The 2025 Ford Maverick ushers in the very first refresh for that compact pickup after it originally debuted for the 2022 model year, and it’s one that brings about a host of changes – including the addition of several features as standard equipment. However, those changes come at a rather steep cost, as Ford Authority reported last week, with the 2025 Ford Maverick being treated to a substantial price increase across the board. Regardless, when we compare it to some other 2.0L I-4 EcoBoost-powered models in Ford’s lineup, those increases don’t seem too bad, after all.
| MSRP | 2025 Ford Maverick XL AWD EcoBoost MSRP | Price Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 Ford Bronco Sport Badlands | $39,235 | $28,910 | +$10325 |
| 2025 Ford Escape ST-Line Select EcoBoost AWD | $33,725 | $28,910 | +$4815 |
With destination charges included, the 2025 Ford Maverick XL EcoBoost all-wheel drive model starts out at $28,910, which is quite cheap compared to the lowest-priced, EcoBoost-powered Ford Escape and Ford Bronco Sport. In fact, the Maverick is $4,815 cheaper than the 2025 Escape ST-Line Select EcoBoost AWD, and a whopping $10,325 less expensive than the 2024 Bronco Sport Badlands. These models are obviously equipped quite differently and compete in different segments, but these are notable differences, regardless.
The EcoBoost-powered 2025 Ford Maverick still provides buyers with a good value compared to its counterparts with the same powerplant, even if this isn’t a 1:1 comparison. Additionally, the 2025 Ford Maverick comes standard with the 13.2-inch screen running SYNC 4, while the Escape ST-Line Select gets an 8-inch SYNC 4 screen and the Bronco Sport Badlands is still using the older SYNC 3 software – at least, until the refreshed 2025 model arrives.
The 2025 Ford Maverick is anywhere from $875 to $7,010 more expensive than the outgoing model, regardless, while the 2025 Ford Escape lineup actually got cheaper for the new model year (albeit while losing some standard features). However, in addition to the aforementioned larger screen, the Maverick Tremor has become its own trim level based on the Lariat, whereas before, it was offered as the optional Tremor Off-Road Package, which could be added to the XLT or Lariat.
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Such an ugly little beast, whoever designed the front end should be fired ASAP! This thing makes the Pontiac Aztec look good.
OMG this highlights my day Thank you for the genuine comedic value !
The front end of the 2025 Maverick looks bad. The facia by the headlights looks out of place and not integral to the grill design. Terrible. I won’t buy one because of that.
“2022 FORD MAVERICK IS CHEAPER THAN…” You could now say
The 2025 FORD MAVERICK LOOKS CHEAPER THAN… Ford made a fatal flaw probably by following an inexperienced engineer. The ’25 Mav looks ugly, cheap, and dysfunctional. Where are the headlamps? I’m glad I got my :’22 before Ford messed up this little brother of F150
But you’re not comparing apples to apples. Can’t compare the base XL Maverick to the Bronco Sport Badlands and Escape ST Select which each have several upgrades to the Maverick XL. I realize they all have the 2.0 and AWD, but a lot of other differences.
Ford has to point out there cheaper than something because the have raised the base price from introduction 50% the xl came on the market in 2021 under 18K base price today the base price entry level is pushing 27 K so Ford $*@& ed it up again. I own a 2023 Maverick xlt and am extremely satisfied but I wanted to purchase a 2025 AWD hybrid and the pricing has pushed me away …………….Note to Ford : You almost had it figured out until you didn’t ! UGH !
Someone has to pay for the $44K Ford loses on each EV, and that falls to the folks that buy the vehicles that actually sell. Thank Biden and his admins regulations and the idiot executives who embraced them instead of fighting them for the sake of their customers and employees.
So without all the fluff this translates to “while the maverick has become a bad deal, the escape and bronco are far worse”
The Maverick has become a terrible deal. The value proposition is gone. It was originally meant to take on all of the very affordable passenger cars from the likes of Kia and Hyundai and to represent the entry into the Ford range. It was a homerun in that regard coming in at $18,000 for an xl and topping out at $28,000 for a fully equipped Lariat. Just this week I was on dealer lot and the Lariat sticker price $40,000. Who would pay that kind of money for a truck with practically zero towing capacity? After finance charges your at $50,000
Wow, all of this talk about drifting, track performance, low riders, cornering ability,, etc. Really highlights how the Maverick has lost its way.. Turning the Maverick into a Mustang with a bed appeals to such a small segment of buyers that I predict The Lobo to be failure. The world needs a small capable work truck. Not a low rider from the 80’s that can drift.