Used Dodge Charger for Sale nearClifton, NJ

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

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

The Dodge Charger’s current nationwide average price is $25,238, and its nationwide average price reached a low of $24,366 over the past year. Recently, prices have eased on the 2021 models, while other recent model years have held firm or risen.

Is the Dodge Charger a good car?

Yes — the Dodge Charger has a strong owner following and a clear identity that keeps it appealing across generations. The all-generations owner rating is 4.67/5 across every model year in the data.

Owners consistently praise the Charger for its powerful performance, spacious and comfortable interior, and sporty driving feel. The model also earns repeat praise for its bold styling and everyday usability, which helps it work as both a performance car and a practical sedan.

Expert reviews rate the 2020 and 2014 models among the highest across all years.

The trade-offs show up most clearly in recent expert-tested years, where fuel economy, visibility, and interior materials come up often as recurring concerns.

27.5% of listings are priced as good or great deals.

Are Dodge Charger models reliable?

Owners consistently praise the Dodge Charger for its strong performance, roomy cabin, and comfortable daily-driving character. Expert feedback also reinforces its appeal as a distinctive, enthusiast-friendly sedan with broad capability.

• Owners rate the Dodge Charger between 4.18 and 4.93 out of 5 stars across all model years in the data.

For used buyers, long-term ownership risk is most worth watching on older examples, where wear-related issues and prior-use history can matter more.

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

Across all model years, at 64.1% 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-2023 models.

Key things to evaluate:

• Safety package: Active Driving Assist
• Infotainment: Uconnect 5 with a 12.3-inch touchscreen, wireless Apple CarPlay, and Android Auto

Which Dodge Charger trim should I buy?

The 2026 Dodge Charger offers these trims:

• Charger R/T: The entry powertrain brings 420 horsepower and an eight-speed automatic, making it the starting point for buyers who want Charger performance with standard all-wheel drive.
• Charger Scat Pack: This version adds 550 horsepower, Launch Control, Line Lock, Brembo brakes with six-piston front calipers, and five drive modes, making it the best-value choice for buyers who want the fullest performance experience.
• Charger Scat Pack Plus: This trim adds the larger 16-inch digital display, wireless charging, built-in navigation, Turn Signal Active Blind Spot View, and a 360-degree camera setup for buyers who want more tech and parking help.

What Dodge Charger do most buyers choose?

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

Higher-volume years tend to draw more shoppers because they usually offer a wider mix of prices, trims, and availability. That gives you more chances to find the right combination of equipment and value.

What is the Dodge Charger's resale value?

The table shows a mixed resale picture, with several older and mid-cycle years moving lower while a few newer years are rising. That means you can still find meaningful value in some used Chargers, but the newest examples are commanding stronger prices. The sharpest gains are concentrated in the latest model years, while the middle of the range is more varied.

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

The 2023, 2022, and 2017 model years have held their value best, with prices flat to rising year-over-year.

Is the Dodge Charger safe?

• 2026: 6/10
• 2023: 5/10
• 2022: 6/10
• 2021: 9/10
• 2020: 8/10
• 2018: 6/10
• 2017: 6/10
• 2016: 7/10
• 2015: 7/10
• 2014: 8/10

The 2026 Charger comes standard with Active Driving Assist, along with Forward Collision Warning, Automatic Emergency Braking with Vulnerable Road Users Detection, Active Lane Management, Adaptive Cruise Control with Stop and Go, Blind-spot Monitoring with Rear Cross Path detection, Traffic Sign Recognition, and Drowsy Driver Detection.

For the safest used buy, the 2021 model posts the highest confirmed score of 9/10.

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

Buy now if:

• Price trend: The 2021 model is at −6.51% versus a year ago, and the 2020 model is at −4.67%.
• Deal availability: The 2021 model has 28.4% good and great deals, and the 2020 model has 26.8%.
• Sweet-spot year: The 2022 model has the most listings at a current average price of $28,587. The Dodge Charger offers a roomy cabin and a strong performance identity that makes it appealing as both a daily driver and a muscle sedan.

Consider waiting if:

• Powertrain/efficiency: The latest Charger offers 456 horsepower in Daytona R/T form, 630 horsepower in Daytona Scat Pack form, 420 horsepower in R/T form, and 550 horsepower in Scat Pack form.
• Tech: The latest Charger adds a 12.3-inch touchscreen, wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, a 16-inch display on Plus models, and built-in navigation.
• Safety: The latest Charger adds Active Driving Assist, Forward Collision Warning, Automatic Emergency Braking with Vulnerable Road Users Detection, Active Lane Management, Adaptive Cruise Control with Stop and Go, Blind-spot Monitoring with Rear Cross Path detection, Traffic Sign Recognition, and Drowsy Driver Detection.
• Starting price: The 2026 Dodge Charger Scat Pack coupe costs $56,990.

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 the next model year's inventory to build up.

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