If you wanna buy a car or truck, e'll sell you a car or truck. No Doc fees, o add-ons, o hidden fees! Remember, e keep it simple,no games. The 2013 Ford Escape is a compact crossover SUV that comes in four trim levels: S, E, EL and Titanium. The S comes with 17-inch steel wheels, n integrated blind-spot mirror, yKey parental controls, ull power accessories, ruise control, ir-conditioning, tilt-and-telescoping steering wheel and a six-speaker sound system with a CD player and auxiliary audio jack. Options for the S are few but include the Sync voice-command electronics interface (includes iPod interface and Bluetooth) and steering-wheel audio controls. Upgrading to the SE brings a turbocharged engine, olor-keyed mirrors/door handles, oglamps, 7-inch alloy wheels, utomatic headlights, eyless entry keypad, rivacy tinted glass, four-inch multifunction screen, he Sync system, eclining rear seats, atellite radio and steering-wheel audio controls. Option highlights for the SE include 18-inch wheels, power panoramic sunroof, power liftgate, ual-zone automatic climate control and a navigation system. The SEL adds heated sideview mirrors, ne-touch up/down for all windows, n auto-dimming rearview mirror, he MyFord Touch electronics interface, ual-zone automatic climate control, eather upholstery, nterior ambient lighting, n eight-way power driver seat (with power lumbar), eated front seats and an upgraded, ine-speaker sound system. Options for the SEL include a Cargo Management System (roof rack, nterior tonneau cover, ower liftgate), Technology package (keyless ignition/entry, emote start, ands-free liftgate, everse park assist and a Sony audio system with 10 speakers and HD radio), Parking Technology package (automated parallel parking assist, ront and rear parking sensors, rearview camera and a blind-spot monitor), panoramic sunroof and a navigation system. Sitting at the top of the line, he Titanium adds a more powerful engine, 9-inch wheels, emote start, eyless ignition/entry, mbient lighting, pgraded leather upholstery and the Sony audio system. Options include a Titanium Technology package (roof rack, enon headlights, nterior tonneau cover, ands-free liftgate, everse park assist), he Parking Technology package, ull leather upholstery, power panoramic sunroof and a navigation system. Powertrains and Performance Standard and only available on the S is a 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine with 168 hp and 167 pound-feet of torque. The SE and SEL come with a turbocharged 1.6-liter inline-4 that makes 178 hp and 184 lb-ft. Optional on these two trims and standard on the Titanium is a turbocharged 2.0-liter inline-4 that pumps out 240 hp and 270 lb-ft of torque. A six-speed automatic transmission is standard, nd all but the S are available in either front- or all-wheel-drive configuration (the S is front-wheel drive only). Properly equipped, n Escape with the 2.0-liter turbo engine can tow up to 3,500 pounds. Fuel economy estimates for the 2.5 are 22 mpg city/31 mpg highway and 25 mpg combined. The 1.6 EcoBoost with front-wheel drive earns 23 city/33 highway, hile the 2.0 EcoBoost with front-wheel drive rates 22/30/25. All-wheel-drive versions rate 1-2 mpg less. Safety Antilock disc brakes, raction and stability control, ront-seat side airbags, driver knee airbag and full-length curtain-type airbags are all standard on the 2013 Ford Escape. Interior Design and Special Features Up front in the cabin the Escape provides a pair of well-shaped, enerously padded seats that ensure proper comfort and support. Materials and overall fit and finish are excellent. The gauges are large and easily read. But while most controls are intuitive, hose for the climate system are awkwardly located, own low and in front of the gear selector. The Sync system works well for both cell phone and audio/iPod integ