-listings median $4,425
Price differences are not deal ratings. Compare equipment, mileage and vehicle history before judging a price.
Every VIN links to a full market report: decode, active listings and the local price band.
A little comparison goes a long way
About this comparison ↓What else could you drive?
Compare 2004 Ford Escape with other models from the same year. Choose the trims that matter to you.
As of October 26, 2026, among same-year alternatives to the 2004 Ford Escape in this catalog, the 2004 Chrysler PT Cruiser has the lowest median asking price ($4,495, 28 listings with photos) and the 2004 Honda Element the highest ($6,950, 64 listings).
Comparison catalog · Snapshot October 26, 2026, 05:00 UTC · Only listings with photos. This sample is separate from the price overview above and its figures differ.
Your comparison starting point
2004 Ford Escape
All trims · United States
The price overview above is this page’s reference figure. The comparison below uses its own catalog sample: 26 listings with photos, catalog median $4,901 (the baseline for the “lower/higher” badges).
Middle 50%: $3,995–$6,995
Photo: XLT · 138,707 mi · view VIN
Explore the alternatives
$406 lower median
2004 Chrysler PT Cruiser
$4,495Median asking price · 28 qualifying listings
Middle 50%$3,290–$6,003
Find listings on VehiSales ↗Actual Touring listing photo; individual equipment may differ.
$1,094 higher median
2004 Honda CR-V
$5,995Median asking price · 62 qualifying listings
Middle 50%$4,794–$7,498
Find listings on VehiSales ↗Actual LX listing photo; individual equipment may differ.
$2,049 higher median
2004 Honda Element
$6,950Median asking price · 64 qualifying listings
Middle 50%$5,250–$8,900
Find listings on VehiSales ↗Actual EX listing photo; individual equipment may differ.
$1,987 higher median
2004 Toyota RAV4
$6,888Median asking price · 38 qualifying listings
Middle 50%$5,500–$7,899
Find listings on VehiSales ↗Actual FOR Sale In DES Moines IA 50316 listing photo; individual equipment may differ.
No alternatives have a lower median in this selection. Broaden your filters or turn off “Lower median price only”.
Compare prices side by side
| Model / trim | Median | Middle 50% | Listings |
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| 2004 Ford Escape All trims | see price overview above | $3,995–$6,995 | 26 |
| 2004 Nissan Xterra All trims | $4,997 | $3,999–$5,999 | 31 |
| 2004 Chrysler PT Cruiser All trims | $4,495 | $3,290–$6,003 | 28 |
| 2004 Honda CR-V All trims | $5,995 | $4,794–$7,498 | 62 |
| 2004 Honda Element All trims | $6,950 | $5,250–$8,900 | 64 |
| 2004 Toyota RAV4 All trims | $6,888 | $5,500–$7,899 | 38 |
What these prices mean
Only catalog listings with photos are included. Trim names do not verify equivalent equipment. Prices are asking prices, not completed sales. Alternatives share the body style and class of the source model; the nearest model years are used when the same year has too few listings. Price differences are not a valuation adjustment or guaranteed savings.
Snapshot: October 26, 2026, 05:00 UTC. 0 source listings excluded by statistical price screening; this does not verify that every deposit or payment ad has been removed.
VehiSales opens in a new tab with the model, year and known mileage range. Confirm trim, fuel, drivetrain, condition and location on VehiSales; its live inventory may differ.
2004 Ford Escape: explore your market
Region · trim United States · All trims
Active listings 33
Median asking price $4,425
Not enough national mileage bands to draw a reliable curve. Select a state to explore its available trim prices and mileage data.
Counts cover the selected region and trim, including listings without usable mileage. Thin mileage bands and rare or unknown trims may be omitted from the chart.
2004 Ford Escape: price by trim
United States · all states · October 26, 2026. Counts and prices below are national totals for each trim. The shared market filters update this table for your selected state and highlight your trim.
| Trim | Based on ⓘ | Median price ⓘ | Typical range ⓘ | Where it sits ⓘ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| XLT | 18 listings | $4,662 | $3,619–$5,903 | |
| XLS | 8 listings | $3,748 | $1,150–$5,499 | |
| Limited | 7 listings | $4,725 | $3,530–$6,697 |
Based on a small number of listings per trim — medians are indicative, not definitive.
Understand the differences
2004 Ford Escape: VIN configurations and specifications
Multiple VIN patterns can share the same trim. Compare their recorded equipment, then open a specification page for the full details.
