Used 2025 Ford Bronco for Sale near Illinois

Compare 2025 Ford Bronco Trims

The 2025 Ford Bronco lineup offers a range of trims from budget-friendly options to adventure-ready models, all featuring 4WD capabilities.

• Starting at $39,914
• Best MPG/MPGe: 18 city / 22 hwy
• Most Popular: Big Bend 4-Door 4WD

Trim Overview

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4-Door 4WD — "Who It's For"

The 4-Door 4WD is the pick for shoppers who want a versatile SUV without paying for premium features.

• Avg. market price: $41,556 (updated weekly)
• MPG/MPGe: 18 city / 22 hwy
• Inventory: 209 listings
• View 4-Door 4WD listings

2-Door 4WD — "Who It's For"

The 2-Door 4WD is the pick for shoppers who want a compact, adventure-ready option without the higher price of larger trims.

• Avg. market price: $39,914 (updated weekly)
• MPG/MPGe: 18 city / 21 hwy
• Inventory: 95 listings — lower availability; may limit negotiating room
• View 2-Door 4WD listings

Big Bend 4-Door 4WD — "Who It's For"

The Big Bend 4-Door 4WD is the pick for shoppers who want a well-rounded SUV with popular features without stepping up to the pricier trims.

• Avg. market price: $42,219 (updated weekly)
• MPG/MPGe: 17 city / 19 hwy
• Inventory: 1,310 listings — widest selection in the lineup
• View Big Bend 4-Door 4WD listings

Outer Banks 4-Door 4WD — "Who It's For"

The Outer Banks 4-Door 4WD is the pick for shoppers who want premium features and comfort without going for the top-tier trims.

• Avg. market price: $50,104 (updated weekly)
• MPG/MPGe: 19 city / 21 hwy
• Inventory: 1,203 listings — widest selection in the lineup
• View Outer Banks 4-Door 4WD listings

Badlands 4-Door 4WD — "Who It's For"

The Badlands 4-Door 4WD is the pick for shoppers who want off-road capability and advanced tech features without the highest price tag.

• Avg. market price: $54,280 (updated weekly)
• MPG/MPGe: 17 city / 18 hwy
• Inventory: 818 listings
• View Badlands 4-Door 4WD listings

Badlands 2-Door 4WD — "Who It's For"

The Badlands 2-Door 4WD is the pick for shoppers who want a compact off-roader with premium features without the higher price of larger trims.

• Avg. market price: $74,921 (updated weekly)
• MPG/MPGe: 17 city / 19 hwy
• Inventory: 67 listings — lower availability; may limit negotiating room
• View Badlands 2-Door 4WD listings

Heritage Edition 4-Door 4WD — "Who It's For"

The Heritage Edition 4-Door 4WD is the pick for shoppers who want a stylish SUV with modern tech features without going for the most expensive options.

• Avg. market price: $56,205 (updated weekly)
• MPG/MPGe: 17 city / 19 hwy
• Inventory: 106 listings — lower availability; may limit negotiating room
• View Heritage Edition 4-Door 4WD listings

Stroppe Edition 4WD — "Who It's For"

The Stroppe Edition 4WD is the pick for shoppers who want a trail-ready SUV with a powerful engine without compromising on features.

• Avg. market price: $63,472 (updated weekly)
• MPG/MPGe: 17 city / 18 hwy
• Inventory: 24 listings — lower availability; may limit negotiating room
• View Stroppe Edition 4WD listings

Trim Recommendations

Most Popular — Big Bend 4-Door 4WD

With 1,310 active listings, the Big Bend 4-Door 4WD is the clear volume leader in the lineup.

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Best Budget Option — 2-Door 4WD

At $39,914 avg market price — below the lineup median of $52,192 — it's the most accessible entry point.

Browse 2-Door 4WD listings

Best for Fuel Economy — 4-Door 4WD

The 4-Door 4WD offers the best fuel economy in the lineup at 18/22 MPG.

