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Dodge Challenger vs. Kia Stinger

iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Dodge Challenger and Kia Stinger 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 Dodge Challenger and the Kia Stinger.

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

Pricing: A used 2023 Dodge Challenger ranges from $25,186 to $109,899 while a used 2023 Kia Stinger is priced between $31,889 to $50,943. For a new model, the Dodge Challenger's price is between $30,489 and $118,153, with the Kia Stinger priced between $39,200 and $56,230.

Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the Dodge Challenger loses 32 percent of its value and the Kia Stinger loses 43.1 percent of its value. This means the Dodge Challenger retains 11.2 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the Kia Stinger.

Quality Rating: The iSeeCars Overall Quality rating for the Dodge Challenger is 7.9 out of 10 while the Kia Stinger's quality rating is 8.3 out of 10. This results in the Dodge Challenger being ranked 6 out of 15 Best Sports Cars and the Kia Stinger being ranked 10 out of 13 Best Midsize Cars.

Reliability Rating: iSeeCars’ Reliability Rating for the Dodge Challenger is 7.2 out of 10. For the Kia Stinger the reliability rating is 7.0 out of 10. This gives the Dodge Challenger a slight advantage in reliability compared to the Kia Stinger.

Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Dodge Challenger’s base engine makes 303 horsepower, and the Kia Stinger base engine makes 300 horsepower. The Challenger is rated to deliver an average of 23 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 555 miles. The Stinger is rated to deliver an average of 25 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 509 miles.This gives the Kia Stinger the advantage in fuel efficiency and the Dodge Challenger the advantage in maximum range. The Challenger uses regular unleaded, and the Stinger uses premium unleaded.

Passenger Space Comparison: The Dodge Challenger, a sports car, has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more front head room, front shoulder room and rear head room. The Kia Stinger, a midsize car, has the advantage in the areas of front leg room, rear shoulder room, rear leg room, and cargo space.

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

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New Car Pricing

Asking Price:

$30,489 - $118,153

Starting MSRP:

$31,965

Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Sports Cars)

$31,409

Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Sports Cars)

$26,400 - $40,990

New Car Pricing

Asking Price:

$39,200 - $56,230

Starting MSRP:

$36,690

Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Midsize Cars)

$28,753

Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Midsize Cars)

$24,395 - $43,010

Used Car Pricing

Avg Used Car Price:

$50,915

Price Range:

$25,186 - $109,899

Category Avg Price:
(Sports Cars)

$39,153

Category Avg Price Range:
(Sports Cars)

$30,557 - $51,388

# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:

3,130

Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:

5,157

# Good or Great Deals:

374

Used Car Pricing

Avg Used Car Price:

$40,199

Price Range:

$31,889 - $50,943

Category Avg Price:
(Midsize Cars)

$28,886

Category Avg Price Range:
(Midsize Cars)

$23,223 - $40,199

# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:

80

Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:

20,754

# Good or Great Deals:

21

5-year Depreciation

Depreciation $:

$10,726

Depreciation %:

33.6%

Resale Value $:

$21,239

Residual Value %:

66.4%

Typical Category Depreciation %:
(Sports Cars)

33.6%

Category Depreciation Range:
(Sports Cars)

33.6% - 33.6%

5-year Depreciation

Depreciation $:

$16,225

Depreciation %:

44.2%

Resale Value $:

$20,465

Residual Value %:

55.8%

Typical Category Depreciation %:
(Midsize Cars)

44.3%

Category Depreciation Range:
(Midsize Cars)

44.2% - 44.6%

Dodge Challenger Scores & Rankings

Overall Score:

7.9 / 10

Reliability:

7.2 / 10

Retained Value:

8.5 / 10

Safety:

10.0 / 10

Kia Stinger Scores & Rankings

Overall Score:

8.3 / 10

Reliability:

7.0 / 10

Retained Value:

7.8 / 10

Safety:

10.0 / 10



iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Dodge Challenger

Avg Life Expectancy (years):

8.6

Typical Category Life Expectancy:
(Sports Cars)

11

Category Life Expectancy Range:
(Sports Cars)

7.9 - 14.3

Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:

0.2%

iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Kia Stinger

Avg Life Expectancy (years):

Typical Category Life Expectancy:
(Midsize Cars)

9.1

Category Life Expectancy Range:
(Midsize Cars)

8.5 - 12

Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:



Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls

Expected Lifetime Recalls:

2.3

Typical Category Recalls:
(Sports Cars)

2.2

Category Range for Recalls:
(Sports Cars)

1.3 - 5.1

Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls

Expected Lifetime Recalls:

4.2

Typical Category Recalls:
(Midsize Cars)

4.2

Category Range for Recalls:
(Midsize Cars)

