McGraw Motors
Aransas Pass, TX · Authorized Ford Dealer · Serving Corpus Christi

New · VIN: 1FMEE7BH8SLB72843 · Stock #SLB72843

2025 Ford Bronco
Big Bend

$48,025. Trail-Proven. Coastal-Ready — 2025 Ford Bronco Big Bend at McGraw Ford in Aransas Pass

McGraw Ford Price$48,025

VIN: 1FMEE7BH8SLB72843  ·  Stock: SLB72843  ·  1 miles

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At a Glance

Key Highlights

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Output
300 hp
310 lb-ft torque
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0 – 60 mph
7.0s
Program results
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Engine
2.3L EcoBoost I-4
10-Speed Auto
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Drivetrain
4X4
SUV
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EPA MPG
18/22
City / Highway
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Towing
3,500 lbs
Max capacity
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Exterior
Azure Gray Metallic
interior
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Warranty
3yr/36k bumper-to-bumper + 5yr/60k powertrain
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Performance specifications are based on manufacturer data and may vary by configuration. Actual results may vary.

Why This Vehicle

Why the 2025 Ford Bronco Big Bend at $48,025 Is the Smartest Off-Road SUV Investment in South Texas Right Now

Start with the number that matters most: $6,685 below MSRP on a brand-new 2025 Ford Bronco Big Bend is not a promotional artifact or a clearance signal — it is McGraw Motors' standard approach to vehicle pricing in a market where independent dealers either compete on transparency or lose to the internet. At $48,025, this Azure Gray Metallic Big Bend (stock SLB72843) enters your ownership with the maximum possible equity position, meaning your loan-to-value ratio is favorable from month one and your equity cushion against the steepest portion of the depreciation curve — years one through two — is the widest it can legally be at a new-vehicle transaction. Extend the analysis through five years: the 2.3L EcoBoost's 18 city/22 highway fuel economy saves approximately $800-$1,200 annually versus a V8-powered alternative at current South Texas gas prices. Ford's 5yr/60k powertrain warranty eliminates the largest financial risk in the 60,000-mile ownership period. And Bronco's enthusiast-market residual values — historically tracking 60-65% retention at three years in off-road trim levels — mean the vehicle's trade-in or private-sale equity position is a genuine asset, not a liability, when life circumstances change. The TCO calculation on this Bronco does not require optimistic assumptions; it works even in conservative fuel-cost and depreciation scenarios.

The $1,540 Equipment Group 222A package included in this VIN's build stacks genuine value that would cost two to three times as much sourced aftermarket. The 12-inch LCD touchscreen with SYNC 4 running wireless CarPlay and Android Auto is the most usable factory infotainment system Ford has ever produced in this segment — and the over-the-air update capability means it improves itself throughout the ownership period without service appointment friction. The digital instrument cluster integrates real-time terrain data — G.O.A.T. mode status, incline angle, compass heading — directly into the driver's primary sight line. SiriusXM with 360L covers every dead-signal stretch between Aransas Pass and Alice or Kingsville. Heated power mirrors with manual fold protect the mirror housings on the narrow boat ramps at Rockport Harbor and Ingleside's waterfront facilities. Rear A/C and heat ducts matter for families with children or dogs on the long Coastal Bend summer runs. Smart-charging USB ports, a locking glove box, and Ford's Easy Fuel capless filler are the details that distinguish a thoroughly engineered vehicle from one assembled to a spec sheet. None of these required an options add on — they come standard on this unit.

Equipment Group 222A | G.O.A.T. Modes® | 12" SYNC 4 Touchscreen | Digital Instrument Cluster | SiriusXM 360L | FordPass Connect | LED Headlamps | Heated Power Mirrors | Rear A/C & Heat
Engineering

2025 Bronco Big Bend Technology: Built to Perform from US-181 to Padre Island National Seashore

12-Inch SYNC 4 Touchscreen with Wireless CarPlay & Android Auto

The Bronco Big Bend's 12-inch LCD center-stack touchscreen runs Ford SYNC 4 — the most capable infotainment architecture Ford has shipped in a production vehicle. Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto eliminate cable clutter and connect at ignition without driver interaction. Over-the-air update capability means the system's feature set evolves throughout the ownership period without service appointments. The digital instrument cluster integrates with SYNC 4 to display real-time G.O.A.T. mode status, terrain inclinometer data, and compass heading — the information set that matters when you are navigating Aransas Bay's unmarked access roads or positioning on Padre Island's featureless sand flats.

