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Back to: 2026 Ford Bronco Sport Buyer's Guide CS Written by Carey Sneed - Dennis Sneed Ford, Gower, MO If you are shopping for a 2026 Ford Bronco Sport in the Kansas City area, it is worth knowing that some of the best selection and pricing is a short drive north of the metro. Dennis Sneed Ford in Gower, Missouri sits about 30 minutes up US-169, and buyers from Kansas City, Overland Park, Liberty, and St. Joseph make that drive every week. Here is why. Where is the best place to buy a Bronco Sport near Kansas City? Dennis Sneed Ford in Gower, MO is one of the most popular places for Kansas City-area buyers to purchase a Ford Bronco Sport. As a Top 5 Ford remarketing dealer nationally, Sneed Ford moves high volume and keeps overhead low in small-town Gower - a combination that translates into strong selection and pricing metro buyers often cannot match closer to the city. Gower is roughly a 30-minute drive north of Kansas City on US-169. How far is Dennis Sneed Ford from Kansas City? Dennis Sneed Ford is about 30 minutes north of the Kansas City metro, located at 1046 S.W. Highway 169 in Gower, MO. The drive is a straight shot up US-169, and the dealership is also convenient to St. Joseph, Liberty, Smithville, Kearney, and Platte City. Coming from Approximate drive to Gower Kansas City, MO About 30 minutes north on US-169 St. Joseph, MO About 20 minutes Liberty, MO About 25 minutes Smithville, MO About 15 minutes Overland Park, KS About 45 minutes Why do Kansas City buyers drive to Gower for a Bronco Sport? The main reasons are selection and value. Because Dennis Sneed Ford is a Top 5 Ford remarketing dealer, it sources and moves far more Ford inventory than a typical small-town store - more than 1,100 vehicles a year. That volume, paired with low overhead in Gower, is why so many metro shoppers find the short drive north worth it for their Bronco Sport. It is also a simpler buying experience. You get straight answers from a family-owned store that has been in Gower for three decades, without the pressure or the markups that can come with high-overhead metro dealerships. Many buyers tell us the drive up US-169 is the easy part. What Bronco Sport trims and colors are available at Sneed Ford? Dennis Sneed Ford carries the full 2026 Bronco Sport lineup - Big Bend, Heritage, Outer Banks, and Badlands - in the current range of exterior colors, including the new-for-2026 Space White Metallic and Orange Fury Metallic Tri-Coat. If we do not have the exact configuration you want on the lot, we can often locate it. To dig into the details before you drive up, see our 2026 Bronco Sport trims guide, colors guide, and fuel economy guide, or start with the full 2026 Bronco Sport Buyer's Guide. Can you buy a Bronco Sport from Sneed Ford if you live farther away? Yes. Dennis Sneed Ford ships vehicles nationwide, so buyers well beyond the Kansas City metro regularly purchase from Gower. Whether you are in the metro, elsewhere in Missouri, or out of state, the team can walk you through the process remotely and arrange delivery. THE SNEED DIFFERENCE Why buyers across Missouri and Kansas make the drive to Gower: Top 5 Ford remarketing dealer nationally - our sourcing volume drives pricing metro stores can't match. Ford Credit Partners in Quality - recognized as one of roughly 111 dealers nationwide for customer satisfaction and loyalty. Family-owned for 30 years - the Sneed name on the building and straight answers. We ship nationwide - and we're an easy drive from Kansas City, Liberty, Smithville, and St. Joseph. Buying a Bronco Sport near Kansas City: FAQ Is it worth driving from Kansas City to Gower for a Bronco Sport? Many buyers think so. Gower is about 30 minutes north of the metro on US-169, and as a Top 5 Ford remarketing dealer, Dennis Sneed Ford offers selection and pricing that metro shoppers often find worth the short drive. How far is Gower, MO from Kansas City? About 30 minutes north on US-169. Dennis Sneed Ford is at 1046 S.W. Highway 169, Gower, MO 64454, and is also close to St. Joseph, Liberty, and Smithville. Does Dennis Sneed Ford carry every Bronco Sport trim? Sneed Ford carries the full 2026 Bronco Sport lineup - Big Bend, Heritage, Outer Banks, and Badlands - and can often locate a specific configuration if it is not currently on the lot. Can I buy from Sneed Ford if I do not live near Kansas City? Yes. Dennis Sneed Ford ships nationwide and regularly works with buyers outside the Kansas City area, handling the process remotely and arranging delivery. View Bronco Sport Inventory Value Your Trade Contact Us Keep researching the 2026 Bronco Sport: the 2026 Bronco Sport Buyer's Guide, the trims guide, the fuel economy guide, the colors guide, and our Bronco Sport vs. Jeep Compass comparison.

