Used 2017 Dodge Challenger for Sale near New Jersey

How much does the 2017 Dodge Challenger cost?

Prices have softened 2.03% compared to this time last year, making it a favorable time to shop this model year.

There are 1,380 listings available, which suggests you have a solid amount of inventory to compare.

Is the 2017 Dodge Challenger a good car?

Yes — the 2017 Dodge Challenger earns a 4.6/5 user rating and a 7.5/10 expert rating. The standout strength is Look and feel at 10/10.

Owners consistently praise its powerful performance, comfort, and stylish design, and they also value its muscle-car heritage and daily-driving capability. The overview points to a coupe that makes a strong visual and emotional statement, while also feeling more usable thanks to its stable handling and approachable personality.

With 29.8% of listings priced as good or great deals, you have some room to shop selectively.

Is the 2017 Dodge Challenger reliable?

Owners rate it 4.6/5, a strong signal of long-term satisfaction.

User feedback points to a car that feels dependable enough for daily use, with owners repeatedly highlighting its strong performance, comfort, and stable handling over time. The expert evaluation also describes the Challenger as a car with valid warranty coverage and steady improvements to powertrains, technology, and comfort, which supports the case for long-term ownership confidence.

The main used-buyer risk is that some examples may have been driven hard or maintained inconsistently, so condition and service history matter a lot.

What should I look for when buying a used 2017 Dodge Challenger?

At 54.7% accident-free, a meaningful share of listings has prior incidents — history verification is especially important.

You should start with a vehicle-history report and then prioritize a pre-purchase inspection, especially if the car has been modified or driven as a performance model. Pay close attention to body condition, tire wear, brake condition, and signs of hard use, since the Challenger’s personality can attract enthusiastic ownership. If you want the best odds of a clean purchase, focus on documented maintenance and a careful test drive.

Key things to evaluate:

• Trim level: The GT adds all-wheel drive, a smooth ride, light steering effort, and a more year-round-friendly personality, while the base rear-wheel-drive trims keep the traditional muscle-car feel. The GT also comes with LED daytime running lights, LED taillights, xenon headlights, and 19-inch alloy wheels.
• Powertrain: The GT uses a 3.6-liter V6 with 305 horsepower and an 8-speed automatic. It is tuned for quiet cruising and decent fuel economy, but the performance notes say it can feel less exciting than the car’s bold image suggests.
• Safety package: The Challenger includes a reversing camera as standard, while lane-departure warning, blind-spot monitoring, and forward-collision alert are optional. Some driver-assist features are not standard on every trim.
• Infotainment: The Uconnect 8.4 system includes navigation, real-time traffic, weather alerts, and onboard apps. The tech setup also includes Performance Pages, and the tested GT had auto high beams and rain-sensing wipers.
• Fuel efficiency: The EPA rates the GT at 18 mpg city and 27 mpg highway, and the expert test recorded around 22 mpg over 500 miles.

Which 2017 Dodge Challenger trim should I buy?

The 2017 Dodge Challenger is offered in 14 trim levels: SXT, GT, R/T, R/T Shaker, R/T Plus, R/T Plus Shaker, R/T Scat Pack, R/T Scat Pack Shaker, R/T Scat Pack 392, T/A, T/A 392, SRT 392, SRT Hellcat, Hellcat.

Here's the short version:

• SXT: This is the entry point if you want the Challenger’s retro style at the lowest price, but it is the most basic way into the lineup.
• GT: This is the best-value trim if you want the most usable all-around package, because it adds all-wheel drive and a strong mix of comfort and tech.
• R/T: This is the step up if you want V8 power and a more traditional muscle-car feel without jumping straight to the highest-performance models.
• R/T Shaker: Choose this if you want the R/T formula with extra visual flair from the shaker setup.
• R/T Plus: This is for buyers who want more comfort and convenience equipment layered onto the R/T.
• R/T Plus Shaker: This combines the added comfort of the Plus trim with the shaker look.
• R/T Scat Pack: This is the choice if you want a more serious performance step up and stronger straight-line character.
• R/T Scat Pack Shaker: This adds the shaker treatment to the Scat Pack formula.
• R/T Scat Pack 392: This is for buyers who want the Scat Pack’s performance focus with the 392 designation.
• T/A: This trim leans into a more distinctive appearance and performance-oriented identity.
• T/A 392: This is the more aggressive T/A choice for buyers who want stronger performance character.
• SRT 392: This is the better pick if you want a higher-performance Challenger with a more serious hardware set.
• SRT Hellcat: This is the extreme-performance choice for buyers who want the most power and are willing to pay for it.
• Hellcat: This is the top-end performance trim for shoppers who want the most intense version of the Challenger lineup.

The safety content notes that many driver-assist features are optional, so if those matter to you, verify equipment carefully before you buy.

Is now a good time to buy a used 2017 Dodge Challenger?

This is a moderate market for selective buyers, with enough inventory to shop carefully and enough price softness to create opportunities.

• Deal availability: 29.8% of listings are priced as good or great deals.
• Inventory: There are 1,380 listings available.
• Price trend: Prices have softened 2.03% compared with last year.
• Clean inventory: 54.7% of listings are accident-free.

If you find a listing below $20,184, that's toward the low end of the year-round range and worth acting on quickly.

What is the 2017 Dodge Challenger's resale value?

The current average of $20,738 sits slightly below last year's $21,168.

That softer pricing suggests the market has become a bit more favorable for buyers, which can also mean future sellers may need to stay competitive on condition and mileage. If you buy well and keep the car clean, documented, and unmodified, you should be in a better position when it comes time to resell. The Challenger’s strong enthusiast appeal helps support demand, especially for well-kept examples.

Vehicles with strong owner satisfaction ratings, like this model year's 4.6/5, tend to retain buyer demand, which supports resale value over time.

Is the 2017 Dodge Challenger safe?

The 2017 Dodge Challenger earns a five-star overall rating from NHTSA, with four-star ratings in the frontal crash rating.

It earns a 4/10 safety score from our experts.

The Challenger comes with a reversing camera as standard, while lane-departure warning, blind-spot monitoring, and forward-collision alert are optional. The expert safety evaluation also notes that the car scored Good in the moderate front overlap and side crash tests, Marginal in the small front overlap test, and Acceptable in the roof strength and headrest/seat tests. The body structure was deemed Poor in the small front overlap test, which is a meaningful caveat for used shoppers.

Should I buy a 2017 Dodge Challenger or consider a different year?

If you're weighing the 2017 against nearby model years, here's how to think about it:

Choose the 2017 if:

• 29.8% of listings are priced as good or great deals.
• At 54.7% accident-free, a meaningful share of listings has prior incidents — history verification is especially important.
• Price trend: Prices have softened 2.03% compared with last year.
• Owners rate it 4.6/5 — a strong satisfaction signal.
• The 2017 adds all-wheel drive on the GT trim, broadening the Challenger’s everyday usability.

Consider the 2016 if:

• At $23,722, the 2016 costs more than the current year's $20,738 average.
• It leans hard into authentic retro muscle-car identity with fresh options and a shaker hood.

The bottom line: If you want the better current-market value, the 2017 is the stronger starting point. If your priority is the most authentic retro-muscle character and you find the right example, the 2016 remains worth a look.

How does the 2017 Dodge Challenger compare to the 2017 Ford Mustang?

Our experts score the 2017 Dodge Challenger 7.5/10 and the 2017 Ford Mustang 7.8/10. The Challenger leans harder into retro style, a roomier-feeling personality, and a more relaxed cruising character, while the Mustang edges it on overall expert score and market deal share. The Challenger’s GT trim also brings all-wheel drive, which gives it a broader all-season appeal than the Mustang’s rear-wheel-drive setup in this comparison.

These recommendations are based on CarGurus' proprietary market data from November 3, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.