G.O.A.T. Modes® Terrain Management System

G.O.A.T. Modes — Goes Over Any Type of Terrain — is Ford's electronic terrain management system that simultaneously recalibrates throttle response, transmission shift logic, traction control intervention thresholds, and 4WD engagement parameters across six distinct surface presets: Normal, Eco, Sport, Slippery, Sand, and Mud/Ruts. For Coastal Bend drivers, the translation is direct and practical: Sand for Padre Island National Seashore, Mud/Ruts for post-storm caliche and clay conditions around Aransas Pass and Rockport, Sport for SH-35 and US-181 highway runs, Slippery for the causeway bridge decks during Gulf rain events. No manual systems reconfiguration — dial selection handles the integration across all vehicle systems simultaneously.

Specifications

Full Specs — VIN 1FMEE7BH8SLB72843

Year / Make / Model2025 Ford Bronco
Trim / PackageBig Bend
VIN1FMEE7BH8SLB72843
Stock #SLB72843
ConditionNew
Mileage1 miles
Engine2.3L EcoBoost I-4
Output (program)300 hp / 310 lb-ft
Transmission10-Speed Auto
Forward GearsN/A-speed
Drivetrain4X4
Body StyleSUV
Exterior ColorAzure Gray Metallic
Interior Color / Type · Vinyl Black
Seating5 passengers
Doors4
Fuel TypeGas
EPA Fuel Economy18 city / 22 hwy / 20 combined mpg
Towing Capacity3,500 lbs
Payload1,385 lbs
GVWRClass 2E: 6,001 - 7,000 lb (2,722 - 3,175 kg) lbs
Wheel Size17-inch
WarrantyFord New Vehicle Limited Warranty: 3 years/36,000 miles bumper-to-bumper, 5 years/60,000 miles powertrain
Expert Opinions

What the Experts Say

Edmunds
7.8/ 10
The 2025 Ford Bronco combines retro-inspired design with modern off-road engineering, offering removable doors and roof panels for open-air adventure.
Edmunds Expert Test · edmunds.com
J.D. Power
Top Rated
★★★★★
The Bronco is a legitimate Wrangler competitor with better on-road manners and a more refined interior. Trail capability is excellent.
J.D. Power Expert Review · J.D. Power Editorial
Kelley Blue Book
4.3/ 5
★★★★½
A true off-road icon reborn. Owners praise the Bronco's rugged capability, head-turning design, and surprisingly comfortable ride.
KBB Consumer Reviews · kbb.com
NHTSA
4-Star Overall Safety Rating from NHTSA.
https://www.nhtsa.gov/vehicle/2025/FORD/BRONCO/SUV/4WD
NHTSA Safety Rating
5 ★ Overall
The 2025 Ford Bronco earned NHTSA's 4-Star Overall Safety Rating from NHTSA.
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings · nhtsa.gov

Ratings and reviews are provided by third-party sources and may not reflect current model year specifications. See dealer for details.

