Ford Bronco Sport vs. Ford Maverick
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Ford Bronco Sport and Ford Maverick 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 Sport and the Ford Maverick.
When comparing the Ford Bronco Sport's and the Ford Maverick's specifications and ratings, the Ford Bronco Sport has the advantage in the area of interior volume. The Ford Maverick 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, resale value and base engine power. Based on this comparison of the Ford Bronco Sport's and the Ford Maverick's specifications and ratings, the Ford Maverick is a better car than the Ford Bronco Sport.
Pricing: A used 2025 Ford Bronco Sport ranges from $28,900 to $40,477 while a used 2025 Ford Maverick is priced between $27,745 to $41,140. For a new model, the Ford Bronco Sport's price is between $30,577 and $43,626, with the Ford Maverick priced between $28,891 and $42,001.
Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the Ford Bronco Sport loses 51.1 percent of its value and the Ford Maverick loses 36.9 percent of its value. This means the Ford Maverick retains 14.2 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the Ford Bronco Sport.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Ford Bronco Sport’s base engine makes 180 horsepower, and the Ford Maverick base engine makes 191 horsepower. The Bronco Sport is rated to deliver an average of 27 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 480 miles. The Maverick is rated to deliver an average of 37 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 469 miles.This gives the Ford Maverick the advantage in fuel efficiency and the Ford Bronco Sport the advantage in maximum range. Both models use regular unleaded.
Passenger Space Comparison: The Ford Bronco Sport, a crossover/compact SUV, has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more front head room and rear head room. The Ford Maverick, a compact truck, has the advantage in the area of front leg room. The Ford Bronco Sport and Ford Maverick are comparable in regards to front shoulder room, rear shoulder room and rear leg room.
Safety Ratings: When comparing crash test ratings from NHTSA, the Ford Bronco Sport has higher safety ratings than the Ford Maverick, with an average rating of 5 out of 5 Stars compared to 4 out of 5 Stars.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
30577 - 43626
Starting MSRP:
30995
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Compact SUVs)
28836
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Compact SUVs)
24135 - 30995
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
28891 - 42001
Starting MSRP:
30365
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Compact Pickup Trucks)
29558
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Compact Pickup Trucks)
28750 - 30365
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
34051
Price Range:
28900 - 40477
Category Avg Price:
(Compact SUVs)
32106
Category Avg Price Range:
(Compact SUVs)
28107 - 36583
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
# Good or Great Deals:
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
33916
Price Range:
27745 - 41140
Category Avg Price:
(Compact Pickup Trucks)
33608
Category Avg Price Range:
(Compact Pickup Trucks)
33299 - 33916
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
# Good or Great Deals:
5-year Depreciation
Depreciation $:
15950
Depreciation %:
0.51460714
Resale Value $:
15045
Residual Value %:
0.48539286000000004
Typical Category Depreciation %:
(Compact SUVs)
0.43208374
Category Depreciation Range:
(Compact SUVs)
0.30791758 - 0.51647538
5-year Depreciation
Depreciation $:
11320
Depreciation %:
0.37279385
Resale Value $:
19045
Residual Value %:
0.62720615
Typical Category Depreciation %:
(Compact Pickup Trucks)
0.37279385
Category Depreciation Range:
(Compact Pickup Trucks)
0.37279385 - 0.37279385
Ford Bronco Sport Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
7.7 / 10
Safety:
8.0 / 10
Ford Maverick Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
8.7 / 10
Safety:
7.0 / 10
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Ford Bronco Sport
Avg Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Life Expectancy:
(Compact SUVs)
11.3
Category Life Expectancy Range:
(Compact SUVs)
9.6 - 15.7
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Ford Maverick
Avg Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Life Expectancy:
N/A
Category Life Expectancy Range:
N/A
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
9.291173650462083
Typical Category Recalls:
(Compact SUVs)
2.6
Category Range for Recalls:
(Compact SUVs)
1.6 - 16.1
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
6.1739491229820995
Typical Category Recalls:
(Compact Pickup Trucks)
5.1
Category Range for Recalls:
(Compact Pickup Trucks)
3.9 - 6.2
Ford Bronco Sport Rankings
Ranking
1 out of / 19Ranking
3 out of / 19Ranking
6 out of / 67Ranking
6 out of / 19Ranking
6 out of / 19Ranking
9 out of / 19Ranking
10 out of / 67Ranking
10 out of / 19Ranking
16 out of / 19Ranking
17 out of / 19Ranking
18 out of / 19Ranking
18 out of / 18Ranking
23 out of / 67Ranking
28 out of / 67Ranking
31 out of / 56Ranking
33 out of / 67Ranking
35 out of / 67Ranking
36 out of / 67Ranking
