Used Dodge Dart for Sale nearVentura, 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 its lowest point over the past year was $6,716. 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 reputation from owners, especially for its sporty feel, comfort, fuel efficiency, and roomy cabin. 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, practical interior space, and everyday value. Expert reviews also point to its size, comfort, and available tech as major strengths.

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

The main trade-offs center on performance and some technology and quality-control concerns, especially in recent years where expert coverage notes electrical issues and dated-feeling features.

23.5% 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, comfortable cabin, and strong value. Expert coverage also highlights its roomy footprint, sturdy feel, and appealing interior design.

• 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 60.9% 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 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 starts the lineup and is the only trim with the base 2-liter 4-cylinder engine. It suits you if you want the most affordable way into the Dart.
• SXT: This trim adds access to the 8.4-inch Uconnect touchscreen as an option and sits in the middle of the range for shoppers who want a balanced setup.
• Aero: This trim brings the 1.4-liter turbocharged engine and a 6-speed dual-clutch automatic, making it the efficiency-focused choice.
• GT: This trim adds the 2.4-liter engine, a 7-inch TFT display, and available advanced safety features, making it a strong pick if you want a more equipped Dart.
• Limited: This trim adds the 2.4-liter engine, a 7-inch TFT display, and available advanced safety features, and it stands out as the best-value trim for shoppers who want a well-equipped Dart without moving to the top of the range.

What Dodge Dart do most buyers choose?

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

The highest-volume model years tend to be the most popular used picks because they give you more inventory to compare, which can make it easier to find the right price, trim, and condition. They also usually attract more shopper attention, so you get a clearer picture of what the market is offering.

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 used buyers some room to shop selectively, especially if you're targeting the years that have softened. The spread also suggests that demand is still active for certain versions, which can help support resale on the better-positioned trims.

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 −2.8% versus a year ago.
• Deal availability: The 2014 model has 25.5% good and great deals.
• Sweet-spot year: The 2014 model has the most listings at a current average price of $6,879. The Dodge Dart offers a roomy cabin and a substantial feel that make it appealing for everyday 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 11, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.