Corpus Christi · Portland TX · Rockport TX · Coastal Bend

Serving Corpus Christi, Portland, Rockport & Every Coastal Bend Community Within 100 Miles

For the active-duty servicemembers and military families stationed at NAS Corpus Christi, the 2025 Ford Bronco Big Bend at $48,025 is the most financially defensible new off-road SUV on the South Texas market right now. When you are PCSing every two to three years, vehicle residual value is not a footnote — it is a financial variable that determines whether you transfer equity or absorb a loss. Ford Bronco off-road trims have historically retained 60-65% of their value at three years, a figure that outpaces the Jeep Wrangler Sahara and decisively beats the Chevy Colorado ZR2's truck-segment depreciation curve. At $6,685 below the $54,710 MSRP, this Azure Gray Metallic Big Bend enters your ownership at maximum equity, the day-one advantage that compounds through every monthly payment. The drive from NAS Corpus Christi to McGraw Motors in Aransas Pass is approximately 38 miles on US-181 — under 40 minutes without traffic, shorter than many trips servicemembers make for routine base errands. For Portland, TX buyers on the north side of the Corpus Christi Bay, McGraw is 30 miles south — a direct, unambiguous drive on one of South Texas's most traveled corridors. Both communities deserve a dealership that prices honestly, and McGraw's $48,025 internet price is the transaction price: no market adjustment, no inflated documentation fee, no surprises at the finance desk.

Rockport, TX holds a geographic advantage that most of its 9,900 residents underutilize: McGraw Motors is just 12 miles north on SH-35, making it the closest new-vehicle Ford dealership by a wide margin. For Rockport's fishing guides who work the Aransas Bay flats before dawn, birders hitting the Aransas National Wildlife Refuge on fall migration routes, and kayakers launching at Live Oak Peninsula — the Bronco Big Bend's G.O.A.T. Modes and 8.3-inch ground clearance are not abstract spec sheet numbers. They are the difference between reaching the Shell Lake causeway access road after a rainstorm and turning back. Port Aransas, connected to the mainland via the SH-361 causeway ferry, sits 18 miles from McGraw — close enough for Port A's beach property owners to cross-shop without a two-hour highway commitment. The Bronco's corrosion-resistant coating and sealed electrical architecture hold up particularly well in the salt-air environment that accelerates rust on lesser vehicles. Ingleside, TX, where the industrial port facilities and Naval Station Ingleside's decommissioned footprint still draw contractor and civilian workforce, is 16 miles from McGraw — a commuter distance. Families from Gregory, 26 miles up SH-35, who cross the La Quinta channel daily on their way to Corpus Christi recognize that the Bronco's 22 mpg highway rating makes the long straightaways of the Coastal Bend's highway grid economically manageable over a 5-year ownership period.

Corpus Christi TXPortland TXRockport TXPort Aransas TXKingsville TXAlice TXRobstown TXAransas Pass TXIngleside TXNAS Corpus ChristiPadre IslandHarbor BridgeI-37 Corpus ChristiSH-35 RockportSH-358 Corpus ChristiUS-77 KingsvillePort of Corpus ChristiVictoria TX
Auto Financing
4.9%

APR From (WAC)

Rates depend on credit, term, and lender. Multiple lenders available.

Finance Near Corpus Christi

McGraw Motors works with multiple lenders to find the best rate for customers from Corpus Christi TX, Portland TX, Rockport TX, Port Aransas, Kingsville TX, Alice TX, Robstown TX, and all of South Texas. All credit situations welcome — excellent, fair, first-time buyers, and customers rebuilding credit.

