2024 Chevy Equinox vs. Ford Escape

2024 Chevy Equinox driving down a mountain road
 

2024 Chevy Equinox

vs.

2024 Ford Escape
$26,600 MSRP

Starting Price

$29,495 MSRP
Four

Available Trims

Six
1.5L Turbo Four-Cylinder

Starting Engine

1.5L EcoBoost® Three-Cylinder
175 hp

Base Horsepower

180 hp
203 lb-ft

Base Torque

199 lb-ft

Drivers searching for their next compact SUV will have plenty of choices, but none can beat the popularity of the Chevy Equinox and Ford Escape. Renowned for their affordability, reliability, and capable performance, the Chevy Equinox and Ford Escape boast uncompromising power and comfort on every Virginia Beach drive. That said, only one SUV will end up in your garage – which will it be? Learn everything you need to know in Rick Hendrick Chevrolet Norfolk’s Chevy Equinox vs. Ford Escape comparison to decide which compact model will fuel your next Chesapeake adventure. 

 

 

2024 Chevy Equinox vs. Ford Escape: Prices & Trims

One of the most important distinctions between the Chevy Equinox and Ford Escape is price. While both models offer refreshed lineups for the 2024 model year, the 2024 Chevy Equinox boasts significantly more affordable MSRPs across its range, with the starting trim, the Equinox LS, coming in at nearly $3,000 less than the entry-level Ford Escape Active™. These lower prices continue throughout the lineup, with the top-level trim of the Equinox, the Premier, starting at almost $9,000 less than the top Escape trim. Explore the differences in MSRPs here to see which SUV will suit your budget best:

2024 Chevy Equinox Prices & Trims

  • 2024 Chevy Equinox LS: $26,600 MSRP
  • 2024 Chevy Equinox LT: $29,495 MSRP
  • 2024 Chevy Equinox RS: $30,950 MSRP
  • 2024 Chevy Equinox Premier: $31,800 MSRP

2024 Ford Escape Prices & Trims

  • 2024 Ford Escape Active™: $29,495 MSRP
  • 2024 Ford Escape ST-Line: $30,490 MSRP
  • 2024 Ford Escape ST-Line Select: $33,540 MSRP
  • 2024 Ford Escape ST-Line Elite: $37,960 MSRP
  • 2024 Ford Escape Platinum: $36,965 MSRP
  • 2024 Ford Escape Plug-In Hybrid: $40,500 MSRP

2024 Chevy Equinox vs. Ford Escape: Standard Performance

Though the 2024 Chevy Equinox focuses on affordability, that doesn’t mean it skimps when it comes to performance and handling on all your Suffolk trips! The starting engine of the 2024 Equinox lineup goes toe-to-toe with the standard Ford Escape powertrain, in some instances even exceeding the Escape’s maximum output. Compare the Chevy Equinox vs. Ford Escape starting engine specs in detail below:

2024 Chevy Equinox Standard Powertrain

  • Engine: 1.5L Turbo four-cylinder
  • Transmission: Six-speed automatic
  • Drivetrain: Standard front-wheel drive, available all-wheel drive
  • Horsepower: 175 hp
  • Torque: 203 lb-ft

2024 Ford Escape Standard Powertrain

  • Engine: 1.5L EcoBoost® three-cylinder
  • Transmission: Eight-speed automatic
  • Drivetrain: Standard front-wheel drive, available all-wheel drive
  • Horsepower: 180 hp
  • Torque: 199 lb-ft

Get Behind the Wheel of a New Chevy Equinox at Rick Hendrick Chevrolet Norfolk

When searching for an SUV that packs performance and value into a compact package, there’s nothing like a Chevy Equinox! To set up a test drive of a new Chevy Equinox in Norfolk, contact Rick Hendrick Chevrolet Norfolk online or at (757) 271-1678. Our team will gladly guide you through all the prices, specs, and features available across the lineup so you can find the Chevy SUV that’s right for you. If you’d like to get a head start on the paperwork, apply for financing through our secure online application!

