Used Dodge Dart for Sale nearSan Francisco, 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 $6,583, and its lowest point over the past year was $6,570. 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 strong overall response from owners, especially if you value a sporty feel, comfort, and everyday usability. The all-generations owner rating is 4.57/5 across every model year in the data.

Owners repeatedly praise the Dart's fun-to-drive character, comfortable interior, and fuel efficiency. Many also like its roomy cabin and practical feel for daily use.

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

The main trade-offs center on technology quality, electrical issues, and some powertrain and refinement concerns in the newer expert-tested years.

24.7% 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 roomy cabin. Across the model years, the Dart also earns praise for its fuel efficiency and easy-to-live-with character.

• 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 59.5% 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: large, 8.4-inch Uconnect touchscreen standard on most 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 4-cylinder engine; a good fit if you want the simplest way into the Dart lineup.
• SXT: adds access to the larger 2.4-liter four and sits in the value sweet spot for shoppers who want more everyday punch.
• Aero: brings the 1.4-liter turbocharged engine and is the best-value choice if you want the most efficient-feeling setup.
• GT: adds the 2.4-liter four plus available advanced safety features and a rear stabilizer bar for a more composed feel.
• Limited: adds the 2.4-liter four, rear stabilizer bar, and the most upscale feel in the lineup.

What Dodge Dart do most buyers choose?

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

Higher-volume years usually give you more choices, which can make it easier to compare prices, trims, and condition. They also tend to be the years shoppers return to most often when looking for the best mix of availability and value.

What is the Dodge Dart's resale value?

All three model years are moving lower year over year, which can work in your favor if you're shopping used. The changes are relatively modest for two of the years, while one year shows a somewhat larger drop. That pattern suggests you may have room to negotiate, especially if you're comparing similar listings closely.

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 −1.17% versus a year ago, and the 2014 model is at −5.85%.
• Deal availability: The 2015 model has 27.6% good and great deals, and the 2014 model has 28.6%.
• Sweet-spot year: The 2014 model has the most listings at a current average price of $6,646. The Dodge Dart offers a roomy cabin that feels larger than you'd expect for a compact car.

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 October 20, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.