Used Dodge Dart for Sale nearBlacksburg, VA

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 $6,582, and over the past year it reached a low of $6,569. Recently, prices have come down for the 2014, 2015, 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 solid reputation with owners for its sporty feel, comfortable interior, and fuel efficiency. The all-generations owner rating is 4.6/5 across every model year in the data.

Owners repeatedly praise the Dart's fun-to-drive character, practical size, and everyday comfort. Reviewers also point to its roomy cabin and strong value as recurring strengths.

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 can feel modest compared with larger vehicles.

23.3% of listings are priced as good or great deals.

Are Dodge Dart models reliable?

Owners consistently describe the Dodge Dart as a dependable daily driver with a sporty personality, and expert commentary reinforces its comfort, practicality, and value-focused character. Across the model years, the Dart also earns praise for its roomy cabin and easy-to-live-with nature.

• Owners rate the Dodge Dart between 4.5 and 4.8 out of 5 stars across all model years in the data.

For used buyers, long-term ownership risk is best managed by checking service history and verifying that the car's electronics and other commonly mentioned trouble spots have been addressed.

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

Across all model years, at 61% accident-free, a meaningful share of listings has prior incidents — history verification is especially important.

Key things to evaluate:

• Safety package: blind-spot monitoring, rear cross-path detection monitoring, rear parking assist, and smart-beam headlamps in GT and Limited trims
• Infotainment: 8.4-inch Uconnect touchscreen standard on most trims; 7-inch TFT display standard in Aero, Limited, and GT trims
• Fuel efficiency: 25 mpg city/36 highway/29 combined when paired with Dodge’s 6-speed manual; 24/34/27 with the 6-speed automatic; 28/41/32 with the 1.4-liter turbocharged 4-cylinder and manual transmission; 40 mpg highway with the turbocharged engine and 6-speed dual-clutch automatic

Which Dodge Dart trim should I buy?

The 2016 Dodge Dart offers these trims:

• SE: the entry point, with the base 2-liter 4-cylinder engine and the broadest starting point for the lineup
• SXT: a value-oriented step up that can add more equipment and is a smart pick if you want a balanced mix of features and price
• Aero: the efficiency-focused trim with the 1.4-liter turbocharged engine and 6-speed dual-clutch automatic availability
• GT: the sportier choice with the 2.4-liter engine, rear stabilizer bar, and available advanced safety features
• Limited: the most upscale trim, adding the 2.4-liter engine, rear stabilizer bar, and available advanced safety features

What Dodge Dart do most buyers choose?

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

Higher-listing years usually draw more shoppers because they give you more inventory to compare, which can make it easier to find the right price, mileage, and condition combination. They also tend to be the years where you can shop with more confidence around deal quality because there are simply more examples on the market.

What is the Dodge Dart's resale value?

Prices are moving lower across all three model years shown here, which is good news if you're shopping used. The declines are strongest on the 2014 and 2016 models, while the 2015 model is changing more gradually. That pattern suggests you may have some room to negotiate, especially on the years with the larger drops.

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

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 2015 model is at −1.04% versus a year ago, and the 2014 model is at −5.08%.
• Deal availability: The 2015 model has 24.7% good and great deals, and the 2014 model has 27.5%.
• Sweet-spot year: The 2014 model has the most listings at a current average price of $6,683. The Dodge Dart offers a roomy cabin that gives it a bigger-feeling presence than many shoppers expect in this class.

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

How does the 2015 Dodge Dart compare to the 2015 Ford Focus?

Our experts score the 2015 Dodge Dart 7.5/10 and the 2015 Ford Focus 6.3/10. The two cars share the same engine output, but the Dart comes in at a lower average used price. The Focus has more listings and a slightly higher good-and-great-deal share, while the Dart has the lower accident-free share in this comparison.

These recommendations are based on CarGurus' proprietary market data from October 21, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.