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 $6,768, and its year-round low is $6,732.07. That gives you a useful snapshot of what this model is trading for overall, with prices staying in a fairly tight band across the 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 earns a strong overall owner response, with a mix of sporty driving feel, comfort, and everyday usability that shows up repeatedly in owner feedback. The all-generations owner rating is 4.57/5 across every model year in the data.

Owners consistently praise the Dart for its fun-to-drive character, comfortable interior, and fuel efficiency. Review summaries also point to its roomy cabin and practical feel as recurring strengths.

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

The main trade-offs called out in expert feedback center on powertrain refinement, technology polish, and overall pace compared with stronger rivals. 20.0% of listings are priced as good or great deals.

Are Dodge Dart models reliable?

Owners and experts consistently describe the Dodge Dart as a car that delivers a sporty feel, comfortable seating, and solid everyday usability. Review summaries also point to reliability for daily use and a generally positive ownership experience across the model years.

• 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 carefully and focusing on well-kept examples with clean records.

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

Across all model years, at 59.9% 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, with a 7-inch TFT display in Aero, Limited, and GT trims
• Fuel efficiency: 25 mpg city/36 highway/29 combined; 28/41/32; 24/34/27; and highway figure to 40 mpg

Which Dodge Dart trim should I buy?

The 2016 Dodge Dart offers these trims:

• SE: the entry point, with the base 2.0-liter engine and the model’s straightforward value focus.
• SXT: a strong everyday choice that adds access to the 8.4-inch Uconnect touchscreen and sits in the core 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 2.4-liter engine, 7-inch TFT display, and a more upscale feel.

What Dodge Dart do most buyers choose?

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

Higher-volume years tend to draw more shoppers because they usually give you more choices, easier comparison shopping, and a better chance of finding the right color, trim, and condition. They also tend to be the years buyers return to most often when they want a balance of price and availability.

What is the Dodge Dart's resale value?

The Dart's year-over-year price movement is mostly flat to slightly down, with one model year showing a small increase. That pattern suggests used buyers are seeing relatively stable pricing overall, with limited movement in either direction. The 2014 and 2015 model years are holding steady, with prices close to flat year-over-year.

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

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 or wait for the next model?

Buy now if:

• Price trend: The 2014 model is at −0.06% versus a year ago.
• Deal availability: The 2014 model has 21.1% good and great deals.
• Sweet-spot year: The 2014 model has the most listings at a current average price of $6,887. The Dodge Dart offers a roomy cabin and a larger-than-expected footprint that gives it a more substantial feel than many compact cars.

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, and the turbocharged engine can eke out 28/41/32 with a manual transmission.
• 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 28, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.