2024 Jeep Wrangler vs Ford Bronco

If its originality and legendary reputation isn’t enough for you, the 2024 Jeep Wrangler offers some solid reasons to choose it over the 2024 Ford Bronco.

 Here’s what you should know.

1. Quality and Comfort

   There was a time when the Wrangler put more of an emphasis on rough-and-ready material quality, but today’s Wrangler has never been better equipped for comfort. Only Jeep Wranglers have illuminated cupholders or that cool seven-slot grille. Autoblog calls it “the nicest interior in Wrangler history”.

    Wrangler offers everything from a 12-way power-adjustable driver’s seat to a standard 12.3-inch touchscreen. That’s slightly bigger than the Bronco’s touchscreen, and we promise you that the Jeep infotainment system is speedy and easy to use. Find your favorite Wrangler.

   Exclusive: Only Wranglers offer UConnect 5 Nav. This system provides access to adventure guides and trail maps that can be used in real time off road. You won’t find that on a Bronco.

2. Size and Spaciousness

   Wranglers have long come in 2-door and 4-door sizes. This provides the shopper with a smaller off-roader or a bigger cabin and bigger cargo hold. It’s a smart way to make these trail blazers available to customers.

   Meanwhile, the Bronco has followed the Jeep’s example. Again. It has 2-door and 4-door varieties. However, if you are looking for a way to save money, we refer you to the prices already mentioned.  

   When it comes to rear legroom, the four-door Wrangler rules. It offers 38.3 inches, a whole two inches more than the 2024 Ford Bronco backseat offers. Meanwhile, the 2-door Wrangler has 104 cubic feet of passenger space, a whole five cubes more than the 2-door Bronco.  

   Exclusive: Jeep’s power-adjustable, power-heated front seats can come sealed against water, to allow for greater fording depth.  

3. 2024 Ford Bronco vs Jeep Wrangler Price

   Which one will save you some money? That may not be your only concern, but it’s really interesting in this particular case. For a little while, you could get a Ford Bronco at a price closer to the Wrangler’s affordable starting price.

   Now there’s a big gap of about $8,000. The 2024 Jeep Wrangler price starts out at $31,995 MSRP. Meanwhile the 2024 Ford Bronco price starts out at $39,630 MSRP. That extra money allows the Wrangler buyer to save big or get more off-road novelties and amenities with less of a price penalty.  

   Exclusive: Now established, the Wrangler 4xe has lowered its price by offering the plug in hybrid as a Sport S model. Search our electric Wrangler inventory.  

4. Ownership Values

   The Jeep Wrangler has been a king of resale values dating back to, well, forever. And that hasn’t changed, even with the Ford Bronco trying to muscle in on its territory.

   Meanwhile, there’s the Wrangler 4xe. It has the longest warranty of any of these off-roaders. The hybrid battery pack warranty runs for up to 8 years or 100,000 miles. That’s just fantastic.

   Is fuel efficiency one of your hang-ups when it comes to a trail-ready SUV? If so, you’ll love how the 2024 Jeep Wrangler 4xe provides plug-in hybrid fuel economy that the Bronco can’t touch.

   The Wrangler 4xe can double the fuel economy. In fact, it is capable of earning some 49 mpg-equivalent. 

   
   

   Exclusive: Jeep has placed solar-powered electric charging stations at select trailheads to give Wrangler 4xe owners yet another advantage.

5. Trail Blazing

   According to US News and World Report, the 2024 Jeep Wrangler continues to edge out the Bronco when it comes to off-roading. This seems to be a universal opinion. Why?

   It comes down to its standard two-speed transfer case, standard skid plates, and standard ground clearance. In other words, the Wrangler starts off with more essential capability than the Bronco. Then when you add more capability, the Wrangler remains better equipped.  

   Wranglers have 9.7 inches of ground clearance, compared to just 8.3 inches on the Bronco (before extra equipment). The maximum wading depth for the Wrangler is 34 inches, just ahead of the 33.5 inches claimed by the Bronco lineup.  

   Exclusive: Special to Jeep, the Off-Road Plus System allows the Wrangler to handle any type of tricky terrain. Check out the Jeep inventory.  

6. Serious Performance

   The Wrangler has powerful engines that know how to handle off-road challenges. Plus all that power is a good ally whenever you are in competitive traffic.

    The Jeep Wrangler Rubicon 392 has 52 extra horses and 30 extra pound-feet when compared to the higher priced Ford Bronco Raptor. Standard Wranglers have an extra ten horsepower compared to the regular Bronco.

   

Conclusion

The 2024 Jeep Wrangler remains at the top of the class it created. This off-road ready, open air ride is still the best of the best. Plus it drove away with the Best SUV of 2024 award from Cars.com.

Schedule a test drive and discover just how much fun a Wrangler really is.