What are the differences between the 2009 Ford Escape Hybrid vs the non hybrid?

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Lindsey

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Is the only difference the Hybrid part? Or are there any other differences such as safety?
I'm hoping to buy one soon and would really like to get a hybrid SUV to be eco-friendly but not sure I would save the $10,000 price difference between the hybrid & non-hybrid version in the long run.
 
About 7-10 mpg.
Reliability and Safety will be comparable.
The acceleration on the non-hybrid will be slightly better, even with the 4 cylinder.

Ford uses the same synergy technology as Toyota, and it is extremely reliable. Down the road, you will likely make up a little of the savings on the hybrid because they have regenerative brakes and the fact that the hybrid does not have a timing belt that needs to be changed.

This will make up some of the difference, but for $10K, it is hard to justify picking the hybrid unless gas skyrockets or you want to drive as green as possible and have the money to spend.
 
About 7-10 mpg.
Reliability and Safety will be comparable.
The acceleration on the non-hybrid will be slightly better, even with the 4 cylinder.

Ford uses the same synergy technology as Toyota, and it is extremely reliable. Down the road, you will likely make up a little of the savings on the hybrid because they have regenerative brakes and the fact that the hybrid does not have a timing belt that needs to be changed.

This will make up some of the difference, but for $10K, it is hard to justify picking the hybrid unless gas skyrockets or you want to drive as green as possible and have the money to spend.
 
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