Is the 2023 Dodge Charger a good car?
Yes.
4 of 7checks
- First car: 3 of 5. Length 198.4 in. Class median 192.9 in.
- Commuter: $121 a month. Class median $107.
- 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 | 3 of 4 parts |
| First car | No | 3 of 5 parts |
| Commuter | No | $121 vs $107 a month |
| Seniors | Yes | 2 of 3 parts |
| Off-road | No | 5.2 in, top 100% |
| Worth the money | Yes | 28% 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 Charger a good family car?
Yes. Passes 3 of 4 parts.
| Measure | This car | Class | Cars | Pass |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seats | 5 seats | 5 or more | N/A | Yes |
| Rear legroom | 40.1 in | Median 36.5 in | 84 | Yes |
| Rear headroom | 36.6 in | Median 37.3 in | 84 | No |
| Cargo behind the last row | 16.5 cu ft | Median 14.2 cu ft | 73 | Yes |
Is the Charger a good first car?
No. Passes 3 of 5 parts.
| Measure | This car | Class | Cars | Pass |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price | $35,325 | Median $43,010 | 87 | Yes |
| Horsepower | 292 hp | 151 hp to 351 hp | 88 | Yes |
| Length | 198.4 in | Median 192.9 in | 83 | No |
| Turning circle | 37.7 ft | Median 38.1 ft | 83 | Yes |
| Fuel cost per mile | 13.9 cents | Median 12.3 cents | 87 | No |
Horsepower: 10th to 75th percentile of the class.
Is the Charger a good commuter car?
No. $121 a month to commute. Class median $107.
- Miles a month
- 867
- This car
- $121
- Median of 87 sedans
- $107
- Highway mpg
- 30 mpg, top 61% of 78
Is the Charger a good car for seniors?
Yes. Passes 2 of 3 parts.
| Measure | This car | Class | Cars | Pass |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Step-in height | 5.2 in clearance, 57.8 in tall | 5.1 to 5.5 in clearance, 56.2 to 57.9 in tall | 57 | Yes |
| Front headroom | 38.6 in | Median 38.7 in | 81 | No |
| Turning circle | 37.7 ft | Median 38.1 ft | 83 | Yes |
Step-in: clearance and height in the middle half of the class.
Is the Charger 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 Charger worth the money?
Yes. Priced 28% below cars like it.
- Price, SXT RWD
- $35,325
- Predicted price
- $49,293
- Gap
- -$13,968 (-28%)
- 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 Charger a good buy?
Yes. No rival beats it on all four.
Compared with 425 trims of other makes, sedans, 2023.
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