Is the 2025 Dodge Durango a good car?
Yes.
4 of 7checks
- First car: 2 of 5. Length 200.8 in. Class median 190.8 in.
- Commuter: $139 a month. Class median $111.
- Seniors: 1 of 3. Height 72.1 in. Class middle half 64.7 to 70.1 in.
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 | $139 vs $111 a month |
| Seniors | No | 1 of 3 parts |
| Off-road | Yes | 8.1 in, top 50% |
| Worth the money | Yes | 13% 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 Durango a good family car?
Yes. Passes 3 of 4 parts.
| Measure | This car | Class | Cars | Pass |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seats | 7 seats | 5 or more | N/A | Yes |
| Rear legroom | 38.6 in | Median 38.6 in | 178 | Yes |
| Rear headroom | 39.8 in | Median 38.7 in | 179 | Yes |
| Cargo behind the last row | 17.2 cu ft | Median 25.1 cu ft | 190 | No |
Is the Durango a good first car?
No. Passes 2 of 5 parts.
| Measure | This car | Class | Cars | Pass |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price | $38,495 | Median $48,995 | 189 | Yes |
| Horsepower | 295 hp | 177 hp to 363 hp | 194 | Yes |
| Length | 200.8 in | Median 190.8 in | 187 | No |
| Turning circle | 41.0 ft | Median 38.7 ft | 177 | No |
| Fuel cost per mile | 16.0 cents | Median 12.8 cents | 192 | No |
Horsepower: 10th to 75th percentile of the class.
Is the Durango a good commuter car?
No. $139 a month to commute. Class median $111.
- Miles a month
- 867
- This car
- $139
- Median of 192 SUVs
- $111
- Highway mpg
- 25 mpg, top 66% of 151
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, 64.7 to 70.1 in tall | 165 | No |
| Front headroom | 39.9 in | Median 39.9 in | 181 | Yes |
| Turning circle | 41.0 ft | Median 38.7 ft | 177 | 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 50% of 181 trucks and SUVs.
- AWD or 4WD
- Yes
- Best trim for clearance
- GT AWD, 8.1 in
- Cohort
- 181 trucks and SUVs, AWD or 4WD trims
Is the Durango worth the money?
Yes. Priced 13% below cars like it.
- Price, GT RWD
- $38,495
- Predicted price
- $44,439
- Gap
- -$5,944 (-13%)
- Model error
- 12% median, 299 cars
Price model: horsepower, length, width, drivetrain, powertrain, body and luxury, 2025 cars.
Passes at up to 5% above the predicted price.
Is the Durango a good buy?
Yes. No rival beats it on all four.
Compared with 1,197 trims of other makes, SUVs, 2025.
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