2018 Dodge Charger SXT vs. SXT Plus

iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the 2018 Dodge Charger SXT and 2018 Dodge Charger SXT Plus 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 Charger SXT and the 2018 Dodge Charger SXT Plus.

When comparing the 2018 Dodge Charger SXT's and the 2018 Dodge Charger SXT Plus's specifications and ratings, The 2018 Dodge Charger SXT Plus has the advantage in the area of typical lower range of pricing for used cars. The 2018 Dodge Charger SXT and 2018 Dodge Charger SXT Plus have the same fuel efficiency, interior volume, overall quality score and base engine power. Based on this comparison of the 2018 Dodge Charger SXT's and the 2018 Dodge Charger SXT Plus's specifications and ratings, the 2018 Dodge Charger SXT Plus is a better car than the 2018 Dodge Charger SXT.

Pricing: A used 2018 Dodge Charger SXT ranges from $11,472 to $21,997 while a used 2018 Dodge Charger SXT Plus is priced between $11,371 to $22,992.

Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate, the 2018 Dodge Charger SXT and the 2018 Dodge Charger SXT Plus both lose 44.1 percent of their value.

Quality Rating: The iSeeCars Overall Quality rating for the Dodge Charger is 8.0 out of 10. Dodge Charger is ranked 2 out of 4 Best Large Cars based on its reliability, retained value, and safety ratings.

Reliability Rating: iSeeCars' Reliability Rating for the Dodge Charger is 7.7 out of 10.

Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the base engine of both the 2018 Dodge Charger SXT and the 2018 Dodge Charger SXT Plus makes 292 horsepower. Both the SXT and the SXT Plus are rated to deliver an average of 17 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 555 miles. Both models use e85, regular unleaded.

Safety Ratings: The Dodge Charger has an average safety rating of 5 out of 5 Stars based on NHTSA's crash test ratings.

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New Car Pricing

Asking Price:

-

Starting MSRP:

28995

Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Large Cars)

30398

Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Large Cars)

27690 - 33500

New Car Pricing

Asking Price:

-

Starting MSRP:

30495

Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Large Cars)

30398

Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Large Cars)

27690 - 33500

Used Car Pricing

Avg Used Car Price:

16816

Price Range:

11472 - 21997

Category Avg Price:
(Large Cars)

17966

Category Avg Price Range:
(Large Cars)

14877 - 22318

# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:

76

Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:

117398

# Good or Great Deals:

36

Used Car Pricing

Avg Used Car Price:

17107

Price Range:

11371 - 22992

Category Avg Price:
(Large Cars)

17966

Category Avg Price Range:
(Large Cars)

14877 - 22318

# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:

59

Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:

108779

# Good or Great Deals:

27

Dodge Charger Scores & Rankings

Overall Score:

8.0 / 10

Reliability:

7.7 / 10

Retained Value:

8.2 / 10

Safety:

8.0 / 10

Dodge Charger Scores & Rankings

Overall Score:

8.0 / 10

Reliability:

7.7 / 10

Retained Value:

8.2 / 10

Safety:

8.0 / 10



iSeeCars Reliability Insights for 2018 Dodge Charger SXT

Remaining Life Expectancy (years):

4.2

Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Large Cars)

3.9

Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Large Cars)

1.8 - 11.9

Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:

0.19

iSeeCars Reliability Insights for 2018 Dodge Charger SXT Plus

Remaining Life Expectancy (years):

4.2

Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Large Cars)

3.9

Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Large Cars)

1.8 - 11.9

Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:

0.19



Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls

Expected Lifetime Recalls:

5.067994636363488

Typical Category Recalls:
(Large Cars)

2.5

Category Range for Recalls:
(Large Cars)

1.4 - 5.1

Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls

Expected Lifetime Recalls:

5.067994636363488

Typical Category Recalls:
(Large Cars)

2.5

Category Range for Recalls:
(Large Cars)

1.4 - 5.1

Dodge Charger Rankings

Best Family Large Cars

1 / 4

Best Gas Mileage Large Cars

1 / 4

Best Large Cars for Tall People

1 / 4

Large Cars with the Most Horsepower

1 / 4

Best Large Cars for the Money

1 / 1

Best Large Cars Under $60k

1 / 1

Most Affordable Large Cars

1 / 1

Most Reliable Large Cars Under $60k

1 / 1

Best Large Cars

2 / 4

Large Cars with Best Resale Value

2 / 4

Most Comfortable Large Cars

2 / 4

Most Reliable Large Cars

2 / 4

Safest Large Cars

2 / 4

Large Cars with the Most Legroom

3 / 4

Dodge Charger Rankings

Best Family Large Cars

1 / 4

Best Gas Mileage Large Cars

1 / 4

Best Large Cars for Tall People

1 / 4

Large Cars with the Most Horsepower

1 / 4

Best Large Cars for the Money

1 / 1

Best Large Cars Under $60k

1 / 1

Most Affordable Large Cars

1 / 1

Most Reliable Large Cars Under $60k

1 / 1

Best Large Cars

2 / 4

Large Cars with Best Resale Value

2 / 4

Most Comfortable Large Cars

2 / 4

Most Reliable Large Cars

2 / 4

Safest Large Cars

2 / 4

Large Cars with the Most Legroom

3 / 4

Available Body Styles

Sedan

Available Body Styles

Sedan

Available Drivetrain Options

Gasoline

Available Drivetrain Options

Gasoline

Other Dodge Charger Trim Levels

Daytona, Daytona 392, GT, GT Plus, Police, R/T, R/T Scat Pack, SRT 392, SRT Hellcat, SXT Plus

