All supply and demand folks
Demand for both Escape and CX-5 is relatively high, but CX-5 is less in supply due to the size of Mazda and also they have to ship all the way from Japan, while Escape's they can just come out of the factory and onto a truck towards other U.S. cities or Canada
Yes, we are familiar with simple supply and demand concept.
And even as CX-5 (built in 1 factory for world) approaches normal dealership inventory levels recently, the Escape will continue to outsell CX-5 by 4 times in US/Canadian market. And Escapes will continue to be spotted more frequently.
Our dealers in OKC have a pretty large selection of Touring and GT models on the lots. I was about ready to buy, but I'm going to hold out for the 2.5L.
I saw 2 yesterday at a Sprouts grocery store in Frisco, TX (one was sky blue and the other was a GT in Zeal red). The day before I saw a white touring at a Best Buy also in Frisco, TX.