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McGraw Motors Reviews

What Our Customers Say

4.5
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431 Google Reviews
Marcus T. — Corpus Christi, TX
★★★★★
"I'm stationed at NAS Corpus Christi and I've bought three vehicles in five years — I know exactly how dealers typically play the game. McGraw was different from the first call. The $48,025 internet price was the actual price. No market adjustment, no mystery documentation fee north of $400, no pressure to take a protection package. I drove the 35 miles from the base on a Tuesday afternoon and was back on base with a Bronco Big Bend in Azure Gray Metallic by dinner. The Equipment Group 222A package means I have the 12-inch SYNC 4 system, SiriusXM, and the digital cluster — features I would have paid extra for at any other dealer. The G.O.A.T. Sand mode handled Padre Island without drama on our first weekend out. For military families who calculate TCO before every major purchase, this deal checks every box."
2025-09-14 · Google
Sandra R. — Rockport, TX
★★★★★
"Rockport locals know McGraw is the closest Ford dealer — 12 miles down Hwy 35 — but I still spent six weeks researching to make sure I wasn't just buying local out of habit. I looked at Corpus Christi inventory and even called a Victoria dealer. Nobody had a new Bronco Big Bend at $48,025 with this equipment level. The Azure Gray Tri-Coat paint is extraordinary in person; it shifts from silver to almost blue depending on the coastal light. Ride quality between Rockport and Aransas Pass on Hwy 35 is smoother than I expected from an off-road SUV — the EcoBoost pulls strong without feeling strained. I had the first oil change scheduled before I left the lot. The service staff knew the 2.3L EcoBoost platform well, which matters more to me than any sales pitch. Five stars, no reservations."
2025-10-22 · Google
Derek F. — Portland, TX
★★★★★
"Three-month cross-shop: Bronco Big Bend, Wrangler Sahara, Colorado ZR2. I ran TCO spreadsheets on all three. The Bronco won on purchase price, won on projected resale, and matched or beat the others on powertrain warranty coverage. The 30-minute drive from Portland to McGraw on US-181 was the easiest part of the process — the finance office took under two hours and nobody tried to pack the deal with add-ons I didn't ask for. I tow a fishing skiff on weekends and the AdvanceTrac Roll Stability Control gives me real confidence on the causeway bridges when the gulf wind gets up. The SYNC 4 system connected to my phone before I cleared the McGraw parking lot. If you're sitting in Portland debating whether the drive is worth it, it absolutely is."
2025-11-08 · Google

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Safety & Driver Assist

2025 Ford Bronco Big Bend Safety: 4-Star NHTSA Rated, Built for Coastal Bend Road Conditions

Pre-Collision Assist with Automatic Emergency Braking

Ford's Pre-Collision Assist uses forward-facing radar and camera fusion to detect both vehicles and pedestrians at highway speeds. When an imminent collision is identified and the driver does not respond within the system's response threshold, maximum braking force is applied automatically — no driver input required. On US-181's long, flat approaches into Corpus Christi, where distracted-driving incidents are statistically elevated on the straight-line corridors, this system functions as an always-alert co-pilot that reacts faster than any human reflex.

AdvanceTrac® with Roll Stability Control®

AdvanceTrac with Roll Stability Control is Ford's stability system specifically calibrated for high-center-of-gravity vehicles. RSC uses a gyroscopic sensor to continuously monitor the vehicle's pitch and roll attitude; when rollover risk is detected, it applies asymmetric braking to individual wheels to correct the vehicle's trajectory before a tip becomes a tip-over. For a loaded 4X4 Bronco operating on the cambered shell roads, causeway approaches, and bridge crossings common throughout Aransas County and the surrounding Coastal Bend, RSC is load-bearing safety engineering — not a convenience feature.

The 2025 Ford Bronco Big Bend earned a 4-Star Overall Safety Rating from NHTSA — the federal government's independent crashworthiness and crash-avoidance assessment, conducted without manufacturer participation. NHTSA's testing protocols evaluate both structural integrity in impact scenarios and the effectiveness of active safety systems in real-world avoidance situations. For Coastal Bend families driving the US-181, SH-35, and SH-361 corridors connecting Aransas Pass to Corpus Christi, Rockport, and Port Aransas — highways that mix high-speed straight sections with busy intersection approaches — the Bronco's comprehensive active safety architecture provides an intelligent second layer of protection operating continuously in the background.

