2018 Dodge Charger vs. 2018 Ford Mustang
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the 2018 Dodge Charger and 2018 Ford Mustang 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 and the 2018 Ford Mustang.
When we compare the 2018 Dodge Charger's and the 2018 Ford Mustang's specifications and ratings, the 2018 Dodge Charger has the advantage in the areas of typical lower range of pricing for used cars, interior volume and overall quality score. The 2018 Ford Mustang has the advantage in the areas of fuel efficiency, reliability, resale value and base engine power. Based on this comparison of the 2018 Dodge Charger's and the 2018 Ford Mustang's specifications and ratings, the 2018 Ford Mustang is a better car than the 2018 Dodge Charger.
Pricing: A used 2018 Dodge Charger ranges from $14,944 to $39,168 while a used 2018 Ford Mustang is priced between $17,499 to $55,990.
Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the 2018 Dodge Charger loses 39.1 percent of its value and the 2018 Ford Mustang loses 26.2 percent of its value. This means the 2018 Ford Mustang retains 12.9 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the 2018 Dodge Charger.
Quality Rating: The iSeeCars Overall Quality rating for the Dodge Charger is 8.7 out of 10 while the Ford Mustang's quality rating is 8.5 out of 10. This results in the Dodge Charger being ranked 2 out of 8 Best Large Cars and the Ford Mustang being ranked 1 out of 15 Best Sports Cars.
Reliability Rating: iSeeCars’ Reliability Rating for the Dodge Charger is 8.1 out of 10. For the Ford Mustang the reliability rating is 8.2 out of 10. This gives the Ford Mustang a slight advantage in reliability compared to the Dodge Charger.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the 2018 Dodge Charger’s base engine makes 292 horsepower, and the 2018 Ford Mustang base engine makes 310 horsepower. The Charger is rated to deliver an average of 23 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 555 miles. The Mustang is rated to deliver an average of 25 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 481 miles.This gives the 2018 Ford Mustang the advantage in fuel efficiency and the 2018 Dodge Charger the advantage in maximum range. Both models use regular unleaded.
Passenger Space Comparison: The 2018 Dodge Charger, a large car, has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more front head room, front shoulder room, rear head room, rear shoulder room, rear leg room, and cargo space. The 2018 Ford Mustang, a sports car, has the advantage in the area of front leg room.
Safety Ratings: When comparing crash test ratings from NHTSA, both the 2018 Dodge Charger and the 2018 Ford Mustang have the same average safety rating of 5 out of 5 Stars.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
$28,995
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Large Cars)
$30,398
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Large Cars)
$27,690 - $33,500
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
$25,680
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Sports Cars)
$29,002
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Sports Cars)
$24,995 - $41,820
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$24,192
Price Range:
$14,944 - $39,168
Category Avg Price:
(Large Cars)
$20,070
Category Avg Price Range:
(Large Cars)
$16,669 - $24,192
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
491
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
81,379
# Good or Great Deals:
185
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$28,894
Price Range:
$17,499 - $55,990
Category Avg Price:
(Sports Cars)
$26,208
Category Avg Price Range:
(Sports Cars)
$21,323 - $30,455
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
478
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
58,373
# Good or Great Deals:
196
Dodge Charger Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.7 / 10
Reliability:
8.1 / 10
Retained Value:
8.1 / 10
Safety:
10.0 / 10
Ford Mustang Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.5 / 10
Reliability:
8.2 / 10
Retained Value:
8.9 / 10
Safety:
10.0 / 10
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for 2018 Dodge Charger
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
3.8
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Large Cars)
4.2
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Large Cars)
3.3 - 9
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
9%
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for 2018 Ford Mustang
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
5.8
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:
4.8%
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
5.3
Typical Category Recalls:
(Large Cars)
2.5
Category Range for Recalls:
(Large Cars)
1.5 - 5.3
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
2.5
Typical Category Recalls:
(Sports Cars)
1.8
Category Range for Recalls:
(Sports Cars)
0.9 - 5.9
Dodge Charger Rankings
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5 out of / 8Ranking
5 out of / 8Ranking
6 out of / 8Ford Mustang Rankings
Ranking
1 out of / 15Ranking
1 out of / 15Ranking
1 out of / 15Ranking
1 out of / 14Ranking
1 out of / 6Ranking
1 out of / 6Ranking
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9 out of / 15Available Body Styles
Sedan
Available Body Styles
Convertible, Coupe
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
2018 Dodge Charger Trim Levels
Daytona, Daytona 392, GT, GT Plus, Police, R/T, R/T Scat Pack, SRT 392, SRT Hellcat, SXT, SXT Plus
2018 Ford Mustang Trim Levels
Not yet available
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
2024 NHTSA Overall Rating:
5 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:
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
2024 NHTSA Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
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:
310 hp @ 5500 rpm
Torque:
350 foot-lbs @ 3000 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.088 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:
2.3 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Manual
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
RWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
21 / 31 / 25
Range (city/hwy):
326 / 481 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
Parking Sensors:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Satellite radio:
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
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:
Available
Apple CarPlay:
Available
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Parking Sensors:
Available
Power outlet:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Available
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:
N/A
Sunroof/Moonroof:
N/A
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:
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:
37.6 inches
Front Leg Room:
45.1 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
56.3 inches
Rear Head Room:
34.8 inches
Rear Leg Room:
29 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
52.2 inches
Cargo Space:
13.5 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
82.8 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:
3542 lbs
Width:
81.9 inches
Height:
54.3 inches
Length:
188.5 inches
Wheelbase:
107.1 inches
Ground Clearance:
Not yet available
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:
17.0 x 7.5 inches
Wheel Type:
painted aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
P235/55R17
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
Shadow Black
Blue
Kona Blue / Lightning Blue
Gray
Magnetic
Green
Not available
Orange
Orange Fury Metallic Tri-Coat
Purple
Not available
Red
Race Red / Royal Crimson Metallic Tinted Clearcoat / Ruby Red Metallic Tinted Clearcoat
Silver
Ingot Silver
White
Oxford White
Yellow
Triple Yellow Tri-Coat
Interior Colors
Black
Black
Gray
Not available
Interior Colors
Black
Ebony
Gray
Dark Ceramic