1 CostHelper readers with insurance coverage for braces report paying $1,500 -$8,500 out of pocket for traditional metal braces, at an average out-of-pocket expense of $3,407. 2  Dental insurance may pay up to a specific amount for braces (typically $1,000 -$2,000) if the patient is 18 years old or younger.
Acceleration and Power. The base 2017 Ford Escape S trim comes with a 168-horsepower 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine, a six-speed automatic transmission, and front-wheel drive. The SE and Titanium trims have a 179-horsepower 1.5-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine.
(The coming Ford c-Max, a close cousin to the Escape, will be all-hybrid.) Two new EcoBoost inline-fours bolster the Escapeâs base carry-over 2.5-liter: the turbocharged 1.6-liter produces 178 horsepower, and the blown 2.0-liter is rated at a strapping 240.