Is Mid Package a must for a daily driver?

[BRONCBOY21]

Keep saving and get a badlands with the high package. I got the 2 door manual with the high package and it's awesome it was 46k with the price protection so like 47k without it.

Ouch my Base 4 door squatch. was 47k

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[Exomodo]

No

 

[R11]

Just so you know a bunch of the things that you stated you get in Mid actually come in the base standard package too. I highlighted them for you. There aren't as many upgrades in the Mid package as people think.

Glad you took care of this lol.
Basequatch is the way.

 

[MayhemMike]

In my 2011 F 150 I have used the heated seats a dozen times maybe. Most of those times was to simply see if it still worked. My wife uses the heated seats in the truck and her Milan at the drop of a hat. The cooling seats in my truck have been energized three times, if that. IMO a heated steering wheel is what should be THE option for cold weather.

 

[Lakelife36]

Sorry man, I hit the 4.27 diff option. So, I hope this bit of info calms your disdain of me a little.

The way they present all the diff options when you've already chosen a trim (which they don't do for anything else) has been a real pet peeve of mine. It just adds confusion and potential for error.

 

[DrewBran]

I have a base squatch and have been daily driving it for two months and 5200 miles. The standard package is all you need. Here are my observations:

-Carplay is awesome. It wirelessly connects everytime I start up.
-Google maps and Spotify are seamless.
-OnX iphone app is great for off-road maps.
-Remote start works great from the iPhone app.
-keyless entry works great from the iPhone app.
-Ability to remotely lock doors via iPhone is incredible. Do it often before locking up at night before bed. I don't have to go outside to make sure its locked.
-The vehicle is too small for dual zone climate control to make a difference.
-Backup camera works great and has the guide-lines that move as you turn even though Ford said that doesn’t come on standard package.
-I have hated blis in the rental cars I’ve used, I’m glad to not have it on my Bronco.
-Autodim headlights are nice but took some getting used to. (yes they are included in standard package)
-collision assist and automatic braking are included in the base package. Not sure I want it because I did have it activate in a heavy rain. I think the sensor was tricked by the heavy down pour.
-the 8" screen is plenty
-everyone complains about the audio quality even the upgraded B&O system. I don't find it too bad but will be upgrading the speakers soon.

Just to be clear, the Base does come with back up camera? I’ve got a BB on order but seriously considering changing to Basesquatch. I’m hoping at some point they’ll have a plug and play for the signature lighting which is really the only add on I have with my current build. I haven’t been able to find a full breakdown of what all comes with the Base standard set up. I had no idea it came with most of the stuff you just listed above.

 

[lenitech]

Just to be clear, the Base does come with back up camera? I’ve got a BB on order but seriously considering changing to Basesquatch. I’m hoping at some point they’ll have a plug and play for the signature lighting which is really the only add on I have with my current build. I haven’t been able to find a full breakdown of what all comes with the Base standard set up. I had no idea it came with most of the stuff you just listed above.

Yes it does.

 

[DFNMAN]

The only thing I wish I had is the Keyless Entry

 

[mike8675309]

I went with the standard package on a base manual sasquatch. The proximity entry isn't a big deal for me. If this was going to be my wife's primary vehicle I might have bumped it up, just to eliminate the need to fumble with keys to unlock. I never have a problem, but I don't have a purse for stuff to get lost in.

Heated seats I can do aftermarket. Heck, I could do the back seats as well.

I'm not a fan of what can arguably be called safety systems that require the mid package to get. Particularly when other vehicle manufacturers are making them standard across their lines.

Standard:

• Remote Keyless Access with Push-Button Start
• 8-inch Color LCD Instrument Panel (In gauge cluster)
• Carpeted Flooring Front/Rear
• Carpeted floor mats, first row
• Pre-Collision Assist with Automatic Emergency Braking
• Sliding Visor Vanity Mirrors (Driver and Front Passenger)
• Terrain Management System (TMS) with 5 G.O.A.T. Modes
• Manual day/night rearview mirror
• Powerpoints (12V) – Two – Front Center Floor Console (1) and Cargo Area (1)
• Dual Smart Charging USB Ports - Type C + Std A, Front Row
• Dual Smart Charging USB Ports - Type C + Std A, Second Row (Back of Center Floor Console)
• Steering Wheel with Bronco Badge, cruise and audio controls
• Manual tilt and telescoping steering column
• Second Row window controls (4-door): Located in the back side of the Center Floor Console
• Hard Top Sound Deadening Headliner (requires Hard Top)
• AM/FM stereo with 6 speakers
• SYNC® 4 - 8" LCD Capacitive Touchscreen with Swipe Capability
• AppLink® with App Catalog
• 911 Assist®
• Wireless Apple CarPlay™ and Android Auto™ Compatibility
• SiriusXM® With 360L
• SYNC® 4
• FordPass Connect™
• Cloth Seating
• 6-way Manual Driver Seat
• 6-way Manual Passenger
• Second-Row, 60/40 Split-Fold (4-Door)
• Second-Row, 50/50 Split-Fold (2-Door)
• Ford Co-Pilot360™ Technology
• Trailer Sway Control
• Perimeter alarm
• Headlamps LED
• Auto High-Beam Headlamps
• Rear View Camera
• AdvanceTrac® with RSC® (Roll Stability Control™ )

Mid Package

• 2-Door Intelligent Access
• Various Lighting
• Auto dimming Rearview Mirror
• Dual-Zone Electronic Automatic Temeprature Control.
• Front Heated Seats
  Remote Start (Only Auto Trans)
• Reverse Sensing System
• Navigation
• 8" Sync 4
• BLIS Cross Traffic
• Lane Keeping
  
  

 

[Lakelife36]

I went with the standard package on a base manual sasquatch. The proximity entry isn't a big deal for me. If this was going to be my wife's primary vehicle I might have bumped it up, just to eliminate the need to fumble with keys to unlock. I never have a problem, but I don't have a purse for stuff to get lost in.

