Is the 2023 Dodge Challenger a good car?
Yes.
4 of 7checks
- First car: 3 of 5. Length 197.9 in. Class median 180.1 in.
- Seniors: 1 of 3. Clearance 5.2 in. Class middle half 4.7 to 5.1 in.
- Off-road: 5.2 in clearance. Top 100% of 166.
20 miles one way, 5 days a week. Gas $3.20. Power 17 cents per kWh.
| Check | Result | Number |
|---|---|---|
| Family car | Yes | 4 of 4 parts |
| First car | No | 3 of 5 parts |
| Commuter | Yes | $121 vs $139 a month |
| Seniors | No | 1 of 3 parts |
| Off-road | No | 5.2 in, top 100% |
| Worth the money | Yes | 44% below predicted |
| Good buy | Yes | No rival beats it |
- Each check compares the cheapest trim with the number to its class.
- A check passes when it misses at most 1 part.
- Yes when the car passes more than half of its checks.
Is the Challenger a good family car?
Yes. Passes 4 of 4 parts.
| Measure | This car | Class | Cars | Pass |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seats | 5 seats | 5 or more | N/A | Yes |
| Rear legroom | 33.1 in | Median 30.3 in | 16 | Yes |
| Rear headroom | 37.1 in | Median 34.8 in | 17 | Yes |
| Cargo behind the last row | 16.2 cu ft | Median 9.3 cu ft | 18 | Yes |
Is the Challenger a good first car?
No. Passes 3 of 5 parts.
| Measure | This car | Class | Cars | Pass |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price | $32,800 | Median $74,700 | 33 | Yes |
| Horsepower | 303 hp | 232 hp to 564 hp | 34 | Yes |
| Length | 197.9 in | Median 180.1 in | 34 | No |
| Turning circle | 37.4 ft | Median 37.0 ft | 28 | No |
| Fuel cost per mile | 13.9 cents | Median 16.0 cents | 35 | Yes |
Horsepower: 10th to 75th percentile of the class.
Is the Challenger a good commuter car?
Yes. $121 a month to commute. Class median $139.
- Miles a month
- 867
- This car
- $121
- Median of 35 coupes
- $139
- Highway mpg
- 30 mpg, top 26% of 31
Is the Challenger a good car for seniors?
No. Passes 1 of 3 parts.
| Measure | This car | Class | Cars | Pass |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Step-in height | 5.2 in clearance, 57.5 in tall | 4.7 to 5.1 in clearance, 49.1 to 54.7 in tall | 15 | No |
| Front headroom | 39.3 in | Median 38.2 in | 21 | Yes |
| Turning circle | 37.4 ft | Median 37.0 ft | 28 | No |
Step-in: clearance and height in the middle half of the class.
Is the Challenger a good off-road vehicle?
No. 5.2 in clearance. Top 100% of 166 trucks and SUVs.
- AWD or 4WD
- Yes
- Best trim for clearance
- SXT AWD, 5.2 in
- Cohort
- 166 trucks and SUVs, AWD or 4WD trims
Is the Challenger worth the money?
Yes. Priced 44% below cars like it.
- Price, SXT RWD
- $32,800
- Predicted price
- $58,270
- Gap
- -$25,470 (-44%)
- Model error
- 15% median, 311 cars
Price model: horsepower, length, width, drivetrain, powertrain, body and luxury, 2023 cars.
Passes at up to 5% above the predicted price.
Is the Challenger a good buy?
Yes. No rival beats it on all four.
Compared with 133 trims of other makes, coupes, 2023.
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