Back to: 2026 Ford Bronco Sport Buyer's Guide CS Written by Carey Sneed - Dennis Sneed Ford, Gower, MO The Ford Bronco Sport and Jeep Compass are two of the most cross-shopped compact SUVs, and both were built with a little more capability in mind than the typical crossover. For 2026, both get streamlined lineups. Here is an honest, spec-by-spec look at how the 2026 Bronco Sport and 2026 Jeep Compass compare - including where each one has the edge. 2026 Bronco Sport vs. Jeep Compass: the quick answer The 2026 Ford Bronco Sport offers two engines (up to 250 horsepower), more cargo space, and higher towing capacity, along with more serious off-road hardware on the Badlands. The 2026 Jeep Compass counters with a stronger standard engine (200 horsepower versus the Bronco Sport's base 180) and slightly better highway fuel economy. Both come standard with four-wheel drive and seat five. Specs compared side by side Spec 2026 Bronco Sport 2026 Jeep Compass Base engine 1.5L turbo, 180 hp / 200 lb-ft 2.0L turbo, 200 hp / 221 lb-ft Top engine 2.0L turbo, 250 hp / 280 lb-ft 2.0L turbo, 200 hp (one engine) Drivetrain Standard 4x4 Standard 4x4 Combined MPG (base) 27 mpg 26 mpg Highway MPG (base) 30 mpg 31 mpg Max towing 2,200-2,700 lbs 2,000 lbs Max cargo 65.2 cu ft 59.8 cu ft Cargo behind rear seat 32.5 cu ft 27.2 cu ft Seating 5, two rows 5, two rows Off-road trim Badlands (twin-clutch 4x4, HOSS) Trailhawk (Trail Rated, 20:1 crawl) Figures are manufacturer and EPA estimates and can change with configuration. Towing and fuel economy vary by trim and equipment. Where the Bronco Sport has the edge The Bronco Sport offers more cargo room (65.2 vs. 59.8 cubic feet), higher towing capacity (up to 2,700 pounds on the Badlands vs. 2,000 on the Compass), a choice of two engines including a 250-horsepower option, and slightly better combined fuel economy on its base engine. Its Badlands trim also brings heavier-duty off-road hardware, including a twin-clutch rear drive unit and seven terrain modes with a locking differential. For buyers who want to actually use the capability - hauling gear, towing a small trailer, or heading off the pavement - the Bronco Sport's extra cargo space, towing, and available 2.0L engine give it real practical advantages. The Badlands trim in particular is built for more serious off-road duty than any Compass short of the Trailhawk. Where the Compass has the edge The 2026 Jeep Compass comes standard with a stronger base engine - a 2.0L turbo making 200 horsepower, compared with the Bronco Sport's base 1.5L at 180 horsepower. The Compass also posts a slightly higher highway fuel economy figure (31 vs. 30 mpg) and offers the Trail Rated Trailhawk trim with a low-range 4x4 system for dedicated rock crawling. To be fair to the Compass: if your priority is standard power without stepping up trims, its base engine is the stronger of the two. The Bronco Sport answers that with its available 2.0L, but only on the Badlands - so the trim you are considering matters to this comparison. Which should you buy? Choose the 2026 Bronco Sport if you want more cargo space, higher towing, a choice of engines, and Ford's G.O.A.T. terrain system - especially in Badlands form for off-road use. Choose the 2026 Jeep Compass if a stronger standard engine and the Trailhawk's dedicated low-range 4x4 matter most to you. Both are capable, five-passenger compact SUVs with standard four-wheel drive. Prefer a deeper trim-by-trim look at the Ford side before you decide? Our original Bronco Sport vs. Jeep Compass comparison covers the matchup in even more detail, and our 2026 Bronco Sport Buyer's Guide walks through every trim, engine, and feature. 2026 Bronco Sport vs. Jeep Compass FAQ Which is bigger, the Bronco Sport or the Compass? The Bronco Sport offers more cargo space - 65.2 cubic feet maximum versus 59.8 in the Compass, and 32.5 cubic feet behind the rear seat versus 27.2. Both seat five in two rows. Which has more towing capacity? The Bronco Sport. It tows up to 2,200 pounds on the 1.5L trims and up to 2,700 on the Badlands, when properly equipped. The 2026 Jeep Compass tows up to 2,000 pounds. Which has the stronger engine? It depends on trim. The Compass has a stronger standard engine (200 hp vs. the Bronco Sport's base 180 hp). But the Bronco Sport's available 2.0L on the Badlands makes 250 hp, more than any Compass. Which is better off-road? Both offer capable off-road trims. The Bronco Sport Badlands brings a twin-clutch rear drive unit, HOSS suspension, and seven terrain modes with a locking differential. The Compass Trailhawk is Trail Rated with a low-range 20:1 crawl ratio. The Badlands is the more powerful of the two; the Trailhawk emphasizes low-range crawling. View Bronco Sport Inventory Value Your Trade Full Buyer's Guide Keep researching the 2026 Bronco Sport: the 2026 Bronco Sport Buyer's Guide, the trims guide, the fuel economy guide, and the colors guide.