 

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*Offer includes all dealer discounts and OEM incentives. Offer does not include tax, tag, title, fees, and other dealer installed options. Discount varies by model and stock number. Example stock #DT00968. See dealer for details. Take retail delivery by 8/3/26. **Monthly payment is $18.37 for every $1,000 you finance. Example down payment: 13.0%. Must finance with GM Financial. Some customers may not qualify. Not available with lease and some other offers. Take new retail delivery by 8/3/26. ***Well-qualified customers who purchase a new, used, or certified pre-owned vehicle, 4 model years or newer with less than 60K miles between June 2, 2026 and July 31, 2026, and finance through a participating dealer and lender have the option to defer monthly payments for 90 days from contract date. Excludes Hendrick Performance vehicles. Finance charges begin to accrue on the date you sign the Retail Installment Sale Contract at the Annual Percentage Rate (APR) disclosed in the contract. May not be combined with other preferred lender financing offers. 75 months maximum term limit. Equal monthly payments only. Not available to Pennsylvania residents; see your dealer for details. Must take retail delivery by July 31, 2026. See dealer for complete down payment and interest rate options and details. Financing available to qualified buyers. Some exclusions apply. See dealer for complete details.

*Well-qualified customers who purchase a new, used, or certified pre-owned vehicle, 4 model years or newer with less than 60K miles between June 2, 2026 and July 31, 2026, and finance through a participating dealer and lender have the option to defer monthly payments for 90 days from contract date. Excludes Hendrick Performance vehicles. Finance charges begin to accrue on the date you sign the Retail Installment Sale Contract at the Annual Percentage Rate (APR) disclosed in the contract. May not be combined with other preferred lender financing offers. 75 months maximum term limit. Equal monthly payments only. Not available to Pennsylvania residents; see your dealer for details. Must take retail delivery by July 31, 2026. See dealer for complete down payment and interest rate options and details. Financing available to qualified buyers. Some exclusions apply. See dealer for complete details.

*0% APR for 36 months. Monthly payment is $27.78 for every $1,000 you finance. Example down payment: 17.1%. Must finance with GM Financial. Some customers may not qualify. Not available with lease and some other offers. Take new retail delivery 8/3/26. **Well-qualified customers who purchase a new, used, or certified pre-owned vehicle, 4 model years or newer with less than 60K miles between June 2, 2026 and July 31, 2026, and finance through a participating dealer and lender have the option to defer monthly payments for 90 days from contract date. Excludes Hendrick Performance vehicles. Finance charges begin to accrue on the date you sign the Retail Installment Sale Contract at the Annual Percentage Rate (APR) disclosed in the contract. May not be combined with other preferred lender financing offers. 75 months maximum term limit. Equal monthly payments only. Not available to Pennsylvania residents; see your dealer for details. Must take retail delivery by July 31, 2026. See dealer for complete down payment and interest rate options and details. Financing available to qualified buyers. Some exclusions apply. See dealer for complete details.

*0% APR for 36 months. Monthly payment is $27.78 for every $1,000 you finance. Example down payment: 10.7%. Must finance with GM Financial. Some customers may not qualify. Not available with lease and some other offers. Take new retail delivery 8/3/26. **Well-qualified customers who purchase a new, used, or certified pre-owned vehicle, 4 model years or newer with less than 60K miles between June 2, 2026 and July 31, 2026, and finance through a participating dealer and lender have the option to defer monthly payments for 90 days from contract date. Excludes Hendrick Performance vehicles. Finance charges begin to accrue on the date you sign the Retail Installment Sale Contract at the Annual Percentage Rate (APR) disclosed in the contract. May not be combined with other preferred lender financing offers. 75 months maximum term limit. Equal monthly payments only. Not available to Pennsylvania residents; see your dealer for details. Must take retail delivery by July 31, 2026. See dealer for complete down payment and interest rate options and details. Financing available to qualified buyers. Some exclusions apply. See dealer for complete details.

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