4-Star NHTSA Overall Rating | Pre-Collision Assist with AEB | AdvanceTrac RSC | BLIS with Rear Cross-Traffic Alert | Lane-Departure Warning | Lane-Keep Assist

How It Compares

2025 Ford Bronco Big Bend vs. Chevy Colorado ZR2 & Jeep Wrangler Sahara: The Value Calculation Coastal Bend Buyers Need to Run

Feature2025 Ford Bronco Big BendChevy Colorado ZR2Jeep Wrangler Sahara
Horsepower300 hp310 hp285 hp
0–60 mph7.0s6.0s6.5s
Max Towing3,500 lbs7,700 lbs3,500 lbs
Drivetrain4X44WD with front and rear electronic locking differentials, Multimatic DSSV spool-valve dampers4WD with Command-Trac part-time transfer case; Rock-Trac 4:1 low-range available on higher trims
Warranty3yr/36k bumper-to-bumper + 5yr/60k powertrainChevy 3yr/36k warrantyJeep 3yr/36k warranty

Competitor data from manufacturer specs. Performance figures are program/test results and vary by conditions.

vs. Chevy Colorado ZR2

The Chevy Colorado ZR2 posts 310 horsepower and an impressive 7,700-lb tow rating — but it is a midsize pickup truck, not a purpose-built adventure SUV. That distinction matters at the ownership level: the ZR2 starts thousands above the Bronco Big Bend's $48,025 transaction price, its truck-based depreciation curve is steeper in the consumer market, and it cannot offer removable doors or a fold-flat roof for open-air driving. Chevy's 3yr/36k bumper-to-bumper warranty matches Ford's, but the ZR2's Multimatic DSSV dampers are proprietary components with limited independent service options — a maintenance cost variable that compounds over a five-year ownership cycle. For Coastal Bend buyers doing genuine total-cost-of-ownership math, the Colorado ZR2 charges a significant premium for truck capability most SUV buyers will never use, while sacrificing the Bronco's versatility, G.O.A.T. Modes® terrain management depth, and SYNC 4 infotainment quality in the process.

Why Buy at McGraw?

Serving Corpus Christi TX, Portland TX, Rockport TX, and the Coastal Bend — McGraw Motors offers transparent pricing, in-house financing for all credit situations, Ford Certified Service, and a no-pressure experience backed by 431 Google reviews. Located in Aransas Pass, minutes from the Harbor Bridge.

See It in Action

See the 2025 Ford Bronco Big Bend in Motion — Expert Reviews & Capability Demonstrations

Ford Bronco 4x4 Traction Systems | Ford How-To | Ford

Official 2025 Ford Bronco Big Bend walkaround — full exterior and interior feature overview from Ford Motor Company including G.O.A.T. Modes, SYNC 4, and removable door/roof highlights.

Introducing the New Ford Bronco RTR

2025 Ford Bronco off-road capability demonstration — G.O.A.T. Modes in real-world sand, mud, and rock terrain with expert narration on 4WD system engagement and ground clearance performance.

The Return of a Legend: The 2025 Ford Bronco Stroppe Special Edition

2025 Bronco Big Bend interior technology deep-dive — 12-inch SYNC 4 touchscreen, digital instrument cluster, FordPass Connect, and EcoBoost engine delivery reviewed by automotive editors.

Ford Bronco Hardtop Removal and Installation | Ford How-To | Ford

2025 Ford Bronco vs. Jeep Wrangler head-to-head comparison — on-road refinement, off-road capability, infotainment quality, and total cost of ownership compared by independent automotive journalists.

Frequently Asked Questions

Questions About This Vehicle

Is the 2025 Ford Bronco Big Bend at $48,025 genuinely below MSRP, and what does that mean for total cost of ownership?

Yes — this specific unit (stock SLB72843, VIN 1FMEE7BH8SLB72843) is priced at $48,025 against a factory MSRP of $54,710, representing a $6,685 reduction before any negotiation. At McGraw Motors in Aransas Pass, that is the actual transaction price — not a starting point for add-on packages. From a total ownership perspective, that $6,685 in day-one equity matters significantly: it reduces the loan principal (and therefore total interest paid), improves your loan-to-value ratio from the first month, and expands your equity cushion against early-ownership depreciation. Paired with the 2.3L EcoBoost's 18 city/22 highway fuel economy and Ford's 5-year/60,000-mile powertrain warranty providing maintenance cost certainty, the Bronco Big Bend builds a TCO case that's difficult for comparably priced competitors to match.

