escape, rav4, crv are all pretty similar and for the most part decently reliable. u just gotta drive each one and see which you think "feels" better driving/interior/exterior. or you could put up a lil more cash and get a brand new tucson. yes its a hyundai, but its actually a pretty decent cuv/suv/watever. and to any "hyundai" haters, its not like owning a ford escape, toyota rav4, honda crv is any more impressive to begin with. lol.