- The 2022 Ford Bronco and 2022 Jeep Wrangler both cover a wide price range from around $32,000 to close to $79,000.
- Every Bronco can add Sasquatch pack with 35 inch tires, lifting suspension and differential locking.
- The Wrangler’s Xtreme Recon Pack has equivalent equipment, but it is limited to some trim levels.
Terrain enthusiasts are usually a friendly crowd, happy to help each other through muddy or rocky trails. However, there is growing competition between brands and fans of the subculture’s hottest stars – the Ford Bronco and the Jeep Wrangler.
When Ford relaunch Bronco body-on-frame Just last year, Jeep countered by launching a series of the first Wrangler of its kind. The latter includes plug-in-hybrid 4xe and 470 hp V-8 Rubicon 392. In 2022, Jeep now offers the Wrangler’s most extreme all-terrain package. Ford responded with a Bronco Everglades trim that featured a sports snorkel, new winch and — most notably — a Bronco Raptor 400 hp hotly anticipated.
Since each respective lineup looks different than when we were Bronco vs Wrangler first comparison specs, we’re ready to take another look at how these two off-road icons stack up, namely their trim levels and prices. Before we compare costs, though, we’ll tackle the elephant in the room: Excessive dealer price increase and limited supplies will make it difficult to find a new Bronco or Wrangler for sticker price (or the same price) in the current situation. However, for the purposes of this exercise, we are basing everything on MSRP.
Basic knowledge about Ford Bronco
The two-door, base model ’22 Bronco currently starts at $32,395 and tops out at $70,095 for the four-door Raptor. In between are six other cutting levels: Big Bend, Black Diamond, Outer Banks, Badlands, Wildtrak and Everglades. Powertrain options vary, but the standard setup is a 300hp 2.3-liter turbocharged engine mated to a 7-speed manual or a 10-speed automatic. A 330-hp 2.7-liter twin-turbo four-cylinder is also optional but is only available with an automatic transmission; the same goes for the Raptor’s 3.0-liter twin-turbo V-6. All Broncos come with standard four- or all-wheel drive, and most are available with two or four removable doors along with roof panels. The Bronco also has an independent front suspension, unlike the old Jeep’s suspension, although the front axle is sturdy, solid.
Jeep Wrangler Elementary School
Wrangler ’22 opens at $31,590 for a two-door sport model; The 470-horsepower Rubicon 392 has only four doors (Unlimited in Jeep says) and tops out at $78,690. The lineup is less cut and dried for a variety of reasons – special edition rotations, marketing packages as decorations, etc. – but Wrangler can be distilled into the same eight casks as the line. Bronco products. Between the links are Sport S, Willys Sport, Willys, Sahara, Rubicon and Sahara High Altitude. Wrangler also has a wider range of powertrains. The base setup is a 285-horsepower 3.6-liter V-6 with or without a 48-volt hybrid system and an optional six-speed manual or eight-speed automatic transmission; Other engines only get automatic. These include a 270-horsepower turbocharged 2.0-liter inline and a 3.0-liter V-6 diesel with 442 pound-feet of torque. The 470-hp 6.4-liter V-8 is exclusive to the Rubicon 392. The plug-in-hybrid 4xe version features a 2.0-liter turbocharged four and two electric motors for a combined output of 375 hp.
Bronco and Wrangler . entry points
With different price points, powertrain options, and trim levels, we can put some of the Bronco and Wrangler’s most similar models head-to-head, starting with the base Bronco and entry-level Wrangler Sport. Both have two or four doors, but in both configurations, the Bronco starts around $1000 more than the Wrangler. That’s irrelevant, though, for those who want their two-door Wrangler Sport to be air-conditioned, for an extra $1,395. Adding A/C also swaps the standard 5.0-inch touchscreen for a 7.0-inch unit; Unlimited Sport includes an upgrade out of the box, and keeps the same discount around $1100. Each Bronco comes with an 8.0-inch touchscreen and A/C. However, the Wrangler Sport offers minded shoppers budget more diversity. For example, Jeeps have black or brown fabric seats; Ford only offers black fabric. The Sport version is also available with leather seats. Likewise, it has an optional $595 rear locking differential that’s also offered on the base Bronco, but only with the $5,000 to $6600 Sasquatch package.
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Face-Off-Road Package
When the new Bronco debuted last year, Ford smartly offered the Sasquatch off-road package on all models — and standard on the Wildtrak. The kit is highlighted by a 1.2-inch lift, 35-inch off-road tires mounted on 17-inch wheels with beading capabilities, differential front and rear electronic locking, and Bilstein dampers. The company then delighted Bronco enthusiasts even more by offer it on models with manual transmission. Seemingly less satisfied are the Wrangler fans who can only get Equivalent Xtreme Recon pack on the Unlimited Rubicon and Rubicon 392 automatic trims. For 2022, Jeep inherits its best off-road hardware from the cheaper Willys (Unlimited only), but it’s still not compatible with the manuals. . However, the Xtreme Recon package adds a 1.5-inch lift, 17-inch bead-able rims with 35-inch gnarly tyres, revised dampers, and a 4.56:1 final drive gear. when the Sasquatch pack becomes more widely available, it can cost up to about $6600 more than the $3995 Xtreme Recon set, depending on Bronco trim. However, a Wrangler Unlimted Willys Xtreme Recon ’22 starts at $45,240. A two-door Bronco Sasquatch, starting at $39,780; Four-door versions start at $42,085.
