--- title: "2024 Ford Bronco Drops Base Model, Now Starts Nearly $4,000 Higher" description: "For the 2024 model year, the Ford Bronco is reportedly dropping its base model and its 8-inch touchscreen system." date: "2023-08-16" modified: "2023-08-16" authors: - name: "Nico DeMattia" job_title: "Contributing Writer" link: "https://www.thedrive.com/authors/nico-demattia" url: "https://www.thedrive.com/news/2024-ford-bronco-drops-base-model-now-starts-nearly-4000-higher" categories: - "Ford News" - "News" - "News by Brand" tags: - "Bronco" - "Ford" - "suv/crossover" --- # 2024 Ford Bronco Drops Base Model, Now Starts Nearly $4,000 Higher ![]() Since the [Ford Bronco ]()made its return a few years back, it's been one of [Ford]()'s most popular and best-selling models. One of the many reasons it's accomplished that is its $37,340 starting price. However, its entry-level price point is no longer, as the 2024 Ford Bronco is dropping its original base trim. A Ford spokesperson confirmed to *The Drive* that it's axing the Bronco's base trim to better align it with customer needs and shorten manufacturing time. Originally, the $37,430 base price gave you cool retro looks, a turbocharged four-cylinder engine, a seven-speed manual transmission (a 10-speed auto was available), part-time four-wheel drive, and 16-inch steel wheels. For 2024, though, the Big Bend trim becomes the new base model, starting at $41,025 ($39,130 + $1,895 destination). That adds 17-inch wheels, 32-inch all-terrain tires, LED fog lights, and a leather-wrapped steering wheel, among other things. ![]() **Bronco Everglades trim** Along with the base trim, Ford is also ditching the 8-inch infotainment screen, which makes the 12-inch screen standard on all Bronco models. If you opt for the Badlands trim, Heavy Duty Modular Front Bumpers are standard, and the cool Everglades trim level is also returning for 2024. It's unclear if pricing will change for all trim levels now that they get the larger infotainment screen, but we'll find out in due time. ![]() **Bronco 12-inch touchscreen** Bronco Raptor customers won't be left out, either. A new Code Orange package is coming for 2024, along with two new colors and color-matched fenders. However, on the other end of the Bronco spectrum, the smaller[ Bronco Sport ]()will be losing its base trim, too. Order banks for the 2024 Bronco and Bronco Sport just opened, and the online configurator is [now live as well](). *Got tips? Send 'em to tips@thedrive.com* ## Author Nico is a writer and reviewer from New Jersey who probably thinks he’s a lot funnier than he actually is. His love of cars began when he was just a kid playing Gran Turismo 3, grinding out enough race wins with a Mazda Miata to save up for an in-game RUF 911. That passion for small, lightweight sports cars drove his desire to learn more about the industry, get his hands on as many cars as he could, and bring those experiences to life on the page. He cut his teeth writing about BMWs, Volkswagens, and Audis, mostly, and has owned far too many of each. He’s on his fourth 3 Series sedan, but all of his old, cheap German cars have forced him to learn more about car maintenance than his mechanical capability can handle. Too many late nights have been spent scrambling to get a car running by morning so he could get to work. For some reason, he never seems to learn that old Bimmers probably aren’t the best daily drivers. But he loves more than just old German cars. He’ll gladly drive and discuss anything with four (or even three) wheels. Cars aren’t his only passions, though. Nico is also a big nerd and loves movies, video games, comic books, and cares far too much about the New York Giants. So don’t be surprised if you see football references or dumb, obscure movie quotes in any of his car reviews. ### Author social links [Instagram]() [LinkedIn]()