I've seen in other forums on other websites that the first day for ordering (for at least fleet purchasers, but try) 2006 Escape Hybrids begins on Tuesday 3/29, with production to start in May in Kansas City (Claycomo, MO). At least here in the East there are a few Hybrids hanging around dealers. Most of them are loaded with leather, the NAV system, and the MACH audio system.

You might be able to pick one up on a dealer lot at invoice, if you find the right dealer. There's one that I used in upstate NY that sold me one off the lot at invoice last November, and does order and sell at invoice. FYI the 2006 will have a moon roof as an option, as seen from the below blurb from Ford PR at the NYC auto show:

New for 2006
The 2006 model year will come early for Escape Hybrid, along with a new premium package that introduces features that take the Ford SUV pledge of “no compromises” to the next level. Later this spring, customers will be able to select previously unavailable premium features – including heated seats, heated side mirrors, premium leather, audiophile navigation system and an available moonroof. Escape Hybrid also will be available in a sophisticated monochromatic color scheme, in addition to an elegant black.