2018 Dodge Challenger vs. 2019 Dodge Challenger
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the 2018 Dodge Challenger and 2019 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 2018 Dodge Challenger and the 2019 Dodge Challenger.
When we compare the 2018 Dodge Challenger's and the 2019 Dodge Challenger's specifications and ratings, the 2018 Dodge Challenger has the advantage in the area of typical lower range of pricing for used cars. The 2018 Dodge Challenger and 2019 Dodge Challenger have the same fuel efficiency, interior volume, overall quality score and base engine power. Based on this comparison of the 2018 Dodge Challenger's and the 2019 Dodge Challenger's specifications and ratings, the 2018 Dodge Challenger is a better car than the 2019 Dodge Challenger.
Pricing: A used 2018 Dodge Challenger ranges from $16,951 to $61,862 while a used 2019 Dodge Challenger is priced between $18,290 to $62,996.
Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate, the 2018 Dodge Challenger and the 2019 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 2018 Dodge Challenger and the 2019 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 regular unleaded.
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:
$27,295
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Sports Cars)
$29,002
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Sports Cars)
$24,995 - $41,820
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
$28,095
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Sports Cars)
$29,058
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Sports Cars)
$25,000 - $41,920
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$30,286
Price Range:
$16,951 - $61,862
Category Avg Price:
(Sports Cars)
$26,208
Category Avg Price Range:
(Sports Cars)
$21,323 - $30,455
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
469
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
63,826
# Good or Great Deals:
190
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$29,709
Price Range:
$18,290 - $62,996
Category Avg Price:
(Sports Cars)
$27,108
Category Avg Price Range:
(Sports Cars)
$22,204 - $32,492
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
559
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
61,753
# Good or Great Deals:
229
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 2018 Dodge Challenger
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
3.6
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Sports Cars)
7.4
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Sports Cars)
2.9 - 9.7
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
0.2%
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for 2019 Dodge Challenger
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
4.6
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Sports Cars)
8.4
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Sports Cars)
3.9 - 10.7
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
0.2%
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
2.8
Typical Category Recalls:
(Sports Cars)
1.8
Category Range for Recalls:
(Sports Cars)
0.9 - 5.9
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
3.1
Typical Category Recalls:
(Sports Cars)
1.6
Category Range for Recalls:
(Sports Cars)
0.9 - 4.8
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
2018 Dodge Challenger Trim Levels
392 HEMI Scat Pack Shaker, GT, R/T, R/T Plus, R/T Plus Shaker, R/T Scat Pack, R/T Shaker, SRT 392, SRT Demon, SRT Hellcat, SXT, SXT Plus, T/A, T/A 392, T/A Plus
2019 Dodge Challenger Trim Levels
GT, R/T, R/T Scat Pack, SRT Hellcat, SRT Hellcat Redeye, SXT
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
5 years / 60000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
5 years / 60000 miles
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
5 years / 60000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
5 years / 60000 miles
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
5 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2025 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
2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2025 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):
0.078 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 / AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
19 / 30 / 23
Range (city/hwy):
352 / 555 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Regular Unleaded
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
3.6 liters
Engine Configuration:
V
Number of Cylinders:
6
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
RWD / AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
19 / 30 / 23
Range (city/hwy):
352 / 555 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Regular Unleaded
Standard/Optional Features
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
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
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Available
Air Suspension:
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
Standard/Optional Features
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
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
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Air Suspension:
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:
Available
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Available
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Available
360-Degree Camera:
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 Seat Reminder:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
360-Degree Camera:
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 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:
93.9 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:
3894 lbs
Width:
85.8 inches
Height:
57.5 inches
Length:
197.9 inches
Wheelbase:
116.2 inches
Ground Clearance:
5.2 inches
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3858 lbs
Width:
85.4 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
B5 Blue Pearl Coat / Indigo Blue
Gray
Destroyer Gray Clear Coat / Granite Pearl Coat / Maximum Steel Metallic Clear Coat
Green
F8 Green
Orange
Go Mango
Purple
Plum Crazy Pearl Coat
Red
Octane Red Pearl Coat / Redline Red Tri-Coat Pearl / TorRed Clear Coat
Silver
Billet Clear Coat
White
White Knuckle Clear Coat
Yellow
Yellow Jacket Clear Coat
Exterior Colors
Black
Pitch Black Clear Coat
Blue
B5 Blue Pearl Coat / Indigo Blue
Gray
Destroyer Gray Clear Coat / Granite Pearl Coat / Maximum Steel Metallic Clear Coat / Triple Nickel Clear Coat
Green
F8 Green / Sublime Metallic Clearcoat
Orange
Go Mango
Purple
Plum Crazy Pearl Coat
Red
Octane Red Pearl Coat / TorRed Clear Coat
Silver
Not available
White
White Knuckle Clear Coat
Yellow
Yellow Jacket Clear Coat
Interior Colors
Black
Black / Black/Ruby Red
Interior Colors
Black
Black / Black/Caramel / Black/Ruby Red