Back to: 2026 Ford Bronco Sport Buyer's Guide CS Written by Carey Sneed - Dennis Sneed Ford, Gower, MO One of the Bronco Sport's biggest advantages over larger SUVs and trucks is efficiency - you get real 4x4 capability while still returning car-like fuel economy. Here is what the 2026 Ford Bronco Sport is EPA-rated to deliver, how the two engines compare, and what those numbers mean for the drive from Kansas City up to Gower and back. What is the 2026 Bronco Sport's gas mileage? The 2026 Ford Bronco Sport with the standard 1.5L EcoBoost engine is EPA-rated at 25 mpg city, 30 mpg highway, and 27 mpg combined. The Badlands, with the 2.0L EcoBoost, is rated at 21 city, 27 highway, and 23 combined. An Outer Banks equipped with the Sasquatch Package is rated at 23 city, 26 highway, and 24 combined. All versions run on regular 87-octane fuel. 25 MPG CITY 1.5L EcoBoost 30 MPG HIGHWAY 1.5L EcoBoost 27 MPG COMBINED 1.5L EcoBoost 2026 Bronco Sport MPG by engine and configuration Configuration City Highway Combined 1.5L EcoBoost (Big Bend, Heritage, Outer Banks) 25 30 27 1.5L Outer Banks with Sasquatch Package 23 26 24 2.0L EcoBoost (Badlands) 21 27 23 The most efficient Bronco Sport is any of the standard 1.5L trims at 27 mpg combined. Stepping up to the Badlands trades some efficiency for the stronger 2.0L engine and its more advanced off-road hardware, and adding the Sasquatch off-road package to an Outer Banks lowers its ratings slightly because of the more aggressive tires and running gear. Why is there a difference between the two engines? The 1.5L EcoBoost is a smaller three-cylinder tuned for efficiency, making it the mileage leader. The 2.0L EcoBoost in the Badlands is a larger four-cylinder that produces more power (250 horsepower versus 180) for serious off-road use, which is why its fuel economy is lower. Both use an 8-speed automatic and standard 4x4. For most buyers who split their time between the highway and the occasional gravel road or campsite, the 1.5L strikes the better balance. The 2.0L makes sense if you regularly head off-road or want the extra power. Our trims guide breaks down which engine comes on each trim. Does the Bronco Sport use regular or premium fuel? Both the 1.5L and 2.0L EcoBoost engines in the 2026 Bronco Sport are designed to run on regular 87-octane gasoline. There is no requirement for premium fuel, which helps keep running costs down compared with some rivals that recommend premium. What does that mean for real driving? At 27 mpg combined, a 1.5L Bronco Sport can cover a lot of ground on a tank. The roughly 30-minute drive from the Kansas City metro up US-169 to Gower, for example, is an easy, efficient trip - and the same efficiency that makes the commute cheap also makes the Bronco Sport a practical daily driver and road-trip vehicle. Keep in mind that EPA ratings are standardized estimates. Your real-world mileage will vary with driving style, terrain, weather, cargo, and how much time you spend off-pavement. Cold Missouri winters and lots of short trips will pull numbers down; steady highway cruising will push them up. 2026 Bronco Sport fuel economy FAQ What is the most fuel-efficient Bronco Sport? Any 2026 Bronco Sport with the standard 1.5L EcoBoost engine - Big Bend, Heritage, or Outer Banks - is the most efficient, at 25 city / 30 highway / 27 combined mpg. What is the Badlands' fuel economy? The Badlands, with the 2.0L EcoBoost engine, is EPA-rated at 21 city / 27 highway / 23 combined mpg. It trades some efficiency for more power and off-road capability. Does the Bronco Sport require premium gas? No. Both Bronco Sport engines are designed to run on regular 87-octane fuel. How far can a Bronco Sport go on a tank? Exact range depends on the trim and driving conditions, but at 27 mpg combined the 1.5L Bronco Sport delivers strong range for a compact SUV, making it well-suited to commuting and road trips. View Bronco Sport Inventory Value Your Trade Full Buyer's Guide Keep researching the 2026 Bronco Sport: the 2026 Bronco Sport Buyer's Guide, the trims guide, and the colors guide.

