Ford Maverick vs. Ford Bronco
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Ford Maverick and Ford Bronco 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 Maverick and the Ford Bronco.
When we compare the Ford Maverick's and the Ford Bronco's specifications and ratings, 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 and resale value. The Ford Bronco has the advantage in the areas of interior volume and base engine power. Based on this comparison of the Ford Maverick's and the Ford Bronco's specifications and ratings, the Ford Maverick is a better car than the Ford Bronco.
Pricing: A used 2024 Ford Maverick ranges from $27,328 to $41,850 while a used 2024 Ford Bronco is priced between $44,155 to $104,050. For a new model, the Ford Maverick's price is between $25,521 and $40,940, with the Ford Bronco priced between $44,754 and $97,913.
Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the Ford Maverick loses 30.9 percent of its value and the Ford Bronco loses 49.7 percent of its value. This means the Ford Maverick retains 18.8 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the Ford Bronco.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Ford Maverick’s base engine makes 250 horsepower, and the Ford Bronco base engine makes 275 horsepower. The Maverick is rated to deliver an average of 26 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 495 miles. The Bronco is rated to deliver an average of 20 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 355 miles. This gives the Ford Maverick the fuel efficiency and maximum range advantage over the Ford Bronco. Both models use regular unleaded.
Passenger Space Comparison: The Ford Bronco, a midsize SUV, has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more front head room, front leg room and rear head room. The Ford Maverick, a compact truck, has the advantage in the areas of front shoulder room, rear shoulder room and rear leg room.
Safety Ratings: The Ford Maverick has an average safety rating of 4 out of 5 Stars based on NHTSA's crash test ratings.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
$25,521 - $40,940
Starting MSRP:
$23,815
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Compact Pickup Trucks)
$25,358
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Compact Pickup Trucks)
$23,815 - $26,900
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
$44,754 - $97,913
Starting MSRP:
$39,630
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Midsize SUVs)
$37,697
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Midsize SUVs)
$31,990 - $43,320
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$33,640
Price Range:
$27,328 - $41,850
Category Avg Price:
(Compact Pickup Trucks)
$34,179
Category Avg Price Range:
(Compact Pickup Trucks)
$33,640 - $34,717
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
7,489
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
933
# Good or Great Deals:
248
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$66,020
Price Range:
$44,155 - $104,050
Category Avg Price:
(Midsize SUVs)
$47,563
Category Avg Price Range:
(Midsize SUVs)
$40,678 - $66,020
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
18,228
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
302
# Good or Great Deals:
418
5-year Depreciation
Depreciation $:
$7,563
Depreciation %:
31.8%
Resale Value $:
$16,252
Residual Value %:
68.2%
Typical Category Depreciation %:
(Compact Pickup Trucks)
32.8%
Category Depreciation Range:
(Compact Pickup Trucks)
31.8% - 33.9%
5-year Depreciation
Depreciation $:
$20,084
Depreciation %:
50.7%
Resale Value $:
$19,546
Residual Value %:
49.3%
Typical Category Depreciation %:
(Midsize SUVs)
46.3%
Category Depreciation Range:
(Midsize SUVs)
27.5% - 53.5%
Ford Maverick Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
8.6 / 10
Safety:
8.0 / 10
Ford Bronco Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
7.4 / 10
Safety:
Not available
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:
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Ford Bronco
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:
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
15.2
Typical Category Recalls:
(Compact Pickup Trucks)
8.8
Category Range for Recalls:
(Compact Pickup Trucks)
2.4 - 15.2
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
5.8
Typical Category Recalls:
(Midsize SUVs)
3.6
Category Range for Recalls:
(Midsize SUVs)
1.6 - 14.8
Ford Maverick Rankings
Ranking
1 out of / 2Ranking
1 out of / 2Ranking
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1 out of / 2Ranking
1 out of / 2Ranking
1 out of / 2Ranking
2 out of / 2Ranking
2 out of / 2Ford Bronco Rankings
Ranking
1 out of / 32Ranking
1 out of / 32Ranking
4 out of / 32Ranking
5 out of / 32Ranking
19 out of / 32Ranking
19 out of / 28Ranking
24 out of / 32Ranking
26 out of / 32Ranking
26 out of / 32Ranking
28 out of / 32Available Body Styles
Pickup Truck
Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Cab Types
Crew Cab
Available Cab Types
Not applicable
Available Bed Length(s)
54.4 inches
Available Bed Length(s)
Not applicable
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline, Hybrid
