Used Ford Bronco Sport for Sale nearAnkeny, IA

How much does the Ford Bronco Sport cost in today's market?

Used Ford Bronco Sport prices span a wide range depending on model year. Here's what the market looks like right now:

The Ford Bronco Sport's current nationwide average price is $25,126, and its lowest point over the past year was $25,126. Recently, prices have come down for the 2023, 2024, and 2025 models, making now a good time to shop recent model years.

Is the Ford Bronco Sport a good car?

Yes — the Ford Bronco Sport earns strong marks from owners across its lineup, and its all-generations user rating backs that up. The all-generations owner rating is 4.5/5 across every model year in the data.

Owners consistently praise its smooth ride, spacious interior, and stylish design, along with its balance of comfort, fuel economy, and off-road capability. The Bronco Sport also stands out for its adventurous character and practical touches that make it feel useful for both daily driving and weekend trips.

Expert reviews rate the 2025 and 2021 models among the highest across all years.

The main trade-offs center on excessive touchscreen controls, mediocre fuel economy, and interior materials that some reviewers describe as less refined than the rest of the package.

32.8% of listings are priced as good or great deals.

Are Ford Bronco Sport models reliable?

Owners consistently praise the Ford Bronco Sport for its style, smooth ride, and useful everyday versatility, while expert coverage also highlights its strong balance of comfort and capability. Across the model years, it comes across as a vehicle that fits active buyers who want something practical with a distinctive personality.

• Owners rate the Ford Bronco Sport between 4.1 and 5 out of 5 stars across all model years in the data.

For used buyers, long-term ownership risk is shaped by the model's mixed reliability reputation and the need to pay close attention to condition, maintenance history, and trim-specific equipment.

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

Across all model years, accident-free inventory is solid at 88.4% — always verify the vehicle history report.

Key things to evaluate:

• Safety package: Ford Co-Pilot360 safety suite
• Infotainment: Ford Sync 4 infotainment system with a larger 13.2-inch touchscreen, 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster, and wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto connectivity
• Fuel efficiency: 27 mpg combined (25 mpg city, 30 mpg highway) for models with the 1.5-liter turbo-three engine, and 23 mpg combined (21 mpg city, 27 mpg highway) for 2.0-liter turbo-four Bronco Sports

Which Ford Bronco Sport trim should I buy?

The 2025 Ford Bronco Sport offers these trims:

• Big Bend: The entry point in the lineup, with standard all-wheel drive and the core Bronco Sport formula; it also serves as the best-value starting point for shoppers who want the model's rugged character without moving up the price ladder.
• Heritage: A design-focused trim that adds a distinctive appearance for buyers who want extra style.
• Free Wheeling: Another design-focused trim that brings a more expressive look and feel.
• Outer Banks: A more upscale choice that can be paired with the Sasquatch Package for added off-road hardware.
• Badlands: The most capability-focused trim, adding the 2.0-liter turbo-four engine, Bilstein position-sensitive dampers, an upgraded cooling fan, and an auxiliary oil cooler; it also pairs with the Sasquatch Package for the most serious off-road setup.

What Ford Bronco Sport do most buyers choose?

The Ford Bronco Sport years with the most listings are 2024, 2023, and 2022.

Those higher-volume years tend to draw the most attention because they give you more inventory to compare and more chances to find the right trim, mileage, and price. They also often sit in a sweet spot where newer features and broader availability overlap.

What is the Ford Bronco Sport's resale value?

Used Ford Bronco Sport prices are moving lower across every model year shown here, which can create better opportunities for shoppers. The biggest drops are on the newer and higher-priced examples, while the smaller declines on the other years still improve affordability for used buyers.

The 2023, 2024, and 2021 model years have held their value best, with the smallest year-over-year price changes.

Is the Ford Bronco Sport safe?

• 2025: 7/10
• 2021: 6/10

Ford's Co-Pilot360 safety suite is standard on the 2025 Ford Bronco Sport.

For the safest used buy, the 2025 model posts the highest confirmed score of 7/10.

Should I buy a used Ford Bronco Sport now or wait for the next model?

Buy now if:

• Price trend: The 2025 model is at −14.43% versus a year ago, and the 2024 model is at −7.68%.
• Deal availability: The 2025 model has 33.5% good and great deals, and the 2024 model has 33.5%.
• Sweet-spot year: The 2024 model has the most listings at a current average price of $26,437. The Ford Bronco Sport offers a rugged, adventure-ready character with strong style and everyday usability.

Consider waiting if:

• Powertrain/efficiency: Most trim levels come with a 1.5-liter turbocharged three-cylinder engine generating 180 horsepower and 200 pound-feet of torque, while Ford Bronco Sport Badlands models have a 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine making 250 hp and 280 lb-ft of torque.
• Tech: The upgrade also brings a larger 13.2-inch touchscreen, 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster, and wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto connectivity.
• Safety: Standard driver-assist features as part of Ford’s Co-Pilot360 safety kit suite include: 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.
• Starting price: Pricing starts at $31,590 for the Bronco Sport Big Bend base model.

If you're buying used today, the 2024 model year offers the best mix of value and availability. If you want the latest tech and features, it may be worth waiting for the next model year's inventory to build up.

How does the 2023 Ford Bronco Sport compare to the 2023 Jeep Cherokee?

Read our full side-by-side expert comparison here.

These recommendations are based on CarGurus' proprietary market data from October 21, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.