They are the same but you can order as one part number instead of adding each.
Here are the parts numbers for Matte Black and Sinister Bronze packages.
Matte Black PN M-BRONCO-WAD
Sinister Bronze PN M-BRONCO-WBD
Agreed, this is the first time in my 20 years that I have seen the price list take longer than 24 hours from the time the order guide became available.
It's hard to tell. The 2024 order bank still being open doesn't have any barring. Almost all of the order bank opening and closing over lap. Super Duty had both open at the same time. Reason is that dealer will have allocation to use for 2024 production and they aren't ready to schedule for 25 yet.
Mid Package is optional on the Black Diamond for 2024 model year. But I agree with you that it's crazy that I can not build my Big Bend the way I ordered in 2021 model year. LED Signature Lights, Aux Switches, Fog Lights. I added the Mid Package which now doesn't get the Auto Dim Rearview...
2025 Ford Bronco Big Bend has major changes and new packages.
https://www.fordvideoguymedia.com/post/2025-bronco-big-bend-gets-standard-mid-package-but-loses-some-standard-features
Yes, they moved up the last day to order from 10/30 to 10/23. They are open for one week but you need to find a dealer with an October allocation. December is balance out for 24MY. Those are scheduling this month. We used all of our allocations today.