Ford Bronco Outer Banks vs. Ford Bronco Sport Badlands
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Ford Bronco Outer Banks and Ford Bronco Sport Badlands contrasts the two cars across a broad spectrum of vehicle specifications to determine which car is better. In addition to comparing pricing and specs, iSeeCars uses all the ratings, rankings, and insights from its comprehensive analyses of each vehicle model, including calculations of reliability, safety, depreciation, value retention, and the vehicle's projected lifetime recalls (based on analyzing over 25 billion data points). This in-depth evaluation is used to identify which vehicle represents a better overall choice for shoppers who are considering both the Ford Bronco Outer Banks and the Ford Bronco Sport Badlands.
When comparing the Ford Bronco Outer Banks's and the Ford Bronco Sport Badlands's specifications and ratings, the Ford Bronco Outer Banks has the advantage in the areas of interior volume and base engine power. The Ford Bronco Sport Badlands has the advantage in the areas of new vehicle base pricing, typical lower range of pricing for one- to five-year-old used cars, and fuel efficiency and resale value. Based on this comparison of the Ford Bronco Outer Banks's and the Ford Bronco Sport Badlands's specifications and ratings, the Ford Bronco Sport Badlands is a better car than the Ford Bronco Outer Banks.
Pricing: A used 2024 Ford Bronco Outer Banks ranges from $49,993 to $60,254 while a used 2024 Ford Bronco Sport Badlands is priced between $36,667 to $45,073. For a new model, the Ford Bronco Outer Banks's price is between $50,001 and $64,230, with the Ford Bronco Sport Badlands priced between $39,098 and $46,000.
Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the Ford Bronco Outer Banks loses 49.7 percent of its value and the Ford Bronco Sport Badlands loses 45.5 percent of its value. This means the Ford Bronco Sport Badlands retains 4.2 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the Ford Bronco Outer Banks.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Ford Bronco Outer Banks’s base engine makes 275 horsepower, and the Ford Bronco Sport Badlands base engine makes 250 horsepower. The Outer Banks is rated to deliver an average of 20 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 437 miles. The Badlands is rated to deliver an average of 23 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 416 miles.This gives the Ford Bronco Sport Badlands the advantage in fuel efficiency and the Ford Bronco Outer Banks the advantage in maximum range. Both models use regular unleaded.
Passenger Space Comparison: The Ford Bronco Outer Banks, a midsize SUV, has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more front head room, front leg room, rear shoulder room, and cargo space. The Ford Bronco Sport Badlands, a crossover/compact SUV, has the advantage in the areas of front shoulder room, rear head room and rear leg room.
Safety Ratings: The Ford Bronco Sport Badlands has an average safety rating of 5 out of 5 Stars based on NHTSA's crash test ratings.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
$50,001 - $64,230
Starting MSRP:
$47,940
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Midsize SUVs)
$37,697
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Midsize SUVs)
$31,990 - $43,320
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
$39,098 - $46,000
Starting MSRP:
$38,390
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Compact SUVs)
$27,871
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Compact SUVs)
$23,860 - $30,300
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$54,575
Price Range:
$49,993 - $60,254
Category Avg Price:
(Midsize SUVs)
$47,563
Category Avg Price Range:
(Midsize SUVs)
$40,678 - $66,020
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
2,345
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
92
# Good or Great Deals:
16
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$41,024
Price Range:
$36,667 - $45,073
Category Avg Price:
(Compact SUVs)
$33,244
Category Avg Price Range:
(Compact SUVs)
$29,649 - $36,546
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
2,065
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
228
# Good or Great Deals:
0
5-year Depreciation
Depreciation $:
$24,296
Depreciation %:
50.7%
Resale Value $:
$23,644
Residual Value %:
49.3%
Typical Category Depreciation %:
(Midsize SUVs)
46.3%
Category Depreciation Range:
(Midsize SUVs)
27.5% - 53.5%
5-year Depreciation
Depreciation $:
$17,857
Depreciation %:
46.5%
Resale Value $:
$20,533
Residual Value %:
53.5%
Typical Category Depreciation %:
(Compact SUVs)
42%
Category Depreciation Range:
(Compact SUVs)
29.1% - 47.3%
Ford Bronco Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
7.4 / 10
Safety:
Not available
Ford Bronco Sport Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
7.7 / 10
Safety:
10.0 / 10
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Ford Bronco Outer Banks
Avg Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Life Expectancy:
(Midsize SUVs)
10.4
Category Life Expectancy Range:
(Midsize SUVs)
8.6 - 13.7
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Ford Bronco Sport Badlands
Avg Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Life Expectancy:
(Compact SUVs)
10.9
Category Life Expectancy Range:
(Compact SUVs)
9.9 - 13.4
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
6.2
Typical Category Recalls:
(Midsize SUVs)
3.6
Category Range for Recalls:
(Midsize SUVs)
1.6 - 14.8
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
3.8
