Used Dodge Dart for Sale nearAmes, IA

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

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

The Dodge Dart's current nationwide average price is $6,689, and over the past year that average reached a low of $6,689. Recently, prices have come down for the 2014 and 2016 models, making now a good time to shop recent model years.

Is the Dodge Dart a good car?

Yes — the Dodge Dart earns a strong overall owner response, with praise centered on its sporty feel, comfort, and value-focused character. The all-generations owner rating is 4.57/5 across every model year in the data. Owners also repeatedly highlight its fuel efficiency and roomy cabin, especially in the more recent model years.

Expert reviews rate the 2015 and 2016 models among the highest across all years.

The main trade-offs center on technology quirks, quality-control concerns, and performance that trails larger or more powerful vehicles.

23.0% of listings are priced as good or great deals.

Are Dodge Dart models reliable?

Owners consistently describe the Dodge Dart as fun to drive, comfortable, and practical for daily use, and expert commentary reinforces its roomy cabin and value-oriented appeal. Across the model years, that combination gives you a car that many shoppers view as dependable for everyday ownership.

• Owners rate the Dodge Dart between 4.5 and 4.75 out of 5 stars across all model years in the data.

For long-term ownership, you should pay close attention to condition, maintenance history, and any signs of electrical or component issues before you buy.

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

Across all model years, at 60.8% accident-free, a meaningful share of listings has prior incidents — history verification is especially important.

Key things to evaluate:

• Safety package: GT and Limited trims include blind-spot monitoring, rear cross-path detection monitoring, rear parking assist, and smart-beam headlamps.
• Infotainment: 8.4-inch Uconnect touchscreen
• Fuel efficiency: 25 mpg city/36 highway/29 combined; 24/34/27; 28/41/32; 40 mpg

Which Dodge Dart trim should I buy?

The 2016 Dodge Dart offers these trims:

• SE: The entry trim centers on the base 2.0-liter engine and gives you the starting point for the Dart lineup.
• SXT: A strong value choice that adds access to the 8.4-inch Uconnect touchscreen and can be paired with the 2.4-liter engine.
• Aero: Best if you want the 1.4-liter turbocharged engine and the 6-speed dual-clutch automatic, along with the 7-inch TFT display.
• GT: Adds the 2.4-liter engine, the 7-inch TFT display, and advanced safety features including blind-spot monitoring, rear cross-path detection monitoring, rear parking assist, and smart-beam headlamps.
• Limited: The most upscale trim in the lineup, with the 2.4-liter engine, the 7-inch TFT display, and the same advanced safety features as GT.

What Dodge Dart do most buyers choose?

The Dodge Dart years with the most listings are 2014, 2015, and 2016.

Higher-volume years usually draw more shoppers because they give you more inventory to compare, more pricing flexibility, and a better chance of finding the right trim and condition.

What is the Dodge Dart's resale value?

Overall, the table shows mixed movement, with two model years trending down and one moving up. For used buyers, that creates some room to find value in the years that have softened while still seeing that one year has held firmer. The 2015, 2016, and 2014 model years have held their value best, with the smallest year-over-year price changes.

Is the Dodge Dart safe?

• 2016: 8/10
• 2015: 8/10
• 2014: 9/10

The Dart can be equipped with advanced safety features such as blind-spot monitoring, rear cross-path detection monitoring, rear parking assist, and smart-beam headlamps in GT and Limited trims.

For the safest used buy, the 2014 model posts the highest confirmed score of 9/10.

Should I buy a used Dodge Dart now?

Buy now if:

• Price trend: The 2014 model is at −4.99% versus a year ago.
• Deal availability: The 2014 model has 25.9% good and great deals.
• Sweet-spot year: The 2014 model has the most listings at a current average price of $6,894. The Dodge Dart offers a roomy cabin and a substantial feel that many shoppers appreciate in daily driving.

If you're buying used today, the 2014 model year offers the best mix of value and availability.

These recommendations are based on CarGurus' proprietary market data from September 29, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.