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Broncos and Wranglers for Most People
Between the base models of the Ford Bronco and the Jeep Wrangler and the best models is a wide selection of trim levels to suit a variety of personalities. Plus, both benefit from massive after-sales support as well as a wealth of factory-made accessories that allow for virtually unlimited customization. With at least eight specific trim levels for each, testing them all makes for a tedious reading experience. Instead, we’ll just compare a handful of similarly themed models from the heart of the lineup.
External banking vs. Sahara
Bronco Outer Banks and Wrangler Unlimited Sahara showcase more sophistication in their respective names. Outer Banks have body-colored fenders, door handles and mirror caps. It also has premium interior details like ambient lighting, heated front seats, dual-zone climate control and remote start (automatic only). The Sahara combines polished rims and other shiny exterior trims with body-colored fenders. Unlike the Outer Banks, it also has a hardtop in the same body color. Also unlike Outside Bank, dual-zone climate control, heated seats and remote start all come at an extra cost. Even going up to the better-equipped Sahara Altitude, you have to pay extra for that content.
- Two-door external bank: $42,400
- Four-door outside bank: $44,495
- Unlimited Sahara: $42,945
- Unlimited Sahara Altitude: $46,540
Badlands vs Rubicon
Bronco Badlands and Wrangler Rubicon are the top off-roaders in their respective lineups. The Badlands don’t come standard with the Sasquatch pack, and the Xtreme Recon pack is also optional on the Rubicon, but even without those upgrades, they’re likely legit where the blacktop ends. The Badlands come with specially tuned suspension, 33-inch all-terrain tires, and a front hydraulic swingarm disconnect. Its appearance is also marked by a heavy duty bumper at the front and a steel bumper at the rear. The Bronco Wildtrak ($51,325) and the Everglades ($54,545) both rank higher than the Badlands when it comes to trail readiness, but it’s reflected in their higher prices. Meanwhile, the Rubicon is a Wrangler symbol. All versions come equipped with 33-inch all-terrain tires, differential front and rear electronic locking, disconnecting front swingarm, rock rails, unique front and rear bumpers and body-colored fenders. car.
- Two-door Badlands: $46,090
- Four-door Badlands: $48,185
- Two-door Rubicon: $42,995
- Unlimited Rubicon: $46,495
Brand Ambassador: Raptor vs. Rubicon 392
Sure, there’s a Bronco or Wrangler for (almost) everyone, but at the end of the day, fans of the Ford and Jeep brands need a halo model to brag about and drool over. In one corner of the ring was the first Bronco Raptor with a 400-horsepower twin-turbo V-6, long-travel suspension with remote reservoir Fox Racing shocks, large 37-inch off-road tires and a cannon. super big fender light fun. In the other corner is the recently introduced Wrangler Rubicon 392 with its powerful 470-horsepower 6.4-liter V-8 that makes sounds that scare children and kids alike. reach 60 mph in 4.0 seconds. It also has increased suspension, 33-inch all-terrain rubber rides (35s with the Xtreme Recon package), and the same off-road hardware features as the Bronco Raptor like other front and rear electronic locks. as well as disconnecting the front anti-roll bar. Ford’s wildest off-road SUV starts around $70k but can eclipse $80k with options. Jeep’s V-8-powered pinnacle predator sells for nearly $79,000 and can go over $90,000 with options.
Michael SimariVehicle and Driver
Michael SimariVehicle and Driver
Lone Electric Ranger
Compared to the Jeep Wrangler, the new Ford Bronco is the hot spot. It is currently capturing the hearts and minds of Americans thanks to an ingenious marketing campaign and its inherent nostalgic qualities. It’s not all smoke and mirrors like we put it in our 10Best of 2022 list. It’s correct. Bronco is flying high—literally we did a dance.
However, the Wrangler lineup has something the Bronco doesn’t: an electrified option. While we found the plug-in-hybrid 4xe to be imperfect, it is still one of a kind. There’s nothing else on the road or beyond that it has a rod axle, all-wheel drive with low range settings, 470 pound-feet of torque, an estimated 22-mile electric-only range, and an EPA-rated 49 MPGe. . Of course, all of this capability and technology comes with a penalty of extra weight and complexity. It also comes with starting prices ranging from $55,390 for Unlimited Sahara to $59,090 for Unlimited Rubicon. Those are no small fees, but if nothing else, Jeep leads Ford when it comes to electric options for off-roaders.
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