Heated seats I can do aftermarket. Heck, I could do the back seats as well.

I'm not a fan of what can arguably be called safety systems that require the mid package to get. Particularly when other vehicle manufacturers are making them standard across their lines.

Standard:

• Remote Keyless Access with Push-Button Start
• 8-inch Color LCD Instrument Panel (In gauge cluster)
• Carpeted Flooring Front/Rear
• Carpeted floor mats, first row
• Pre-Collision Assist with Automatic Emergency Braking
• Sliding Visor Vanity Mirrors (Driver and Front Passenger)
• Terrain Management System (TMS) with 5 G.O.A.T. Modes
• Manual day/night rearview mirror
• Powerpoints (12V) – Two – Front Center Floor Console (1) and Cargo Area (1)
• Dual Smart Charging USB Ports - Type C + Std A, Front Row
• Dual Smart Charging USB Ports - Type C + Std A, Second Row (Back of Center Floor Console)
• Steering Wheel with Bronco Badge, cruise and audio controls
• Manual tilt and telescoping steering column
• Second Row window controls (4-door): Located in the back side of the Center Floor Console
• Hard Top Sound Deadening Headliner (requires Hard Top)
• AM/FM stereo with 6 speakers
• SYNC® 4 - 8" LCD Capacitive Touchscreen with Swipe Capability
• AppLink® with App Catalog
• 911 Assist®
• Wireless Apple CarPlay™ and Android Auto™ Compatibility
• SiriusXM® With 360L
• SYNC® 4
• FordPass Connect™
• Cloth Seating
• 6-way Manual Driver Seat
• 6-way Manual Passenger
• Second-Row, 60/40 Split-Fold (4-Door)
• Second-Row, 50/50 Split-Fold (2-Door)
• Ford Co-Pilot360™ Technology
• Trailer Sway Control
• Perimeter alarm
• Headlamps LED
• Auto High-Beam Headlamps
• Rear View Camera
• AdvanceTrac® with RSC® (Roll Stability Control™ )

Mid Package

• 2-Door Intelligent Access
• Various Lighting
• Auto dimming Rearview Mirror
• Dual-Zone Electronic Automatic Temeprature Control.
• Front Heated Seats
  Remote Start (Only Auto Trans)
• Reverse Sensing System
• Navigation
• 8" Sync 4
• BLIS Cross Traffic
• Lane Keeping
  
  

You sure you're not missing items on the mid? It definitely includes an AC outlet.

 

[2100]

Just to be clear, the Base does come with back up camera? I’ve got a BB on order but seriously considering changing to Basesquatch. I’m hoping at some point they’ll have a plug and play for the signature lighting which is really the only add on I have with my current build. I haven’t been able to find a full breakdown of what all comes with the Base standard set up. I had no idea it came with most of the stuff you just listed above.

It's all in here. Base starts on page 4.

 

[fschael]

I'm coming from a 2002 F-150. My Basesasquatch has more luxury than I'm use to have on my daily driver.

The only thing I whish to have is the keyless entry. Other than that, I'm extremely happy with my choice.

What I'm trying to say, this is going to depend of what you are use to have on your everyday. If you current vehicle has confort creature features. I will highly recommend to keep at least the current ones you already have. It's probably you're going to miss them even with the Bronco.

 

[Traveling.Gaijin]

I wasn't going to spend 40+ on a vehicle without heated seats or fob remote start.

This is what pushed me to a badlands. Ford is doing it on purpose

 

[BeerForMyHorses]

Just to be clear, the Base does come with back up camera?

All new cars for close to the last 10 years come with back up cameras

 

[mike8675309]

You sure you're not missing items on the mid? It definitely includes an AC outlet.

I didn't include everything on Mid because I couldn't cut and paste.

The first model that can take the MID package is the Big Bend. So you can review the Big Bend information and see what specifically it includes.

Here is a link to that page. Click on the "I" next to the word Mid Package and you can see everything that is in addition to the standard on the Big Bend. I haven't tried to see what is different from badlands from the base.
https://www.ford.com/suvs/bronco/models/bronco-big-bend/

I just tried pricing the Big Bend the same as I did my base. Going up to the Big Bend and adding the Mid package adds nearly $5000 to my vehicle cost. I've also noticed that the Cyber Orange Metallic Tri-Coat is no longer an option on the build and price.

Oh and for those with a wife that can't drive a stick (mine can't). If the vehicle is compelling, and you are willing, they'll learn to drive it. The bronco has reportedly an easy-shifting transmission, it will auto start if you kill it and some other features that make driving a manual much easier. Heck, get a manual bronco and I bet, if they keep making the manual available, you could set up a small side hustle teaching people to drive a manual on the weekends.

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