02/07/2008 12:50. Call it the trickle-down effect. Ford's newly redesigned small SUV, the Escape, has the same luxe goodies as the carmaker's more expensive models. The best part? It costs a whole lot less. For about $25,000 this comfy ride includes standard features like leather seats, air conditioning, six-disc in-dash CD, power driver's seat and dual illuminated vanity mirrors. Now, I'm not saying that you'd mistake the Escape for a Mercedes, but amenities like these aren't normally found in such a well-priced vehicle.

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