The Ford Bronco Sport is the little brother of the Bronco, an adventurous compact SUV that shares more of its architecture with the Ford Escape than the bigger Bronco. Its boxy, rugged appearance is backed up by standard all-wheel drive (AWD) and other features making it a great off-roader.
Its top rivals in small, off-road-ready SUVs are the Subaru Crosstrek and Jeep Compass, which also boast standard AWD and dedicated off-road trims (Wilderness and Trailhawk, respectively).
Prices provided are current at the time of publishing.
What’s New:
A new Free Wheeling trim joins the Bronco Sport lineup for 2024. It’s primarily an appearance package with unique exterior graphics, a black roof, and special interior touches. The Bronco Sport also gets two new paint colors: Azure Gray and Desert Sand.
Our Recommendation:
We recommend the Bronco Sport in Outer Banks trim for daily driving duties. It adds some nice premium features and tech to this SUV while keeping the pricing reasonable and retaining excellent off-road and all-season capabilities. However, we wouldn’t blame you if you can’t resist the retro charms of the Heritage or Free Wheeling trims.
Bronco Sport Big Bend
Starts at $31,230 | See 2024 Ford Bronco Sport Big Bend for Sale
- Turbocharged 3-cylinder engine with 181 horsepower
- Standard AWD
- Terrain Management System with 5 G.O.A.T. Modes
- 17-inch aluminum wheels
- LED headlights
- Automatic climate control
- Molle straps system
- SYNC 3 with 8-inch touchscreen
- Android Auto/Apple CarPlay
- Ford Co-Pilot360
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Bronco Sport Heritage
Starts at $33,700 | See 2024 Ford Bronco Sport Heritage for Sale
- Oxford White grille with red “BRONCO” letters
- Oxford White roof
- 17-inch Oxford White painted wheels
- Heritage stripes and letters
- LED fog lights
- Navy Pier interior
- Plaid cloth seats
- Tow package
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Bronco Sport Free Wheeling
Starts at $33,730 | See 2024 Ford Bronco Sport Free Wheeling for Sale
- Free Wheeling graphics package
- Shadow Black roof
- 17-inch Ebony wheels with Race Red-painted accents
- Sunset Weave cloth seats with Ombre stitching
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Bronco Sport Outer Banks
Starts at $35,915 | See 2024 Ford Bronco Sport Outer Banks for Sale
- 18-inch machine-faced aluminum wheels
- LED signature lighting
- Sport Countour bucket seats
- Synthetic leather upholstery
- Heated front seats
- Heated steering wheel
- 6.5-inch driver information screen
- Remote start
- Rain-sensing wipers
- Rear parking sensors
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Bronco Sport Badlands
Starts at $38,390 | See 2024 Ford Bronco Sport Badlands for Sale
- Turbocharged 4-cylinder engine with 245 hp
- Advanced AWD
- Off-road suspension
- Terrain Management System with 7 G.O.A.T. Modes + differential lock
- Trail Control
- 17-inch aluminum wheels with all-terrain tires
- Carbon Gray grille with white “BRONCO” letters
- Skid plates
- 400W AC power outlet
- Front 180-degree camera
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2024 Ford Bronco Sport Big Bend: $31,230
The base Big Bend trim of the Bronco Sport is powered by a turbocharged 3-cylinder engine, rated at 181 hp and 190 lb-ft of torque. Output is sent to all four wheels via an 8-speed automatic transmission.
On top of the standard AWD system, the capable Bronco Sport Big Bend has a Terrain Management System improving its off-road chops. It comes with five G.O.A.T. modes; Normal, Eco, Sport, Slippery, and Sand. For the best off-road capability in the Big Bend trim, get the Black Diamond Off-Road Package ($1,295), which adds underbody protection, a Black Diamond graphics package, and 17-inch low-gloss wheels with all-terrain tires.
Other standard features include 17-inch high-gloss aluminum wheels, roof rails, LED headlights, cloth seats, automatic climate control, a 4.2-inch driver information screen, and a Molle straps system.
