Audi A4 vs. Dodge Charger

iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Audi A4 and Dodge Charger 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 Audi A4 and the Dodge Charger.

When we compare the Audi A4's and the Dodge Charger's specifications and ratings, the Audi A4 has the advantage in the area of fuel efficiency. The Dodge Charger has the advantage in the areas of new vehicle base pricing, typical lower range of pricing for one- to five-year-old used cars, resale value, interior volume, overall quality score and base engine power. The Audi A4 and Dodge Charger have the same Based on this comparison of the Audi A4's and the Dodge Charger's specifications and ratings, the Dodge Charger is a better car than the Audi A4.

Pricing: A used 2023 Audi A4 ranges from $23,608 to $36,482 while a used 2023 Dodge Charger is priced between $20,327 to $59,669. For a new model, the Audi A4's price is between $44,770 and $52,030, with the Dodge Charger priced between $31,790 and $69,816.

Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the Audi A4 loses 55 percent of its value and the Dodge Charger loses 44.1 percent of its value. This means the Dodge Charger retains 11 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the Audi A4.

Quality Rating: The iSeeCars Overall Quality rating for the Audi A4 is 7.7 out of 10 while the Dodge Charger's quality rating is 8.0 out of 10. This results in the Audi A4 being ranked 11 out of 36 Best Luxury Small Cars and the Dodge Charger being ranked 2 out of 7 Best Large Cars.

Reliability Rating: iSeeCars' Reliability Rating for the Audi A4 and Dodge Charger is 7.7 out of 10.

Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Audi A4’s base engine makes 201 horsepower, and the Dodge Charger base engine makes 292 horsepower. The A4 is rated to deliver an average of 28 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 505 miles. The Charger is rated to deliver an average of 23 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 555 miles.This gives the Audi A4 the advantage in fuel efficiency and the Dodge Charger the advantage in maximum range. The A4 uses premium unleaded, and the Charger uses regular unleaded.

Passenger Space Comparison: The Dodge Charger, a large car, has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more front head room, front shoulder room, front leg room, rear shoulder room, rear leg room, and cargo space. The Audi A4, a compact car, has the advantage in the area of rear head room.

Safety Ratings: When comparing crash test ratings from NHTSA, both the Audi A4 and the Dodge Charger have the same average safety rating of 5 out of 5 Stars.