Key Takeaways
- The Bronco Sport Outer Banks will most likely sell for around $41,000 and this is not a bad price to pay as the MSRP is close to $38,000.
- The 2023 Bronco Sport Outer Banks sees the addition of an off-roading package that adds a bit more capability with a protected underbelly.
- The Big Bend is about $4,400 cheaper than the Outer Banks which makes it slightly cheaper but it misses out on some of the comfort that the Outer Banks trim comes with.
How much should I pay for a Bronco Sport Outer Banks?
Kelley Blue Book says that the fair purchase price for the base Bronco Sport Outer Banks is $34,930. This is a Bronco Sport with no additional packages and just the standard features that come with the Outer Banks trim. This price also does not take into consideration MSRP and the current market value.
At the time this article was written we had in stock three new Bronco Sport Outer Banks for $40,153 to $42,953. Online the cheapest vehicles we saw were only used Outer Banks Bronco Sports for around $32,000 but many vehicles started right around $40,000 for the Outer Banks Bronco Sports.
Another big factor is that Kelley Blue Books states that the MSRP for the 2023 bare bones Bronco Sport is about $38,000, so generally online and in dealerships it will be sold closer to $40,000. Adding on packages and any special features will only make your Bronco Sport Outer Banks more custom but therefore a bit more money.
What are the changes in the 2023 Bronco Sport Outer Banks?
The change made to the 2023 Bronco Sport Outer Banks trim is a Black Diamond Off-Road package. This package adds a few fun little cosmetic changes such as side and hood decals that give your SUV a bit more flair. What makes this package worth the extra $1,295 is the added underbody protection with steel bash plates.
If you plan on taking your SUV off the road onto rocky terrain getting the added protection is a great idea. Beyond that it adds 17” carbonized gray painted low gloss aluminum wheels. This package is only available on the Outer Banks and the Big Bend trims.
Beyond that the Outer Banks has remained mostly the same with the engine for this trim being the 1.5 liter EcoBoost engine. This engine makes for 181 horsepower and can tow up to 2,000 pounds.
What is the difference between a Bronco Sport Big Bend and Outer Banks?
There are a few differences between the Bronco Sport Big Bend and Outer Banks trims. The first one that bears mentioning is the price, the former trim comes in a bit cheaper at about $32,830 while the latter starts around $37,210.
This difference in price adds more comfort features on the Outer Banks trim as this trim comes with premium trimmed seats, or seats that have a mix of cloth and pleather, these seats are heated and also come with a heated steering wheel.
Beyond that the Outer Banks has one more available package that the Big Bend does not, and that is a tech package which adds a wireless charger and an upgraded sound system by Bang and Olufsen. This tech package is an additional $1,285 per the Ford website.
The Outer Banks trim also has 18 inch wheels while the Big Bend comes with only 17 inch wheels. If you only want the Outer Banks for the added comfort, it might be worth looking at the Big Bend trim and adding the convenience which might end up saving you money.