Used Dodge Challenger for Sale nearOzark, IL

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 $29,226, and its lowest point over the past year was $27,948. Recently, prices have come down for the 2021 and 2022 models, making now a good time to shop recent model years.

Is the Dodge Challenger a good car?

Yes — the Dodge Challenger earns strong owner approval across its long run. 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, distinctive retro styling, and comfortable ride. Many also appreciate the blend of classic muscle-car character with modern technology and everyday usability.

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

The main trade-offs that show up in expert reviews are cramped rear seating, fuel economy concerns, and interior quality that does not always match the car’s performance image.

29.8% of listings are priced as good or great deals.

Are Dodge Challenger models reliable?

Owners consistently praise the Challenger for its power, comfort, and distinctive styling, and expert reviews repeatedly highlight its strong performance and usable modern features. Across the model years in the data, it comes across as a car that delivers a memorable driving experience and a strong sense of character.

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

For used buyers, long-term ownership risk is best managed by choosing a well-kept example with a clean history and careful maintenance records.

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

Across all model years, at 68.2% 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 system with rear cross-traffic alert
• Infotainment: Uconnect 4 touchscreen infotainment display with wired Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
• Fuel efficiency: 15 mpg in combined driving

Which Dodge Challenger trim should I buy?

The 2023 Dodge Challenger offers these trims:

• SXT: The entry point in the 2023 lineup, with rear-wheel drive and the broad Challenger formula for shoppers who want the model’s style and size at the lowest starting price.
• Black Ghost: The standout special edition, based on the SRT Hellcat Redeye Widebody, with exclusive retro detailing, premium interior materials, and the highest-output character in the lineup.

What Dodge Challenger do most buyers choose?

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

Higher-volume years tend to be the most popular used picks because they give you more inventory to compare, more pricing competition, and more chances to find the trim and condition you want.

What is the Dodge Challenger's resale value?

Most model years are moving lower year over year, which can work in your favor if you want a used Challenger at a softer price. A few newer and older years are moving in the opposite direction, showing that demand remains strong for certain versions. The spread suggests that condition, trim, and desirability still matter a lot in this market.

The 2016 and 2022 model years are holding steady, with prices close to flat year-over-year.

The 2023, 2014, and 2022 model years have held their value best, with the smallest year-over-year price changes.

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?

Buy now if:

• Price trend: The 2022 model is at −0.29% versus a year ago, and the 2021 model is at −3.63%.
• Deal availability: The 2022 model has 31.6% good and great deals, and the 2021 model has 31.2%.
• Sweet-spot year: The 2022 model has the most listings at a current average price of $33,509. The Dodge Challenger offers the kind of bold, unmistakable muscle-car character that makes it easy to enjoy every time you get behind the wheel.

If you're buying used today, the 2022 model year offers the best mix of value and availability.

These recommendations are based on CarGurus' proprietary market data from October 13, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.