Used Dodge Dart for Sale nearTopeka, KS

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 $6,538, and over the past year it reached a low of $6,529. 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 reputation from owners, especially for its sporty feel, comfortable interior, and everyday usability. The all-generations owner rating is 4.6/5 across every model year in the data.

Owners repeatedly praise the Dart for its fun-to-drive character, fuel efficiency, and roomy cabin. Expert reviews also point to its size, comfort, and available tech as recurring strengths.

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

The main trade-offs are powertrain refinement, technology quirks, and some quality-control concerns that show up in recent years.

28.7% of listings are priced as good or great deals.

Are Dodge Dart models reliable?

Owners consistently describe the Dart as a car that feels sporty, comfortable, and dependable for daily use. Expert reviews also reinforce its appeal through its roomy cabin, solid ride, and practical size.

• 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 condition carefully and focusing on well-kept examples with clean history and complete maintenance records.

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

Across all model years, at 53.6% 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

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; a good fit if you want the simplest way into the Dart lineup.
• SXT: adds the 2.4-liter engine on most versions and is the best-value trim for many shoppers thanks to its balance of equipment and price.
• Aero: brings the 1.4-liter turbocharged engine and the 7-inch TFT display, making it the efficiency-focused choice.
• GT: adds the 2.4-liter engine plus available advanced safety features and a rear stabilizer bar for a more equipped feel.
• Limited: the most upscale trim in the lineup, with the 2.4-liter engine and the most premium overall presentation.

What Dodge Dart do most buyers choose?

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

These higher-volume years tend to be the easiest to shop because you have more inventory to compare and more chances to find the right price and condition. They also give you a broader mix of trims and equipment levels, which helps you match the car to your budget and priorities.

What is the Dodge Dart's resale value?

The Dart's prices are moving lower across the board, which can work in your favor if you're shopping used. The smallest change is on the 2015 model, while the 2014 and 2016 models show larger drops that may create stronger value opportunities for buyers.

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

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 −0.23% versus a year ago, and the 2014 model is at −7.51%.
• Deal availability: The 2015 model has 28.7% good and great deals, and the 2014 model has 29.6%.
• Sweet-spot year: The 2014 model has the most listings at a current average price of $6,444. 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 2015 Dodge Dart compare to the 2015 Ford Focus?

Our experts score the 2015 Dodge Dart 7.5/10 and the 2015 Ford Focus 6.3/10. The Dart brings the lower average used price, while the Focus has more listings and a higher accident-free share. Both use the same 2.0-liter 160 hp engine, but the Dart's stronger expert score and lower price make it the more appealing value pick for many used shoppers.

These recommendations are based on CarGurus' proprietary market data from November 3, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.