2015 Dodge Challenger vs. 2016 Dodge Challenger
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the 2015 Dodge Challenger and 2016 Dodge Challenger contrasts the two cars across a broad spectrum of vehicle specifications to determine which car is better. In addition to comparing pricing and specs, iSeeCars uses all the ratings, rankings, and insights from its comprehensive analyses of each vehicle model, including calculations of reliability, safety, depreciation, value retention, and the vehicle's projected lifetime recalls (based on analyzing over 25 billion data points). This in-depth evaluation is used to identify which vehicle represents a better overall choice for shoppers who are considering both the 2015 Dodge Challenger and the 2016 Dodge Challenger.
When we compare the 2015 Dodge Challenger's and the 2016 Dodge Challenger's specifications and ratings, the 2015 Dodge Challenger has the advantage in the areas of typical lower range of pricing for used cars, and interior volume. The 2015 Dodge Challenger and 2016 Dodge Challenger have the same fuel efficiency, overall quality score and base engine power. Based on this comparison of the 2015 Dodge Challenger's and the 2016 Dodge Challenger's specifications and ratings, the 2015 Dodge Challenger is a better car than the 2016 Dodge Challenger.
Pricing: A used 2015 Dodge Challenger ranges from $12,994 to $47,547 while a used 2016 Dodge Challenger is priced between $13,999 to $51,113.
Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate, the 2015 Dodge Challenger and the 2016 Dodge Challenger both lose 32 percent of their value.
Quality Rating: The iSeeCars Overall Quality rating for the Dodge Challenger is 7.9 out of 10. Dodge Challenger is ranked 6 out of 15 Best Sports Cars based on its reliability, retained value, and safety ratings.
Reliability Rating: iSeeCars' Reliability Rating for the Dodge Challenger is 7.2 out of 10.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the base engine of both the 2015 Dodge Challenger and the 2016 Dodge Challenger makes 305 horsepower. Both the Challenger and the Challenger are rated to deliver an average of 23 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 555 miles. Both models use gasoline.
Safety Ratings: The Dodge Challenger has an average safety rating of 5 out of 5 Stars based on NHTSA's crash test ratings.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
$26,995
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Sports Cars)
$28,498
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Sports Cars)
$23,705 - $41,820
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
$26,995
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Sports Cars)
$29,034
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Sports Cars)
$24,145 - $41,820
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$23,716
Price Range:
$12,994 - $47,547
Category Avg Price:
(Sports Cars)
$20,905
Category Avg Price Range:
(Sports Cars)
$18,134 - $24,319
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
318
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
77,702
# Good or Great Deals:
106
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$26,583
Price Range:
$13,999 - $51,113
Category Avg Price:
(Sports Cars)
$23,501
Category Avg Price Range:
(Sports Cars)
$19,861 - $26,962
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
352
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
72,271
# Good or Great Deals:
146
Dodge Challenger Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
7.9 / 10
Reliability:
7.2 / 10
Retained Value:
8.5 / 10
Safety:
10.0 / 10
Dodge Challenger Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
7.9 / 10
Reliability:
7.2 / 10
Retained Value:
8.5 / 10
Safety:
10.0 / 10
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for 2015 Dodge Challenger
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
0.6
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Sports Cars)
3.5
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Sports Cars)
0.6 - 6.6
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
0.2%
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for 2016 Dodge Challenger
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
1.6
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Sports Cars)
4.3
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Sports Cars)
0.9 - 7.6
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
0.2%
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
4.1
Typical Category Recalls:
(Sports Cars)
1.4
Category Range for Recalls:
(Sports Cars)
0.9 - 8.4
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
1.5
Typical Category Recalls:
(Sports Cars)
1.5
Category Range for Recalls:
(Sports Cars)
0.9 - 3.1
Dodge Challenger Rankings
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10 out of / 15Available Body Styles
Coupe
Available Body Styles
Coupe
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
2015 Dodge Challenger Trim Levels
R/T, R/T Plus, R/T Plus Shaker, R/T Scat Pack, R/T Scat Pack Shaker, R/T Shaker, SRT 392, SRT Hellcat, SXT, SXT Plus
2016 Dodge Challenger Trim Levels
392 HEMI Scat Pack Shaker, R/T, R/T Plus, R/T Plus Shaker, R/T Scat Pack, R/T Shaker, SRT 392, SRT Hellcat, SXT, SXT Plus
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
5 years / 100000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
5 years / 60000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
3 years / 36000 miles
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
5 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
5 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
305 hp @ 6350 rpm
Torque:
268 foot-lbs @ 4800 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.080 hp per pound
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
305 hp @ 6350 rpm
Torque:
268 foot-lbs @ 4800 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.079 hp per pound
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
3.6 liters
Engine Configuration:
V
Number of Cylinders:
6
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
RWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
19 / 30 / 23
Range (city/hwy):
352 / 555 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Gasoline
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
3.6 liters
Engine Configuration:
V
Number of Cylinders:
6
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
RWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
19 / 30 / 23
Range (city/hwy):
352 / 555 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Gasoline
Standard/Optional Features
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Heated Seats
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Navigation System:
Available
Paddle Shifters:
Available
Parking Sensors:
Available
Satellite radio:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Voice Recognition:
Available
Air Suspension:
N/A
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple CarPlay:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Power Lift Gate:
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roadside assistance:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Wifi:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Heated Seats
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Navigation System:
Available
Paddle Shifters:
Available
Parking Sensors:
Available
Satellite radio:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Air Suspension:
N/A
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple CarPlay:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Power Lift Gate:
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roadside assistance:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Wifi:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Available
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Blind Spot Monitoring:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Forward Collision Warning:
N/A
Lane Departure Warning:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Available
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Blind Spot Monitoring:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Forward Collision Warning:
N/A
Lane Departure Warning:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
39.3 inches
Front Leg Room:
42 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
58.5 inches
Rear Head Room:
37.1 inches
Rear Leg Room:
33.1 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
53.9 inches
Cargo Space:
16.2 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
94.0 cubic feet
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
39.3 inches
Front Leg Room:
42 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
58.5 inches
Rear Head Room:
37.1 inches
Rear Leg Room:
33.1 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
53.9 inches
Cargo Space:
16.2 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
93.9 cubic feet
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3834 lbs
Width:
75.7 inches
Height:
57.1 inches
Length:
197.7 inches
Wheelbase:
116 inches
Ground Clearance:
Not yet available
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3885 lbs
Width:
85.8 inches
Height:
57.5 inches
Length:
197.9 inches
Wheelbase:
116.2 inches
Ground Clearance:
5.2 inches
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
18.0 x 7.5 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
P235/55R18
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
18.0 x 7.5 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
P235/55R18
Exterior Colors
Black
Pitch Black Clear Coat
Blue
Jazz Blue Pearl Coat
Gray
Granite Crystal Metallic Clear Coat
Red
Redline Red Pearl Coat / Torred Clear Coat
Silver
Billet Silver Metallic Clear Coat
White
Bright White Clear Coat
Orange
Not available
Exterior Colors
Black
Pitch Black Clear Coat
Blue
Jazz Blue Pearl Coat
Gray
Granite Crystal Metallic Clear Coat / Maximum Steel Metallic Clear Coat
Red
Redline Red Tri-Coat Pearl / TorRed Clear Coat
Silver
Billet Silver Metallic Clear Coat
White
Bright White Clear Coat
Orange
Go Mango
Interior Colors
Black
Black / Black/Tungsten
Interior Colors
Black
Black / Black/Tungsten
