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 $26,195, and its year-round low is $25,415.41. That puts the model's pricing in a fairly tight band across the years shown here, with recent model years carrying the highest averages. 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 is a strong pick if you want a compact SUV with broad owner appeal and a rugged personality. The all-generations owner rating is 4.5/5 across every model year in the data.

Owners consistently praise its smooth ride, spacious interior, stylish design, and balance of comfort with off-road capability. Many also like the practical cargo space and the way it blends everyday usability with an adventurous feel.

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

The main trade-offs that come up in expert feedback are touchscreen-heavy controls, fuel economy that trails some expectations, and interior materials that can feel less upscale than the styling suggests.

31.6% of listings are priced as good or great deals.

Are Ford Bronco Sport models reliable?

Owners across the model years consistently praise the Bronco Sport for its smooth ride, good fuel economy, and capable all-wheel-drive setup. Expert feedback also points to a vehicle that feels composed and comfortable while still delivering the rugged character buyers expect.

• Owners rate the Ford Bronco Sport between 4.15 and 5.0 out of 5 stars across all model years in the data.

For used buyers, long-term ownership risk looks manageable overall, with the biggest watchouts centered on condition, equipment, and how the vehicle was used.

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

Across all model years, accident-free inventory is solid at 89.3% — always verify the vehicle history report.

Key things to evaluate:

• Safety package: Ford Co-Pilot360 safety kit suite
• Infotainment: Ford Sync 4 infotainment system with a 13.2-inch touchscreen, a 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 the 1.5-liter turbo-three engine; 23 mpg combined (21 mpg city, 27 mpg highway) for the 2.0-liter turbo-four engine

Which Ford Bronco Sport trim should I buy?

The 2025 Ford Bronco Sport offers...

• Big Bend: The entry point, with the 1.5-liter turbo-three, standard all-wheel drive, and the starting price that makes it the best-value choice for shoppers who want the Bronco Sport formula at the lowest cost.
• Outer Banks: A step up for buyers who want the available Sasquatch Package, plus the more upscale feel that comes with the trim's positioning.
• Badlands: The most capable choice, with the 2.0-liter turbo-four, standard all-wheel drive, and added hardware such as Bilstein position-sensitive dampers, an upgraded cooling fan, and an auxiliary oil cooler.
• Heritage: A design-focused trim for shoppers who want the Bronco Sport's rugged shape with a more distinctive appearance.
• Free Wheeling: Another style-led trim that emphasizes personality and visual flair.

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 be popular because they give you more inventory to compare and more chances to find the right price and equipment mix. They also sit in the sweet spot where newer features and broader availability overlap.

What is the Ford Bronco Sport's resale value?

The table shows broad downward movement across the model years, which can work in your favor if you're shopping used. The sharpest drops are in the double-digit range, while the smaller declines are still meaningful and can improve value on later-model vehicles. The 2024, 2023, and 2022 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

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.

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 −10.17% versus a year ago, and the 2024 model is at −6.21%.
• Deal availability: The 2025 model has 32.4% good and great deals, and the 2024 model has 32.1%.
• Sweet-spot year: The 2024 model has the most listings at a current average price of $27,600. The Ford Bronco Sport offers a rugged design, practical cargo space, and a comfortable ride that make it easy to live with every day.

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 brings a larger 13.2-inch touchscreen, a 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 2027 inventory to mature.

These recommendations are based on CarGurus' proprietary market data from August 7, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.