Used Dodge Charger for Sale nearPattonsburg, MO

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 $24,943, and its nationwide average price reached a low of $24,363 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 earns a strong overall reputation from owners, especially if you want a performance sedan with real 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 interior, and sporty character. Across the model’s run, the cabin comfort and strong driving feel come through again and again, along with the appeal of its bold styling and practical size.

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

The main trade-offs that show up in expert feedback are fuel economy, aging technology in some years, and interior quality that can feel less polished than the Charger’s price and presence suggest.

27.0% of listings are priced as good or great deals.

Are Dodge Charger models reliable?

Owners consistently praise the Charger for its strong performance, roomy cabin, and comfortable daily-driving character. Expert impressions also reinforce its appeal as a durable, satisfying muscle sedan with broad usefulness.

• 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 manageable when you verify condition carefully and focus on well-kept examples, since older Chargers can show more wear-related concerns over time.

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

Across all model years, at 63.5% 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-2023 models.

Key things to evaluate:

• Safety package: Active Driving Assist, Forward Collision Warning and 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: A 12.3-inch touchscreen with Uconnect 5, wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, and built-in navigation on Plus models.

Which Dodge Charger trim should I buy?

The 2026 Dodge Charger offers these trims:

• R/T: The entry gas model brings 420 horsepower and an eight-speed automatic, making it the starting point for buyers who want Charger performance with standard all-wheel drive.
• Scat Pack: This is the best-value performance pick if you want the strongest mix of power and capability, with 550 horsepower, standard all-wheel drive, Launch Control, Line Lock, and Brembo brakes.
• Scat Pack Plus: This trim adds the larger 16-inch digital display, wireless charging, built-in navigation, and extra parking aids, making it the most feature-rich choice in the lineup.

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 the most popular used picks because they give you more inventory to compare and a wider spread of prices and deal quality. That usually makes it easier to find the right combination of condition, equipment, and value.

What is the Dodge Charger's resale value?

Most Charger model years in this set are down year over year, which can work in your favor if you’re shopping used. A few newer and mid-cycle years are still rising, showing that demand remains strong for the freshest examples and the most desirable configurations. Overall, the table points to a market where many older years are softening while the newest ones continue to command premium pricing.

The 2023, 2022, and 2016 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 −7.11% versus a year ago, and the 2020 model is at −6.23%.
• Deal availability: The 2021 model has 27.7% good and great deals, and the 2020 model has 25.3%.
• Sweet-spot year: The 2022 model has the most listings at a current average price of $28,044. The Dodge Charger offers a roomy cabin and a strong performance identity that make it appealing as both a daily driver and a muscle sedan.

Consider waiting if:

• Powertrain/efficiency: The latest Charger brings 550 horsepower, 531 pound-feet of torque, and standard all-wheel drive.
• Tech: The latest Charger adds a 12.3-inch touchscreen, wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, and a 16-inch digital display on Plus models.
• Safety: The latest Charger adds Active Driving Assist, Forward Collision Warning and Automatic Emergency Braking with Vulnerable Road Users Detection, plus Blind-spot Monitoring with Rear Cross Path detection.
• Starting price: The 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 20, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.