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XLS 3L 6-cyl · 4WD VIN pattern: 1FMCU921 · year code 496 VINs in our database Observed VINs, not production totals
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XLS 3L 6-cyl · 4WD VIN pattern: 1FMYU921 · year code 4463 VINs in our database Observed VINs, not production totals
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XLT 3L 6-cyl VIN pattern: 1FMCU031 · year code 4348 VINs in our database Observed VINs, not production totals
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Limited 3L 6-cyl VIN pattern: 1FMCU041 · year code 4$5,399 Median asking price · U.S. 5 priced listings · October 25, 2026
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XLS 3L 6-cyl VIN pattern: 1FMYU021 · year code 4$3,500 Median asking price · U.S. 9 priced listings · October 25, 2026
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XLT 3L 6-cyl VIN pattern: 1FMYU031 · year code 4$3,995 Median asking price · U.S. 8 priced listings · October 25, 2026
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XLS 2L 4-cyl VIN pattern: 1FMYU02B · year code 461 VINs in our database Observed VINs, not production totals
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XLS 3L 6-cyl VIN pattern: 1FMCU021 · year code 4109 VINs in our database Observed VINs, not production totals
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XLT 3L 6-cyl · 4WD VIN pattern: 1FMYU931 · year code 4$3,999 Median asking price · U.S. 11 priced listings · October 25, 2026
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Limited 3L 6-cyl · 4WD VIN pattern: 1FMCU941 · year code 4$3,395 Median asking price · U.S. 7 priced listings · October 25, 2026
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XLT 3L 6-cyl · 4WD VIN pattern: 1FMCU931 · year code 4$7,489 Median asking price · U.S. 10 priced listings · October 25, 2026
Where these specifications come from
Specifications combine decoded VIN data, including NHTSA vPIC , with inventory records. If decoding does not identify a trim, a recorded inventory trim may be shown. VIN patterns do not confirm every installed option.
Counts describe observed VINs in our database, not factory production totals. Prices are median asking prices from qualifying U.S. listings, not original MSRP. Check the vehicle’s build sheet for exact equipment.
FACTORY REFERENCE
2004 Ford Escape factory brochure
Model-year reference for features and equipment. Actual VIN equipment may differ.
No verified factory brochure is currently listed for this exact model year.
Need equipment for a specific vehicle? Look up its factory window sticker →
Price history
Change state or trim for this report →
View national price history · all trims
Median asking price by month — U.S., all trims · shaded band is the typical range (25th–75th percentile)
The median listing price for a 2004 Ford Escape is $4,901 (October 2026) — up 17.0% from $4,188 in January 2026.
Monthly price table
| Month | Median price | Typical range | Vehicles listed |
|---|---|---|---|
| October 2026 | $4,901 | $3,027–$6,995 | 37 |
| September 2026 | $4,725 | $3,500–$5,995 | 29 |
| August 2026 | $3,997 | $3,275–$5,728 | 15 |
| July 2026 | $4,997 | $3,836–$6,363 | 20 |
| June 2026 | $3,995 | $2,950–$5,398 | 17 |
| May 2026 | $3,995 | $2,995–$4,995 | 17 |
| April 2026 | $4,000 | $3,059–$5,748 | 22 |
| March 2026 | $3,442 | $2,996–$4,971 | 14 |
| January 2026 | $4,188 | $2,895–$5,990 | 13 |
2004 Ford Escape prices by state
See how asking prices vary across states. Looking for a 2004 Ford Escape for sale near you? Open your state's price guide to compare its market, then follow the local listings link to browse available vehicles.
United States · all trims · snapshot October 26, 2026. Explore state markets below. Prices and counts cover all trims in each state; the full comparison table remains available below the map.
California
Typical asking price
$4,999
- Active listings
- 3
- Listed this year
- 9
Not enough active listings for a state price report.
Indiana
Typical asking price
$3,514
- Active listings
- 3
- Listed this year
- 6
Not enough active listings for a state price report.
Michigan
Typical asking price
$2,600
- Active listings
- 2
- Listed this year
- 6
Not enough active listings for a state price report.
Oregon
Typical asking price
$2,999
- Active listings
- 2
- Listed this year
- 5
Not enough active listings for a state price report.
Arizona
Typical asking price
$4,988
- Active listings
- 1
- Listed this year
- 5
Not enough active listings for a state price report.
Explore 4 more state markets
Florida
Typical asking price
$3,250
- Active listings
- 1
- Listed this year
- 5
Not enough active listings for a state price report.