Other Dodge Charger Trim Levels

Daytona, Daytona 392, GT, GT Plus, Police, R/T, R/T Scat Pack, SRT 392, SRT Hellcat, 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

2026 NHTSA Overall Rating:

5 out of 5 Stars

2026 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:

4 out of 5 Stars

2026 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:

5 out of 5 Stars

2026 NHTSA Rollover Rating:

5 out of 5 Stars

IIHS Safety Rating:

Not yet available

Safety Ratings

NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):

5 out of 5 Stars

2026 NHTSA Overall Rating:

Not yet available

2026 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:

Not yet available

2026 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:

Not yet available

2026 NHTSA Rollover Rating:

Not yet available

IIHS Safety Rating:

Not yet available

Base Drivetrain Specs

Horsepower:

292 hp @ 6350 rpm

Torque:

260 foot-lbs @ 4800 rpm

Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):

0.073 hp per pound

Base Drivetrain Specs

Horsepower:

292 hp @ 6350 rpm

Torque:

260 foot-lbs @ 4800 rpm

Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):

0.073 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):


14 / 22 / 17

Range (city/hwy):

352 / 555 miles

Recommended Fuel Type:

E85, Regular Unleaded

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):


14 / 22 / 17

Range (city/hwy):

352 / 555 miles

Recommended Fuel Type:

E85, 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

Parking Sensors:

Standard

Power outlet:

Standard

Satellite radio:

Standard

Voice Recognition:

Standard

Cooled/Ventilated Seats:

Available

Heated Seats

Available

Heated Steering Wheel:

Available

Leather Upholstery:

Available

Wireless Smartphone Charging:

Available

Adaptive Cruise Control:

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

Navigation System:

N/A

Paddle Shifters:

N/A

Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof

N/A

Power Lift Gate:

N/A

Quad Seats:

N/A

Roadside assistance:

N/A

Roof Rack:

N/A

Sunroof/Moonroof:

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

Parking Sensors:

Standard

Power outlet:

Standard

Satellite radio:

Standard

Voice Recognition:

Standard

Cooled/Ventilated Seats:

Available

Heated Seats

Standard

Heated Steering Wheel:

N/A

Leather Upholstery:

Available

Wireless Smartphone Charging:

Available

Adaptive Cruise Control:

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

Navigation System:

Available

Paddle Shifters:

Available

Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof

N/A

Power Lift Gate:

N/A

Quad Seats:

N/A

Roadside assistance:

N/A

Roof Rack:

N/A

Sunroof/Moonroof:

Available

Trailer Hitch:

N/A

Wifi:

N/A

Safety Features

Backup camera:

Standard

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:

Standard

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:

38.6 inches

Front Leg Room:

41.8 inches

Front Shoulder Room:

59.5 inches

Rear Head Room:

36.6 inches

Rear Leg Room:

40.1 inches

Rear Shoulder Room:

57.9 inches

Cargo Space:

16.5 cubic feet

Overall Interior Volume:

104.7 cubic feet

Interior Dimensions

Front Head Room:

38.6 inches

Front Leg Room:

41.8 inches

Front Shoulder Room:

59.5 inches

Rear Head Room:

36.6 inches

Rear Leg Room:

40.1 inches

Rear Shoulder Room:

57.9 inches

Cargo Space:

16.5 cubic feet

Overall Interior Volume:

104.7 cubic feet

Exterior Dimensions

Curb Weight:

4020 lbs

Width:

75 inches

Height:

58.5 inches

Length:

198.4 inches

Wheelbase:

120.2 inches

Ground Clearance:

4.9 inches

Exterior Dimensions

Curb Weight:

4020 lbs

Width:

75 inches

Height:

58.5 inches

Length:

198.4 inches

Wheelbase:

120.2 inches

Ground Clearance:

4.9 inches

Standard Wheel/Tire Information

Wheel Size:

17.0 x 7.0 inches

Wheel Type:

aluminum alloy

Tire Size:

P215/65R17

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

Not available

Blue

Not available

Gray

Not available

Green

Not available

Orange

Not available

Purple

Not available

Red

Not available

Silver

Not available

White

Not available

Yellow

Not available

Interior Colors

Black

Black

Interior Colors

Black

Not available

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