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 $6,730, and its year-round low is $6,728.70. That gives you a useful snapshot of what this model is bringing across the market right now. 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 generally positive reputation from owners, especially for its sporty feel, comfortable interior, and everyday usability. The all-generations owner rating is 4.57/5 across every model year in the data.

Owners repeatedly praise the Dart for being fun to drive, efficient, and practical for daily use. Many also like its roomy cabin and the sense of value it brings to the compact-car class.

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. Some recent expert reviews also point to dated-feeling features and powertrain limitations as the key compromises.

25.4% of listings are priced as good or great deals.

Are Dodge Dart models reliable?

Owners consistently describe the Dodge Dart as a fun, comfortable, and dependable daily driver, with strong praise for its sporty character and fuel efficiency. Expert commentary also reinforces its roomy cabin, solid feel, and practical appeal.

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

For used buyers, long-term ownership risk is best managed by checking vehicle history and verifying that the car has been maintained well, especially since some listings have prior incidents.

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

Across all model years, at 60% 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 can be equipped with blind-spot monitoring, rear cross-path detection monitoring, rear parking assist, and smart-beam headlamps.
• Infotainment: most trims include a large 8.4-inch Uconnect touchscreen, and Aero, Limited, and GT trims add a 7-inch TFT display.
• Fuel efficiency: 25 mpg city/36 highway/29 combined, 24/34/27, 28/41/32, and 40 mpg.

Which Dodge Dart trim should I buy?

The 2016 Dodge Dart offers...

• SE: This is the entry point, and it gives you the Dart’s core size, cabin space, and value-focused character. It suits you if you want the most affordable way into the model.
• Aero: This trim adds the 1.4-liter turbocharged engine and a 6-speed dual-clutch automatic, making it the efficiency-focused choice.
• SXT: This trim sits in the middle of the range and is the best-value pick if you want a balanced mix of equipment and everyday usability.
• GT: This trim adds the stronger 2.4-liter engine, the 7-inch TFT display, and available safety equipment, making it a good fit if you want a more upscale-feeling Dart.
• Limited: This trim adds the same 2.4-liter powertrain along with the most premium-feeling setup in the range, making it the top choice if you want the most content.

What Dodge Dart do most buyers choose?

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

Higher-listing model years usually draw more shopper attention because they give you more inventory to compare, which can make it easier to find the right price, color, and equipment combination. They also tend to be the years most buyers cross-shop first when looking for a used Dart.

What is the Dodge Dart's resale value?

The Dart's prices are moving lower across the model years shown, which can work in your favor if you're shopping used. The biggest drop is on the newest year in the table, while the other two years are also down by a smaller amount. That pattern suggests you may have room to negotiate, especially if you're comparing multiple listings.

The 2015, 2014, and 2016 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 or wait for the next model?

Buy now if:

• Price trend: The 2015 model is at −2.43% versus a year ago, and the 2014 model is at −2.55%.
• Deal availability: The 2015 model has 27.7% good and great deals, and the 2014 model has 28.1%.
• Sweet-spot year: The 2014 model has the most listings at a current average price of $6,856. The Dodge Dart offers a roomy cabin and a larger-than-expected footprint that gives it a strong everyday presence.

Consider waiting if:

• Powertrain/efficiency: The Dart is offered with a base 2-liter 4-cylinder engine that makes 160 hp and 148 lb-ft of torque. That engine manages 25 mpg city/36 highway/29 combined when paired with Dodge’s 6-speed manual. A 6-speed automatic transmission can be stuffed into the Dart for $1,250 extra and penalizes mileage slightly with estimates of 24/34/27, according to the EPA.
• Tech: Dodge packs most trims of the Dart with a large, 8.4-inch Uconnect touchscreen as standard, and a large 7-inch TFT display is standard in Aero, Limited, and GT trims.
• Safety: 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.
• Starting price: Starting at $16,995, the Dart presents value in the compact segment based on its size.

If you're buying used today, the 2014 model year offers the best mix of value and availability. If you want the latest tech and features, it may be worth waiting for 2017 inventory to mature.

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