How much does the 2025 Ford Bronco Sport cost?

Prices have softened 9.55% compared to this time last year, making it a favorable time to shop this model year.

There are 4,683 listings available, which suggests you should have a reasonable amount of inventory to compare. If you find a listing below $30,081.49, that's toward the low end of the year-round range and worth acting on quickly.

Is the 2025 Ford Bronco Sport a good car?

The Bronco Sport earns a 7.83/10 expert rating, and the model scores 9/10 across Look and feel, Performance, and Technology.

The model scores 9/10 across Look and feel, Performance, and Technology.

It’s aimed at you if you want a compact SUV that leans hard into rugged styling and off-road capability while still working as a practical crossover for everyday use. The 2025 updates add more off-road hardware and a newer infotainment setup, which strengthens its appeal if you value adventure-ready features and modern tech.

The main trade-offs are excessive touchscreen controls and mediocre fuel economy. Those drawbacks matter most if you want a simpler cabin experience or you spend most of your time commuting rather than exploring rough terrain.

With 33.0% of listings marked as good or great deals, the market gives you some room to shop selectively.

Is the 2025 Ford Bronco Sport reliable?

The Bronco Sport is presented as a capable, well-rounded compact crossover with standard all-wheel drive and a powertrain lineup built around proven turbocharged engines. Its off-road hardware and on-road composure suggest a vehicle engineered for broad use rather than a narrow specialty.

The performance setup includes an eight-speed automatic transmission, a torque-vectoring rear-drive unit, and multiple drive modes, all of which point to a system designed to manage traction in varied conditions. Ford’s warranty coverage also includes a three-year/36,000-mile bumper-to-bumper warranty and a five-year/60,000-mile powertrain warranty.

Ford also includes its first scheduled maintenance visit on the house. For used buyers, the bigger long-term risk is that the Bronco Sport’s more specialized off-road equipment can add complexity, so condition and service history matter more if you plan to keep it for the long haul.

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

Accident-free inventory is excellent at 93.3% — clean inventory, standard diligence applies.

You should still run a history report and prioritize a pre-purchase inspection, especially if the vehicle has seen trail use or has off-road packages installed. Focus on wear items that can reveal hard use, and make sure the cabin controls, cameras, and driver-assistance features all work as expected.

Key things to evaluate:

• Trim level: The Big Bend trim is the base model, and the Black Diamond Package adds off-road hardware to it. The Outer Banks and Badlands can be equipped with the Sasquatch Package, which adds more serious trail equipment. The cabin is functional, but the touchscreen-heavy setup can be a drawback if you prefer more physical controls.
• Powertrain: Most trim levels use a 1.5-liter turbocharged three-cylinder with 180 horsepower and 200 pound-feet of torque. Badlands models use a 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder with 250 hp and 280 lb-ft of torque. Both engines pair with an eight-speed automatic and standard all-wheel drive.
• Safety package: Ford’s Co-Pilot360 suite includes forward collision warning, automatic emergency braking, blind spot monitoring, rear cross traffic alert, lane keep assist, lane departure warning, adaptive cruise control with stop-and-go and lane centering, and automatic high beams. Reverse automatic emergency braking and traffic sign recognition are optional on Outer Banks and standard on Badlands.
• Infotainment: The 2025 model gets a 13.2-inch touchscreen, a 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster, wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, and Ford Sync 4. The larger screen and digital cluster are standard.
• Fuel efficiency: The 1.5-liter engine is rated at 27 mpg combined, including 25 mpg city and 30 mpg highway. The 2.0-liter engine is rated at 23 mpg combined, including 21 mpg city and 27 mpg highway.

Which 2025 Ford Bronco Sport trim should I buy?

The 2025 Ford Bronco Sport is offered in 5 trim levels: Big Bend, Outer Banks, Badlands, Heritage, Free Wheeling.

Here's the short version:

• Base trim: Big Bend gives you the core Bronco Sport formula, but you’ll want to note that the more advanced off-road hardware is reserved for packages and higher trims. The cabin is functional, but the touchscreen-centric controls can be a downside if you want a simpler setup.
• Sweet-spot trim: Outer Banks is the best value if you want a more upscale feel and the option to add the Sasquatch Package. It balances everyday comfort with meaningful capability upgrades better than the base model.
• Premium/top trim: Badlands is the most capable choice, with the stronger 2.0-liter engine, available Sasquatch Package, and added hardware like Bilstein position-sensitive dampers, an upgraded cooling fan, and an auxiliary oil cooler.
• Off-road trim: Badlands is the one to choose if you want the most serious trail focus, but it makes the most sense if you’ll actually use the extra capability.

The safety package is broad across the lineup, but reverse automatic emergency braking and traffic sign recognition are only standard on Badlands and optional on Outer Banks.

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

This looks like a moderate, selective buyer’s market, so you can shop carefully without expecting a deep bargain on every listing.

• Deal availability: 33.0% of listings are priced as good or great deals.
• Inventory: There are 4,683 listings available.
• Price trend: Prices have softened 9.55% compared with last year.
• Clean inventory: 93.3% of listings are accident-free.

If you find a listing below $30,081.49, that's toward the low end of the year-round range and worth acting on quickly.

What is the 2025 Ford Bronco Sport's resale value?

The current average of $30,074 sits slightly below last year's $33,247.

That price movement suggests the market has cooled enough to give you a better entry point than a year ago. If you buy at today’s average or below, you may have less immediate depreciation pressure than someone who bought when prices were higher.

For a future seller, the key question is whether the Bronco Sport’s off-road appeal and strong feature set help it hold demand better than a typical compact SUV. Well-equipped examples with desirable packages should be easier to market than plain, heavily used, or poorly maintained ones.

Is the 2025 Ford Bronco Sport safe?

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) gave the 2025 Ford Bronco Sport a five-star overall safety rating, with five-star frontal and side crash-test ratings and a four-star rollover crash-test rating.

The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) had only released partial safety ratings for the 2025 Bronco Sport at press time, including top “Good” scores in the small overlap front test, original moderate overlap front test, and original side-impact test, as well as an “Acceptable” rating in the updated side-impact test. The IIHS also gave the Bronco Sport a “Good” headlight rating.

It earns a 7/10 safety score from our experts.

Ford’s Co-Pilot360 suite includes forward collision warning, automatic emergency braking, blind spot monitoring, rear cross traffic alert, lane keep assist, lane departure warning, adaptive cruise control with stop-and-go and lane centering, and automatic high beams. Reverse automatic emergency braking and traffic sign recognition are optional on Outer Banks and standard on Badlands.

Should I buy a 2025 Ford Bronco Sport 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:

• 33.0% of listings are priced as good or great deals.
• Accident-free inventory is excellent at 93.3% — clean inventory, standard diligence applies.
• Price trend: Prices have softened 9.55% compared with last year.
• Ford’s 2025 updates add new off-road packages, a larger 13.2-inch touchscreen, wireless smartphone connectivity, and a stronger tech package.

The bottom line: If you want the most up-to-date Bronco Sport with the best mix of off-road hardware and modern tech, the 2025 is the one to target. If your priority is simply getting into a Bronco Sport at the lowest possible price, a nearby model year may be worth a look, but you’ll be giving up some of the 2025’s upgrades.

These recommendations are based on CarGurus' proprietary market data from July 31, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.