Back to: 2026 Ford Bronco Sport Buyer's Guide CS Written by Carey Sneed - Dennis Sneed Ford, Gower, MO Choosing a color is one of the more fun parts of ordering a Bronco Sport - and for 2026 the palette gets two new additions while a couple of older colors retire. Here is the full 2026 Ford Bronco Sport exterior and interior color lineup, what is new, and how the choices change from trim to trim. What exterior colors does the 2026 Bronco Sport come in? Most 2026 Bronco Sport trims - Big Bend, Outer Banks, and Badlands - are offered in eight exterior colors: Space White Metallic and Orange Fury Metallic Tri-Coat (both new for 2026), plus Velocity Blue Metallic, Shadow Black, Azure Gray Metallic Tri-Coat, Carbonized Gray Metallic, Ruby Red Metallic Tinted Clearcoat, and Oxford White. The retro Heritage trim has its own distinct color palette. Space White Metallic Metallic NEW FOR 2026 Orange Fury Metallic Tri-Coat Tri-coat finish NEW FOR 2026 Velocity Blue Metallic Metallic Shadow Black Solid Azure Gray Metallic Tri-Coat Tri-coat finish Carbonized Gray Metallic Metallic Ruby Red Metallic Tinted Clearcoat Tinted clearcoat Oxford White Solid A note on color accuracy: the swatches above are screen approximations. Metallic, tinted, and tri-coat finishes shift in real light and never match a monitor exactly. Always view the actual paint in person before deciding - we are happy to pull examples on our Gower lot. What colors are new for the 2026 Bronco Sport? Two exterior colors are new for 2026: Space White Metallic and Orange Fury Metallic Tri-Coat. At the same time, Eruption Green Metallic and Desert Sand from the prior model year are discontinued and no longer offered. What colors does the Heritage trim come in? The Heritage trim has its own retro-styled palette of five colors: Shadow Black, Azure Gray Metallic Tri-Coat, Carbonized Gray Metallic, Ruby Red Metallic Tinted Clearcoat, and the Heritage-exclusive Robin's Egg Blue. Every Heritage also gets an Oxford White roof and a unique Oxford White grille as part of its throwback styling. Shadow Black Heritage Azure Gray Metallic Tri-Coat Heritage Carbonized Gray Metallic Heritage Ruby Red Metallic Tinted Clearcoat Heritage Robin's Egg Blue Heritage-exclusive What interior colors does the 2026 Bronco Sport offer? Interior options vary by trim. Big Bend comes with an Ebony cloth interior, with a Medium Light Smoked Truffle option available. Outer Banks offers premium-trimmed seats in Ebony or a distinctive Platinum Blue. Badlands features Ebony ActiveX-trimmed seats with perforation, and its available Tech Package adds leather-trimmed seats with Dove Gray inserts and Orchid Yellow accents. Heritage has a unique Navy Pier plaid cloth interior with Race Red stitching. Trim Standard interior Big Bend Ebony cloth (Medium Light Smoked Truffle available) Heritage Navy Pier plaid cloth with Race Red stitching Outer Banks Premium-trimmed, Ebony or Platinum Blue Badlands Ebony ActiveX with perforation (leather available via Tech Package) Which Bronco Sport colors look best? That comes down to personal taste, but the two new-for-2026 colors tend to draw the most attention: Orange Fury Metallic Tri-Coat is bold and adventure-ready, while Space White Metallic is clean and modern. For a more understated look, Carbonized Gray Metallic and Shadow Black are perennially popular, and Velocity Blue adds color without being loud. Whatever direction you lean, we can help you see the actual paint before you commit. If we do not have your color on the lot in Gower, we can often locate it - and we never charge extra to do so. 2026 Bronco Sport colors FAQ How many colors does the 2026 Bronco Sport come in? Big Bend, Outer Banks, and Badlands are offered in eight exterior colors. The Heritage trim has its own separate palette of five colors, including the exclusive Robin's Egg Blue. What are the new 2026 Bronco Sport colors? Space White Metallic and Orange Fury Metallic Tri-Coat are both new for 2026. Eruption Green and Desert Sand from the prior year are discontinued. Is Robin's Egg Blue available on every trim? No. Robin's Egg Blue is exclusive to the Heritage trim as part of its retro-inspired color palette. What is a tri-coat finish? A tri-coat finish uses three layers of paint - a base coat, a tinted middle coat, and a clear coat - to create more depth and a richer look than a standard finish. Orange Fury and Azure Gray are tri-coat colors on the 2026 Bronco Sport. View Bronco Sport Inventory Value Your Trade Full Buyer's Guide Keep researching the 2026 Bronco Sport: the 2026 Bronco Sport Buyer's Guide, the trims guide, the fuel economy guide, and our Bronco Sport vs. Jeep Compass comparison.