The standard Sync 3 infotainment system has an 8-inch touchscreen, Android Auto, Apple CarPlay, and SiriusXM. You also get USB-A and USB-C ports.
Ford Co-Pilot360 safety tech also comes standard. This safety suite bundles automatic high beams, blind-spot monitoring, lane-keep assist, automatic emergency braking, and a backup camera. Additional safety tech is available with the Ford Co-Pilot360 Assist+ Package ($895), which adds full-speed adaptive cruise control, evasive steering assist, lane-centering, and navigation with speed sign recognition.
The Convenience Package ($1,785) adds desirable features like a power driver’s seat, heated front seats, LED fog lights, rear parking sensors, a universal garage door opener, a wireless charging pad, and a faux leather-wrapped steering wheel.
A Black Appearance Package ($1,750) adds a darker aesthetic with matte-black wheels, black badges, a Shadow Black roof, a black grille, and synthetic leather black seats.
A few individual options available include a power moonroof ($920), 18-inch wheels ($715), a tow package ($690), and premium paint options like Hot Pepper Red ($495) and Azure Gray ($995).
With the $1,595 destination fee, the 2024 Ford Bronco Sport Big Bend comes to $32,825. On a 60-month loan with 5% financing and $0 down, the monthly payment comes to $619. See 2024 Ford Bronco Sport Big Bend models for sale near you
2024 Ford Bronco Sport Big Bend includes:
Standard AWD — All-wheel drive and a Terrain Management System come standard on every Ford Bronco Sport, giving it the dirt-road capability to back up its rugged appearance.
Sync 3 — This modern and user-friendly infotainment system has an 8-inch screen, Android Auto, Apple CarPlay, and more.
Ford Co-Pilot360 — This safety tech suite bundles features like automatic emergency braking, lane-keep assist, and blind-spot monitoring.
2024 Ford Bronco Sport Heritage: $33,700
The Heritage trim of the Bronco Sport is primarily an appearance package. It gives this SUV a retro look with an Oxford White grille and roof plus 17-inch alloy wheels painted in Oxford White. The Heritage model also has a unique striping inspired by Bronco models of the past.
You also get the convenience of LED fog lights and a standard tow package. The unique interior is Navy Pier in color with plaid cloth seats.
The options list for the Heritage trim lacks the Black Diamond Off-Road Package. Other than that, however, the options are similar to those of the Big Bend model. There’s a Heritage Convenience Package ($1,145) with the same contents as the Big Bend Convenience Package minus the fog lights, which already come standard. The Heritage trim boasts the unique Robin’s Egg Blue ($995) paint option, enhancing the retro look.
With the $1,595 destination fee, the 2024 Ford Bronco Sport Heritage comes to $35,295. On a 60-month loan with 5% financing and $0 down, the monthly payment comes to $666. See 2024 Ford Bronco Sport Heritage models for sale near you
2024 Ford Bronco Sport Heritage includes:
Retro appearance package — As its name implies, the Bronco Sport Heritage has a throwback look reminiscent of a 1960s Bronco.
Navy Pier interior — This stylish interior has a Navy Pier-colored interior with stylish plaid cloth seats.
LED fog lights — These enhance both the looks and the safety of the Bronco Sport.
2024 Ford Bronco Sport Free Wheeling: $33,730
The new Free Wheeling trim is a different twist on the Heritage trim. This is another retro appearance package with unique graphics, a Shadow Black roof, and Ebony wheels with Race Red accents.
The Bronco Sport Free Wheeling has stylish Sunset Weave cloth seating and Ombre interior stitching. There’s also Race Red trim throughout the interior, giving it a sporty look.
Unlike the Heritage model, LED fog lights and the tow package are not standard on the Free Wheeling trim. It offers the same Ford Co-Pilot360 Assist+ and Convenience packages as the Big Bend trim but no Black Diamond Off-Road Package.
With the $1,595 destination fee, the 2024 Ford Bronco Sport Free Wheeling comes to $35,325. On a 60-month loan with 5% financing and $0 down, the monthly payment comes to $667. See 2024 Ford Bronco Sport Free Wheeling models for sale near you
2024 Ford Bronco Sport Free Wheeling includes:
Graphics package — The new Free Wheeling trim stands out in the Bronco Sport lineup with a ’70s-inspired graphics package that can’t be ignored.
