How much does the 2025 Ford Bronco Sport cost?

Prices have softened 8.76% compared to this time last year, making it a favorable time to shop this model year.

There are 4,674 listings available, which suggests solid inventory for shoppers comparing trims and prices. If you find a listing below $30,194.77, 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 2025 Bronco Sport is aimed at buyers who want a compact SUV with real off-road intent, and the expert summary says it was designed primarily with off-road enthusiasts in mind while still working as a good all-around crossover. The 2025 updates add new option packages, tech, styling, and interior changes, which helps keep it competitive if you want capability without giving up everyday usability.

The main trade-offs are excessive touchscreen controls and mediocre fuel economy. That means you should weigh its rugged personality and strong hardware against the convenience and efficiency you might get from a more road-focused compact SUV.

Good and great deals: 32.8% of listings are priced as good or great deals, which gives you some room to shop selectively.

Is the 2025 Ford Bronco Sport reliable?

The Bronco Sport’s expert summary describes it as a compact crossover that blends Escape-based underpinnings with a strong off-road focus, and the expert test drive notes that it remains composed, comfortable, and quiet on long drives. That combination points to a vehicle that should feel manageable in daily use even with its adventure-first setup.

The performance notes also show a fairly straightforward mechanical layout: a turbocharged three-cylinder on most trims, a turbocharged four-cylinder on Badlands models, an eight-speed automatic, and standard all-wheel drive. Ford’s warranty coverage includes a three-year/36,000-mile bumper-to-bumper warranty and a five-year/60,000-mile powertrain warranty, which helps support ownership confidence.

For used buyers, the biggest long-term risk is that the Bronco Sport’s off-road hardware and feature-rich tech can make condition and maintenance history more important than mileage alone.

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

Accident-free inventory is excellent at 93.4% — 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 the available off-road packages. Focus on wear items that can reveal hard use, and make sure the electronics, cameras, and driver-assistance features all work as expected.

Key things to evaluate:

• Trim level: The Big Bend trim gets the Black Diamond Package, while the Outer Banks and Badlands can be equipped with the Sasquatch Package. Those packages add modular steel bumpers, accessory mounting points, cast D-rings, a removable nudge bar, and underbody protection, so a base vehicle will lack those off-road-focused upgrades.
• Powertrain: Most trims use a 1.5-liter turbocharged three-cylinder with 180 horsepower and 200 pound-feet of torque, while 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: You get a 13.2-inch touchscreen, a 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster, wireless Apple CarPlay, wireless Android Auto, and the current-generation Ford Sync 4 system. The available 360-degree camera can also help off-road.
• Fuel efficiency: The 1.5-liter engine is rated at 27 mpg combined (25 mpg city, 30 mpg highway), while the 2.0-liter turbo-four is rated at 23 mpg combined (21 mpg city, 27 mpg highway).

Which 2025 Ford Bronco Sport trim should I buy?

The 2025 Ford Bronco Sport is offered in 4 trim levels: Big Bend, Outer Banks, Badlands, and Heritage.

Here's the short version:

• Base trim: Big Bend is the entry point, but it does not include the more aggressive off-road hardware from the Black Diamond Package, and it lacks the extra safety and convenience content that comes standard on higher trims.
• Sweet-spot trim: Outer Banks is the best value if you want a more upscale setup and the option to add the Sasquatch Package, which brings major off-road upgrades without jumping straight to the top trim.
• Premium/top trim: Badlands is the most capable and best-equipped choice, with the 2.0-liter engine, standard reverse automatic emergency braking and traffic sign recognition, and the most serious off-road hardware when paired with Sasquatch.
• Off-road trim: Badlands is the one to choose if you want the strongest real-world trail capability, but its higher price and lower fuel economy make it less appealing if most of your driving is on pavement.

The safety package is Ford’s Co-Pilot360 suite, and reverse automatic emergency braking plus traffic sign recognition are standard on Badlands but not on Outer Banks.

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

This is a moderate, selective buyer’s market, so you can shop carefully without expecting every listing to be a bargain.

• Deal availability: 32.8% of listings are priced as good or great deals.
• Inventory: There are 4,674 listings available.
• Price trend: Prices have softened 8.76% compared with last year.
• Clean inventory: 93.4% of listings are accident-free.

If you find a listing below $30,194.77, 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 $30,234 sits slightly below last year's $33,138.

That price movement suggests the Bronco Sport has softened enough to help you buy more selectively today. If you plan to sell later, the current market shows that values can move down meaningfully, so condition and trim choice will matter when it comes time to trade or list it.

Because the model has strong off-road appeal and a clear identity, well-kept examples should still attract interest. The best resale prospects will likely be the trims and configurations that balance capability, equipment, and everyday usability.

Is the 2025 Ford Bronco Sport safe?

The 2025 Ford Bronco Sport earns a five-star overall safety rating from NHTSA, with five-star frontal and side crash-test ratings and a four-star rollover crash-test rating.

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

Ford’s Co-Pilot360 safety 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.

IIHS testing at press time showed Good results in the small overlap front test, original moderate overlap front test, and original side-impact test, plus an Acceptable result in the updated side-impact test. The headlight rating was also Good.

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:

• 32.8% of listings are priced as good or great deals.
• Accident-free inventory is excellent at 93.4% — clean inventory, standard diligence applies.
• Price trend: Prices have softened 8.76% compared with last year.
• The 2025 updates add new off-road packages, a larger touchscreen, wireless smartphone connectivity, and a stronger tech presentation.

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 model is the one to target. If your priority is simply finding the lowest entry price, a nearby model year may be worth comparing, but the 2025’s updates make it the more compelling choice for buyers who want capability and newer features in the same package.

These recommendations are based on CarGurus' proprietary market data from July 22, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.