What a Ford Bronco (2nd Generation) Is Actually Worth
True Value$40,600
Fair Range$35,800 - $45,500
Median Recent Sold$43,000
VerdictWATCH
As of July 2026, CarSearch.Pro's True Value model estimates a typical Ford Bronco (2nd Generation) is actually worth $40,600 (fair range $35,800 to $45,500). Unlike the median asking price shown above, True Value is anchored to 158 recent confirmed sales, normalized for mileage, and blends auction hammer prices (grossed up for buyer's premium) with real-world asking behavior.
Sellers are currently asking a median of $29,500 — about 27% below what these cars have actually been selling for. Asks sitting below recent sold values can signal softening demand or motivated sellers.
Well-supported value · momentum improving — but volatile.
As of July 2026, the Ford Bronco (2nd Generation) market has 206 active listings across 14 marketplaces tracked by CarSearch.Pro. The median asking price is $28,500, with the middle 50% of listings priced between $11,000 and $47,500. Ford Bronco (2nd Generation) prices have increased 6.5% over the past quarter, from a median sale price of $46,000 to $49,000.
The typical Ford Bronco (2nd Generation) on the market has 71,289 miles. Listings spend an average of 90 days on market before selling or being removed.
Current Ford Bronco (2nd Generation) Pricing
A fair price for a Ford Bronco (2nd Generation) in July 2026 is between $11,000 and $47,500 (25th to 75th percentile). Prices range from $5,500 to $64,490 across 206 active listings.
Price Distribution (206 Active Listings)
Percentile
Price
Meaning
10th
$5,500
Budget / project cars
25th
$11,000
Below average price
Median (50th)
$28,500
Typical market price
75th
$47,500
Above average / premium
90th
$64,490
Top tier / low miles / rare spec
The average asking price is $37,316, which is higher than the median, indicating that high-priced outliers (rare specifications, very low mileage, or concours-quality examples) pull the average up.
Price by Mileage
Mileage Range
Listings
Median Price
Under 10,000 mi
30
$44,894
10,000 - 25,000 mi
14
$30,000
25,000 - 50,000 mi
19
$49,900
50,000 - 100,000 mi
55
$24,999
100,000 - 150,000 mi
36
$19,995
Over 150,000 mi
13
$10,000
Ford Bronco (2nd Generation) Price Trends
Ford Bronco (2nd Generation) prices have increased 6.5% over the past quarter. In 2026-Q3, the median sale price was $49,000 across 1 sales, up from $46,000 in 2026-Q2.
On a year-over-year basis, Ford Bronco (2nd Generation) prices are up 27.3% ($49,000 vs. $38,500 a year ago).
Ford Bronco (2nd Generation) Quarterly Sale Prices (Historical)
Quarter
Sales
Median Price
Average Price
2024-Q4
31
$34,900
$40,829
2025-Q1
39
$50,600
$73,286
2025-Q2
43
$35,200
$48,283
2025-Q3
33
$38,500
$47,717
2025-Q4
64
$34,900
$44,601
2026-Q1
45
$42,000
$51,536
2026-Q2
55
$46,000
$49,239
2026-Q3
1
$49,000
$49,000
Best Value Ford Bronco (2nd Generation) by Model Year
The 1978 Ford Bronco (2nd Generation) offers the best value with a median price of $26,500 across 88 listings. The most expensive model year is 1979 at a median of $34,000.
Median Price by Model Year
Year
Listings
Median Price
Min
Max
1978
88
$26,500
$2,800
$134,900
1979
118
$34,000
$3,000
$259,900
How Mileage Affects Ford Bronco (2nd Generation) Value
Most price guides assume value falls linearly with mileage. It doesn't. CarSearch.Pro learns the actual price-vs-mileage curve for the Ford Bronco (2nd Generation) from confirmed sales, referenced to a typical example at about 43,148 miles:
Odometer (approx.)
Value Multiplier
Implied Value
595 mi
1.24x
$50,325
3,870 mi
1.31x
$53,091
9,738 mi
0.98x
$39,775
20,276 mi
1.20x
$48,684
39,780 mi
1.00x
$40,801
64,438 mi
0.98x
$39,939
88,763 mi
0.96x
$39,076
154,919 mi
0.82x
$33,263
300,000 mi
0.67x
$27,345
Low-mileage examples carry a real premium in this market: around 595 miles, cars trade at roughly 1.24x the reference value. At the other end, 300,000-mile examples trade at about 0.67x. Implied values here are anchored to this market's True Value.
Ford Bronco (2nd Generation) Price Forecast
Horizon
Direction
Probability
Regime
Past Accuracy
6 months
↑ UP
54%
volatile
59% over 68 tests
12 months
↑ UP
56%
volatile
69% over 62 tests
24 months
↑ UP
59%
volatile
68% over 50 tests
These are probabilistic direction calls, not price targets. The "Past Accuracy" column is this model's real walk-forward record on the Ford Bronco (2nd Generation) — every month we re-run the forecast as if we only knew what was knowable then, and grade it against what actually happened. We publish the hit rate either way. Full methodology & track record →
Where to Buy a Ford Bronco (2nd Generation)
The highest concentration of Ford Bronco (2nd Generation) listings is in CA with 21 active listings, followed by MI (20), WI (12), TX (10), AZ (10).
Regional pricing varies significantly. The lowest median price is in NJ at $7,000, while IL has the highest at $58,000. Buyers willing to travel or arrange transport may find savings of $51,000.
Top States by Inventory
State
Listings
Median Price
CA
21
$24,999
MI
20
$45,995
WI
12
$22,995
TX
10
$20,000
AZ
10
$41,500
WA
8
$8,000
NC
7
$46,000
PA
7
$57,991
IN
6
$28,500
IL
5
$58,000
Ford Bronco (2nd Generation) Market Velocity
Ford Bronco (2nd Generation) listings spend an average of 90 days on market. This is a slow-moving market. Listings tend to sit for extended periods, giving buyers significant negotiating power. Sellers should be realistic on pricing and patient.
The median time on market is 33 days. The lower median suggests most cars sell relatively quickly, while a smaller number of overpriced listings drag up the average.
Ford Bronco (2nd Generation) Buyer's Guide Summary
Fair price range: $11,000 to $47,500. The median is $28,500. Anything below $11,000 is a strong value; above $47,500 should be premium condition, low miles, or a desirable specification.
Trending up: Ford Bronco (2nd Generation) prices have risen 6.5% recently. Buying sooner may save money if the trend continues.
Best value year: The 1978 model year has the lowest median price at $26,500, making it the most accessible entry point into Ford Bronco (2nd Generation) ownership.
Negotiate: With an average of 90 days on market, sellers are often willing to negotiate. Listings over 60 days old are especially open to offers.