2008 Ford Escape XLT

VIN 1FMCU03148KA04439 ABOVE TYPICAL · $3,004 above typical price Panama City, FL
Listed at
$7,999
typical market $4,995 · 28 comps

This 2008 Ford Escape XLT is listed at $7,999 with 70,065 miles in Panama City, FL.

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Sold by Low Price Auto

3320 W 23rd Street, Panama City, FL 32405

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2008 Ford Escape XLT

VIN 1FMCU03148KA04439

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Market price range

Based on 28 comparable same-build listings · Market data as of November 12, 2026
This vehicle · $7,999
Below market
$2,565
Typical price
$4,995
Above market
$8,633

This vehicle: $7,999 — $3,004 above the typical market price ($4,995)

Asking $7,999 · typical market price $4,995 · based on 28 comparable same-build listings.

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Price history for this VIN

Price increased $2,999 (+60.0%) over 15 days.

May 31, 2026 · $5,000 Jun 15, 2026 · $7,999

Asking prices recorded across 2 listing dates for VIN 1FMCU03148KA04439, spanning 15 days.

Dealer Location Price Mileage Listed Seen
Low Price Auto Panama City, FL 32405 $7,999 70,065 mi 2026-06-15 3 d ago

Former listings

Dealer Location Price Mileage Listed Seen
genesis of hampton Hampton, VA 23666 $5,000 70,049 mi 2026-05-31 154 d ago

Decoded from the VIN

NHTSA build data for 1FMCU03148KA04439
Trim
XLT
Engine
Horsepower
200
Drivetrain
4x2
Body
Sport Utility Vehicle [SUV]/Multipurpose Vehicle [MPV]
Fuel
Gasoline
Doors
4
Model year
2008
Made by
FORD MOTOR COMPANY

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  • ✗ Backup camera
  • ✗ Blind-spot monitor
  • ✗ Lane departure
  • ✗ ABS
  • ✗ Electronic stability

Fuel economy (EPA)

Combined
21
MPG
City
19
MPG
Highway
24
MPG
$2,210 /yr est. fuel

Assumes 15,000 miles a year at $3.10/gallon and 21 MPG combined.

5-year cost to own

Beyond the sticker: what this 2008 Ford Escape likely costs over five years at 15,000 mi/yr.

Fuel $11,050
Insurance $8,925
Maintenance & repairs $7,000
Total, 5 years $26,975

Estimate — insurance and taxes vary by driver and state.

Safety & recalls

NHTSA crash tests & recall campaigns for this model year

The 2008 Ford Escape has 5 recall campaigns as of October 2026. NHTSA rated it 3 out of 5 stars for rollover. EPA combined fuel economy: 21 MPG.

Rollover
★★★☆☆
3 of 5 · NHTSA

Tested configuration: 2008 Ford Escape 4-DR. w/SAB (Later release)

5 recall campaigns on this model year
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  • SUSPENSION
    The Timken Company (Timken) is recalling certain aftermarket front wheel bearings, part number 510072, sold from January 22, 2015, to May 21, 2015, to be used as service parts on…
    NHTSA campaign 15E045000
  • HYBRID PROPULSION SYSTEM
    Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2005-2008 Ford Escape hybrid electric vehicles manufactured October 13, 2003, to June 20, 2008, and 2006-2008 Mercury…
    NHTSA campaign 14V526000
  • POWER TRAIN
    Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2001-2008 Ford Escape and Mercury Mariner vehicles manufactured March 31, 2001, to September 1, 2009.
    NHTSA campaign 15V606000

Recall campaigns apply to the model year, not to one car. Check remedy status for this VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Model-level data for the 2008 Ford Escape from NHTSA (recalls, NCAP crash tests) and EPA fueleconomy.gov, refreshed October 27, 2026.

Where the price is heading

Typical asking price for a 2008 Ford Escape over the last 6 months — the market held steady .

Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov
Monthly price table
Month Typical price
June 2026 $4,995
July 2026 $4,999
August 2026 $5,500
September 2026 $4,992
October 2026 $4,995
November 2026 $4,995
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As of November 15, 2026, among same-year alternatives to the 2008 Ford Escape in this catalog, the 2008 Saturn VUE has the lowest median asking price ($4,500, 65 listings with photos) and the 2008 Subaru Outback the highest ($5,832, 120 listings).

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2008 Ford Escape

XLT · United States

$7,999

Catalog asking price for this VIN

Trim median $4,988 · 91 listings with photos

Middle 50%: $3,950–$5,999

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Photo: XLT · 70,065 mi · view VIN

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$4,988$3,950–$5,99991
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$4,687$3,799–$5,99971
2008 Subaru Outback
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$5,832$4,495–$6,690120
2008 Chrysler PT Cruiser
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$4,800$3,750–$5,90045
2008 Kia Sportage
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$4,999$3,995–$6,32533
2008 Saturn VUE
All trims
$4,500$3,495–$5,90065

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: November 15, 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.

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Market by model year

Gen 2 · 2008–2012

What each model year costs right now — live supply, median asking price and how much value each year keeps versus the newest one.

Year Units for sale Median price vs newest Avg mileage
2012 473 $6,900 100% 134,297 mi
2011 326 $6,138 89% 136,834 mi
2010 299 $5,975 87% 145,061 mi
2009 171 $5,596 81% 136,461 mi
2008 188 $4,995 72% 144,922 mi

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