Great news for Ford Owners! The 2012 Ford Escape Hybrid and Expedition have been named winners of Kelley Blue Book’s inaugural kbb.com Total Cost of Ownership Awards. These awards honor current model-year vehicles and brands with the lowest projected ownership costs, based on Kelley Blue Book Total Cost of Ownership Data for the initial five-year ownership period. The Escape Hybrid was named winner in the Hybrid Utility Category while the Expedition took the Full-Size Sport Utility Category!
HYBRID UTILITY: 2012 Ford Escape Hybrid
“America’s most fuel-efficient SUV, the five-passenger 2012 Ford Escape Hybrid offers an impressive roster of standard and optional features to complement its clean, green powertrain and user-friendly persona. While the Toyota Highlander Hybrid holds advantages in long-term depreciation and repair costs, Ford’s versatile Escape enjoys nearly a $6,200 total cost edge in the Hybrid Utility segment thanks to is lower costs in every other key evaluation category.”
FULL SIZE SPORT UTILITY: 2012 Ford Expedition
“An acknowledged master of moving people, toting cargo and towing trailers, the Ford Expedition can seat up to eight in a smartly-styled cabin that’s both comfortable and spacious. In addition to having the lowest fair purchase price and depreciation numbers, the Expedition’s slightly better insurance and repair costs helped it edge out the Chevrolet Tahoe for Full Size Sport Utility honors.”
