1978 Ford Bronco Ranger XLT Market Value & Price History
The 1978 Ford Bronco Ranger XLT has a current market value of $55,342, based on 43 verified auction sales tracked by DriveIndex, with sold prices ranging from $14,379 to $62,500. 6 have sold in the past 12 months. Sold prices are up 22.7% over the past 12 months versus the prior year.
Data: DriveIndex. 43 verified auction sales for the 1978 Ford Bronco Ranger XLT, latest sale Jun 30, 2026. Methodology
1978 Ford Bronco Ranger XLT Specifications
It carried an original MSRP of $7,776.
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| Sold | Price | Mileage |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 30, 2026 | $50,000 | 4,700 mi |
| Apr 10, 2026 | $60,500 | 92,577 mi |
| Apr 5, 2026 | $31,250 | 98,000 mi |
| Mar 10, 2026 | $42,000 | 84,000 mi |
| Nov 17, 2025 | $15,751 | 76,000 mi |
| Oct 30, 2025 | $31,900 | 94,038 mi |
| Aug 25, 2025 | $15,450 | 22,000 mi |
| Jul 6, 2025 | $21,000 | 17,000 mi |
| Jun 6, 2025 | $16,500 | — |
| May 5, 2025 | $28,500 | 81,000 mi |
| Apr 25, 2025 | $35,200 | — |
| Apr 1, 2025 | $30,500 | 42,000 mi |
| Feb 25, 2025 | $30,250 | 83,000 mi |
| Dec 15, 2024 | $46,500 | 72,000 mi |
| Dec 3, 2024 | $30,000 | 64,000 mi |
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1978 Ford Bronco Ranger XLT: Frequently Asked Questions
How much is a 1978 Ford Bronco Ranger XLT worth?
The 1978 Ford Bronco Ranger XLT has a market value of approximately $55,342, based on 43 verified auction sales. Recent examples have sold between $14,379 and $62,500.
How many 1978 Ford Bronco Ranger XLT sell per year?
6 have sold at auction in the past 12 months. DriveIndex has tracked 43 sales in total.
Is the 1978 Ford Bronco Ranger XLT appreciating or depreciating?
Sold prices for the 1978 Ford Bronco Ranger XLT are up 22.7% over the past 12 months compared with the prior year, based on verified auction sales. For the full Value Signal classification (appreciating, stable, bottomed, or depreciating) and its 1–5 year projection, open the 1978 Ford Bronco Ranger XLT on DriveIndex.
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