2027 Ford Bronco Sport: real cost in California
See the Bronco Sport on Ford's US site ↗US prices read 2026-11-09
Cheapest trim, Big Bend · California · age 35–59 · 6 years · 13,500 mi a yearChange
Sticker$31,695the advertised price
Drive away$36,811with fees and tax
Loan payment$542/mo72-month loan at 7%, $5,000 down
True cost$1,198/moeverything, after resale
$36,811 to drive away + $63,962 to run it for 6 years − $14,489 back at resale = $86,284, or $1,198 a month.
Where the money goes
Drive away$36,811
Running it, 6 yrs+$63,962
Back at resale−$14,489
Sticker pricethe advertised MSRP
+$31,695Feesfreight $1,995 · doc fee $85 (typical)
+$2,080Sales and use tax, 8.99%California
+$3,036Fuel13,500 mi a year at 24 MPG
+$19,194Insuranceestimate, age 35–59, California
+$18,963Lost return on your money5% a year on the down payment and each payment
+$7,925Maintenanceestimate
+$7,812Loan interest7% over 72 months
+$7,238Title, registration and plates6 years in California, incl. 0.65% value tax a year
+$2,830Resale after 6 years46% of MSRP, you get this back
−$14,489True cost $86,284 ÷ 72 months$1,198 a month
The car
Size and space
Body5 Door SUV, SUV & Crossovers
Seats5from the Canadian version or the type
CargoNot published
Engine and fuel
Engine180–250 hp gas, 4x4, Advanced 4x4
0–60 mph8.4–10.1 sour estimate from power and weight
TowingUp to 2,700 lb
Tires17" or 18"by trim
Safety and cover
Crash test✓ 5 of 5 starsNHTSA · see the test ↗
Highway assistSteers and brakeshands on the wheel · every trim
Warranty3 yrspowertrain 5 yrs
Resale at 6 years46% of MSRPaverage for its type
Every trim
All trims: 24 MPG, 5 seats.| Big Bend | $31,695 | $36,811 | $86,284 | ✓ $1,198/mo | 2,200 |
| Heritage | $33,490 | $38,768 | $88,486 | $1,229/mo | 2,200 |
| Outer Banks | $34,985 | $40,397 | $90,235 | $1,253/mo | 2,200 |
| Badlands | $36,760 | $42,332 | $92,586 | $1,286/mo | 2,700 |
Big Bend
✓ $1,198/mo
True cost
Heritage
$1,229/mo
True cost
Outer Banks
$1,253/mo
True cost
Badlands
$1,286/mo
True cost
Features, trim by trim
Cheapest on the left. Each bar starts at the trim that adds it. + $ is the cheapest factory option or package that adds it (hover for its name).Feature
Big Bend$31,695
Heritage$33,490
Outer Banks$34,985
Badlands$36,760
Safety and driver assist
Automatic braking
✓ Every trim
Blind-spot monitor
✓ Every trim
Adaptive cruise
✓ Every trim
Lane centering
✓ Every trim
360° camera
✓ from Badlands
Parking sensors
✓ Every trim
Comfort
Heated seats
✓ Every trim
Heated steering wheel
✓ from Outer Banks
Dual-zone climate
✓ from Outer Banks
Convenience
Push-button start
✓ Every trim
Remote start
✓ Big Bend to Outer Banks
Power driver's seat
✓ Every trim
Memory seat
✓
Tech and audio
Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
✓ Every trim
Wireless CarPlay
✓ Every trim
Built-in navigation
+ $995
Premium sound system
+ $995
Large touchscreen (12 in+)
✓
Capability and looks
AWD or 4WD
✓ Every trim
Tow hitch included
+ $690
✓ from Badlands
Not listed on any trimRear cross-traffic alertHands-free drivingCooled seatsHeated rear seatsMassaging seatsPower liftgateWireless phone chargingHead-up displaySunroofPanoramic roofLED headlights
Full standard equipment on the Big Bend (21 items)
- 1.5L EcoBoost Engine
- 8-Speed Automatic Transmission
- 4x4
- Ford Co-Pilot360 Assist+
- Ford Connectivity Package (1 year included)
- Ford Security Package (1 Year Included)
- Big Bend (200A)
- The Ford App
- 17" Black Steel Wheels
- 225/65R17 102H All-Season (A/S) BSW Tires
- Intelligent Access with Push-Button Start with Key Fob
- Body Color Roof
- SiriusXM with 360L (3-month Trial)
- AM/FM Stereo with Six (6) Speakers
- Electronic Automatic Temperature Control (EATC) with Rear Air Duct
- Day/Night Rearview Mirror – Manually Adjustable
- 6-way Manual Driver Seat
- 4-way Manual Front Passenger Seats
- Steering Wheel with Bronco Badge
- 8” Cluster Display
- Second Row 60/40 Split-Fold-Flat
Recalls
10 NHTSA recalls for 2025 to 2027 Bronco Sport models. Dealers fix them free; a new car should have them done before delivery. Ask the dealer to check the VIN.
Structure2026 · 23 vehicles
Certain vehicle joints may be improperly tightened. This can lead to detached parts, unsecured cargo, degraded crash protection, electrical system failure, or a loss of vehicle stability.Recall 26V550000 at NHTSA ↗Engine and engine cooling2026 · 10,001 vehicles
The engine piston domes may have been manufactured incorrectly, which can result in piston dome failure and lead to a loss of drive power.Recall 26V548000 at NHTSA ↗Suspension2025, 2026 · 4,653 vehicles
The front lower control arm ball joints may have been incorrectly installed or incorrectly repaired at the vehicle assembly plant, allowing the control arm to disconnect from the front wheel knuckle.Recall 26V340000 at NHTSA ↗Equipment2026 · 55 vehicles
The engine block heater may overheat when the vehicle is parked with the block heater plugged in.Recall 26V239000 at NHTSA ↗Air bags2025, 2026 · 3,170 vehicles
The Occupant Classification Sensor (OCS) unit may fail to correctly detect the presence of an adult or child in the front passenger seat.Recall 26V201000 at NHTSA ↗Engine and engine cooling2025 · 47,804 vehicles
The exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) valve may fail, resulting in an unexpected loss of drive power.Recall 26V122000 at NHTSA ↗Quick answers
- How much is a 2027 Bronco Sport in California?
- $36,811 to drive away for the Big Bend, from a $31,695 sticker.
- What does it cost a month?
- A $542 loan payment, about $1,220 a month with insurance, fuel and upkeep ($5,000 down); about $1,198 a month all in, after resale.
- How much can it tow?
- 2,700 lb for the Badlands; 2,200 lb for every other trim.
Colors
Orange Fury Metallic Tri-Coat+$995Glacier Gray Metallic Tri-Coat+$995Velocity Blue Metallic+$495Gladwin Green Metallic+$495Neptune Blue Metallic+$495Ruby Red Metallic Tinted Clearcoat+$495Oxford WhiteShadow BlackRobin's Egg Blue+$995
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US prices in US dollars from Ford's US website, read 2026-11-09; destination as the brand lists it. Taxes, registration and the dealer doc fee follow your state. Insurance and maintenance are estimates. How we count.