Ford Blue Advantage · Comparison
Ford Blue Advantage vs. other certified pre-owned programs
Updated Oct 23, 2026
Part of the Ford Blue Advantage guide at Swant Graber Ford. Shop certified inventory.
Ford Gold Certified is the only program in this table with both a 7-year/100,000-mile powertrain warranty and a 14-day money-back return. Toyota Gold matches the warranty lengths but has no published return policy; Honda has a 3-day exchange and longer non-powertrain coverage; CarBravo offers a 10-day/500-mile exchange (not a refund) and certifies vehicles under 10 model years and 100,000 miles.
Top tiers side by side
| Ford Gold Certified | GM CarBravo | Stellantis CPOV | Toyota Gold | HondaTrue Certified | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Age / miles | =6 yrs; <80,000 | <10 MY; <100,000 | =5 MY; <75,000 | =6 MY; =85,000 | 2021–2026 MY; <80,000 |
| Inspection | 172 points | 126 items | 125 points (Ram) | 160 points | 182 points |
| Comprehensive | 12 mo/12,000 mi | 12 mo/12,000 mi bumper-to-bumper | 3 mo/3,000 mi | 12 mo/12,000 mi | 2 extra yrs or to 100,000 mi (non-powertrain) |
| Powertrain | 7 yr/100,000 mi | — | 7 yr/100,000 mi | 7 yr/100,000 mi from purchase | 7 yr/100,000 mi |
| Return / exchange | 14-day/1,000-mi money back | 10-day/500-mi exchange | None published | None published | 3-day exchange |
| Deductible | Not stated publicly | $0 | $100 per visit | $0 | $0 |
From each automaker's program pages, retrieved Oct 2026 (Toyota eligibility from a Toyota dealer program page). Terms change; confirm on the vehicle's certificate.
Second tiers
| Ford Blue Certified | CarBravo BravoBudget | Stellantis CPO Go | Toyota Silver | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Age / miles | =10 yrs; <150,000 | 10–15 MY and/or 100,000–150,000 | 6–10 MY and/or 75,001–120,000 | =10 MY; outside Gold |
| Inspection | 139 points | 62 points | 125 points | 136 points |
| Warranty | 90 days/4,000 mi comprehensive | 30 days/1,000 mi powertrain | 3 mo/3,000 mi | 12 mo/12,000 mi powertrain |
| Any make? | Most makes | Many makes | Stellantis brands | Toyota |
How to choose
- Want a return option: Ford's 14-day money back is the strongest here.
- Want the most bumper-to-bumper time: Honda's 2 extra years leads, if you want a Honda.
- Shopping Chevy or GMC: see CarBravo at Swant Graber Motors. Ram or Dodge: Stellantis certified.
Questions
Which certified pre-owned program is best?
It depends on the brand and what matters to you. Ford Gold Certified pairs a 7-year/100,000-mile powertrain warranty with a 14-day/1,000-mile money-back guarantee; Toyota Gold matches the warranty lengths without a published return policy; HondaTrue Certified has longer non-powertrain coverage and a 3-day exchange.
How does Ford Blue Advantage compare to CarBravo?
Ford Gold covers Ford models up to 6 years and under 80,000 miles with 12/12 comprehensive and 7/100 powertrain coverage and a 14-day money-back guarantee. CarBravo certifies many makes under 10 model years and 100,000 miles with a 12-month/12,000-mile bumper-to-bumper warranty and a 10-day/500-mile exchange.
Related
- CarBravo certified at Swant Graber Motors
- Stellantis certified Ram and Dodge
- Gold Certified explained
- Certified vs. used vs. new: the data
Swant Graber Ford, 1697 E Division Ave, Barron, WI 54812, 715-537-9500. Doc fee $127.50.
Sources
Program details current as of Oct 23, 2026. Ford may change terms; the vehicle's warranty documents control.
- Ford, Ford Blue Advantage compare chart, retrieved Oct 23, 2026
- Ford, Ford Blue Advantage FAQs (archived Feb 10, 2026), retrieved Oct 23, 2026
- CarBravo, Used Car Warranties, retrieved Oct 23, 2026
- Stellantis, fcacertified.com, retrieved Oct 23, 2026
- Ram, Certified Pre-Owned, retrieved Oct 23, 2026
- Toyota, TCUV Warranty Supplement, Gold and Silver (PDF), retrieved Oct 23, 2026
- Price Toyota, TCUV program overview (dealer page; eligibility), retrieved Oct 23, 2026
- Honda, HondaTrue Certified benefits, retrieved Oct 23, 2026