Chevrolet Equinox vs Ford Bronco Sport: Which Used Buy Wins?
As used buys (August 2026), the Chevrolet Equinox typically lists for $26,900 against $29,845 for the Ford Bronco Sport (same model years — 2024–2026 — national medians from live listings). The Ford Bronco Sport takes fuel economy (24 MPG combined vs 23 MPG); the Ford Bronco Sport leads on NCAP safety (5.0★ vs 4.5★ average). Overall medians mix very different trims — at the cheapest common trims it's the LS at $21,588 vs the BIG BEND at $27,217; see the trim-by-trim tables for a fair match. Every figure below is live market data, not book values.
Head to head
Trim-by-trim prices (last 4 model years)
A fair comparison matches equivalent trims, not overall medians. Like for like: at the cheapest common trims, the Chevrolet Equinox LS ($21,588) faces the Ford Bronco Sport BIG BEND ($27,217); the most common trims on the market are the LT (1LT) (28.4% of Chevrolet Equinox listings) and the BIG BEND (56.3% of Ford Bronco Sport listings); at the top of the market, the ACTIVE ($32,978) faces the BADLANDS ($33,166). Share = portion of the model's trim-labeled used listings (a supply-side popularity signal: what the market actually stocks and sells most). “Cheapest”/“Priciest” mark the ends of the quotable trim range — trim ladders don't map one-to-one across brands, so this is not a factory base-model claim.
| Chevrolet Equinox | Ford Bronco Sport | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trim | Typical price | Share | Trim | Typical price | Share |
| LT (2FL) | $19,995 | 2.8% | BASE | $21,000 | 0.5% |
| LSCheapest | $21,588 | 5.4% | BIG BENDMost popularCheapest | $27,217 | 56.3% |
| LT (1LT)Most popular | $22,661 | 28.4% | FREE WHEELING | $28,898 | 0.3% |
| PREMIER (1LZ) | $25,224 | 2.9% | HERITAGE | $29,757 | 6.7% |
| 1LT | $26,839 | 27.2% | OUTER BANKS | $30,806 | 26.6% |
| 2LT | $29,897 | 8.8% | BADLANDSPriciest | $33,166 | 9.5% |
| RS | $31,120 | 10.7% | — | ||
| ACTIVEPriciest | $32,978 | 3.1% | — | ||
Rows are aligned by price position (both sides sorted cheapest-first), not by equivalent equipment — trim names never map one-to-one across brands. Full per-trim detail (price ranges, mileage) is on each model's price page: Chevrolet Equinox prices · Ford Bronco Sport prices.
Used price by model year
| Year | Chevrolet Equinox typical | Ford Bronco Sport typical | Difference | Chevrolet Equinox MPG | Ford Bronco Sport MPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $30,605 | $34,335 | Ford Bronco Sport +$3,730 | 26–27 MPG | 23–27 MPG |
| 2025 | $26,900 | $29,845 | Ford Bronco Sport +$2,945 | 26–27 MPG | 23–27 MPG |
| 2024 | $23,300 | $27,399 | Ford Bronco Sport +$4,099 | 26–28 MPG | 23–26 MPG |
| 2023 | $21,552 | $25,974 | Ford Bronco Sport +$4,422 | 26–28 MPG | 23–26 MPG |
| 2022 | $19,047 | $22,995 | Ford Bronco Sport +$3,948 | 27–28 MPG | 23–26 MPG |
| 2021 | $16,995 | $20,949 | Ford Bronco Sport +$3,954 | 27–28 MPG | 23–26 MPG |
Typical price = national median asking price of live listings for that model year (August 2026); MPG = EPA combined range across rated versions.
Frequently asked questions
Which is cheaper to buy used — Chevrolet Equinox or Ford Bronco Sport?
Comparing the same model years (2024–2026), the Chevrolet Equinox is cheaper: it typically lists for $26,900 versus $29,845 for the Ford Bronco Sport (national medians, August 2026).
Which gets better fuel economy — Chevrolet Equinox or Ford Bronco Sport?
The Ford Bronco Sport: its typical rated version returns 24 MPG combined versus 23 MPG for the Chevrolet Equinox (median across EPA-rated versions of the compared years).
Which is safer — Chevrolet Equinox or Ford Bronco Sport?
By NCAP overall crash-test rating the Ford Bronco Sport averages 5.0 of 5 stars across rated years versus 4.5 for the Chevrolet Equinox. Always check the specific model year's rating in the table above.
Which is more reliable — Chevrolet Equinox or Ford Bronco Sport?
NHTSA lists an average of 2.2 recalls per model year for the Chevrolet Equinox and 8.8 for the Ford Bronco Sport — an edge for the Chevrolet Equinox. Recall and complaint counts scale with sales volume, so treat them as context and check any specific car's VIN history.
Which trims should I actually compare?
Like for like: at the cheapest common trims, a Chevrolet Equinox LS typically lists for $21,588 vs $27,217 for a Ford Bronco Sport BIG BEND; the most common trims on the market are the LT (1LT) ($22,661, 28.4% of Chevrolet Equinox listings) and the BIG BEND ($27,217, 56.3% of Ford Bronco Sport listings); at the top of the market, the ACTIVE ($32,978) faces the BADLANDS ($33,166). Overall medians hide this trim mix — use the trim tables above for a fair match. Trim names never map one-to-one across brands, so "cheapest" means the least expensive trim with a real market share, not the factory base.
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Dig deeper
Chevrolet Equinox — live listings & specs Ford Bronco Sport — live listings & specs Chevrolet Equinox prices by year Ford Bronco Sport prices by year Chevrolet Equinox MPG by year Ford Bronco Sport MPG by year
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