2025 Ford Bronco vs. 2025 Toyota 4Runner TRD Pro Comparison

The 2025 Ford Bronco and 2025 Toyota 4Runner are two of the most off-road-capable SUVs on the market today. However, they’re a bit different. The Bronco comes as either a 2-door or a 4-door, and the top and doors come off. The 4Runner is a midsize SUV available only as a 4-door, and it’s available with 3-row seating, making it a bit more practical for daily driving duties.

Let’s compare these two off-roaders and find the right SUV for your adventures.

2025 Ford Bronco

When it came out in 2021, the Ford Bronco was an off-road enthusiast’s dream come true. At last, a worthy rival to the dominant Jeep Wrangler had arrived, and it’s been impressing us ever since. In addition to its stellar capabilities and drool-worthy aesthetics, the Bronco earns our Best Resale Value award in its class. Pricing starts at $39,890 for the 2-door and $42,265 for the 4-door, including the destination charge. For this comparison we’re looking at the Badlands trim, which has a starting price os $53,280.

Ford Bronco Highlights

2-door or 4-door: Every Toyota 4Runner is a 4-door, but the Ford Bronco can be had with a 2-door or 4-door body. In addition to displaying a more retro style, the shorter 2-door models are a bit more maneuverable off-road.

Manual transmission: Unlike the 4Runner, the Ford Bronco still comes standard with a good old-fashioned manual transmission. Of course, an automatic is optional, but we appreciate the variety available in how to shift gears.

Removable roof and doors: If you don’t mind getting a little muddy, pop off the top and doors of the Ford Bronco. It’s part of the seemingly infinite versatility of ways to configure your Bronco.

Check this week’s Fair Purchase Price or see the Bronco models near you.

2025 Toyota 4Runner TRD Pro

The Toyota 4Runner is all-new for this model year and comes in nine trims with pricing on lower trims similar to the Ford Bronco. However, for this comparison, we’re focusing on the top TRD Pro trim (comparable to the Bronco Badlands) since it delivers off-road capability similar to the Bronco. For the off-road enthusiast who likes the 4Runner but can’t quite afford the TRD Pro, there are two TRD Off-Road trims available at lower price points. The Toyota 4Runner TRD Pro starts at $68,350.

Toyota 4Runner TRD Pro Highlights

TRD Pro i-FORCE MAX Powertrain: All-new for the 2025 model year the 4Runner TRD Pro now gets powered by a 2.5-liter 4-cylinder turbocharged engine mated to a 48-volt hybrid motor. Combined power ratings look impressive over the previous generation’s 4.0-liter V6 with 326 horsepower and 465 lb-ft of torque.

Off-road suspension system: The 4Runner TRD Pro has the off-road chops to back up its appearance. 4-wheel-drive come standard, of course, but it also has an off-road-tuned suspension system with Fox high-performance manually adjustable shocks and unique front springs, letting it go anywhere.

Multi-Terrain Monitor: This feature puts eyes all over the 4Runner so you can get front, rear, and side views of the SUV on your massive 14-inch infotainment screen. This can help navigate on the trails and save you from some nasty bumps and scratches.

Check this week’s Fair Purchase Price or see the 4Runner models near you.

Similarities

The biggest similarity between the Ford Bronco Badlands and Toyota 4Runner TRD Pro is their outstanding off-road capabilities. Their infotainment tech features are also pretty similar.

Pricing

The Kelley Blue Book Fair Purchase Price for any individual used vehicle can vary greatly according to mileage, condition, location, and other factors. The prices here reflect what buyers are currently paying for New 2025 Ford Bronco vehicles and New 2025 Toyota 4Runner vehicles in typical condition when purchasing from a dealership. These prices are updated weekly. The manufacturer’s suggested retail price (MSRP) quoted includes the destination fee, but does not include tax, license, document fees, and options.

Specifications

	2025 Ford Bronco (4-door)	2025 Toyota 4Runner TRD Pro
Popular Powertrains
Engine	2.3-liter turbo 4-cylinder	2.5-liter turbo 4-cylinder w/48-volt hybrid motor
Horsepower	275 hp @ 5,700 rpm	356 hp @ 6.000 rpm
Torque	315 lb-ft @ 3,400 rpm	465 lb-ft @ 1,700 rpm
Transmission	7-speed manual	8-speed automatic
Fuel Economy	20 city/21 highway/20 combined mpg	23 city/24 highway/23 combined mpg
Also Available	2.7-liter turbo 4-cylinder, 10-speed auto	2.5-liter turbo 4-cylinder on lower trim models
Specs
Basic Warranty	3 years/36,000 miles	3 years/36,000 miles
Powertrain Warranty	5 years/60,000 miles	5 years/60,000 miles; Hybrid components 8 years/100,000 miles
NHTSA Overall Safety	5-Star	Not rated
Max Seating Capacity	5	5/7
Wheelbase	116.1 inches	112.2 inches
Overall Length	189.4 inches	194.9 inches
Width	75.9 inches	79.9 inches
Height	73 inches	74 inches
Turning Diameter	39.8 feet	37.4 feet
Headroom, Front	43.3 inches	N/A
Headroom, Rear	41.1 inches	N/A
Legroom, Front	43.1 inches	N/A
Legroom, Rear	36.3 inches	N/A
Shoulder Room, Front	57.1 inches	58 inches
Shoulder Room, Rear	56.5 inches	57.8 inches
Cargo Volume	38.3/83 cubic feet	N/A

Conclusion

The right SUV for you, in this case, depends on what you’re looking for. If you want an old-school off-roader with two doors and a stick shift, the Ford Bronco is your rig. However, if you’d prefer a 4-door and like the idea of rock-solid Toyota reliability, then the Toyota 4Runner TRD Pro is a better, albeit significantly more expensive, fit.