Used Dodge Dart for Sale nearPalm Desert, CA

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 $6,828, and over the past year that average reached a low of $6,713. 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, and the all-generations owner rating is 4.57/5 across every model year in the data.

Owners consistently praise the Dart for its sporty feel, comfortable interior, fuel efficiency, and everyday drivability. Many also like its roomy cabin and substantial size for a compact car.

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.

24.1% 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 character, and practical everyday appeal. The model also earns praise for its roomy feel and value-oriented personality.

• 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 confirming that the car has been maintained well.

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 can be equipped with blind-spot monitoring, rear cross-path detection monitoring, rear parking assist, and smart-beam headlamps.
• 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; 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-liter engine and is the starting point for the 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 available 6-speed dual-clutch automatic.
• GT: Adds the 2.4-liter engine, the 7-inch TFT display, and available advanced safety features.
• Limited: The most upscale trim in the lineup, with the 2.4-liter engine, the 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-listing years usually give you more choices on price, mileage, and equipment, which makes them especially appealing if you want to compare several similar cars before buying.

What is the Dodge Dart's resale value?

The Dart's prices show a mixed pattern, with two model years moving lower and one moving higher. That gives you some useful buying opportunities, especially if you're focused on the years that have softened recently. The spread also suggests that condition, mileage, and trim level can matter a lot when you're comparing 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

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 −2.74% versus a year ago.
• Deal availability: The 2014 model has 26.4% good and great deals.
• Sweet-spot year: The 2014 model has the most listings at a current average price of $6,935. 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 15, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.