Based on the price, the Escape which starts at 31,635 (with destination) goes against the slightly larger CR-V ($30,100), the second best-selling compact SUV in the US behind the RAV4. The HR-V is a slightly smaller, lower priced alternative to the CR-V.
The US-spec HR-V starts at $25,100 (with destination)
This Sport trim starts at $28,550 (with destination).
The CR-V starts at $30,100 (with destination)
This EX trim starts at $32,350 (with destination)
Is it the Larry h. Miller located in Draper? That's who we've purchased our last few Ford's through. They are probably the most reasonable dealership I've ever had the pleasure of doing business with, so this seems very out of character for them. I would keep on it, and try to work things out.
It's factually true that Ford cannot compel dealers on a lot of issues due to state franchise laws - it's not just Ford - Toyota, Honda, etc. are experiencing the same dealer problems.
At the end of the day, you have to look at the dealer sales agreement before you sign it.
Robert
Basically what we’re seeing from Dearborn is a new version of One Ford efficiency but perhaps with more
emphasis on getting regional changes correct. Whatever they do, it has to be an improvement on whats
been going on with Europe & ROW, feels like they’re drifting along doing the minimum (maybe that’s harsh).