Help me decide: 2023 OBX High w/SAS vs Wildtrak Lux or maybe Wildtrak High

[cdnbronco]

I have been watching/reading this forum for a while now and this is my first post.

Just finished selling my previous vehicle so I have a pretty clean slate.
Previously had a number of Jeeps - Rubicon Unlimited, Sahara 4Xe, Gladiator Rubicon Diesel and enjoyed them but looking forward to a better ride and more room in the cabin compared to a Wrangler Unlimited.

Getting a deal is important to me as is being able to sell while minimizing depreciation in a year if I decide I want to try something else.

I have test driven Outer Banks Lux with and without the Sasquatch and driven the Wildtrak Lux. I like how the Sasquatch package makes the Bronco look and I like being up higher. Non-SAS is definitely smoother and better mileage but not a concern for me as all are better than the Jeeps I am used to. I believe having the Sasquatch pkg will help minimize depreciation as well.
My offroad is limited to going up to the mountains for mountain biking, skiing and light exploring. If I am really lucky this year then maybe a longer trip to try out some sand dunes.

I am looking at 2023 soft top models to maximize my discount possibilities. Here are the options I am looking at.

Outer Banks High Pkg with Sasquatch vs Wildtrak Lux
The OBX w/SAS saves me roughly CA$10K or US$7.5K vs the Wildtrak Lux, I may be able to cut the difference in half by going Wildtrak High.
I recognize the Lux gives me B&O, Adaptive Cruise and most importantly heated steering wheel.

Any thoughts

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[MNBigfoot]

The 23 OBX will have the weaker steering rack (that gets corrected in MY24), and of course won't have the Fox shocks

 

[adamruiz2001]

WT with lux, all day long! I always say, do it right the first time and cry once, enjoy!

 

[WB6YPF]

I love my 2023 WildTrak Lux. So glad I paid the extra $.

 

[Glade Runner]

If your not getting an Everglades, then go with the Wildtrack.

 

[SkiSquatch]

I have similar use case to you, some off-roading, nothing crazy, skiing, driving in serious snow/ice conditions, mountain biking. I went w/ the OBX lux sas, hard and soft tops. I also bought a set of sas takeoffs for about $500, and put real snow's (hakka's) on, and a set of skid plates. I'm very happy with my choice. I would have liked to go wildtrack or badlands, but I won't use those extra off-road features, and couldn't really justiify the extra $5k+ over what I paid for my 2023 obx. Highly recommend Lux for a skiing vehicle. I've got a 4 door and any ski longer than a 174 will need to go in at an angle.

 

[Dmorty217]

WT if for nothing else the 3.0 steering rack.

 

[Shazamalingo]

I have an OBX lux. If you are not going to go hard offloading, I say go with OBX. Lux gets you nice touches that I used on the road a lot (ACC, etc...). I also went OBX because I liked the interior better.

SO, if going off-road, WT. If not, OBX is a great option.

 

[Lujess]

Only counterpoint is if you want manual....which would be a reason to consider Badlands. Otherwise, OBX makes complete sense for your use case

 

[Fridge]

I went obx sas lux hard top etc, could have ordered any trim but I like the obx interior and painted mirrors and door handles. Got the factory roof rack to haul snowboards and gear in a Thule box. Riding on nokians for the Saskatchewan winter and its inaugural trip to Banff next week.

 

[indio22]

I have been watching/reading this forum for a while now and this is my first post.

Just finished selling my previous vehicle so I have a pretty clean slate.
Previously had a number of Jeeps - Rubicon Unlimited, Sahara 4Xe, Gladiator Rubicon Diesel and enjoyed them but looking forward to a better ride and more room in the cabin compared to a Wrangler Unlimited.

Getting a deal is important to me as is being able to sell while minimizing depreciation in a year if I decide I want to try something else.

I have test driven Outer Banks Lux with and without the Sasquatch and driven the Wildtrak Lux. I like how the Sasquatch package makes the Bronco look and I like being up higher. Non-SAS is definitely smoother and better mileage but not a concern for me as all are better than the Jeeps I am used to. I believe having the Sasquatch pkg will help minimize depreciation as well.
My offroad is limited to going up to the mountains for mountain biking, skiing and light exploring. If I am really lucky this year then maybe a longer trip to try out some sand dunes.

I am looking at 2023 soft top models to maximize my discount possibilities. Here are the options I am looking at.

Outer Banks High Pkg with Sasquatch vs Wildtrak Lux
The OBX w/SAS saves me roughly CA$10K or US$7.5K vs the Wildtrak Lux, I may be able to cut the difference in half by going Wildtrak High.
I recognize the Lux gives me B&O, Adaptive Cruise and most importantly heated steering wheel.

Any thoughts

Key thing you mentioned: "My offroad is limited to going up to the mountains for mountain biking, skiing and light exploring. If I am really lucky this year then maybe a longer trip to try out some sand dunes."

In that case go with lowest cost Bronco you can get that has the appearance/comfort/pavement features you want. The other capability stuff, HOSS version whatever, axle ratings, sway bar uncoupling, and all that jazz ... doesn't matter much for your use case. Other than maybe a version with full time tcase, if that's something you want for pavement use in snow or whatever, so you can set it and forget it.

Also paying thousands extra for supposed future resale value typically isn't the ticket. People are buying used to save money because they are more budget minded, and they are not going to bail you out of 10k extra for off-road capability you never used, and they will likely never use. The more basic Wranglers tend to hold their value well and probably will be same with Broncos, because they give the used buyer the lowest cost to entry.

 

[Oldhippie]

Obs has nearly as good (if not better) on road/lux package as WT but the hoss 3 Fox shocks on the WT do help the ride (they could be added for way less than $10k) if the ‘23 you are looking at has it…if not Obs is a no brainer for your use.

 

[nolimits]

So roughly 10% right? Get the Wildtrak. Future buyers like higher trim levels, and the cost premium today isn’t a needle mover. Also, you have better suspension and beefier steering rack that will cost that much or more to add later should you keep longer and do more off-road adventures.

Limiting to 23 models allows you leverage to beat the dealer down on price as inventories are plentiful and 23’s are costing them interest to keep on the lot. When you think he’s at his lowest dollar, remember they get spiffs from financing that he can split with you. Also, he can tint windows, provide a years maintenance, etc. And if you’re savvy, he can use his favors to buy down your loan interest rate a few points. There’s several “back door” opportunities to sweeten your deal.

Also, just my 2 cents but lux is a waste. The stereos suck, standard or B&O. They shouldn’t and I’m not exaggerating, go listen to them. So zero value with B&O. ACC is preference. I hate it and would pay extra to not have it. If you have a disability that requires or makes life easier that may sway things. I do miss my heated steering wheel like crazy. But IMO that’s the only thing worthwhile in the lux package and as much as I would like, it’s not worth the ask price.

 

[Agswin]

I just built these 2 online:

2024 OBX - 2.7, SAS, Mid Pkg, HT, Aux switches and it came out to $60,735.
2024 WT - 2.7, SAS, Mid Pkg, HT and it came out to $64,555

Seems like you get a whole lot more with the WT for $3820. If one could afford the extra, is there an advantage in getting the OBX or just personal preference?

 

[RBJRBJ]

Wildtrak with Lux package — 2.7L turbo engine, 10 speed transmission and Fox suspension overall make a great vehicle.

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