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

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

The Ford Bronco's current nationwide average price is $43,627, and its year-round low is $42,220.10. That puts the model's pricing in a fairly tight band for shoppers tracking used inventory across recent years.

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 a good car?

Yes — the Ford Bronco earns strong marks from owners across its lineup, and its appeal is anchored by a 4.51/5 all-generations owner rating. Owners consistently praise its off-road capability, rugged styling, and fun driving character, while also highlighting comfort, versatility, and a spacious cabin in many model years.

The all-generations owner rating is 4.51/5 across every model year in the data.

Expert reviews rate the 2023 and 2022 models among the highest across all years.

The main tradeoffs that show up repeatedly are fuel economy, road noise, and value, especially on newer versions where pricing can climb quickly. Even so, the Bronco remains a compelling used SUV if you want genuine trail ability and a distinctive personality.

31.3% of listings are priced as good or great deals.

Are Ford Bronco models reliable?

Owners consistently describe the Bronco as a capable, enjoyable SUV with strong character, and expert commentary reinforces its rugged build and off-road focus. Across the model years in the data, the Bronco also earns praise for comfort, versatility, and a driving experience that feels purposeful and engaging.

• Owners rate the Ford Bronco between 4.27 and 5.0 out of 5 stars across all model years in the data.

For used buyers, long-term ownership risk is most tied to how the vehicle was used and maintained, especially on examples that saw frequent trail duty or heavy customization.

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

Across all model years, accident-free inventory is excellent at 92.8% — clean inventory, standard diligence applies.

Key things to evaluate:

• Safety package: Co-Pilot360 on the 2025 Big Bend and higher trims
• Infotainment: 12-inch touchscreen with Sync 4, wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
• Fuel efficiency: 18 mpg city, 21 mpg highway and 19 mpg combined; the automatic nets a 1-mpg increase in combined and highway fuel economy

Which Ford Bronco trim should I buy?

The 2025 Ford Bronco offers...

• Base: The base trim starts the lineup with two- or four-door body styles, standard four-wheel drive, and the 12-inch touchscreen with Sync 4; it suits you if you want the lowest entry point and plan to build from there.
• Big Bend: Big Bend adds the Ford Co-Pilot360 safety package and is called out as worth the upgrade for most buyers, making it the best-value trim.
• Outer Banks: Outer Banks adds leather seating surfaces, heated front seats, a heated steering wheel, LED lighting, and can be equipped with the turbocharged V6.
• Heritage: Heritage bundles the Sasquatch package as standard equipment and leans into the Bronco’s retro look.
• Badlands: Badlands adds bigger tires, an upgraded suspension package, a classier interior, and a front sway-bar disconnect for more serious trail use.
• Stroppe Edition: Stroppe Edition brings two-door-only packaging, race-ready positioning, and a matte black hood.
• Raptor: Raptor adds the most extreme hardware in the lineup, including an ultra-wide body kit, huge tires, and dramatically-lifted suspension.

What Ford Bronco do most buyers choose?

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

| Model Year | Total Listings | Good + Great Deals % | |---|---|---|---| | 2024 | 5,037 | 32.3% | | 2023 | 4,874 | 33.3% | | 2022 | 3,951 | 32.9% | | 2025 | 3,409 | 31.2% | | 2021 | 2,047 | 32.4% | | 2026 | 1,829 | 28.8% |

These higher-volume years tend to be popular because they give you more inventory to compare, which can make it easier to find the right trim, price, and condition. They also often sit in a sweet spot where newer features and broader availability overlap.

What is the Ford Bronco's resale value?

| Model Year | Current Avg. Price | Year-Over-Year Change | |---|---|---|---| | 2025 | $48,268 | −20.84% | | 2024 | $45,683 | −10.4% | | 2021 | $37,363 | −9.17% | | 2022 | $38,313 | −8.59% | | 2023 | $42,148 | −8.12% |

The table shows broad downward movement across the Bronco lineup, which can work in your favor if you're shopping used. The sharpest drops are concentrated in the newer model years, while the older years show smaller year-over-year changes.

The 2023, 2022, and 2021 model years have held their value best, with the smallest year-over-year price changes.

Is the Ford Bronco safe?

• 2024: 6/10
• 2021: 7/10

For the safest used buy, the 2021 model posts the highest confirmed score of 7/10.

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

Buy now if:

• Price trend: The 2025 model is at −20.84% versus a year ago, and the 2024 model is at −10.4%.
• Deal availability: The 2025 model has 31.2% good and great deals, and the 2024 model has 32.3%.
• Sweet-spot year: The 2024 model has the most listings at a current average price of $45,683. The Ford Bronco offers a distinctive rugged character that makes it easy to live with if you want a vehicle with real personality.

Consider waiting if:

• Powertrain/efficiency: Most 2025 Bronco models are equipped with one of two engines, while the Bronco Raptor gets a unique, more powerful engine of its own; the base 2.3-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine spins out 300 horsepower and 325 pound-feet of torque, and an optional turbocharged 2.7-liter EcoBoost V6 engine ups output to 330 hp and 415 lb-ft of torque.
• Tech: The 2025 Ford Bronco comes standard with a 12-inch touchscreen that runs the latest Sync 4 infotainment software, wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, and a second 12-inch screen that serves as a digital gauge cluster.
• Safety: The 2025 Bronco comes standard with post-collision braking, hill-start assist and hill-descent control, and the Co-Pilot360 safety suite is standard on the Big Bend and higher trim levels.
• Starting price: The 2025 Bronco starts at $40,990 in base trim with either two or four doors.

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 2027 inventory to mature.

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