1.3 - 16.2

Dodge Challenger Rankings

Best Sports Cars for Towing

1 / 15

Sports Cars with the Most Horsepower

1 / 15

Best Sports Cars for Tall People

1 / 15

Sports Cars with the Most Legroom

2 / 15

Safest Sports Cars

3 / 15

Most Comfortable Sports Cars

5 / 15

Best Sports Cars Under $35k

5 / 6

Most Reliable Sports Cars Under $30k

5 / 6

Most Reliable Sports Cars Under $35k

5 / 6

Most Reliable Sports Cars Under $40k

5 / 6

Best Sports Cars

6 / 15

Best Manual Transmission Sports Cars

6 / 14

Most Affordable Sports Cars

6 / 10

Best Gas Mileage Sports Cars

7 / 15

Best Sports Cars for the Money

7 / 7

Most Reliable Sports Cars

8 / 15

Sports Cars with Best Resale Value

10 / 15

Kia Stinger Rankings

Midsize Cars with the Most Horsepower

1 / 13

Best Midsize Cars Under $40k

1 / 1

Best Family Midsize Cars

6 / 13

Safest Midsize Cars

7 / 13

Most Comfortable Midsize Cars

8 / 13

Most Affordable Midsize Cars

8 / 9

Best Gas Mileage Midsize Cars

9 / 13

Midsize Cars with the Most Legroom

9 / 13

Best Midsize Cars

10 / 13

Midsize Cars with Best Resale Value

10 / 13

Most Reliable Midsize Cars

11 / 13

Best Midsize Cars for Tall People

11 / 13

Available Body Styles

Coupe

Available Body Styles

Sedan

Available Drivetrain Options

Gasoline

Available Drivetrain Options

Gasoline

Dodge Challenger Trim Levels

GT, R/T, R/T Scat Pack, SRT Hellcat Jailbreak, SRT Hellcat Redeye, SRT Hellcat Redeye Jailbreak, SRT Super Stock, SXT

Kia Stinger Trim Levels

GT-Line, GT2

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:

5 years / 60000 miles

Warranty, Powertrain:

10 years / 100000 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:

4 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:

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

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

Base Drivetrain Specs

Horsepower:

303 hp @ 6350 rpm

Torque:

268 foot-lbs @ 4800 rpm

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

0.079 hp per pound

Base Drivetrain Specs

Horsepower:

300 hp @ 5800 rpm

Torque:

311 foot-lbs @ 1650 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:

2.5 liters

Engine Configuration:

Inline

Number of Cylinders:

4

Transmission:

Automatic

Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:

RWD / AWD

EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):


22 / 32 / 25

Range (city/hwy):

350 / 509 miles

Recommended Fuel Type:

Premium 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

Roadside assistance:

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

Wifi:

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

Roof Rack:

N/A

Trailer Hitch:

N/A

Wireless Smartphone Charging:

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

Roadside assistance:

Standard

Voice Recognition:

Standard

Adaptive Cruise Control:

Standard

Cooled/Ventilated Seats:

Available

Heated Seats

Standard

Heated Steering Wheel:

Available

Leather Upholstery:

Standard

Navigation System:

Standard

Paddle Shifters:

Standard

Parking Sensors:

Standard

Satellite radio:

Standard

Sunroof/Moonroof:

Available

Wifi:

N/A

Air Suspension:

N/A

Automatic Parking:

N/A

Captain's seat:

N/A

Front Bench Seats:

N/A

Internet Radio:

Standard

Massage Seats:

N/A

Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof

N/A

Power Lift Gate:

Available

Quad Seats:

N/A

Roof Rack:

N/A

Trailer Hitch:

N/A

Wireless Smartphone Charging:

Standard

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:

Available

Blind Spot Monitoring:

Standard

Driver Attention Monitoring:

Standard

Forward Collision Warning:

Standard

Lane Departure Warning:

Standard

Lane Keeping Assist:

Standard

Pedestrian Detection:

Standard

Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:

Standard

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:

38.3 inches

Front Leg Room:

42.6 inches

Front Shoulder Room:

56.4 inches

Rear Head Room:

37 inches

Rear Leg Room:

36.4 inches

Rear Shoulder Room:

54.8 inches

Cargo Space:

23.3 cubic feet

Overall Interior Volume:

93.8 cubic feet

Exterior Dimensions

Curb Weight:

3841 lbs

Width:

85.4 inches

Height:

57.7 inches

Length:

197.9 inches

Wheelbase:

116 inches

Ground Clearance:

5.2 inches

Exterior Dimensions

Curb Weight:

3814 lbs

Width:

73.6 inches

Height:

55.1 inches

Length:

190.2 inches

Wheelbase:

114.4 inches

Ground Clearance:

Not yet available

Standard Wheel/Tire Information

Wheel Size:

18.0 x 7.5 inches

Wheel Type:

painted aluminum alloy

Tire Size:

235/55R18

Standard Wheel/Tire Information

Wheel Size:

18.0 x 8.0 inches

Wheel Type:

aluminum alloy

Tire Size:

P225/45R18

Exterior Colors

Black

Pitch Black Clear Coat

Blue

B5 Blue Pearl Coat / Frostbite

Gray

Destroyer Grey Clear Coat / Granite Pearl Coat / Triple Nickel Clear Coat

Green

F8 Green / Sublime Metallic Clearcoat

Orange

Go Mango / Sinamon Stick

Purple

Plum Crazy Pearl Coat

Red

Octane Red Pearl Coat / TorRed Clear Coat

White

White Knuckle Clear Coat

Silver

Not available

Exterior Colors

Black

Aurora Black Pearl

Blue

Micro Blue Pearl

Gray

Steel Matte Gray

Green

Ascot Green

Orange

Not available

Purple

Not available

Red

HiChroma Red

White

Snow White Pearl

Silver

Ceramic Silver / Panthera Metal

Interior Colors

Black

Black

Beige

Not available

Red

Not available

Interior Colors

Black

Black

Beige

Beige

Red

Red

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