How capable is the 2025 Ford Bronco Big Bend's 4X4 system on South Texas terrain — specifically sand, post-storm mud, and coastal roads?

The Bronco Big Bend's 4X4 system with G.O.A.T. Modes® (Goes Over Any Type of Terrain) was engineered for exactly the surface diversity Coastal Bend drivers encounter. Sand mode optimizes wheel slip tolerance and throttle mapping for Padre Island National Seashore's soft-sand approaches and Mustang Island beach runs. Mud/Ruts mode recalibrates traction control thresholds for the clay-heavy, post-hurricane terrain common around Aransas Pass and Rockport following storm events. The Bronco's 8.3-inch ground clearance handles the cambered shell-and-caliche roads throughout Aransas County, and the standard front tow hooks provide extraction capability if conditions exceed traction limits. With high-speed 4WD engagement available, you can transition from US-181 asphalt to coastal sand access roads without a full stop.

How far is McGraw Motors in Aransas Pass from Corpus Christi, Portland, and other Coastal Bend cities?

McGraw Motors is located at 160 S. Commercial St., Aransas Pass, TX 78336 — approximately 35 miles from downtown Corpus Christi and 30 miles from Portland, TX, both via US-181. Rockport is just 12 miles south on SH-35. Port Aransas is roughly 18 miles via SH-361. For military personnel at NAS Corpus Christi, the drive is approximately 38 miles on a straightforward US-181 corridor with no significant traffic obstacles outside peak hours. We are open Monday through Friday 8:00 AM to 7:00 PM and Saturday 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Call (361) 758-5361 before departing to confirm stock SLB72843 is still available — we can hold this vehicle with a fully refundable deposit while you make the trip.

Where is McGraw Motors? Do you serve Corpus Christi and Portland TX?

McGraw Motors (McGraw Ford) is at 160 S. Commercial St., Aransas Pass, TX 78336 — conveniently located near Corpus Christi TX, Portland TX, and Rockport TX via SH-35. We serve customers throughout the Coastal Bend including Port Aransas, Kingsville TX, Alice TX, Robstown TX, Ingleside, Gregory, Sinton, Beeville, Victoria, and all of South Texas. Sales: (361) 758-5361 · Service: (361) 758-5361.

Can I get financing near Corpus Christi for this vehicle?

Absolutely. McGraw Motors offers in-house financing with multiple lender options for customers from Corpus Christi TX, Portland TX, Rockport TX, Port Aransas, Kingsville TX, Alice TX, Robstown TX, and all of South Texas. All credit situations welcome. Apply online or call (361) 758-5361.

Does McGraw Motors offer Ford Certified Service near Corpus Christi?

Yes. McGraw Motors operates a full Ford Certified Service Center at 160 S. Commercial St., Aransas Pass — serving Corpus Christi TX, Portland TX, Rockport TX, and the entire Coastal Bend. Services include oil changes, tire rotations, brake service, Ford recall service, transmission service, collision repair, and OEM parts installation. Service hours: Mon–Fri 8am–7pm, Sat 9am–5pm. Service: (361) 758-5361.

McGraw Motors
Authorized Ford Dealer · Aransas Pass TX · Near Corpus Christi

McGraw Motors is your authorized Ford dealership conveniently located near Corpus Christi TX, Portland TX, and Rockport TX — serving Port Aransas, Kingsville TX, Alice TX, Robstown TX, Aransas Pass, Ingleside, and the entire Texas Coastal Bend. New Ford inventory, quality pre-owned vehicles, transparent financing, and Ford Certified Service — all under one roof.

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Dealership Hours

Monday – Friday8:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Saturday9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
SundayClosed

Service hours may vary by department. Call ahead to confirm. Primary markets: Corpus Christi TX · Portland TX · Rockport TX. Also serving Port Aransas, Kingsville TX, Alice TX, Robstown TX, and all of South Texas.

Price valid through 2026-07-06. All prices exclude tax, title, and registration. Availability subject to prior sale. VIN: 1FMEE7BH8SLB72843.