Used Dodge Challenger for Sale nearPalm Desert, CA

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 $28,841, and its nationwide average price reached a low of $27,939 over the past year.

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 is a strong pick if you want classic muscle-car character with broad appeal. The all-generations owner rating is 4.7/5 across every model year in the data.

Owners consistently praise the Challenger for its powerful performance, distinctive retro styling, and comfortable ride. Many also highlight the blend of modern technology with classic appeal, along with the car’s strong personality and enjoyable driving experience.

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

The main trade-offs are fuel economy, interior refinement, and safety features that are not standard on some recent versions. Some expert reviews also point to cramped rear seating and an older-feeling technology setup in the newest model year.

29.3% of listings are priced as good or great deals.

Are Dodge Challenger models reliable?

Owners consistently describe the Challenger as a fun, powerful, and comfortable car with strong style and personality. Expert reviews also reinforce its appeal as a distinctive muscle car with broad performance character and everyday usability.

• Owners rate the Dodge Challenger between 4.4 and 4.9 out of 5 stars across all model years in the data.

For used buyers, the biggest long-term ownership risk comes from condition and maintenance history, so a careful inspection and vehicle-history review matter a lot.

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

Across all model years, at 67.1% 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:

• Fuel efficiency: Quaffing premium gas at a rate of 15 mpg in combined driving, according to the EPA, a Challenger SRT Hellcat Redeye costs plenty of money to buy and to keep on the road.

Which Dodge Challenger trim should I buy?

The 2023 Dodge Challenger offers these trims:

• SXT: The entry point in the lineup, with rear-wheel drive and the most accessible starting price in the 2023 range.
• Black Ghost: A limited special edition based on the SRT Hellcat Redeye Widebody, with exclusive retro styling, premium interior materials, an 8.4-inch touchscreen, navigation, and a Harman Kardon premium sound system; it suits buyers who want the most collectible, high-output sendoff.
• SRT Hellcat Redeye Widebody: The performance foundation for the Black Ghost, bringing the supercharged 6.2-liter V8, adaptive damping suspension, and Brembo performance brakes.
• SRT Hellcat Redeye: A high-output performance choice for buyers who want extreme acceleration and the Hellcat experience.
• Super Stock: A more track-focused performance variant for shoppers prioritizing maximum straight-line capability.
• Widebody: The broader-body performance setup that adds a more aggressive stance and extra presence.
• Last Call special editions: Collector-minded versions that mark the Challenger’s final model year and suit buyers who want a farewell-edition feel.

What Dodge Challenger do most buyers choose?

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

These higher-volume years tend to be popular because they give you more inventory to compare, more pricing competition, and a strong mix of modern features and familiar Challenger character. They also sit close to the sweet spot where you can still find newer-model appeal without paying the newest-model premium.

What is the Dodge Challenger's resale value?

Most model years in this set are moving lower year over year, which creates better buying opportunities for used shoppers. A few newer and older years are moving in the opposite direction, showing that demand remains strong for certain versions. Overall, the pattern favors buyers who want to shop while prices are easing.

The 2014 model year is 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 −2.11% versus a year ago, and the 2021 model is at −2.38%.
• Deal availability: The 2022 model has 31.3% good and great deals, and the 2021 model has 30.5%.
• Sweet-spot year: The 2022 model has the most listings at a current average price of $33,122. The Dodge Challenger offers bold styling and classic muscle-car character that make it easy to recognize and easy to want.

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

How does the 2022 Dodge Challenger compare to the 2022 Ford Mustang?

Read our full side-by-side expert comparison here.

These recommendations are based on CarGurus' proprietary market data from October 27, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.