Outer Banks vs Big Bend

[Edelfin]

If the Auto/Mid thing is real. No way I’m getting Outer Banks. I’m starting to feel that it is since creating a separate mid package for folks with manual without remote start might be too much of a hassle to Ford. Still not getting my hopes up.

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[5280Bronco]

Yea, i am a little confuesed too, and I want/need the 4A, and on the BB, it would not let me add it as a stand alone, so i am kind of forced if i want that option, to really-really pay for it with the OBX

That's where I'm at unless i can convince my better half that the MGV is good in the BD as i was able to add that to the BD build, but not the BB unless i went sasquach.

 

[Rayder]

Same, adding 4A forced me to add Sasquatch on the BB. I think (hope) that's a glitch. Seems there are quite a few glitches on the BB B&P.

I hope it's a glitch, I actually prefer the grill and wheels on BB, but the 4A is one of my no compromise options, and I dont want the sas, so I'd have to move up.

 

[CobraKaiSG]

same boat- by not getting leather and big screen i'm basically saving 5k with a big bend that has 90% of what i want- btw you can add side steps afterwards and get exactly the ones you want

 

[jswing]

If the Auto/Mid thing is real. No way I’m getting Outer Banks. I’m starting to feel that it is since creating a separate mid package for folks with manual without remote start might be too much of a hassle to Ford. Still not getting my hopes up.

I'm 99% sure it's a mistake, because it's not that way on any other trim. Plus, when I first built a BB, I added the 2.7, auto, and mid all for $1895. If that were real, I'd jump all over it. If the auto really is included with mid in the BB, that would make my decision much easier, it'd be BB all the way.

 

[Andy6GRealG]

I had the same thought, unless I was missing something it seems like a built out Big Bend is cheaper and more features than a standard OBX

You can’t go higher than the mid package on anything under OBX and you have the ability to upgrade stuff you can’t on the big bend but honestly it may be better to buy the BB to upgrade with aftermarket gear since Fords pricing is straight whacked the f—— out!

 

[jswing]

I hope it's a glitch, I actually prefer the grill and wheels on BB, but the 4A is one of my no compromise options, and I dont want the sas, so I'd have to move up.

Same here, 4A is pretty much a must. It's got to be a glitch. I think? I go back and forth between the wheels and grill, for me it varies with the color I choose. The gray looks good with some, but not so much with others.

 

[StedeBonnett]

I think I'm right here… one thing that keeps me thinking OBX is sport mode.
Is that worth a couple of grand??? Not sure.

 

[Troy13]

You can’t go higher than the mid package on anything under OBX and you have the ability to upgrade stuff you can’t on the big bend but honestly it may be better to buy the BB to upgrade with aftermarket gear since Fords pricing is straight whacked the f—— out!

I guess it depends what upgrades you want. I don't care about leather and the only thing I'd like out of LUX would be upgraded speakers which doesn't seem worth it.

 

[Edelfin]

I'm 99% sure it's a mistake, because it's not that way on any other trim. Plus, when I first built a BB, I added the 2.7, auto, and mid all for $1895. If that were real, I'd jump all over it. If the auto really is included with mid in the BB, that would make my decision much easier, it'd be BB all the way.

True. I definitely budgeted to pay way more. I kept trying to see what I forgot to add after seeing the price go DOWN after adding the Mid-Package haha

 

[jswing]

The only reason why i even considered OBX was because I really want the leather interior and 12" screen (high package), but if that means that I have to eat 3k just to "unlock" the option to add these features on, then I am not sure if it makes economical sense

again, may be we are all missing something here... lol

I was able to add leather as stand alone option for $2195, although I do think you need to add high package for the bigger screen.

 

[desert-dreaming]

This is my exact debate... Do I get a 2-door Big Bend with auto and add whatever I want custom over the next few years (new lights and maybe a new grille, possibly side steps, leather seats with heating/cooling, backup sensors) for around $42,000 or get an Outer Banks standard and get basically everything I want right away for less than a grand more (with extra niceties like remote start, illuminated visor mirrors, ambient lighting--but without leather cooled seats since I'm cool with the standard roast cloth with heating)?
Do I want to have more custom later, or standard that I like now? Do I want a lower overall car payment with sporadic purchases, or an overall higher payment and a vehicle fully outfitted for what I want? I'm so torn. The OBX painted fenders etc. is growing on me... Hmm.

 

[Headsong]

If the Auto/Mid thing is real. No way I’m getting Outer Banks. I’m starting to feel that it is since creating a separate mid package for folks with manual without remote start might be too much of a hassle to Ford. Still not getting my hopes up.

Good catch! I kept wondering why bb was such a great value. Free tranny! Now I'm only 1600 apart.... Dang it. Was feeling I'd found the value trim.

 

[PowPow]

So I was wondering this same exact thing! I pretty much put everything in the BB that made it an OBX... and it's like $3k cheaper. I was scratching my head, like what am I missing. I even started saving the builds and doing a side by side to see what I could be missing. My only conclusion was the wheels are maybe nicer (depending on preference) and the cloth interior on the OBX was I guess nicer? (whatevs, it's still cloth). So then I just started thinking are you paying more for the OBX simply for the privilege to be able to upgrade with the High or Lux package? That seemed silly to me.

But I didn't realize it was adding auto for free. Good catch! I don't imagine that being $3k... so it still seems like you're paying more on the OBX simply for the privileged to add higher packages. Oh, and painted fenders.

It was nice to get an idea of where things will land with the B&P, but I guess we still have some time before it's 'perfect'. Which I'm fine with, I know a lot of ppl on this forum will get annoyed over it. But whatever. Ordering still isn't for another 2 months.

 

[xusarmy]

Hello there, any of you guys out there that are deciding between these two models (4dr)?

So, i did a B&P on Big Bend, added the tube steps, mid package (AT included), and LED lamps, and this is still about 3k less than the Outer Banks... Does this mean that whoever is getting the Outer Banks is literally paying that extra 3k for the color matched door handle, over fender and 1" bigger wheel?

What am I missing here? or you guys think this price gap is justified?

You are exactly right, I thought I was going with Outer Banks, but looks like Im going Big Bend. I actually did a Black Diamond, but no Signature LED's…. Im out.

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