Shadow Black roof — No matter which paint color you choose, the Bronco Sport Free Wheeling has a stylish black contrast roof.
Sunset Weave seats — The seats in the Free Wheeling trim match the stripe package on the outside.
2024 Ford Bronco Sport Outer Banks: $35,915
The Outer Banks model is the most premium Ford Bronco Sport. It has an enticing balance of off-road capability, on-road comfort, and modern technology.
For starters, the Bronco Sport Outer Banks comes standard with most of the contents of the Convenience Package in the lower trims. Additional standard features include 18-inch machine-faced aluminum wheels, a Shadow Black roof, and LED signature lighting. Inside, you get Sport Contour bucket seats, synthetic leather upholstery, a power front passenger seat, a heated steering wheel, dual-zone automatic climate control, ambient lighting, an auto-dimming mirror, a 6.5-inch driver information screen, remote start, and rain-sensing wipers.
The garage door opener and remote start still cost extra. They’re included in the Tech Package ($1,285), which also adds HD Radio and a B&O 10-speaker premium audio system. The Black Diamond Off-Road Package returns in this trim, making this upscale SUV a more capable off-roader.
With the $1,595 destination fee, the 2024 Ford Bronco Sport Outer Banks costs $37,510. On a 60-month loan with 5% financing and $0 down, the monthly payment comes to $708. See 2024 Ford Bronco Sport Outer Banks models for sale near you
2024 Ford Bronco Sport Outer Banks includes:
Sport Contour seats — These comfortable seats have generous bolstering, faux leather upholstery, and distinct Bronco logo embroidery.
Heated seats and steering wheel — These are must-have features for drivers in cold climates.
More safety tech — Rain-sensing wipers and rear parking sensors come standard on the Outer Banks trim.
2024 Ford Bronco Sport Badlands: $38,390
The Badlands model is the most capable off-roader in the Bronco Sport stable. The added capability starts under the hood with a turbo 4-cylinder engine making 250 horsepower and 277 lb-ft of torque.
The Bronco Sport Badlands has an advanced AWD system and seven G.O.A.T. modes (rather than just five in the lower trims). It adds Mud/Ruts and Rock Crawl modes made possible by the differential lock feature, drastically improving this SUV’s off-road chops.
Other off-road upgrades include an off-road suspension, 17-inch wheels with all-terrain tires, skid plates, and Trail Control, a form of low-speed cruise control for off-roading.
Additional standard features on the Badlands include front tow hooks, a Carbon Gray grille with white “BRONCO” letters, Sport Contour cloth seats, paddle shifters, a 400-watt AC power outlet, a rubberized floor, and a front 180-degree camera. It also comes standard with some of the premium features of the Outer Banks trim, such as a 6.5-inch driver info screen, heated front seats, and LED signature lighting.
The Ford Co-Pilot360 Assist+ package is optional, as is an extensive Premium Package for $2,900. This adds 2-tone leather seats, a memory driver’s seat, a power front passenger seat, a heated steering wheel, an auto-dimming mirror, HD Radio, B&O premium audio, dual-zone automatic climate control, remote start, rear parking sensors, a garage door opener, and wireless charging. Another option unique to the Badlands? Falken Wildpeak tires for $525.
With the $1,595 destination fee, the 2024 Ford Bronco Sport Badlands costs $39,985. On a 60-month loan with 5% financing and $0 down, the monthly payment comes to $755. See 2024 Ford Bronco Sport Badlands models for sale near you
2024 Ford Bronco Sport Badlands includes:
Turbo 4-cylinder engine — This robust 2.0-liter engine makes 245 horsepower and 277 lb-ft of torque, a significant performance upgrade over the base engine.
Advanced AWD — This upgraded AWD system has a differential lock feature and two additional G.O.A.T. modes: Mud/Ruts and Rock Crawl.
Trail Control — This handy feature is like low-speed cruise control for technical off-road driving.
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