1988 Ford Bronco XLT Market Value & Price History
The 1988 Ford Bronco XLT has a current market value of $21,450 as of Oct 13, 2026, based on 21 verified auction sales tracked by DriveIndex, with half of the verified USD sales since 2014 between $16,500 and $26,400. Based on US sales through Jul 25, 2026. 2 have sold in the past 12 months, and 1 is listed for sale at $34,995.
Data: DriveIndex. 21 verified auction sales for the 1988 Ford Bronco XLT, latest sale Jul 25, 2026. Value as of Oct 13, 2026. Methodology
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1988 Ford Bronco XLT Price History
The median 1988 Ford Bronco XLT sold for $13,750 in 2025, against $24,200 in 2021. Each row is the median of the verified sales recorded in that calendar year, so it moves with the mix of mileages and options that came to market as well as with the market itself.
| Year | Median sale | Sales |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $13,750 | 5 |
| 2024 | $18,225 | 4 |
| 2023 | $26,000 | 3 |
| 2021 | $24,200 | 5 |
Years with fewer than three verified USD sales are omitted — a one-sale “median” is a single car, not a market.
Recent 1988 Ford Bronco XLT Auction Results
| Sold | Price | Mileage | Gearbox |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 25, 2026 | $28,600 | 51,007 mi | Automatic |
| Jul 13, 2026 | $24,150 | 29,086 mi | Automatic |
| Jul 26, 2025 | $16,500 | — | Manual |
| Jul 23, 2025 | $11,550 | 54,353 mi | Manual |
| May 13, 2025 | $12,100 | 26,522 mi | Automatic |
| Apr 11, 2025 | $29,750 | 66,000 mi | Automatic |
| Apr 9, 2025 | $13,750 | 54,000 mi | Automatic |
| Aug 9, 2024 | $17,750 | 75,500 mi | Automatic |
| Jul 11, 2024 | $36,300 | 61,748 mi | Automatic |
| May 14, 2024 | $18,700 | 26,415 mi | Automatic |
| May 10, 2024 | $14,850 | 37,501 mi | Automatic |
| Sep 20, 2023 | $11,000 | 37,488 mi | Automatic |
| Jul 26, 2023 | $26,000 | 6,000 mi | Automatic |
| Apr 14, 2023 | $26,400 | 61,825 mi | Automatic |
| Jul 1, 2022 | $21,600 | 62,000 mi | Automatic |
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How much is a 1988 Ford Bronco XLT worth?
A 1988 Ford Bronco XLT is worth approximately $21,450 as of Oct 13, 2026, based on 21 verified auction sales tracked by DriveIndex. Based on US sales through Jul 25, 2026. Half of all verified sales fall between $16,500 and $26,400; the full verified range is $11,000 to $36,300. Condition, mileage and options move an individual car within that band.
How much did a 1988 Ford Bronco XLT cost new?
The 1988 Ford Bronco XLT carried an original MSRP of $17,000. Verified examples now trade around $21,450.
How much has the 1988 Ford Bronco XLT depreciated?
It hasn't depreciated. The 1988 Ford Bronco XLT is worth about 26% more than its original MSRP of $17,000, with verified examples now trading around $21,450. That compares today's value with the sticker price, not adjusted for inflation.
How many 1988 Ford Bronco XLT sell per year?
2 have sold at auction in the past 12 months. DriveIndex has tracked 21 1988 Ford Bronco XLT sales in total.
Are 1988 Ford Bronco XLT sale prices higher or lower than a year ago?
There aren't yet enough recent sales to compute a reliable 12-month price direction for the 1988 Ford Bronco XLT. The full Value Signal classification (appreciating, stable, bottomed, or depreciating) and its 1–5 year projection are part of DriveIndex Pro.
Where can I buy a 1988 Ford Bronco XLT?
DriveIndex lists 1 1988 Ford Bronco XLT for sale, priced from $34,995 to $34,995 (last checked Oct 8, 2026). DriveIndex aggregates for-sale listings and auction results from the world's leading collector-car auction houses and marketplaces.
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