2018 Dodge Durango GT vs. R/T
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the 2018 Dodge Durango GT and 2018 Dodge Durango R/T 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 Durango GT and the 2018 Dodge Durango R/T.
When we compare the 2018 Dodge Durango GT's and the 2018 Dodge Durango R/T's specifications and ratings, the 2018 Dodge Durango GT has the advantage in the areas of typical lower range of pricing for used cars, and fuel efficiency. The 2018 Dodge Durango R/T has the advantage in the area of base engine power. The 2018 Dodge Durango GT and 2018 Dodge Durango R/T have the same interior volume, overall quality score Based on this comparison of the 2018 Dodge Durango GT's and the 2018 Dodge Durango R/T's specifications and ratings, the 2018 Dodge Durango GT is a better car than the 2018 Dodge Durango R/T.
Pricing: A used 2018 Dodge Durango GT ranges from $13,998 to $26,410 while a used 2018 Dodge Durango R/T is priced between $19,261 to $32,344.
Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate, the 2018 Dodge Durango GT and the 2018 Dodge Durango R/T both lose 49.3 percent of their value.
Quality Rating: The iSeeCars Overall Quality rating for the Dodge Durango is 7.5 out of 10. Dodge Durango is ranked 16 out of 33 Best SUVs with 3 Rows based on its reliability, retained value, and safety ratings. Out of 31 Best Midsize SUVs, the Dodge Durango is ranked 17 and the Dodge Durango is ranked 17 based on its reliability, retained value, and safety ratings. The Dodge Durango is also ranked 33 out of 66 Best Crossover SUVs while the Dodge Durango is ranked 33 out of 66 based on its reliability, retained value, and safety ratings.
Reliability Rating: iSeeCars' Reliability Rating for the Dodge Durango is 7.7 out of 10.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the 2018 Dodge Durango GT’s base engine makes 295 horsepower, and the 2018 Dodge Durango R/T base engine makes 360 horsepower. The GT is rated to deliver an average of 21 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 640 miles. The R/T is rated to deliver an average of 17 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 541 miles. This gives the 2018 Dodge Durango GT the fuel efficiency and maximum range advantage over the 2018 Dodge Durango R/T. The GT uses regular unleaded, and the R/T uses midgrade unleaded.
Safety Ratings: The Dodge Durango has an average safety rating of 4 out of 5 Stars based on NHTSA's crash test ratings.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
37895
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Midsize SUVs)
30126
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Midsize SUVs)
22995 - 34810
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
43745
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Midsize SUVs)
30126
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Midsize SUVs)
22995 - 34810
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
20225
Price Range:
13998 - 26410
Category Avg Price:
(Midsize SUVs)
19664
Category Avg Price Range:
(Midsize SUVs)
12459 - 31292
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
200
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
109150
# Good or Great Deals:
91
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
25332
Price Range:
19261 - 32344
Category Avg Price:
(Midsize SUVs)
19664
Category Avg Price Range:
(Midsize SUVs)
12459 - 31292
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
87
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
101463
# Good or Great Deals:
20
Dodge Durango Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
7.5 / 10
Reliability:
7.7 / 10
Retained Value:
7.8 / 10
Safety:
7.0 / 10
Dodge Durango Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
7.5 / 10
Reliability:
7.7 / 10
Retained Value:
7.8 / 10
Safety:
7.0 / 10
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for 2018 Dodge Durango GT
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
3.8
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Midsize SUVs)
4.3
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Midsize SUVs)
1.1 - 9.6
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
0.234
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for 2018 Dodge Durango R/T
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
3.8
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Midsize SUVs)
4.3
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Midsize SUVs)
1.1 - 9.6
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
0.234
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
4.2777836024052
Typical Category Recalls:
(Midsize SUVs)
4.4
Category Range for Recalls:
(Midsize SUVs)
2.0 - 15.2
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
4.2777836024052
Typical Category Recalls:
(Midsize SUVs)
4.4
Category Range for Recalls:
(Midsize SUVs)
2.0 - 15.2
Dodge Durango Rankings
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61 out of / 66Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Other Dodge Durango Trim Levels
Citadel, Citadel Anodized Platinum, Pursuit, R/T, Special Service, SRT, SXT, SXT Plus
Other Dodge Durango Trim Levels
Citadel, Citadel Anodized Platinum, GT, Pursuit, Special Service, SRT, SXT, SXT Plus
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):
4 out of 5 Stars
2026 NHTSA Overall Rating:
4 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:
4 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
4 out of 5 Stars
2026 NHTSA Overall Rating:
4 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:
4 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
295 hp @ 6400 rpm
Torque:
260 foot-lbs @ 4000 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.061 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
360 hp @ 5150 rpm
Torque:
390 foot-lbs @ 4250 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.070 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
Not yet available
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 / 26 / 21
Range (city/hwy):
467 / 640 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Regular Unleaded
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
5.7 liters
Engine Configuration:
V
Number of Cylinders:
8
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
RWD / AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
14 / 22 / 17
Range (city/hwy):
344 / 541 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Midgrade Unleaded
Standard/Optional Features
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Heated Seats
Standard
Heated Steering Wheel:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Paddle Shifters:
Standard
Parking Sensors:
Standard
Power Lift Gate:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Captain's seat:
Available
Navigation System:
Available
Quad Seats:
Available
Roof Rack:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Trailer Hitch:
Available
Air Suspension:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Roadside assistance:
N/A
Wifi:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Heated Seats
Standard
Heated Steering Wheel:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Paddle Shifters:
Standard
Parking Sensors:
Standard
Power Lift Gate:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Captain's seat:
Available
Navigation System:
Standard
Quad Seats:
Available
Roof Rack:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Trailer Hitch:
Available
Air Suspension:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Standard
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Roadside assistance:
N/A
Wifi:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Available
Forward Collision Warning:
Available
Lane Departure Warning:
Available
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Available
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
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
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
39.9 inches
Front Leg Room:
40.3 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
58.5 inches
Rear Head Room:
39.8 inches
Rear Leg Room:
38.6 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
50.4 inches
Cargo Space:
17.2 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
84.5 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
151.1 cubic feet
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
39.9 inches
Front Leg Room:
40.3 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
58.5 inches
Rear Head Room:
39.8 inches
Rear Leg Room:
38.6 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
50.4 inches
Cargo Space:
17.2 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
84.5 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
151.1 cubic feet
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
4865 lbs
Width:
85.5 inches
Height:
70.9 inches
Length:
201.2 inches
Wheelbase:
119.8 inches
Ground Clearance:
8.1 inches
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
5176 lbs
Width:
85.5 inches
Height:
70.9 inches
Length:
201.2 inches
Wheelbase:
119.8 inches
Ground Clearance:
8.1 inches
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
20.0 x 8.0 inches
Wheel Type:
painted aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
P265/50R20
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
20.0 x 8.0 inches
Wheel Type:
painted aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
P265/50R20
