Used Dodge Durango for Sale nearMercedes, TX

How much does the Dodge Durango cost in today's market?

Used Dodge Durango prices span a wide range depending on model year. Here's what the market looks like right now:

The Dodge Durango's current nationwide average price is $27,324, and its lowest point over the past year was $26,116. Recently, prices have come down for the 2024 and 2025 models, making now a good time to shop recent model years.

Is the Dodge Durango a good car?

Yes — the Dodge Durango is a strong fit if you want a three-row SUV with space, power, and a distinctive personality. The all-generations owner rating is 4.5/5 across every model year in the data.

Owners consistently praise the Durango for its spacious cabin, strong performance, and comfortable ride. Reviewers also repeatedly highlight its family-friendly practicality, towing ability, and broad feature content.

Expert reviews rate the 2021 and 2018 models among the highest across all years.

The main trade-offs across recent expert-reviewed years center on dated interior materials, poor fuel economy, and safety equipment that trails newer rivals in some trims. 34.8% of listings are priced as good or great deals.

Are Dodge Durango models reliable?

Owners consistently rate the Durango highly, and the strongest praise centers on its spacious interior, powerful engines, and comfortable ride. Expert reviews also point to its broad capability and strong performance character, even as they note that long-term ownership can bring higher upkeep attention than some shoppers may expect.

• Owners rate the Dodge Durango between 4.5 and 5 out of 5 stars across all model years in the data.

For used buyers, the biggest long-term risk is that condition and maintenance history matter a lot, so a careful inspection and vehicle-history review are especially important.

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

Across all model years, accident-free inventory is solid at 78.3% — always verify the vehicle history report.

Older model years carry meaningfully higher accident rates, so always verify the vehicle history report on pre-2022 models.

Key things to evaluate:

• Safety package: Blind-spot monitors and front/rear parking sensors are standard on the 2026 Durango, while forward automatic emergency braking and lane-departure warning are standard only on the GT Premium and optional on the Hellcat Jailbreak.
• Infotainment: Every Durango comes with a 10.1-inch touchscreen running Uconnect 5 with navigation, HD Radio, SiriusXM 360L satellite radio, over-the-air updates, and wireless Apple CarPlay.
• Fuel efficiency: The 2026 Durango’s 3.6-liter V6 returns 17 mpg city and 24 mpg highway, while the 5.7-liter Hemi V8 returns 14 mpg city and 21 mpg highway.

Which Dodge Durango trim should I buy?

The 2026 Dodge Durango offers these trims:

• GT: The entry point with rear-wheel drive, the 3.6-liter V6, a 10.1-inch touchscreen with Uconnect 5, and a no-name six-speaker stereo.
• GT Plus: The best-value trim for many shoppers, adding leather, heated first- and second-row seats, ventilated front seats, adaptive cruise control, and a wireless charging pad.
• GT Plus AWD Hemi V8: Adds the 5.7-liter Hemi V8, all-wheel drive, high-beam assist, a sunroof, and Nappa leather.
• GT Premium AWD Hemi V8: Adds a leather-wrapped instrument panel, a suede headliner, more driver-assistance features, and a 19-speaker stereo.
• SRT Hellcat: The performance flagship with the supercharged V8, huge Brembo brakes, sport suspension, and performance-focused infotainment functions.

What Dodge Durango do most buyers choose?

The Dodge Durango years with the most listings are 2024, 2025, and 2023.

These higher-volume years tend to be popular because they give you more inventory to compare, more pricing spread to shop, and a better chance of finding the trim and equipment mix you want.

What is the Dodge Durango's resale value?

Most model years in the table are down year over year, and several recent ones show double-digit drops. That pattern can work in your favor if you’re shopping used, since it creates more room to find value in recent model years. One model year is moving up, which shows that demand can still support certain Durango variants.

The 2023, 2015, and 2016 model years have held their value best, with the smallest year-over-year price changes.

Is the Dodge Durango safe?

• 2026: 3/10
• 2025: 4/10
• 2023: 4/10
• 2021: 7/10
• 2020: 6/10
• 2018: 8/10
• 2017: 6/10
• 2016: 8/10
• 2014: 8/10

For the safest used buy, the 2014, 2016 and 2018 models all post the highest confirmed score of 8/10.

Should I buy a used Dodge Durango now or wait for the next model?

Buy now if:

• Price trend: The 2025 model is at −20.94% versus a year ago, and the 2024 model is at −8.76%.
• Deal availability: The 2025 model has 37.4% good and great deals, and the 2024 model has 36.8%.
• Sweet-spot year: The 2024 model has the most listings at a current average price of $32,217. The Dodge Durango offers a roomy three-row cabin, strong towing capability, and a distinctive performance-oriented character.

Consider waiting if:

• Powertrain/efficiency: The 2026 Durango’s 3.6-liter V6 returns 17 mpg city and 24 mpg highway, while the 5.7-liter Hemi V8 returns 14 mpg city and 21 mpg highway.
• Tech: Every Durango comes with a 10.1-inch touchscreen running Uconnect 5, which features navigation, HD Radio, SiriusXM 360L satellite radio, over-the-air updates, and wireless Apple CarPlay.
• Safety: Blind-spot monitors and front/rear parking sensors are standard, while forward automatic emergency braking and lane-departure warning are standard only on the GT Premium and optional on the Hellcat Jailbreak.
• Starting price: The 2026 Dodge Durango starts at $40,990 for the GT with RWD and $42,990 for AWD.

If you're buying used today, the 2024 model year offers the best mix of value and availability. If you want the latest tech and features, it may be worth waiting for the next model year's inventory to build up.

How does the 2024 Dodge Durango compare to the 2024 Ford Explorer?

Read our full side-by-side expert comparison here.

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