What a Ford Bronco (2nd Generation) Is Actually Worth
True Value$39,700
Fair Range$34,900 - $44,400
Median Recent Sold$39,000
VerdictWATCH
As of October 2026, CarSearch.Pro's True Value model estimates a typical Ford Bronco (2nd Generation) is actually worth $39,700 (fair range $34,900 to $44,400). Unlike the median asking price shown above, True Value is anchored to 137 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 $27,500 — about 31% 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 October 2026, the Ford Bronco (2nd Generation) market has 151 active listings across 14 marketplaces tracked by CarSearch.Pro. The median asking price is $32,900, with the middle 50% of listings priced between $13,500 and $47,000. Ford Bronco (2nd Generation) prices have decreased 65.0% over the past quarter, from a median sale price of $39,997 to $14,000.
The typical Ford Bronco (2nd Generation) on the market has 80,000 miles. Listings spend an average of 53 days on market before selling or being removed.
Current Ford Bronco (2nd Generation) Pricing
A fair price for a Ford Bronco (2nd Generation) in October 2026 is between $13,500 and $47,000 (25th to 75th percentile). Prices range from $6,000 to $75,000 across 151 active listings.
Price Distribution (151 Active Listings)
Percentile
Price
Meaning
10th
$6,000
Budget / project cars
25th
$13,500
Below average price
Median (50th)
$32,900
Typical market price
75th
$47,000
Above average / premium
90th
$75,000
Top tier / low miles / rare spec
The average asking price is $46,260, 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
29
$57,000
10,000 - 25,000 mi
4
$6,000
25,000 - 50,000 mi
16
$39,900
50,000 - 100,000 mi
46
$24,900
100,000 - 150,000 mi
34
$22,895
Over 150,000 mi
11
$33,000
Ford Bronco (2nd Generation) Price Trends
Ford Bronco (2nd Generation) prices have decreased 65.0% over the past quarter. In 2026-Q4, the median sale price was $14,000 across 1 sales, down from $39,997 in 2026-Q3.
On a year-over-year basis, Ford Bronco (2nd Generation) prices are down 58.8% ($14,000 vs. $34,000 a year ago).
Ford Bronco (2nd Generation) Quarterly Sale Prices (Historical)
Quarter
Sales
Median Price
Average Price
2025-Q1
39
$50,600
$73,286
2025-Q2
43
$35,200
$48,283
2025-Q3
33
$38,500
$47,717
2025-Q4
54
$34,000
$40,088
2026-Q1
50
$42,990
$52,495
2026-Q2
72
$45,000
$54,605
2026-Q3
45
$39,997
$48,218
2026-Q4
1
$14,000
$14,000
Best Value Ford Bronco (2nd Generation) by Model Year
The 1978 Ford Bronco (2nd Generation) offers the best value with a median price of $29,500 across 66 listings. The most expensive model year is 1979 at a median of $34,900.
Median Price by Model Year
Year
Listings
Median Price
Min
Max
1978
66
$29,500
$3,000
$75,000
1979
84
$34,900
$2,800
$423,000
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 39,000 miles:
Odometer (approx.)
Value Multiplier
Implied Value
506 mi
1.24x
$49,074
3,548 mi
1.20x
$47,628
9,918 mi
0.98x
$38,885
21,121 mi
1.09x
$43,143
39,872 mi
1.00x
$39,657
64,780 mi
0.92x
$36,412
91,243 mi
0.91x
$36,065
154,919 mi
0.80x
$31,590
300,000 mi
0.67x
$26,518
Low-mileage examples carry a real premium in this market: around 506 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
61% over 70 tests
12 months
↑ UP
56%
volatile
73% over 64 tests
24 months
↑ UP
59%
volatile
69% over 52 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 19 active listings, followed by MI (18), TX (13), NC (8), AZ (7).
Regional pricing varies significantly. The lowest median price is in WA at $6,500, while PA has the highest at $57,991. Buyers willing to travel or arrange transport may find savings of $51,491.
Top States by Inventory
State
Listings
Median Price
CA
19
$29,500
MI
18
$35,495
TX
13
$35,000
NC
8
$39,900
AZ
7
$30,000
AR
6
$15,000
PA
6
$57,991
IL
5
$47,000
NY
5
$10,000
WI
4
$38,995
Ford Bronco (2nd Generation) Market Velocity
Ford Bronco (2nd Generation) listings spend an average of 53 days on market. This is a slower market. Buyers have negotiating leverage, especially on listings that have been active for 60+ days. Sellers should consider competitive pricing from the start.
The median time on market is 55 days.
Ford Bronco (2nd Generation) Buyer's Guide Summary
Fair price range: $13,500 to $47,000. The median is $32,900. Anything below $13,500 is a strong value; above $47,000 should be premium condition, low miles, or a desirable specification.
Trending down: Ford Bronco (2nd Generation) prices have dropped 65.0% recently. Patient buyers may benefit from waiting, but desirable examples still sell quickly.
Best value year: The 1978 model year has the lowest median price at $29,500, making it the most accessible entry point into Ford Bronco (2nd Generation) ownership.
Take your time, but don't delay: Average days on market is 53. You have some time to research, but the best deals still go fast.