Browse 4-Door 4WD listings

These recommendations are based on CarGurus' proprietary market data from September 2, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.

How much does the 2025 Ford Bronco cost?

Prices have softened 19.12% compared to this time last year, making it a favorable time to shop this model year.

There are 3,431 listings available, which suggests healthy inventory for you to compare trims and prices. If you find a listing below $45,906.21, that's toward the low end of the year-round range and worth acting on quickly.

Is the 2025 Ford Bronco a good car?

Yes — the 2025 Ford Bronco earns a 5/5 user rating and a 6.83/10 expert rating. The standout strength is Performance at 9/10.

You get a vehicle that pairs retro styling with serious off-road hardware, and it is described as more comfortable on streets and highways than the Jeep Wrangler. That makes it a strong fit if you want trail capability without giving up all on-road civility.

The trade-offs are clear: poor fuel economy and poor value for money. It also asks you to accept compromises as a daily driver, especially if you want something easygoing and efficient.

Good and great deals account for 28.3% of listings, so you have some room to shop selectively.

Is the 2025 Ford Bronco reliable?

Owners rate it 5/5, a strong signal of long-term satisfaction.

The Bronco is presented as a capable, purpose-built SUV with modern convenience features and a strong off-road focus. Its performance setup includes a 2.3-liter turbocharged four-cylinder, an available 2.7-liter EcoBoost V6, and standard four-wheel drive with a two-speed transfer case, which supports its rugged mission.

On the ownership side, the Bronco’s poor fuel economy and expensive pricing can make long-term use less forgiving for used buyers, especially if you plan to drive it every day.

What should I look for when buying a used 2025 Ford Bronco?

Accident-free inventory is excellent at 95.5% — clean inventory, standard diligence applies.

You should still run a history report and prioritize a pre-purchase inspection, especially if the Bronco you’re considering has seen trail use. Focus on underbody condition, suspension wear, tire condition, and signs of hard off-road driving.

Key things to evaluate:

• Trim level: The base model looks pretty drab and is available in both two- and four-door body styles, while the Big Bend is only a little more expensive and is worth the upgrade for most buyers. Outer Banks adds leather seating surfaces and a heated steering wheel, Heritage ramps up the retro look and includes the Sasquatch package, Badlands adds bigger tires and an upgraded suspension, Stroppe is marketed as race-ready, and Raptor is the most extreme choice.
• Powertrain: Most models use either a 2.3-liter turbocharged four-cylinder or an optional 2.7-liter EcoBoost V6. The four-cylinder makes 300 horsepower and 325 pound-feet of torque, while the V6 makes 330 hp and 415 lb-ft. The Bronco also comes standard with four-wheel drive and a two-speed transfer case.
• Safety package: Co-Pilot360 is optional on the base trim and standard on the Big Bend and higher trims. It includes blind-spot monitoring with rear cross-traffic alert, forward collision warning with automatic emergency braking, and adaptive cruise control. Base-trim buyers should note that this package is not standard there.
• Infotainment: You get a standard 12-inch touchscreen with Sync 4, wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, and a second 12-inch digital gauge cluster. A seven-speaker audio system with a subwoofer is standard, and a 10-speaker Bang & Olufsen system is available starting with Outer Banks.
• Fuel efficiency: The base four-cylinder with the manual transmission is rated at 18 mpg city, 21 mpg highway and 19 mpg combined. The automatic adds 1 mpg to combined and highway fuel economy. The Bronco Raptor is rated at 15 mpg combined.

Which 2025 Ford Bronco trim should I buy?

The 2025 Ford Bronco is offered in 7 trim levels: base, Big Bend, Outer Banks, Heritage, Badlands, Stroppe Edition, Raptor.

