Used Dodge Hornet for Sale near New York

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

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

The Dodge Hornet's current nationwide average price is $22,675, and its lowest point over the past year was $22,675. Recently, prices have come down for the 2023 and 2024 models, making now a good time to shop recent model years.

Is the Dodge Hornet a good car?

Yes — the Dodge Hornet is a strong pick if you want a compact crossover with personality, standard all-wheel drive, and a tech-forward cabin. The all-generations owner rating is 5/5 across every model year in the data.

Expert reviews rate the 2023 and 2024 models among the highest across all years.

The main trade-offs are a claustrophobic back seat, limited cargo space, and the R/T trim's poor value.

34.0% of listings are priced as good or great deals.

Are Dodge Hornet models reliable?

Owners consistently give the Dodge Hornet top marks, and the expert writeups repeatedly point to a model that delivers strong performance, standard all-wheel drive, and easy-to-use technology. Across the years in the data, that combination gives you a clear, appealing ownership experience.

• Owners rate the Dodge Hornet 5.0 out of 5 stars across all model years in the data.

For long-term ownership, you should expect the usual used-car diligence around condition, maintenance history, and how the vehicle was driven.

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

Across all model years, accident-free inventory is excellent at 90.7% — clean inventory, standard diligence applies.

Key things to evaluate:

• Safety package: standard advanced driver assistance systems, including automatic emergency braking, lane-departure warning, lane-keeping assist, blind-spot monitoring, rear cross-traffic alert, and adaptive cruise control
• Infotainment: standard widescreen infotainment display with UConnect 5, plus wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay
• Fuel efficiency: The 2024 Dodge Hornet GT should return 21 mpg in the city, 29 highway, 24 combined.

Which Dodge Hornet trim should I buy?

The 2024 Dodge Hornet offers these trims:

• GT: The gas-powered entry point, with a 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine, a nine-speed automatic transmission, and standard all-wheel drive. This is the best-value trim if you want the Hornet's core performance and everyday usability.
• GT Plus: Adds a more upscale take on the gas model for shoppers who want extra equipment while staying with the regular engine.
• R/T: Brings the plug-in hybrid powertrain, more output, and electric AWD for buyers who want the Hornet's most advanced setup.
• R/T Plus: Adds the most premium equipment to the plug-in hybrid model for shoppers who want the top-spec Hornet experience.

What Dodge Hornet do most buyers choose?

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

Higher-listing model years usually give you more shopping choice, which can make it easier to compare prices, trims, and condition. They also tend to be the years you see most often on dealer lots and in active used-car searches.

What is the Dodge Hornet's resale value?

Both model years show meaningful price declines, which can work in your favor if you're shopping used. The larger drop on the newer year suggests stronger downward movement there, while the other year also shows a solid year-over-year decrease. The 2023 and 2024 model years have held their value best, with the smallest year-over-year price changes.

Is the Dodge Hornet safe?

• 2024: 7/10
• 2023: 8/10

For the safest used buy, the 2023 model posts the highest confirmed score of 8/10.

Should I buy a used Dodge Hornet now?

Buy now if:

• Price trend: The 2024 model is at −10.98% versus a year ago, and the 2023 model is at −8.45%.
• Deal availability: The 2024 model has 34% good and great deals, and the 2023 model has 34.3%.
• Sweet-spot year: The 2024 model has the most listings at a current average price of $22,618. The Dodge Hornet offers a distinctive, performance-minded character that gives it a strong identity in the compact crossover class.

If you're buying used today, the 2024 model year offers the best mix of value and availability.

These recommendations are based on CarGurus' proprietary market data from September 15, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.