Used Dodge Hornet for Sale nearPrinceton, NJ

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 $22,318, and its nationwide average price reached a low of $22,318 over the past year. That puts recent used Hornet pricing right at the low end of its yearly range. 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 earns strong marks from owners, and the expert reviews point to a compact crossover with style, standard all-wheel drive, and easy-to-use technology. 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.

32.5% of listings are priced as good or great deals.

Are Dodge Hornet models reliable?

Owners consistently rate the Dodge Hornet very highly, and the expert writeups reinforce that with praise for its style, technology, and all-wheel-drive setup. Across the model years in the data, it comes across as a well-liked compact crossover with a clear personality.

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

For used buyers, long-term ownership risk looks most tied to trim choice and how the vehicle was used, so a careful inspection and service-history review still matter.

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

Across all model years, accident-free inventory is excellent at 90.8% — 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 the 2.0-liter turbo engine, 268 horsepower, 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, electric driving capability, and the Hornet's more advanced performance character.
• R/T Plus: Adds the most premium equipment to the plug-in hybrid setup for buyers who want the most feature-rich Hornet.

What Dodge Hornet do most buyers choose?

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

Higher-volume model years usually give you more shopping choices, which can make it easier to compare prices, trims, and condition. They also tend to be the years where you can find the broadest mix of deal quality and mileage.

What is the Dodge Hornet's resale value?

Both model years show clear price declines, which can work in your favor if you're shopping used. The larger drop on the newer year suggests recent Hornets have become more affordable quickly, while the older year has also moved down meaningfully. 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

Dodge includes an impressive selection of advanced driver assistance systems as standard equipment on the 2024 Hornet.

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 −10.44% versus a year ago, and the 2023 model is at −8.32%.
• Deal availability: The 2024 model has 32.5% good and great deals, and the 2023 model has 32.5%.
• Sweet-spot year: The 2024 model has the most listings at a current average price of $22,306. The Dodge Hornet offers a distinctive, sporty personality that stands out in the compact crossover class.

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

How does the 2023 Dodge Hornet compare to the 2023 Jeep Compass?

Expert Pros & Cons (per CarGurus review team)

2023 Dodge Hornet:

• Pros: Stylish design, Standard all-wheel drive, Easy-to-use technology.
• Cons: Small standard wheels, Slow pickup at higher speeds.

2023 Jeep Compass:

• Pros: Stylish design, Standard all-wheel drive, Impressive technology.
• Cons: Poor value for the money, Poor visibility, Cramped back seat.

Our experts score the 2023 Dodge Hornet 7.8/10 and the 2023 Jeep Compass 7.2/10. The Hornet brings a stronger overall expert score, while the Compass counters with a lower starting MSRP and more listings. Both share stylish design and standard all-wheel drive, but the Hornet's easy-to-use technology and the Compass's impressive technology point to slightly different strengths.

These recommendations are based on CarGurus' proprietary market data from October 21, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.