2008 Ford Escape XLT

VIN 1FMCU03Z38KB05476 ABOVE TYPICAL · $1,045 above typical price Saint Louis, MO
Listed at
$4,995
typical market $3,950 · 11 comps

This 2008 Ford Escape XLT is listed at $4,995 with 170,047 miles in Saint Louis, MO.

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Market price range

Based on 11 comparable same-build listings · Market data as of August 24, 2026
This vehicle · $4,995
Below market
$2,950
Typical price
$3,950
Above market
$5,995

This vehicle: $4,995 — $1,045 above the typical market price ($3,950)

Asking $4,995 · typical market price $3,950 · based on 11 comparable same-build listings.

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Price history for this VIN

Aug 5, 2026 · $4,995 Aug 6, 2026 · $4,995

Asking prices recorded across 2 listing dates for VIN 1FMCU03Z38KB05476, spanning 1 day.

Dealer Location Price Mileage Listed
Gem Motors Saint Louis, MO 63116 $4,995 170,047 mi 2026-08-06

Former listings

Dealer Location Price Mileage Listed
Gem Motors St. Louis, MO 63116 $5,195 170,047 mi 2026-08-06

What would this 2008 Ford Escape XLT cost per month?

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Loan term
Estimated monthly payment
$89
per month
60 months · 7.0% APR · $500 down
Amount financed
$4,495
Total interest
$845

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Decoded from the VIN

NHTSA build data for 1FMCU03Z38KB05476
Trim
XLT
Engine
2.3L · V4
Horsepower
153
Drivetrain
4x2
Body
Sport Utility Vehicle (SUV)/Multi-Purpose Vehicle (MPV)
Fuel
Gasoline
Doors
4
Model year
2008
Made by
FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  • Backup camera
  • Blind-spot monitor
  • Lane departure
  • ABS
  • Electronic stability
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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 $5,313
Maintenance & repairs $7,000
Total, 5 years $23,363

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Safety & recalls

NHTSA crash tests & recall campaigns for this model year

The 2008 Ford Escape has 5 recall campaigns as of July 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 July 28, 2026.

Where the price is heading

Typical asking price for a 2008 Ford Escape over the last 6 months — the market firmed $503 in that span.

Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug
Monthly price table
Month Typical price
March 2026 $4,995
April 2026 $4,999
May 2026 $4,918
June 2026 $4,999
July 2026 $5,000
August 2026 $5,498

How it compares to rivals

Median asking price for comparable body styles listed near this car
Model Median price For sale nearby vs this car
2008 Ford Escape XLT (this car) $4,995 11
2008 Toyota Highlander $7,994 6 +$2,999
2010 Hyundai Santa FE $6,492 4 +$1,497
2008 Acura RDX $4,897 2 −$98
2007 Kia Sportage $5,638 2 +$643
2008 Chevrolet Equinox $5,910 2 +$915

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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 347 $6,500 100% 136,505 mi
2011 188 $5,944 91% 140,974 mi
2010 235 $5,500 85% 141,466 mi
2009 151 $5,598 86% 143,231 mi
2008 121 $4,995 77% 147,282 mi

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