2026 Ford Bronco · Trim vs trim · 4-door
2026 Ford Bronco Outer Banks vs Badlands: what's the difference?
The Badlands costs $800 more. It starts at $48,890 with a 7-speed manual, and the Outer Banks at $48,090 with an automatic. The adds , a , a and three more things listed below. It comes without or , but you can add both with the for $11,945. In all, 13 parts differ, listed below.
What changes, as they come
| What | Outer Banks | Badlands |
|---|---|---|
| Tire diameter | Outer Banks32.1″ | Badlands32.7″ |
| Wheel size | Outer Banks18″ | Badlands17″ |
| What | Outer Banks | Badlands |
|---|---|---|
| Transmission | Outer Banks10-speed automatic | Badlands7-speed manual |
| 4x4 system | Outer BanksPart-time 4x4 | BadlandsAdvanced 4x4 with automatic on-demand engagement |
| Front axle | Outer BanksFront axle, open differential, 3.73 ratio | BadlandsFront axle, electronic locker, 4.70 ratio |
| Rear axle | Outer BanksRear axle, open differential, 3.73 ratio | BadlandsRear axle, electronic locker, 4.70 ratio |
| Suspension | Outer BanksHOSS 1.0 suspension | BadlandsHOSS 2.0 with Bilstein position-sensitive dampers |
| Wheels | Outer Banks18-in bright-machined black aluminum | Badlands17-in machined Carbonized Gray aluminum |
| Tires | Outer Banks255/70R18 Bridgestone all-terrain (32 in) | BadlandsLT285/70R17 BFGoodrich all-terrain (33 in) |
| Fender flares | Outer BanksStandard fender flares, body color | BadlandsStandard fender flares, black |
| Front bumper | Outer BanksFront bumper, black molded plastic | BadlandsFront bumper, powder-coated steel |
| Rear bumper | Outer BanksRear bumper, black molded plastic | BadlandsRear bumper, powder-coated steel |
| Skid plates | Outer BanksNone | BadlandsFull steel bash plates |
| Side steps | Outer BanksPowder-coated tube steps | BadlandsRock rails |
| Seats | Outer BanksLeather-trimmed/vinyl heated seats, power front | BadlandsMarine-grade vinyl seats with MOLLE straps |
| What | Outer Banks | Badlands |
|---|---|---|
| G.O.A.T. modes: Normal, ECO, Sport, Slippery, Sand | Outer BanksYes | BadlandsNot included |
| Remote start | Outer BanksYes | BadlandsNot included |
| Trail Control | Outer BanksYes | BadlandsNot included |
| Trail Turn Assist | Outer BanksYes | BadlandsNot included |
| G.O.A.T. modes: Normal, ECO, Slippery, Off-Road, Sport, Rock Crawl, Baja | Outer BanksNot included | BadlandsYes |
| Auxiliary switches with pre-run wiring | Outer BanksNot included | BadlandsYes |
| Washout rubber flooring with drain plugs | Outer BanksNot included | BadlandsYes |
| Hill Descent Control | Outer BanksNot included | BadlandsYes |
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Switch to the Outer Banks in the list to see what goes away, or add packages to either and watch the drawing change.
The Badlands 4-door, as it comes
↑ The answerBadlands
$48,890
4-door
Badlands
$48,890
4-door
- Clearance
- ≈″
- ·
- Tire
- ″
- ·
- Lift
- ″
- ·
- Approach
- š
- ·
- Ground clearance
- ≈″
- Tire height
- ″
- Lift vs. Big Bend
- ″
- Tires + suspension
- Approach angle
- š
- Wheelbase
- ″
- 4-door
- Has 4A
- Has Front locker
- Has Rear locker
- No Sway-bar disconnect
- No Trail Control
- No Trail Turn Assist
- No One-pedal drive
- No Beadlock-capable
- Has Steel bumpers
- Has Full bash plates
- Has Rock rails
- No Winch-ready
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What your options change
This is a stock Badlands. Pick a package and every part it swaps shows up here, and in orange on the truck.
- Has 4A
- Has Front locker
- Has Rear locker
- No Sway-bar disconnect
- No Trail Control
- No Trail Turn Assist
- No One-pedal drive
- No Beadlock-capable
- Has Steel bumpers
- Has Full bash plates
- Has Rock rails
- No Winch-ready
- 4x4
- Advanced (4A)
- Diffs F/R
- Locker / Locker
- Gears
- 4.70
- Breakover
- —
- Departure
- —
- Engine
- 2.3L · 300 hp
- Gearbox
- 7-spd manual