2026–27 Toyota Land Cruiser vs Ford Bronco: We Compared the Data
By the CarWhere Vehicle Data Team · Updated November 8, 2026 · how we score
Our pick: the Land Cruiser — it leads our weighted scorecard 4.5–4 across 7 categories, winning on better fuel economy (23 mpg vs 20 mpg best EPA combined) and more towing capacity (6,000 lb vs 4,500 lb). Choose the Bronco if the lower sticker matters most ($41,295 vs $58,180 to start).
Scorecard: Land Cruiser 4.5 pts · Bronco 4 pts across 7 scored categories.
The scorecard
| Category (weight) | 2027 Land Cruiser | 2026 Bronco | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starting MSRP (2) | $58,180 | $41,295 | Bronco |
| 5-year value retained (1.5) | — | 62.2% | No data |
| Best EPA combined (1.5) | 23 mpg | 20 mpg | Land Cruiser |
| Most horsepower available (1) | 326 hp | 418 hp | Bronco |
| Max towing (1) | 6,000 lb | 4,500 lb | Land Cruiser |
| Cargo behind rear seats (1) | 46.2 cu ft | 38.3 cu ft | Land Cruiser |
| Standard seats (1) | 5 | 4 | Land Cruiser |
| Median discount verified buyers got (1) | 2.8% off MSRP | 10.5% off MSRP | Bronco |
| Recalls, 2023–2025 model years (0.5) | — | 35 | No data |
| Weighted points | 4.5 | 4 | Land Cruiser |
Which one we'd buy, and for whom
- Commuter. Commuters: the Land Cruiser — 23 mpg vs 20 mpg (best EPA combined).
- Family. Families: the Land Cruiser — 5 vs 4 (standard seats).
- Budget. Tight budgets: the Bronco — $41,295 vs $58,180 (starting MSRP).
- Towing. Towing: the Land Cruiser — 6,000 lb vs 4,500 lb (max towing).
Price: sticker and what buyers paid
The Land Cruiser starts at $58,180 and tops out at $64,255; the Bronco runs $41,295 to $80,990 (manufacturer MSRP, before destination). Verified Land Cruiser buyers paid a median 2.8% off MSRP across 93 deals; the CarWhere Index target is 4.6% off. Verified Bronco buyers paid a median 10.5% off MSRP across 6 deals; the CarWhere Index target is 11.9% off.
Reliability: NHTSA complaints and recalls
- Land Cruiser: a complaint rate per 1,000 sold isn't available yet.
- Bronco: a complaint rate per 1,000 sold isn't available yet.
Latest rated model years on our years-to-avoid pages: Bronco 2023 (avoid), 2024 (solid), 2025 (solid).
Complaint rates are owner complaints filed with NHTSA divided by vehicles sold — a federal-data signal, not a survey score.
Specs side by side
| 2027 Land Cruiser | 2026 Bronco | |
|---|---|---|
| Starting MSRP (base trim) | $58,180 | $41,295 |
| Top-trim MSRP | $64,255 | $80,990 |
| Horsepower | 326 hp | 300–418 hp |
| Max torque | 465 lb-ft | 440 lb-ft |
| EPA combined | 23 mpg (hybrid avail.) | 15–20 mpg |
| Max towing | 6,000 lb | 4,500 lb |
| Max payload | 1,365 lb | 1,417 lb |
| Seats (standard / max) | 5 / 5 | 4 / 5 |
| Cargo behind rear seats | 46.2 cu ft | 38.3 cu ft |
Automaker-published figures; EPA ratings from fueleconomy.gov. "—" = not published.
Size
| Land Cruiser | Bronco | |
|---|---|---|
| Length | 196.4 in | 189.4 in |
| Width | 77.9 in | 75.9 in |
| Height | 75.7 in | 73 in |
| Wheelbase | 112.2 in | 116.1 in |
| Ground clearance | 7.9 in | 8.4 in |
Resale: 5-year value retained
There's no 5-year retention figure for the Land Cruiser yet. A 5-year-old (2021) Bronco lists for a median $35,447 — 62.2% of today's median new price of $56,969.
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FAQ
Is the Land Cruiser better than the Bronco?
On our data, yes. Our pick: the Land Cruiser — it leads our weighted scorecard 4.5–4 across 7 categories, winning on better fuel economy (23 mpg vs 20 mpg best EPA combined) and more towing capacity (6,000 lb vs 4,500 lb). Choose the Bronco if the lower sticker matters most ($41,295 vs $58,180 to start).
Which is more reliable, the Land Cruiser or the Bronco?
We only rank reliability by NHTSA complaints per 1,000 vehicles sold, and that rate isn't available for both models yet.
Which holds its value better, the Land Cruiser or the Bronco?
We don't have a 5-year retention figure for both models.
Which is cheaper, the Land Cruiser or the Bronco?
The Bronco starts lower: $41,295 vs $58,180 starting MSRP (before destination). Verified buyers paid a median 2.8% off MSRP on the Land Cruiser (93 deals) and 10.5% on the Bronco (6 deals).
Which has better gas mileage, the Land Cruiser or the Bronco?
The Land Cruiser: up to 23 mpg combined vs 20 mpg for the Bronco (best EPA rating across each lineup).
How we score
Each category compares one published number per model and counts only when both models have it. The winner earns the category weight; results inside the tie band earn nothing. Our pick has more weighted points; level points fall back to more category wins, then the reliability winner, then the price winner.
- Starting MSRP: lower wins; tie within 3%.
- NHTSA complaints per 1,000 sold: lower wins; tie within 15%.
- 5-year value retained: higher wins; tie within 2 points.
- Best EPA combined: higher wins; tie within 1 mpg (3 MPGe).
- Most horsepower available: higher wins; tie within 5%.
- Max towing: higher wins; tie within 5%.
- Cargo behind rear seats: higher wins; tie within 5%.
- Standard seats: higher wins; tie same count.
- Median discount verified buyers got: higher wins; tie within 0.5 points.
- Recalls, 2023–2025 model years: lower wins; tie within 1.
Towing weighs 2 for pickups and 1 otherwise; seating is only scored between SUVs and minivans, using standard (never optional) seats. Sources: automaker spec pages and order guides; EPA ratings (fueleconomy.gov); NHTSA owner complaints and recall campaigns against published US sales; median used asking prices across active US dealer listings from licensed vehicle-data providers; verified buyer-submitted deal sheets for discounts.
Cite this page: CarWhere, "2026–27 Toyota Land Cruiser vs Ford Bronco: We Compared the Data," carwhere.com/compare-cars/toyota-land-cruiser-vs-ford-bronco, updated November 8, 2026.