What a Ford Bronco (2nd Generation) Is Actually Worth
True Value$40,800
Fair Range$35,900 - $45,800
Median Recent Sold$38,800
VerdictUNDERVALUED
As of August 2026, CarSearch.Pro's True Value model estimates a typical Ford Bronco (2nd Generation) is actually worth $40,800 (fair range $35,900 to $45,800). Unlike the median asking price shown above, True Value is anchored to 132 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 $26,200 — about 36% below what these cars have actually been selling for. Asks sitting below recent sold values can signal softening demand or motivated sellers.
Undervalued vs trend · momentum improving — but volatile.
As of August 2026, the Ford Bronco (2nd Generation) market has 216 active listings across 14 marketplaces tracked by CarSearch.Pro. The median asking price is $26,500, with the middle 50% of listings priced between $9,500 and $41,995. Ford Bronco (2nd Generation) prices have decreased 7.3% over the past quarter, from a median sale price of $45,000 to $41,730.
The typical Ford Bronco (2nd Generation) on the market has 67,000 miles. Listings spend an average of 115 days on market before selling or being removed.
Current Ford Bronco (2nd Generation) Pricing
A fair price for a Ford Bronco (2nd Generation) in August 2026 is between $9,500 and $41,995 (25th to 75th percentile). Prices range from $5,250 to $62,995 across 216 active listings.
Price Distribution (216 Active Listings)
Percentile
Price
Meaning
10th
$5,250
Budget / project cars
25th
$9,500
Below average price
Median (50th)
$26,500
Typical market price
75th
$41,995
Above average / premium
90th
$62,995
Top tier / low miles / rare spec
The average asking price is $34,534, 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
44
$42,494
10,000 - 25,000 mi
11
$16,700
25,000 - 50,000 mi
21
$39,900
50,000 - 100,000 mi
56
$27,900
100,000 - 150,000 mi
39
$19,995
Over 150,000 mi
19
$8,495
Ford Bronco (2nd Generation) Price Trends
Ford Bronco (2nd Generation) prices have decreased 7.3% over the past quarter. In 2026-Q3, the median sale price was $41,730 across 19 sales, down from $45,000 in 2026-Q2.
On a year-over-year basis, Ford Bronco (2nd Generation) prices are up 8.4% ($41,730 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
55
$34,000
$39,450
2026-Q1
50
$42,990
$52,495
2026-Q2
71
$45,000
$51,741
2026-Q3
19
$41,730
$37,055
Best Value Ford Bronco (2nd Generation) by Model Year
The 1978 Ford Bronco (2nd Generation) offers the best value with a median price of $20,900 across 77 listings. The most expensive model year is 1979 at a median of $29,995.
Median Price by Model Year
Year
Listings
Median Price
Min
Max
1978
77
$20,900
$2,800
$75,000
1979
137
$29,995
$3,000
$250,000
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 43,148 miles:
Odometer (approx.)
Value Multiplier
Implied Value
591 mi
1.24x
$50,412
3,790 mi
1.26x
$51,246
10,045 mi
1.03x
$41,826
20,436 mi
1.14x
$46,388
40,087 mi
1.01x
$41,241
64,879 mi
0.96x
$39,025
90,523 mi
0.93x
$38,021
154,919 mi
0.80x
$32,575
300,000 mi
0.65x
$26,531
Low-mileage examples carry a real premium in this market: around 591 miles, cars trade at roughly 1.24x the reference value. At the other end, 300,000-mile examples trade at about 0.65x. 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 69 tests
12 months
↑ UP
56%
volatile
68% over 63 tests
24 months
↑ UP
59%
volatile
65% over 51 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 MI with 27 active listings, followed by CA (27), TX (16), WI (12), AZ (11).
Regional pricing varies significantly. The lowest median price is in NJ 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
MI
27
$25,000
CA
27
$24,999
TX
16
$26,500
WI
12
$29,995
AZ
11
$30,000
FL
9
$11,000
WA
8
$9,000
GA
8
$16,500
IL
7
$12,900
PA
7
$57,991
Ford Bronco (2nd Generation) Market Velocity
Ford Bronco (2nd Generation) listings spend an average of 115 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 59 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: $9,500 to $41,995. The median is $26,500. Anything below $9,500 is a strong value; above $41,995 should be premium condition, low miles, or a desirable specification.
Trending down: Ford Bronco (2nd Generation) prices have dropped 7.3% 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 $20,900, making it the most accessible entry point into Ford Bronco (2nd Generation) ownership.
Negotiate: With an average of 115 days on market, sellers are often willing to negotiate. Listings over 60 days old are especially open to offers.