Typical Category Recalls:
(Compact SUVs)
2.6
Category Range for Recalls:
(Compact SUVs)
1.8 - 18.3
Ford Bronco Rankings
Ranking
1 out of / 31Ranking
1 out of / 31Ranking
4 out of / 31Ranking
4 out of / 31Ranking
18 out of / 31Ranking
18 out of / 27Ranking
23 out of / 31Ranking
25 out of / 31Ranking
26 out of / 31Ranking
27 out of / 31Ford Bronco Sport Rankings
Ranking
1 out of / 19Ranking
2 out of / 19Ranking
4 out of / 19Ranking
6 out of / 19Ranking
7 out of / 67Ranking
8 out of / 67Ranking
8 out of / 19Ranking
9 out of / 67Ranking
12 out of / 19Ranking
16 out of / 19Ranking
16 out of / 19Ranking
18 out of / 19Ranking
18 out of / 19Ranking
22 out of / 67Ranking
29 out of / 59Ranking
31 out of / 67Ranking
34 out of / 67Ranking
37 out of / 67Ranking
39 out of / 67Ranking
49 out of / 67Ranking
50 out of / 67Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Other Ford Bronco Trim Levels
Badlands, Big Bend, Black Diamond, Everglades, Heritage Edition, Heritage Limited Edition, Raptor, Wildtrak
Other Ford Bronco Sport Trim Levels
Big Bend, Free Wheeling, Heritage, Outer Banks
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
5 years / 60000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
5 years / 60000 miles
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
5 years / 60000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
5 years / 60000 miles
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Overall Rating:
3 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
3 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
5 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
275 hp @ 5700 rpm
Torque:
315 foot-lbs @ 3400 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.060 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
250 hp @ 5500 rpm
Torque:
277 foot-lbs @ 3000 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.067 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
Not yet available
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
2.3 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
4X4
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
20 / 21 / 20
Range (city/hwy):
416 / 437 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Regular Unleaded
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
2 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
21 / 26 / 23
Range (city/hwy):
336 / 416 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Regular Unleaded
Standard/Optional Features
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Heated Seats
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Navigation System:
Standard
Parking Sensors:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wifi:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Roof Rack:
Available
Trailer Hitch:
Available
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Available
Air Suspension:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Power Lift Gate:
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roadside assistance:
N/A
Sunroof/Moonroof:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Heated Seats
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Navigation System:
Available
Parking Sensors:
Available
Power outlet:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wifi:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Roof Rack:
Available
Trailer Hitch:
Available
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Available
Air Suspension:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Paddle Shifters:
Standard
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Power Lift Gate:
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Standard
Driver Attention Monitoring:
Standard
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
Standard
Lane Keeping Assist:
Standard
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Standard
Rear Seat Reminder:
Standard
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Standard
Driver Attention Monitoring:
Standard
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
Standard
Lane Keeping Assist:
Standard
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Standard
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
43.3 inches
Front Leg Room:
43.1 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
57.1 inches
Rear Head Room:
41.1 inches
Rear Leg Room:
36.3 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
56.5 inches
Cargo Space:
35.6 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
77.6 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
139.3 cubic feet
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
41.5 inches
Front Leg Room:
42.4 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
57.3 inches
Rear Head Room:
41.7 inches
Rear Leg Room:
36.9 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
55.6 inches
Cargo Space:
29.4 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
60.6 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
135.1 cubic feet
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
4577 lbs
Width:
86.2 inches
Height:
74 inches
Length:
189.4 inches
Wheelbase:
116.1 inches
Ground Clearance:
9.4 inches
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3713 lbs
Width:
82.2 inches
Height:
71.4 inches
Length:
172.7 inches
Wheelbase:
105.1 inches
Ground Clearance:
8.6 inches
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
18.0 x 7.5 inches
Wheel Type:
painted aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
P255/70R18
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
17.0 x 7.0 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
225/65R17
