Used Dodge Challenger for Sale near Petal, MS

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 $29,059, and its nationwide average price reached a low of $27,934 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 earns strong marks from owners 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 styling, and comfortable ride. They also value the blend of classic muscle-car character with modern technology, which gives the car a strong personality and broad appeal.

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

The main trade-offs in recent expert-tested years center on fuel economy, outdated technology, and safety features that are not standard.

30.0% of listings are priced as good or great deals.

Are Dodge Challenger models reliable?

Owners consistently praise the Challenger for its power, comfort, and retro styling, and expert coverage reinforces its strong character and everyday usability. Across the model years, it stands out as a car that delivers a memorable driving experience and a distinctive identity.

• 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 most tied to condition and maintenance history, so a careful inspection and vehicle-history check matter a lot.

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

Across all model years, at 67.5% 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
• Infotainment: Uconnect 4 touchscreen infotainment system 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 rear-wheel-drive model starts the lineup and gives you the Challenger’s classic shape at the lowest price point.
• Black Ghost: This special edition adds the SRT Hellcat Redeye Widebody foundation, exclusive retro styling, premium Laguna semi-aniline leather upholstery, simulated suede, genuine carbon fiber trim, an 8.4-inch touchscreen, and a Harman Kardon premium sound system. It suits you if you want the most collectible, high-output sendoff.
• SRT Hellcat Redeye Widebody: This is the best-value choice if you want the Challenger’s extreme performance character with the widebody stance and serious hardware.
• SRT Demon 170: The headline performance model brings the most extreme output in the lineup and sits at the top of the range.

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 popular because they give you more inventory to compare, more pricing flexibility, and a better chance of finding 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 to buy used. A few years are holding value more firmly or moving up, showing that newer and especially desirable examples still command strong prices. The spread suggests you can find better value in several older model years while still seeing premium pricing on the newest ones.

The 2016 model year is holding steady, with prices close to flat year-over-year.

The 2023, 2014, and 2016 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 −1.52% versus a year ago, and the 2021 model is at −2.62%.
• 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 $33,287. The Dodge Challenger offers bold styling and a classic muscle-car presence that make it easy to spot and easy to want.

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 20, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.