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

[KillerPenz]

That is what is shown here.

Alot of conflicting info here. OP says yes, as he has BB with molle. A few have said no, not available. Pics I found from a dealer website clearly show. Window sticker shows. I may have to see for myself.

Just don't tell me they put carpet for the back of the front seats like they did to the rear seat.

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[tock13]

That is what is shown here.

Wow, that’s nuts. I looked last night to make sure I wasn’t crazy and I have molle panels on the back of both seats. Not that it matters to me since I never use them. I guess once I get the cloth OEM BB takeoff covers I bought put on I will have a proper Big Bend without molle panels.

 

[Beach_Bum]

Wow, that’s nuts. I looked last night to make sure I wasn’t crazy and I have molle panels on the back of both seats. Not that it matters to me since I never use them. I guess once I get the cloth OEM BB takeoff covers I bought put on I will have a proper Big Bend without molle panels.

That's not going to work for you. The underlying foam of the seat back is different for the MGV seats vs. cloth seats.

 

[JAD67428]

Black Diamond has the Rock G.O.A.T. mode. Big Bend doesn't. But, other than soft throttle response, you can manually select everything that Rock mode does.

Black Diamond has the Hardtop Sound Deadening Headliner as an option. The Big Bend doesn't.

Big Bend comes with P255/75R A/T tires, Black Diamond comes with LT265/70R17 A/T tires.
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You most certainly get Sound Deadening on a Big Bend. I just ordered a 24 With It.

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[JAD67428]

https://www.roadandtrack.com/reviews/a61612994/2024-ford-bronco-big-bend-review/


You gotta read this article.

 

[jrollo7]

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

Steel front and rear bumpers, aux switches, bigger better more aggressive tires(if no sas, with sas then the same),

 

[Sgt Badlands]

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

You spent $60k on a Big Bend???? Yikes.

 

[Fordified1]

I have had a '23 and now a '24 Big Bend and there are molle panels on the seats. After the Job 2 change in MY23 Big Bend got the same seats as the Black Diamond. I ordered the Big Bend specifically for the cloth but that got changed by Ford.

Lol, I did the opposite. Ordered the BD for the MGV but now know the BB comes with it.

I might have ordered a different Bronco had I known so much had changed from 21-22 to ‘24.
I ordered a BD specifically to get 4:46 gears, MGV, bash plates, rock sliders, aux switches, wash out flooring. (Can’t remember what else). Without Sasquatch because they were having flat tow trans failures with the 4A transfer case (which I believe a software update has since fixed). Added Eibachs and 35’s as soon as I got it home. Still very happy with how it is, but could have went a different route had I known the changes in other models. With Mid package hard top and towing came in at $51k and change.

 

[Vandy]

BD has full body Bash Plates. BB does not. If I were buying to climb rocks I would pick BD over BB.

 

[Glade Runner]

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!

They raised the price on the Everglades wheels before the Labor Day 15% discount. They were around $1250 ish before, now the list for near $1600.

 

[jrollo7]

Did it come from the factory like that or is it removeable? I will have to check out a badlands next time I am at the dealer. The stuff inside my top is like the fuzzy side of velcro...not sure how thick it is though but you can stick patches to it pretty nicely.

I don't have any complaints on wind noise, I mostly hear the tires.

That’s all the “sound deadening headliner” is for all the mic hardtops. No big deal-on all trims.

 

[tock13]

That's not going to work for you. The underlying foam of the seat back is different for the MGV seats vs. cloth seats.

It will be fine, I bought the foam from the cloth seats. What won’t work fine are they stupid cup holders the ‘24 got that the ‘23 didn’t have.

 

[Glade Runner]

At those price points I would by an Everglades model, you will get more for less $. And I actually did, hooray me.

Well done!

 

[bkfit]

IMHO Never understood getting a Bronco without Sasquatch.

 

[V1Rotate]

IMHO Never understood getting a Bronco without Sasquatch.

Only exception to that would be the badlands non Sasquatch since it comes with the bigger axles etc.. especially if you’re just going to replace coilovers, wheels/tires, etc. then it would be the sweet spot.
Otherwise for those that don’t care about any sort of offroad capability why not go with a much much nicer vehicle for the same money in some other SUV/Crossover

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