41 out of / 67Ranking
50 out of / 67Ranking
54 out of / 67Ford Maverick Rankings
Ranking
1 out of / 2Ranking
1 out of / 2Ranking
1 out of / 2Ranking
1 out of / 2Ranking
1 out of / 2Ranking
2 out of / 2Ranking
2 out of / 2Ranking
2 out of / 2Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Body Styles
Pickup Truck
Available Cab Types
Not applicable
Available Cab Types
Crew Cab
Available Bed Length(s)
Not applicable
Available Bed Length(s)
54.4 inches
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline, Hybrid
Ford Bronco Sport Trim Levels
Badlands, Big Bend, Free Wheeling, Heritage, Outer Banks
Ford Maverick Trim Levels
Lariat, Lobo, Tremor, XL, XLT
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):
5 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
4 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
Not yet available
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
180 hp @ 6000 rpm
Torque:
200 foot-lbs @ 3000 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.052 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
Not yet available
Max Payload:
1170 lbs
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
191 hp
Torque:
Not yet available
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.050 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
Not yet available
Max Payload:
1425 lbs
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
1.5 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
3
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
25 / 30 / 27
Range (city/hwy):
400 / 480 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Regular Unleaded
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
2.5 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
40 / 34 / 37
Range (city/hwy):
552 / 469 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Regular Unleaded
Standard/Optional Features
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Standard
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Parking Sensors:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wifi:
Standard
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Standard
Heated Seats
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Navigation System:
Available
Paddle Shifters:
Available
Roof Rack:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Trailer Hitch:
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
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Power Lift Gate:
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Alloy wheels:
Available
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Parking Sensors:
Available
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
N/A
Satellite radio:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wifi:
Standard
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Available
Heated Seats
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Navigation System:
Available
Paddle Shifters:
Available
Roof Rack:
N/A
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Trailer Hitch:
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
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Power Lift Gate:
N/A
Quad Seats:
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
360-Degree Camera:
Available
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Available
Driver Attention Monitoring:
Available
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
Standard
Lane Keeping Assist:
Standard
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Available
360-Degree Camera:
Available
Rear Seat Reminder:
Standard
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:
32.5 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
65.2 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
138.1 cubic feet
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
40.2 inches
Front Leg Room:
42.8 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
57.3 inches
Rear Head Room:
39.6 inches
Rear Leg Room:
36.9 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
55.6 inches
Cargo Space:
Not yet available
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
Not yet available
Overall Interior Volume:
101.5 cubic feet
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3458 lbs
Width:
82.2 inches
Height:
70.4 inches
Length:
173 inches
Wheelbase:
105.1 inches
Ground Clearance:
7.8 inches
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3856 lbs
Width:
83.5 inches
Height:
68.5 inches
Length:
199.8 inches
Wheelbase:
121.1 inches
Ground Clearance:
8.1 inches
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
17.0 x 7.0 inches
Wheel Type:
painted aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
225/65R17
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
17.0 inches
Wheel Type:
painted steel
Tire Size:
P225/65R17
Exterior Colors
Black
Shadow Black
Blue
Velocity Blue
Brown
Desert Sand
Gray
Azure Gray Metallic Tri-Coat / Carbonized Gray
Green
Eruption Green
Red
Ruby Red Metallic Tinted Clearcoat
White
Oxford White
Exterior Colors
Black
Shadow Black
Blue
Velocity Blue
Brown
Desert Sand
Gray
Carbonized Gray Metallic
Green
Eruption Green
Red
Not available
White
Oxford White / Space White
Interior Colors
Black
Ebony
Gray
Medium Light Smoked Truffle
Interior Colors
Black
Black Onyx/Medium Dark Slate
Gray
Not available
