1988 Ford Bronco Market Value & Price History
The 1988 Ford Bronco has a current market value of $10,843 as of Oct 13, 2026, based on 24 verified auction sales tracked by DriveIndex, with half of the verified USD sales since 2012 between $12,100 and $19,000. Based on US sales through Sep 22, 2026. 2 have sold in the past 12 months, and 11 are listed for sale from $12,995 to $49,900.
Data: DriveIndex. 24 verified auction sales for the 1988 Ford Bronco, latest sale Sep 22, 2026. Value as of Oct 13, 2026. Methodology
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Last checked Oct 12, 2026, unless a listing shows its own date
1988 Ford Bronco Price History
The median 1988 Ford Bronco sold for $18,700 in 2022, against $13,750 in 2018. 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $18,700 | 4 |
| 2021 | $19,000 | 3 |
| 2018 | $13,750 | 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 Auction Results
| Sold | Price | Mileage | Gearbox |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 22, 2026 | $10,450 | 69,758 mi | Manual |
| Jul 19, 2026 | $13,000 | 31,000 mi | Automatic |
| Jan 20, 2025 | $9,900 | — | — |
| Dec 5, 2024 | $13,200 | 99,093 mi | Automatic |
| Jan 2, 2024 | $15,950 | 77,733 mi | Automatic |
| Jan 5, 2023 | $18,700 | 33,769 mi | Manual |
| Sep 16, 2022 | $12,000 | 33,700 mi | Manual |
| Sep 7, 2022 | $15,400 | — | Automatic |
| Jun 11, 2022 | $22,000 | — | Automatic |
| Jun 7, 2022 | $28,500 | 85,000 mi | Automatic |
| Oct 21, 2021 | $34,100 | — | Automatic |
| Jul 31, 2021 | $17,600 | — | Automatic |
| Jul 23, 2021 | $19,000 | 80,000 mi | Automatic |
| Jun 24, 2020 | $13,700 | 3,000 mi | — |
| Dec 5, 2019 | $16,500 | — | Automatic |
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How much is a 1988 Ford Bronco worth?
A 1988 Ford Bronco is worth approximately $10,843 as of Oct 13, 2026, based on 24 verified auction sales tracked by DriveIndex. Based on US sales through Sep 22, 2026. Half of all verified sales fall between $12,100 and $19,000; the full verified range is $9,900 to $34,100. Condition, mileage and options move an individual car within that band.
How much did a 1988 Ford Bronco cost new?
The 1988 Ford Bronco carried an original MSRP of $14,500. Verified examples now trade around $10,843.
How much has the 1988 Ford Bronco depreciated?
The 1988 Ford Bronco is worth about 25% less than it cost new: it carried an original MSRP of $14,500, and verified examples now trade around $10,843. That compares today's value with the sticker price, not adjusted for inflation.
How many 1988 Ford Bronco sell per year?
2 have sold at auction in the past 12 months. DriveIndex has tracked 24 1988 Ford Bronco sales in total.
Are 1988 Ford Bronco 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. 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?
DriveIndex lists 11 1988 Ford Bronco for sale, priced from $12,995 to $49,900 (last checked Oct 12, 2026). DriveIndex aggregates for-sale listings and auction results from the world's leading collector-car auction houses and marketplaces.
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