Is the 2023 Dodge Durango a good car?
No.
3 of 7checks
- First car: 2 of 5. Length 200.8 in. Class median 188.4 in.
- Commuter: $132 a month. Class median $111.
- Seniors: 1 of 3. Height 72.1 in. Class middle half 64.4 to 69.1 in.
- Good buy: 1 rival beats it on all four.
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 | 2 of 5 parts |
| Commuter | No | $132 vs $111 a month |
| Seniors | No | 1 of 3 parts |
| Off-road | Yes | 8.1 in, top 47% |
| Worth the money | Yes | 11% below predicted |
| Good buy | No | 1 beat it on all four |
- 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 Durango 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 | 38.6 in | Median 38.3 in | 168 | Yes |
| Rear headroom | 39.8 in | Median 38.7 in | 169 | Yes |
| Cargo behind the last row | 17.2 cu ft | Median 24.7 cu ft | 174 | No |
Is the Durango a good first car?
No. Passes 2 of 5 parts.
| Measure | This car | Class | Cars | Pass |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price | $40,640 | Median $44,813 | 180 | Yes |
| Horsepower | 293 hp | 169 hp to 355 hp | 180 | Yes |
| Length | 200.8 in | Median 188.4 in | 171 | No |
| Turning circle | 41.0 ft | Median 38.4 ft | 167 | No |
| Fuel cost per mile | 15.2 cents | Median 12.8 cents | 177 | No |
Horsepower: 10th to 75th percentile of the class.
Is the Durango a good commuter car?
No. $132 a month to commute. Class median $111.
- Miles a month
- 867
- This car
- $132
- Median of 177 SUVs
- $111
- Highway mpg
- 26 mpg, top 55% of 154
Is the Durango a good car for seniors?
No. Passes 1 of 3 parts.
| Measure | This car | Class | Cars | Pass |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Step-in height | 8.1 in clearance, 72.1 in tall | 7.0 to 8.3 in clearance, 64.4 to 69.1 in tall | 156 | No |
| Front headroom | 39.9 in | Median 39.9 in | 170 | Yes |
| Turning circle | 41.0 ft | Median 38.4 ft | 167 | No |
Step-in: clearance and height in the middle half of the class.
Is the Durango a good off-road vehicle?
Yes. 8.1 in clearance. Top 47% of 166 trucks and SUVs.
- AWD or 4WD
- Yes
- Best trim for clearance
- Pursuit AWD, 8.1 in
- Cohort
- 166 trucks and SUVs, AWD or 4WD trims
Is the Durango worth the money?
Yes. Priced 11% below cars like it.
- Price, SXT RWD
- $40,640
- Predicted price
- $45,485
- Gap
- -$4,845 (-11%)
- 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 Durango a good buy?
No. 1 rival costs less and beat it on fuel cost, cargo and power.
| Car | Price | Fuel cost per mile | Max cargo | Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Durango SXT RWD | $40,640 | 15.2 cents | 85.1 cu ft | 293 hp |
| Ford Explorer RWD | $36,760 | 13.3 cents | 87.8 cu ft | 300 hp |
Compared with 1,171 trims of other makes, SUVs, 2023.
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