Used Dodge Dart for Sale nearSanta Clarita, 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 $6,789, and its year-round low is $6,714.47. That gives you a useful snapshot of what this model is trading for right now across the years in the data.

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, and fuel efficiency. Across the years in the data, shoppers also tend to value its practical size, fun driving character, and everyday usability.

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.

25.1% of listings are priced as good or great deals.

Are Dodge Dart models reliable?

Owners consistently describe the Dart as a car that feels fun to drive, comfortable, and practical for daily use. Expert commentary also points to a roomy cabin and a solid overall driving 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 over time.

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

Across all model years, at 61.6% 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 highway

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
• 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: the efficiency-focused trim with the 1.4-liter turbocharged engine and available 6-speed dual-clutch automatic
• GT: a more performance-oriented trim with the 2.4-liter engine, rear stabilizer bar, and available advanced safety features
• Limited: the most upscale trim in the lineup, with the 2.4-liter engine, rear stabilizer bar, 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.

The highest-volume years tend to be the easiest to shop because you usually get more choices, more price competition, and a better chance of finding the right trim and condition. In the Dart's case, the most common years also line up with the strongest deal percentages.

What is the Dodge Dart's resale value?

Overall, the Dart's prices are moving in mixed directions, with two years declining and one year essentially flat. That pattern can work in your favor if you're shopping used, since recent price drops may create better buying opportunities on some model years while others remain relatively steady.

The 2015 model year is 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

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 −2.67% versus a year ago.
• Deal availability: The 2014 model has 29.1% good and great deals.
• Sweet-spot year: The 2014 model has the most listings at a current average price of $6,811. The Dodge Dart offers a roomy cabin and a larger-than-expected footprint for a compact sedan.

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 1.4-liter turbocharged 4-cylinder makes 160 hp and 184 lb-ft of twist.
• 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 September 4, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.