The cost/materials of a proprietary Badlands suspension is likely comparable to the cost/materials of the Sasquatch suspension. They are both developed separately from the base bronco suspension, and both badlands and Sasquatch have front and rear lockers. The cost to get the Sasquatch package...
Since the Sasquatch is auto only, there is zero incentive to go with the 2.3 with the package. So Sasquatch + auto + 2.7 will likely be the orthodox combo at the dealerships, and the total I'd imagine will be approx. 8k. I predict that the Badlands with a manual will more often than not end up...
I reserved a black diamond. Will take a 2 door, 7 speed, and just add the mid package. I like the overland aesthetic of this model, and fear that the Sasquatch is just too much tire for daily use. I don't like the look of the 35s on the 2 door, looks more like the typical International Scout...