Technology - Nissan Dealer serving Salina KS

The standard 4.2-inch touchscreen SYNC 3 display on lower trims of the Escape is inexcusable in today's highly connected world. In the meantime, the Rogue gives you an 8-inch touchscreen or optional 9-inch touchscreen to choose from. Ford's "high-end" display is the same size as the Rogue's standard display, and the extra inch you get on the Rogue's menu is often worth it for the upgrade. The bigger your touchscreen, the more area you can see with your exterior cameras. You also get a superior Alexa and CarPlay experience, along with Android Auto. If you want superior technology, the 2021 Nissan Rogue vs 2021 Ford Escape in Salina is a rather short comparison. Ford continues to shun modern technology and do the bare minimum to equip their early trims. Meanwhile, the Rogue has 3 high-tech displays, including a 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster that brings your Rogue into the future.

Style - Nissan Rogue

Ford's recent string of SUVs have had a real problem getting the design of the hood right. They seem to be opting for that oblong, outrageous front-end that's a favorite of Toyota as well. And it's an ugly affair for some customers. The hood itself seems to jut too far outward and then tip over at the end, kind of like it would look if your hood had a few beers and was attempting to stand up. This isn't the kind of refined look that we've seen in Ford's models in the past. The front end of your Rogue is a sobering, alluring affair, with a V-chrome grille that is wider than Ford's thin Escape hood. And while the hood alone doesn't decide the overall look of the vehicle, the Escape's hood and grille design is distracting enough to make it unappealing to many people. The Rogue is just built better than the Escape. It fits in more on modern roads, has crisp lines in the door handle, and a "two-tone" dimensional look to the front-end area that the Escape lacks entirely.