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Comparing 2019 Escape to the 2018 Honda CR-V

Honda describes the redesigned CR-V as a new take on a trendsetter and promotes its:

  • Parking-assist technologies
  • Capability
  • Connectivity

Parking-assist Technologies

Simply Stated - Tell Your Customers

  • Enhanced active park assist*(1) on Escape senses an adequately sized parking spot and then steers Escape into that spot with minimal driver input
  • The CR-V Multi-Angle Rearview Camera helps with parking, but is not an automatic parking assist
    • Drivers must monitor a screen while  controlling the steering, brakes and gas at the same time

Competitive Chatter - What They're Saying

The CR-V Multi-Angle Rearview Camera:

  • Allows the driver to choose from three different angles: normal, top-down and wide
  • Offers a rear view every time the transmission is shifted into Reverse

Ford Facts

  • The Rear View Camera on Escape can also help with parallel and reverse perpendicular parking
  • Enhanced active park assist*(1) - a feature not available on CR‑V - steers Escape into a parking space
    • All the driver has to do is control the gear shifter, accelerator and brake pedals

Capability

Simply Stated - Tell Your Customers

  • The 2.0L EcoBoost I-4 engine on Escape beats CR-V in horsepower and torque
  • With the 2.0L EcoBoost I-4 engine, Escape can tow up to 3500 lbs. - one ton more than CR-V, which is the equivalent of two Jet Skis or a snowmobile

Competitive Chatter - What They're Saying

Honda touts the CR-V as an adaptable and capable SUV with:

  • A 190-horsepower turbo engine
  • Real-time All-wheel Drive
  • 1500-lbs. towing capabilty

Ford Facts

The 2.0L EcoBoost I-4 engine on Escape tops the 190‑horsepower CR-V engine with:

  • More horsepower - with 245 horsepower or 55 additional horsepower over CR-V. Rating achieved with 93-octane fuel
  • More towing capability - up to 3500 lbs. with the Class II Trailer Tow Package - that's 2000 lbs. more than CR-V

 

Connectivity

Simply Stated - Tell Your Customers

Both SYNC 3*(2) on Escape and HondaLink on CR-V offer:

  • Bluetooth® for phone and audio
  • Pinch-to-zoom (when equipped with available voice-activated navigation) and swiping
  • Access to apps

The difference: Only SYNC 3 has an 8" display. PLUS, FordPass Connect*(3) gives owners a new level of access to their vehicle remotely.

Competitive Chatter - What They're Saying

Honda promotes HondaLink as a way to interact with the 7" touchscreen to access features such as:

  • Navigation system (if equipped)
  • Siri® Seamless Integration
  • Bluetooth HandsFree link for phone and audio

Ford Facts

  • SYNC 3* offers the same capabilities as CR‑V,
    PLUS has a larger 8" display
  • FordPass Connect* - a feature not offered on CR‑V - let owners stay connected to their vehicle remotely. These features include:
    • Door Lock/Unlock
    • Remote Start
    • Schedule Remote Start
    • Vehicle Locator
    • Vehicle Status

AND, Escape offers 4G LTE Wi‐Fi connectivity:

  • Allows users to connect laptops, tablets, smartphones and more
  • Users can connect up to 10 devices at one time
  • Maintain a connection up to 50 feet from the vehicle
  • Wi-Fi connectivity is not available on CR-V

* Denotes available feature.

(1) Non-angled parking spaces. Driver-assist features are supplemental and do not replace the driver's attention, judgment and need to control the vehicle.

(2) Don't drive while distracted. Use voice-operated systems when possible; don't use handheld devices while driving. Some features may be locked out when the vehicle is in gear. Not all features are compatible with all phones. 

(3) Available feature. FordPass Connect (formerly SYNC Connect) is an optional feature on select vehicles, and is required for certain features. FordPass Connect includes a 1-year subscription for remote features excluding Wi-Fi hotspot, starting with the vehicle sale date (after which, fees apply). Subscription is subject to compatible 4G LTE network availability. Evolving technology/cellular networks may affect future functionality. Certain restrictions, 3rd-party terms, and/or message/data rates may apply. Wi‑Fi hotspot includes complimentary wireless data trial that begins at time of AT&T activation and expires at the end of 3 months or when 3 GB of data is used, whichever comes first, but cannot extend beyond the complimentary subscription period for remote features. To activate, go to www.att.com/ford.