How much does the Dodge Challenger cost in today's market?

Used Dodge Challenger prices span a wide range depending on model year. Here's what the market looks like right now:

The Dodge Challenger's current nationwide average price is $29,951, and its year-round low is $27,965.82. That puts the model's pricing in a fairly broad band across the lineup, with newer years commanding the highest averages and older years opening up more affordable entry points.

Recently, prices have eased on the 2021 models, while other recent model years have held firm or risen.

Is the Dodge Challenger a good car?

Yes — the Dodge Challenger earns strong marks from owners across its long run, and the all-generations user rating backs up its broad appeal. The all-generations owner rating is 4.74/5 across every model year in the data.

Owners consistently praise the Challenger for its powerful performance, comfortable ride, and distinctive retro styling. They also repeatedly highlight its roomy cabin and easy-to-use technology, which help the car feel more livable than its muscle-car image might suggest. Across the model years, the Challenger’s character comes through as a blend of classic presence, strong straight-line appeal, and everyday comfort.

Expert reviews rate the 2015 and 2020 models among the highest across all years.

The main tradeoffs center on fuel economy, outdated technology in some years, and safety features that are not standard on every version. Those are the kinds of compromises you accept when you want a car that leans so hard into style, power, and personality.

25.7% of listings are priced as good or great deals.

Are Dodge Challenger models reliable?

Owners and experts consistently praise the Challenger for its strong performance, comfort, and distinctive styling. The model also earns repeat praise for its roomy cabin and easy-to-use technology, which helps it feel approachable in daily use.

• Owners rate the Dodge Challenger between 4.38 and 4.91 out of 5 stars across all model years in the data.

For long-term ownership, the safest used-buy approach is to focus on well-kept examples with clean histories and to pay extra attention to the earlier years that have more caution flags in the data.

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

Across all model years, at 68.8% accident-free, a meaningful share of listings has prior incidents — history verification is especially important.

Older model years carry meaningfully higher accident rates, so always verify the vehicle history report on pre-2022 models.

Key things to evaluate:

• Safety package: blind-spot monitoring with rear cross-traffic alert, rear parking sensors, and automatic high-beam headlights
• Infotainment: Uconnect 4 touchscreen infotainment display with wired Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
• Fuel efficiency: 15 mpg in combined driving, according to the EPA, and 15.7 mpg on our Southern California testing loop

Which Dodge Challenger trim should I buy?

The 2023 Dodge Challenger offers these trims:

• SXT: The entry point starts at $34,395 and gives you the Challenger's classic rear-wheel-drive setup in its most accessible form.
• Black Ghost: This is the standout special edition, built on the SRT Hellcat Redeye Widebody and aimed at buyers who want the most dramatic styling and the highest-output performance in the lineup.

What Dodge Challenger do most buyers choose?

The Dodge Challenger years with the most listings are 2022, 2023, and 2021.

Those higher-volume years tend to be the most popular used picks because they give you more inventory to compare and more chances to find the right trim, color, and equipment mix. They also sit close enough to the end of the model run to offer newer features while still being more attainable than the newest examples.

What is the Dodge Challenger's resale value?

Most model years in the table are moving lower year over year, which can work in your favor if you're shopping used. A few newer years are still rising, showing that demand remains strong for the freshest examples. Overall, the pattern points to better value opportunities in the years that have already softened.

The 2023, 2022, and 2016 model years have held their value best, with prices flat to rising year-over-year.

Is the Dodge Challenger safe?

• 2023: 3/10
• 2021: 4/10
• 2020: 5/10
• 2017: 4/10
• 2016: 8/10
• 2015: 8/10

For the safest used buy, the 2015 and 2016 models both post the highest confirmed score of 8/10.

Should I buy a used Dodge Challenger now or wait for the next model?

Buy now if:

• Price trend: The 2021 model is at −3.19% versus a year ago, and the 2020 model is at −3.74%.
• Deal availability: The 2021 model has 27.1% good and great deals, and the 2020 model has 25%.
• Sweet-spot year: The 2022 model has the most listings at a current average price of $35,278. The Dodge Challenger offers a distinctive retro muscle-car character that blends strong presence with everyday comfort.

Consider waiting if:

• Powertrain/efficiency: 807 hp, 707 lb-ft of torque, and 15 mpg in combined driving.
• Tech: Uconnect 4 touchscreen infotainment display, wired Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, Performance Pages, and launch control.
• Safety: blind-spot monitoring with rear cross-traffic alert, rear parking sensors, and automatic high-beam headlights.
• Starting price: the lineup ranges in price from $34,395 for a base rear-wheel-drive (RWD) SXT to $103,010 for the Black Ghost.

If you're buying used today, the 2022 model year offers the best mix of value and availability. If you want the latest tech and features, it may be worth waiting for 2024 inventory to mature.

These recommendations are based on CarGurus' proprietary market data from August 28, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.