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Ford Maverick Trim Levels
Lariat, XL, XLT
Ford Bronco Trim Levels
Badlands, Big Bend, Black Diamond, Everglades, Heritage Edition, Heritage Limited Edition, Outer Banks, Raptor, Wildtrak
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):
4 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):
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:
3 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
3 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
250 hp @ 5500 rpm
Torque:
277 foot-lbs @ 3000 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.071 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
Not yet available
Max Payload:
1519 lbs
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
275 hp @ 5700 rpm
Torque:
315 foot-lbs @ 3400 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.064 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
Not yet available
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
2 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
FWD / AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
23 / 30 / 26
Range (city/hwy):
380 / 495 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Regular Unleaded
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
2.3 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Manual
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
4X4
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
20 / 21 / 20
Range (city/hwy):
338 / 355 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Regular Unleaded
Standard/Optional Features
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Wifi:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Alloy wheels:
Available
Heated Seats
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Navigation System:
Available
Parking Sensors:
Available
Satellite radio:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Trailer Hitch:
Available
Voice Recognition:
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
Roof Rack:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Wifi:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Heated Seats
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Navigation System:
Available
Parking Sensors:
Available
Satellite radio:
Standard
Sunroof/Moonroof:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
Available
Voice Recognition:
Standard
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:
Available
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Power Lift Gate:
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roadside assistance:
N/A
Roof Rack:
Available
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
Rear Seat Reminder:
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Available
Driver Attention Monitoring:
Available
Lane Departure Warning:
Available
Lane Keeping Assist:
Available
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Available
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
Rear Seat Reminder:
Available
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Available
Driver Attention Monitoring:
Available
Lane Departure Warning:
Available
Lane Keeping Assist:
Available
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Available
360-Degree Camera:
Available
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
40.3 inches
Front Leg Room:
42.8 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
57.3 inches
Rear Head Room:
39.6 inches
Rear Leg Room:
35.9 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:
100.3 cubic feet
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
41 inches
Front Leg Room:
43.1 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
57.1 inches
Rear Head Room:
39.8 inches
Rear Leg Room:
35.7 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
51.8 inches
Cargo Space:
22.4 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
52.3 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
121.4 cubic feet
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3525 lbs
Width:
83.5 inches
Height:
68.7 inches
Length:
199.7 inches
Wheelbase:
121.1 inches
Ground Clearance:
8.3 inches
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
4304 lbs
Width:
86.2 inches
Height:
72.9 inches
Length:
173.7 inches
Wheelbase:
100.4 inches
Ground Clearance:
9.4 inches
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
17.0 x 7.0 inches
Wheel Type:
painted steel
Tire Size:
P225/65R17
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
17.0 x 7.5 inches
Wheel Type:
painted aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
P255/75R17
Exterior Colors
Black
Shadow Black
Blue
Atlas Blue Metallic
Gray
Cactus Gray / Carbonized Gray Metallic
Red
Hot Pepper Red Metallic Tinted Clearcoat
Silver
Iconic Silver Metallic
White
Oxford White
Green
Not available
Exterior Colors
Black
Shadow Black
Blue
Velocity Blue
Gray
Azure Gray Metallic Tri-Coat / Cactus Gray / Carbonized Gray
Red
Hot Pepper Red Metallic Tinted Clearcoat / Race Red
Silver
Iconic Silver
White
Oxford White
Green
Eruption Green
Interior Colors
Black
Black Onyx/Medium Dark Slate
Beige
Not available
Gray
Not available
Interior Colors
Black
Not available
Beige
Sandstone w/ Black Onyx
Gray
Dark Space Gray w/ Black Onyx