Used Dodge Charger for Sale nearSan Luis Obispo, CA

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 $25,733, and its lowest point over the past year was $24,370. 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 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’s powerful performance, spacious interior, and sporty character. Across the model years, you also see recurring praise for its comfortable cabin 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The main tradeoffs that show up in recent expert coverage are outdated technology, poor fuel economy, and interior materials that feel cheap in some versions.

27.8% 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 and owner feedback also points to a car that delivers a distinctive mix of muscle-car attitude and practical usability.

• 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 best managed by choosing a well-kept example and checking service history carefully, especially on older model years.

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

Across all model years, at 65.1% 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, 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:

• Charger R/T: The entry powertrain brings 420 horsepower and standard all-wheel drive, making it the starting point for buyers who want the Charger’s core performance and everyday usability.
• Charger Scat Pack: This 550-hp version adds the strongest gas-powered performance in the tested lineup, along with Launch Control, Line Lock, rear-wheel-drive mode, and Brembo brakes; it’s the best-value choice if you want the most muscle for the money.
• Charger Scat Pack Plus: This trim adds the larger 16-inch display, built-in navigation, wireless charging, and extra parking aids, making it the right pick if you want the most complete tech and convenience setup.
• Charger Daytona R/T: The electrified version brings 456 horsepower and all-wheel drive, giving you a different powertrain path with strong straight-line performance.
• Charger Daytona Scat Pack: This 630-hp electrified model sits at the top of the range and is the choice for buyers who want maximum output.

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 draw the most attention because they combine broad availability with strong pricing and a familiar mix of performance and practicality. That gives you more choices when comparing condition, mileage, and deal quality.

What is the Dodge Charger's resale value?

Most model years in the table are moving lower year over year, which can work in your favor if you’re shopping used. A few newer years are rising, showing that demand remains strong for the freshest examples. The biggest declines are concentrated in older and mid-cycle years, while the newest models are still commanding higher prices.

The 2016 and 2017 model years are holding steady, with prices close to flat year-over-year.

The 2023, 2022, and 2017 model years have held their value best, with the smallest year-over-year price changes.

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 −5.01% versus a year ago, and the 2020 model is at −4.62%.
• Deal availability: The 2021 model has 27.5% good and great deals, and the 2020 model has 27.1%.
• Sweet-spot year: The 2022 model has the most listings at a current average price of $29,290. The Dodge Charger offers a rare mix of muscle-car attitude, roomy cabin space, and everyday practicality.

Consider waiting if:

• Powertrain/efficiency: The latest Charger offers both electric motors and gasoline engines, with outputs ranging from 420 hp to 630 hp and an eight-speed automatic transmission on gas models.
• Tech: The latest Charger adds a 12.3-inch touchscreen, wireless Apple CarPlay, wireless Android Auto, a 10.25-inch digital instrument cluster, and available 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 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 15, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.