help...Why would one buy a Black Diamond over a Big Bend if ordered basically the same?

[FourHorses]

Curious as to why you showed a charge of $1400 for the 2.3 motor on the BB? It is the base motor.

Auto transmission, but he should have to add that to the BD as well.

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[Blackcat]

I’ve wondered the same thing as the OP. There are subtle differences, but it’s up to the buyer to decide what’s important. As for me, I’m way too deep into the White Claws tonight to say what’s what.

 

[MNBigfoot]

Can't believe the old Sas Wheels are a $1000 upcharge over the Everglades wheels.

 

[Blackcat]

Can't believe the old Sas Wheels are a $1000 upcharge over the Everglades wheels.

Everglades didn’t sell like they thought it would, so they’ve gotta find a way to rid of all those wheels! $1k discount will help the cause!

 

[NVCowboy]

How much is an Everglades compared to the big bend?

 

[HolidayDog]

Rubberized washout flooring with drain plugs on the BD!

 

[MNBigfoot]

Rubberized washout flooring with drain plugs on the BD!

And the BB!

 

[HolidayDog]

How much is an Everglades compared to the big bend?

BB $39k
BD $43k
EG $55k (sas, hard top, 4 door, roof rails, rock sliders, winch, snorkel, slide out tail gate, squared fenders…a $16k pkg)

if you select all the options on a BB to match the EG it’s $57k

 

[MNBigfoot]

How much is an Everglades compared to the big bend?

An additional $1600, or an additional $2600 if he got the BB with the EG wheels.

 

[TrailRaider]

They all nearly even out by the time you add any options. Interior color choice is the main factor, unless a V6 is desired.

 

[Ajay007001]

I haven’t looked much into the differences in the builds today but in 2023 when I order I decided to go with the BD for the following reason, keeping in mind most off roading I do is beach driving.

At the time
Big bend had cloth seats and carpet flooring, plastic bumper without recovery point and I wasn’t in love with the mod bumper (unpopular opinion I know), stock tires are more “street” (granted this can be change)

BD wash out interior and vinyl seats (super big plus for beach driving/surf fishing), stock front and recovery points, stock rear diff lock, stock skid plates (nice to have but not 100% necessary for me), and Rock rails that I like the look and actually ended up useful for getting sand off my boots.

I’m all honestly it was probably a bit more for the black diamond but at the time the washout floor and vinyl seats was a must all others where a plus. If I were to go back and order another bronco today I would honestly be between the BD and the Badlands not the big bend. From a functional perspective to get the big bend to where I personally would want it tires, mod bumper, locking diff, aux switches, and rock rails (which are not an option), the price becomes within a few hundred and at that point I would go for which do I like the looks of better aka rims, and grill.

As far as why I would go for badlands its more so button envy but definitely not needed.

 

[mpeugeot]

I can't find the answer to this so throwing it out to the Bronco spec experts on the forum.

I am helping a friend with an order. I get the value of the Black Diamond over Big Bend when the Sasquatch package is NOT part of the mix. Once that package is added I don't see how the Black Diamond is a better value. I need some enlightening on this so I don't steer him wrong. He has been in my Big Bend and really likes it but wants to know the differences between mine and a like built Black Diamond so he can search local dealers. I told him to just order exactly what he wants because it is a pretty quick turn around now so I am trying to help figure it out. It is down to picking between a Big Bend or Black Diamond.

The only differences I see between the two builds below is that the Black Diamond gets rockrails, full skid plates and a steel rear bumper by default. All of which could be added to a Big Bend and still be in under the MSRP of the Black Diamond spec below. That is exactly my thinking when
I ordered my Big Bend (ordered exactly as outlined below) I couldn't be happier with my Bronco. What am I missing though...anything?


Big Bend-MSRP - $40,370
4 dr
CG- $295
2.3/auto ( $1,495 )
Mid Package - $1,645
Sasquatch W/beadlock capable wheels-$7,460
Dual Tops – Carbonized Gray Molded-in-Color (MIC) Hard Top + Black Soft Top - $2,840
Mod bumper - $1,025
Aux Switches - $295
Tow Package- $750
- $40,370 + $15,805 (addons) + $2590 (dest.&Acq fees) = $58,765
*With the Ford Pass points one gets with a new Bronco full OEM skid plate set is around $600.
-with OEM skids added after the fact using Ford Pass Points - $59,365

Black Diamond-MSRP - $45,565
4 dr
CG- $295
2.3/auto
Mid Package- $1,645
Sasquatch W/beadlock capable wheels- $6,960
Dual Tops – Carbonized Gray Molded-in-Color (MIC) Hard Top + Black Soft Top - $2,840
Mod bumper- $775
Aux Switches-no charge
Tow Package- $750
- $45,565 + $13,265 addons + $2590 (dest.&Acq fees) = $61,420

Well there is the rear locker that is standard on the non-sasquatch Black Diamond that is optional on the on the non-sasquatch Big Bend for $795.

Anyway, the right answer is to just order the non-sasquatch Badlands or a Heritage edition if you want to stop at the mid package.

Dual tops is a stupid option. Factory beadlock capable rims are also equally stupid, save your money. Most people are going to run a better rim. Mod Bumper, same, most people are going to replace it with something better. Mod bumper take offs can be had cheaply.

I would much rather spend the money on the 360 cameras and other high/lux package items.

 

[RedDawg]

I think it makes little difference if a person isn't driving on anything more demanding than Forest Service roads.

This! Especially if you get the SAS package

 

[Luthier419]

I wanted a 6 cyl, that pretty much eliminated the Big Bend.

 

[Area51BS]

Wait... really? No molle panel seat backs in the BB? What is the molle strap system listed on the window stickers?

I ask because I haven't seen the inside of a Big Bend since they went to MGV, I just assumed front seat backs would have the molle system.

That is what is shown here.

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