Illinois
Typical asking price
$5,592
- Active listings
- 1
- Listed this year
- 6
Not enough active listings for a state price report.
North Carolina
Typical asking price
$3,999
- Active listings
- 1
- Listed this year
- 5
Not enough active listings for a state price report.
Virginia
Typical asking price
$4,450
- Active listings
- 0
- Listed this year
- 5
Not enough active listings for a state price report.
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What does this map show?
The numbers are active listings, not prices. Badges mark the 8 busiest mapped states to keep the map readable; other states can also have listings.
Hover over a state or focus it with your keyboard for details. Click a linked state or its number to open that state's price page.
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Most active listings
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View all states and prices
| State | Typical price | Listed this year | Active now |
|---|---|---|---|
| California | $4,999 | 9 | 3 Shop 2003–2005 nearby → |
| Texas | $4,122 | 8 | 7 Shop 2003–2005 nearby → |
| Illinois | $5,592 | 6 | 1 Shop 2003–2005 nearby → |
| Indiana | $3,514 | 6 | 3 Shop 2003–2005 nearby → |
| Michigan | $2,600 | 6 | 2 Shop 2003–2005 nearby → |
| Arizona | $4,988 | 5 | 1 Shop 2003–2005 nearby → |
| Florida | $3,250 | 5 | 1 Shop 2003–2005 nearby → |
| North Carolina | $3,999 | 5 | 1 Shop 2003–2005 nearby → |
| Oregon | $2,999 | 5 | 2 Shop 2003–2005 nearby → |
| Virginia | $4,450 | 5 | 0 |
Listed this year counts every 2004 Ford Escape first listed in 2026 (sold and active), with currently active cars as a floor. Typical price is the median of each car's latest asking price — or the average of active listings where this-year data is thin.
EXPLORE THE YEARS
Other Ford Escape years
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Typical asking price
$3,992
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Typical asking price
$4,088
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See how model-year prices compare
U.S. market · All trimsDifferent model years, shown on the same dollar scale. Median asking price where available; otherwise average. These are different vehicles, not a forecast of your car’s value.
- 2026 $29,264 Median
- 2025 $23,586 Median
- 2024 $23,395 Median
- 2023 $22,909 Median
- 2022 $19,095 Median
- 2021 $16,500 Median
- 2020 $15,393 Median
- 2019 $13,052 Median
- 2018 $11,125 Median
- 2017 $10,000 Median
- 2016 $8,900 Median
- 2015 $7,995 Median
- 2014 $7,773 Median
- 2013 $6,995 Median
- 2012 $6,775 Median
- 2011 $5,999 Median
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Loan term
Estimated monthly payment
$83
per month
60 months · 7.0% APR · $466 down
Amount financed
$4,196
Total interest
$784
Estimate only. Excludes tax, title, registration and dealer fees, and assumes a fixed-rate loan with equal monthly payments. Your actual rate depends on your credit and lender.
Before you buy
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Frequently asked questions
Why do 2004 Ford Escape prices range from $827 to $8,465?
The spread comes down to configuration and mileage: higher-mileage, base-configuration examples sit near the low end, while low-mileage and premium configurations reach the top. Half of all listings fall between $3,289 and $5,999 — see the mileage and trim breakdowns above for where a specific vehicle lands.
Is $4,588 a good price for a 2004 Ford Escape?
$4,588 is the market average as of October 26, 2026. The $4,425 median is a comparison point, not a deal rating. Compare the same trim and mileage band, and check condition, equipment and vehicle history.
How many 2004 Ford Escape are for sale right now?
33 in total, nearly all pre-owned. Counts refresh daily from live dealer inventory.
Is this the trade-in value or private-party value of my 2004 Ford Escape?
These figures describe dealer asking prices, not trade-in offers, private-party sale values or completed sale prices. Use them to compare advertised vehicles. To find out what a buyer or dealer would pay for your car, request an offer that takes its mileage, condition, equipment and history into account.
How we calculate these prices
We track 33 active listings for this vehicle across dealer sites nationwide, updated every day. Average and median are computed from real asking prices on live listings. We exclude the top and bottom 2% of prices to reduce the influence of extreme values. This does not verify title status or guarantee that every erroneous listing is excluded. Prices reflect dealer asking prices — not final sale prices — and exclude taxes, fees, and incentives. Trim and mileage move the price more than any other factor; see the breakdowns above.
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