Used Dodge Dart for Sale nearJanesville, WI

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 $6,526, and its nationwide average price reached a low of $6,524 over the past year.

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 has a strong owner following and a clear appeal for shoppers who want a compact car with personality. The all-generations owner rating is 4.6/5 across every model year in the data.

Owners repeatedly praise its sporty feel, comfortable interior, fuel efficiency, and everyday drivability. The Dart also stands out for its roomy cabin and value-oriented character, which show up consistently across the model years.

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

The main trade-offs center on technology quirks, electrical issues, and performance that can feel modest compared with larger vehicles.

28.0% of listings are priced as good or great deals.

Are Dodge Dart models reliable?

Owners and experts consistently point to the Dart's comfortable cabin, sporty driving feel, and practical everyday use as strengths. Across the model years, it also earns praise for being a car you can live with easily on a daily basis.

• 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 vehicle history and confirming that the car has been maintained well, especially on higher-mileage examples.

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

Across all model years, at 55% 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; 7-inch TFT display in Aero, Limited, and GT trims
• 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 point, with the base 2-liter engine and the model’s core compact-car size and value appeal
• SXT: a strong everyday choice that adds access to the 8.4-inch Uconnect touchscreen and sits in the middle of the lineup
• Aero: the efficiency-focused trim with the 1.4-liter turbocharged engine and available 6-speed dual-clutch automatic
• GT: the more performance-oriented trim with the 2.4-liter engine, 7-inch TFT display, and available advanced safety features
• Limited: the best-value trim for shoppers who want the most upscale feel, with the 2.4-liter engine, 7-inch TFT display, 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-volume years usually draw more used shoppers because they give you more inventory to compare, more pricing spread to work with, and a better chance of finding the right combination of condition, mileage, and equipment.

What is the Dodge Dart's resale value?

The table shows a mixed pattern, with two model years moving lower and one staying nearly flat. That gives used buyers some negotiating room on the softer years while also showing that one model year has remained relatively steady.

The 2015 model year is holding steady, with prices close to flat year-over-year.

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 −7.83% versus a year ago.
• Deal availability: The 2014 model has 28.9% good and great deals.
• Sweet-spot year: The 2014 model has the most listings at a current average price of $6,390. The Dodge Dart offers a roomy cabin that gives it a bigger feel than many shoppers expect from a compact car.

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

How does the 2014 Dodge Dart compare to the 2014 Ford Focus?

Our experts score the 2014 Dodge Dart 7.2/10 and the 2014 Ford Focus 7.7/10. The Dart brings a lower average used price and a slightly higher good-and-great-deal share, while the Focus offers more listings and a higher accident-free share. Both use the same 2.0L 160 hp I4 Flex Fuel Vehicle engine, but the Focus edges ahead on overall expert score.

These recommendations are based on CarGurus' proprietary market data from November 10, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.