Used Dodge Charger for Sale nearNewcastle, ME

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 $25,398, and its nationwide average price reached a low of $24,356 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 is a strong pick if you want a used sedan with personality, performance, and everyday usefulness. 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 cabin, and sporty character. The model also stands out for its comfortable seating and the way it blends muscle-car attitude with real-world practicality.

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

The main trade-offs center on fuel economy, interior quality, and some outdated technology in recent years. For shoppers who value speed, space, and style first, those compromises are easier to accept.

28.5% of listings are priced as good or great deals.

Are Dodge Charger models reliable?

Owners and experts consistently praise the Charger for its strong performance, roomy cabin, and distinctive character. Across the model years in the data, it also earns repeat praise for being comfortable and enjoyable to drive.

• 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, the biggest long-term ownership risk comes from choosing a neglected example, so a careful history check and a close look at maintenance records matter a lot.

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

Across all model years, at 65% 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: 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.
• Infotainment: Uconnect 5 with a 12.3-inch touchscreen, wireless Apple CarPlay, and wireless Android Auto.

Which Dodge Charger trim should I buy?

The 2026 Dodge Charger offers these trims:

• R/T: The entry point brings 420 horsepower and standard all-wheel drive, making it the most accessible way into the new Charger lineup.
• Scat Pack: This is the best-value trim for shoppers who want the strongest performance bargain, with 550 horsepower, standard all-wheel drive, Launch Control, Line Lock, and Brembo brakes with six-piston front calipers.
• Scat Pack Plus: This trim adds the larger 16-inch digital display, built-in navigation, wireless charging, and extra parking aids including Turn Signal Active Blind Spot View and a 360-degree camera.

What Dodge Charger do most buyers choose?

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

These higher-volume years tend to be popular because they give you the broadest mix of availability, pricing, and trim choices. They also sit close enough to the newest generation to keep the Charger’s core appeal while often landing at more approachable prices than the latest model years.

What is the Dodge Charger's resale value?

Most model years in this set are moving lower year over year, which can work in your favor if you’re shopping used. A few newer years are still rising, so the strongest demand is concentrated near the top of the range. The overall pattern shows that older examples are generally becoming more affordable, while the newest used Chargers are still commanding stronger prices.

The 2017 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 −5.4% versus a year ago, and the 2020 model is at −4.31%.
• Deal availability: The 2021 model has 29.4% good and great deals, and the 2020 model has 27.4%.
• Sweet-spot year: The 2022 model has the most listings at a current average price of $29,116. The Dodge Charger offers a roomy cabin and a big trunk, which helps it work well as a practical performance sedan.

Consider waiting if:

• Powertrain/efficiency: The latest Charger offers 456 horsepower in the Daytona R/T, 630 hp in the Daytona Scat Pack, 420 hp in the gas R/T, and 550 hp in the Scat Pack, with an eight-speed automatic on the gas models.
• Tech: Uconnect 5 brings a 12.3-inch touchscreen, wireless Apple CarPlay, wireless Android Auto, and available built-in navigation, plus a larger 16-inch display on Plus models.
• Safety: The latest model 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 September 22, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.