2003 Ford Escort
3 trims · Coupe
Starting MSRP
$13,205 – $14,810
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Pricing
How much should you pay for the Ford Escort? Select a trim to update purchase and lease estimates.
MSRP by trim
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Purchase information
Based on ZX2
Total price (ZX2 MSRP)
$13,205
Typical monthly
$261/mo
Avg. APR
7.00%
60-month loan estimate for good credit (rates as of 2026-08-23). Not a credit offer; actual APR varies by lender, credit, and dealer.
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ZX2
- MSRP
- $13,205
- Fuel economy (city/hwy)
- 23/30
- Horsepower
- 130 hp
- Torque
- 135 lb-ft
- Engine
- 2L I4 gas
- Seating
- 4
- Drivetrain
- FWD
- Cargo (cu ft)
- 11.8
- Max towing
- —
ZX2 Deluxe
- MSRP
- $14,355
- Fuel economy (city/hwy)
- 23/30
- Horsepower
- 130 hp
- Torque
- 135 lb-ft
- Engine
- 2L I4 gas
- Seating
- 4
- Drivetrain
- FWD
- Cargo (cu ft)
- 11.8
- Max towing
- —
ZX2 Premium
- MSRP
- $14,810
- Fuel economy (city/hwy)
- 23/30
- Horsepower
- 130 hp
- Torque
- 135 lb-ft
- Engine
- 2L I4 gas
- Seating
- 4
- Drivetrain
- FWD
- Cargo (cu ft)
- 11.8
- Max towing
- —
| Spec | ZX2 | ZX2 Deluxe | ZX2 Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $13,205 | $14,355 | $14,810 |
| Fuel economy (city/hwy) | 23/30 | 23/30 | 23/30 |
| Horsepower | 130 hp | 130 hp | 130 hp |
| Torque | 135 lb-ft | 135 lb-ft | 135 lb-ft |
| Engine | 2L I4 gas | 2L I4 gas | 2L I4 gas |
| Seating | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | FWD |
| Cargo (cu ft) | 11.8 | 11.8 | 11.8 |
| Max towing | — | — | — |
Manufacturer specifications by trim and drivetrain. Same trim names with different MSRPs are distinct FWD/AWD (or other drivetrain) configurations from the catalog. MSRP excludes destination fees, taxes, and dealer-installed options.
Full specifications
Engine & drivetrain
- Engine type
- ZX2gasZX2 DeluxegasZX2 Premiumgas
- Fuel type
- ZX2regular unleadedZX2 Deluxeregular unleadedZX2 Premiumregular unleaded
- Cylinders
- ZX2I4ZX2 DeluxeI4ZX2 PremiumI4
- Displacement
- ZX22 LZX2 Deluxe2 LZX2 Premium2 L
- Horsepower
- ZX2130 hpZX2 Deluxe130 hpZX2 Premium130 hp
- Torque
- ZX2135 lb-ftZX2 Deluxe135 lb-ftZX2 Premium135 lb-ft
- Transmission
- ZX25-speed manualZX2 Deluxe5-speed manualZX2 Premium5-speed manual
- Drivetrain
- ZX2front wheel driveZX2 Deluxefront wheel driveZX2 Premiumfront wheel drive
Dimensions
- Body type
- ZX2CoupeZX2 DeluxeCoupeZX2 PremiumCoupe
- Doors
- ZX22ZX2 Deluxe2ZX2 Premium2
- Seating
- ZX24ZX2 Deluxe4ZX2 Premium4
- Length
- ZX2175.2 inZX2 Deluxe175.2 inZX2 Premium175.2 in
- Width
- ZX267.4 inZX2 Deluxe67.4 inZX2 Premium67.4 in
- Height
- ZX252.3 inZX2 Deluxe52.3 inZX2 Premium52.3 in
- Wheelbase
- ZX298.4 inZX2 Deluxe98.4 inZX2 Premium98.4 in
Capacity & weight
- Cargo capacity
- ZX211.8 cu ftZX2 Deluxe11.8 cu ftZX2 Premium11.8 cu ft
- Max cargo capacity
- ZX211.8 cu ftZX2 Deluxe11.8 cu ftZX2 Premium11.8 cu ft
- Curb weight
- ZX22,464 lbsZX2 Deluxe2,464 lbsZX2 Premium2,464 lbs
- Fuel tank
- ZX212.7 galZX2 Deluxe12.7 galZX2 Premium12.7 gal
Fuel economy & EV
- Combined MPG
- ZX225ZX2 Deluxe25ZX2 Premium25
- City MPG
- ZX223ZX2 Deluxe23ZX2 Premium23
- Highway MPG
- ZX230ZX2 Deluxe30ZX2 Premium30
| Spec | ZX2 | ZX2 Deluxe | ZX2 Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine & drivetrain | |||
| Engine type | gas | gas | gas |
| Fuel type | regular unleaded | regular unleaded | regular unleaded |
| Cylinders | I4 | I4 | I4 |
| Displacement | 2 L | 2 L | 2 L |
| Horsepower | 130 hp | 130 hp | 130 hp |
| Torque | 135 lb-ft | 135 lb-ft | 135 lb-ft |
| Transmission | 5-speed manual | 5-speed manual | 5-speed manual |
| Drivetrain | front wheel drive | front wheel drive | front wheel drive |
| Dimensions | |||
| Body type | Coupe | Coupe | Coupe |
| Doors | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Seating | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Length | 175.2 in | 175.2 in | 175.2 in |
| Width | 67.4 in | 67.4 in | 67.4 in |
| Height | 52.3 in | 52.3 in | 52.3 in |
| Wheelbase | 98.4 in | 98.4 in | 98.4 in |
| Capacity & weight | |||
| Cargo capacity | 11.8 cu ft | 11.8 cu ft | 11.8 cu ft |
| Max cargo capacity | 11.8 cu ft | 11.8 cu ft | 11.8 cu ft |
| Curb weight | 2,464 lbs | 2,464 lbs | 2,464 lbs |
| Fuel tank | 12.7 gal | 12.7 gal | 12.7 gal |
| Fuel economy & EV | |||
| Combined MPG | 25 | 25 | 25 |
| City MPG | 23 | 23 | 23 |
| Highway MPG | 30 | 30 | 30 |
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2003 Ford Escort FAQ
- How much does the 2003 Ford Escort cost?
- The 2003 Ford Escort has a starting MSRP of $13,205, ranging up to $14,810 for the top trim. Trim pricing includes ZX2 from $13,205; ZX2 Deluxe from $14,355; ZX2 Premium from $14,810.
- What is the fuel economy of the 2003 Ford Escort?
- The 2003 Ford Escort achieves up to 25 MPG combined (EPA estimate), depending on trim and configuration.
- How much cargo space does the 2003 Ford Escort have?
- The 2003 Ford Escort offers up to 11.8 cubic feet of cargo capacity, depending on trim and seating configuration.
- How many trims does the 2003 Ford Escort come in?
- The 2003 Ford Escort is available in 3 trims across Coupe body styles with front wheel drive.