Ford Escape XLS AT vs. Kia Sportage LX MT

I need your opinion regarding these 2 SUVs. I know they are different but these are the 2 SUV models that fits my budget of 1M. Sportage is at 988k while Escape comes at around 1M with discount.

Design wise, I think Sportage is better. In terms of features though, it seems Escape. I'm inclined to go with Escape because it's already AT. However, I think the new Escape model is about to come out next year. So if I buy it now, parang luma na agad next year unlike the Sportage na very modern ang looks.

Pag bumili ka naman talaga ng Escape, mukhang luma talaga. It hasn't gone through a major redesign since 2003 IIRC. Puro cosmetic upgrades but the overall design is still the same.

I'd say you extend a little and go for eiter the Tucson GLS or Sportage EX instead.

2001 pa lumabas ang Escape. Kahit san mo tignan. Luma pa din talaga sya. Imagine gen 1 CRV inabutan pa nya, eh gen 4 na CRV ngayon. That should give you a hint.

I'd go with jut703's suggestion. Save up a bit more for the Sportage EX. The Escape is way too old already.

Thanks for the comments. I think it's quite obvious na hindi na attractive ang Escape. OK ba ang MT sa mga SUV or should I really go for the EX AT ng Sportage?

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Originally Posted by spidermatrix

Thanks for the comments. I think it's quite obvious na hindi na attractive ang Escape. OK ba ang MT sa mga SUV or should I really go for the EX AT ng Sportage?

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only you can answer that. i prefer manual, that would be a perfect model for me. base with manual tranny. cos i like driving manuals.

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Originally Posted by basti08

only you can answer that. i prefer manual, that would be a perfect model for me. base with manual tranny. cos i like driving manuals.

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Kaya lang at that 1M price level, nakakapanghinayang na hindi pa automatic. Sabagay, ok din ang manual. Yun lang baka mahirap ibenta after 5 years.

ok naman drive ng manual na CUV coz it's light body naman. don't buy the Escape bec. of CASA.

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Originally Posted by pop3corn

ok naman drive ng manual na CUV coz it's light body naman. don't buy the Escape bec. of CASA.

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Pa clarify naman re. CASA of Escape. Mukhang i'll go for Sportage MT na nga.

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Originally Posted by spidermatrix

Kaya lang at that 1M price level, nakakapanghinayang na hindi pa automatic. Sabagay, ok din ang manual. Yun lang baka mahirap ibenta after 5 years.

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Ako naman, i thought of the otherwise, parang mas easier sell ang manual on the long run. Because it's repairable, matics are replaceable naman. Just a thought. I twice changed tranny on 2 used cars I bought. While in manuals, you can buy clutch disc, release bearing etc which costs far less

i like both, although the escape has dated looks its rarity contributes to its undying appeal [for me..] hence when i see a clean and well kept escape around i can't just help but admire its simple beauty.

the sportage on the other hand looks very good also, i havent seen how the lx looks like.. pero basing from a sportage ex white i can say that the sportage and escape can go heads-on together with one of them not being behind another.. equal lang

both cars has a unique [and sometimes acquired] appeal, pero if the escape can be delivered to me first.. then i'd get it, if it's the sportage then so be it. although at vs. mt might be a deciding-factor for others so think about it as well

to be frank, though.. i somehow prefer the escape on this because it has more features, good looks and it's an at.. and it doesnt really look bare vs the sportage lx

The 2L Xtrail is also good but I think it's a little above 1M with discounts. The Escape is tested already so even if it's old, you won't go wrong with either one.

Ya almost forgot the xtrail. Looks promising too

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Sportage na

The Escape is a beautiful car. Yes it's old but its a really feminine car making it really gorgeous. :grin:

The Sportage looks really tough and modern. But if you're comparing a TOTL car to a Base one, might as well get the TOTL.

The Sportage looks real nice. Manual tranny should also give you better performance and gas mileage and its a lot more modern than the Escape inside and out.

But if this is more of a keeper car, I'd suggest you get the Escape. It has proven itself as a tough and reliable car since 2003.