Here's the short version:

• base: This is the entry point, but it looks pretty drab and leaves Co-Pilot360 optional. It makes sense only if you want the lowest starting price and plan to add the right packages yourself.
• Big Bend: This is the best-value trim for most buyers because it is only a little more expensive than the base model and is worth the upgrade. It also makes Co-Pilot360 standard, which is a meaningful everyday benefit.
• Outer Banks: Choose this if you want a more upscale Bronco with leather seating surfaces, a heated steering wheel, and available Bang & Olufsen audio. It also works well if you want the available turbocharged V6.
• Heritage: This is for you if you want the strongest retro look, and it includes the Sasquatch package as standard equipment.
• Badlands: Pick this if off-road hardware matters most. It adds bigger tires, an upgraded suspension package, and a classier interior, and it is well suited for more serious trail use.
• Stroppe Edition: This is the two-door, race-ready choice with a red, white and blue paint job and a matte black hood. It is aimed at buyers who want a more specialized desert-running personality.
• Raptor: This is the top-end, most capable-looking Bronco with an ultra-wide body kit, huge tires, and a dramatically lifted suspension.

Co-Pilot360 is optional on the base trim and standard on the Big Bend and higher trims.

Is now a good time to buy a used 2025 Ford Bronco?

The market looks selective rather than overheated, so you can shop with patience and still find opportunities.

• Deal availability: 28.3% of listings are priced as good or great deals.
• Inventory: There are 3,431 listings available.
• Price trend: Prices have softened 19.12% compared with last year.
• Clean inventory: 95.5% of listings are accident-free.

If you find a listing below $45,906.21, that's toward the low end of the year-round range and worth acting on quickly.

What is the 2025 Ford Bronco's resale value?

The current average of $48,245 sits slightly below last year's $59,648.

That price drop suggests the market has cooled, which can help you buy more selectively now. For a future seller, it also means you should expect resale value to depend heavily on trim, condition, and how well the vehicle has been maintained.

Because the Bronco still has strong appeal as a distinctive off-road SUV, well-kept examples should continue to attract interest. Higher-demand trims and clean history examples are likely to hold up better than rough, heavily used ones.

Vehicles with strong owner satisfaction ratings, like this model year's 5/5, tend to retain buyer demand, which supports resale value over time.

Is the 2025 Ford Bronco safe?

The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) awarded the Bronco top “Good” ratings for its small overlap front, moderate overlap front, and updated side-impact crash tests, but the headlights received a “Marginal” rating. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) gave it four-star ratings for frontal crash safety and three-star ratings in rollover testing.

It earns a 5/10 safety score from our experts.

Ford’s Co-Pilot360 suite is optional on the base trim and standard on the Big Bend and higher trims. It includes blind-spot monitoring with rear cross-traffic alert, forward collision warning with automatic emergency braking, and adaptive cruise control. Post-collision braking is standard even on the base model, and hill-start assist and hill-descent control are also standard.

The main caveat is that advanced safety features are not standard on the base trim, so you should verify equipment carefully if you are shopping entry-level examples.

Should I buy a 2025 Ford Bronco or consider a different year?

If you're weighing the 2025 against nearby model years, here's how to think about it:

Choose the 2025 if:

• 28.3% of listings are priced as good or great deals.
• Accident-free inventory is excellent at 95.5% — clean inventory, standard diligence applies.
• Price trend: Prices have softened 19.12% compared with last year.
• Owners rate it 5/5 — a strong satisfaction signal.
• Buyers would do well to consider carefully how they plan to use their car day in and day out before making the decision to buy a new Bronco.

Consider the 2024 if:

• At $45,465, the 2024 costs less than the current year's $48,245 average.
• It adds a standard 12-inch Sync 4 infotainment system.

The bottom line: If you want the strongest mix of current-year pricing, inventory, and satisfaction, the 2025 is the better target. If your priority is spending less up front, the 2024 is the smarter value play, especially if you are comfortable giving up some of the newer-year pricing context.

These recommendations are based on CarGurus' proprietary market data from August 28, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.