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Dodge Challenger vs. Tesla Model S

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

Dodge Challenger vs. Tesla Model S Pricing

A used 2023 Dodge Challenger ranges from $29,267 to $139,999 while a used 2023 Tesla Model S is priced between $67,881 to $104,260.

Dodge Challenger vs. Tesla Model S Resale/Retained Value

Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the Dodge Challenger loses 24.4 percent of its value and the Tesla Model S loses 52.3 percent of its value. This means the Dodge Challenger retains 27.8 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the Tesla Model S.

Dodge Challenger vs. Tesla Model S Quality Rating

The iSeeCars Overall Quality rating for the Dodge Challenger is 7.9 out of 10 while the Tesla Model S's quality rating is 8.8 out of 10. This results in the Dodge Challenger being ranked 2 out of 15 Best Sports Cars and the Tesla Model S being ranked 1 out of 27 Best Electric Cars.

Dodge Challenger vs. Tesla Model S Reliability Rating

iSeeCars’ Reliability Rating for the Dodge Challenger is 8.0 out of 10. For the Tesla Model S the reliability rating is 9.4 out of 10. This gives the Tesla Model S an advantage in reliability compared to the Dodge Challenger.

Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison

For engine performance, the Dodge Challenger’s base engine makes 303 horsepower, and the Tesla Model S base engine makes 670 horsepower.

Passenger Space Comparison

The Tesla Model S, a electric large car, has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more front head room, front leg room, rear head room, rear shoulder room, rear leg room, and cargo space. The Dodge Challenger, a sports car, has the advantage in the area of front shoulder room.

Safety Ratings Comparison

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

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Pricing

New Asking Price:

$31,749 - $95,527

Used Asking Price:

$29,267 - $139,999

5-Year Depreciation (lower is better):

24.4%

Pricing

New Asking Price:

-

Used Asking Price:

$67,881 - $104,260

5-Year Depreciation (lower is better):

52.3%

Dodge Challenger Scores & Rankings

Overall Score:

7.9 / 10

Reliability:

8.0 / 10

Retained Value:

7.9 / 10

Safety:

10.0 / 10

Tesla Model S Scores & Rankings

Overall Score:

8.8 / 10

Reliability:

9.4 / 10

Retained Value:

8.3 / 10

Safety:

Not available

Dodge Challenger Rankings

Best Sports Cars for Tall People

1 / 15

Best Sports Cars for Towing

1 / 15

Sports Cars with the Most Horsepower

1 / 15

Best Coupes for Tall People

1 / 11

Best Coupes for Towing

1 / 11

Coupes with the Most Horsepower

1 / 11

Best Sports Cars

2 / 15

Safest Sports Cars

2 / 15

Best American Sports Cars

2 / 5

Best American Coupes

2 / 3

Sports Cars with Best Resale Value

3 / 15

Best Coupes

3 / 11

Coupes with Best Resale Value

3 / 11

Most Comfortable Coupes

3 / 11

Most Affordable Coupes

3 / 7

Most Affordable Sports Cars

4 / 11

Best Sports Cars for the Money

4 / 6

Most Comfortable Sports Cars

5 / 15

Most Reliable Sports Cars

5 / 15

Best Gas Mileage Sports Cars

9 / 15

Tesla Model S Rankings

Best Electric Cars

1 / 27

Most Reliable Electric Cars

1 / 27

Best Luxury Electric Cars

1 / 15

Most Reliable Luxury Electric Cars

1 / 15

Best Electric Luxury Hatchbacks

1 / 6

Electric Luxury Hatchbacks with Best Resale Value

1 / 6

Electric Luxury Hatchbacks with the Most Cargo Space

1 / 6

Electric Luxury Hatchbacks with the Most Horsepower

1 / 6

Longest Range Electric Luxury Hatchbacks

1 / 6

Best American Electric Cars

1 / 5

Best Electric Luxury Large Cars

1 / 4

Electric Luxury Large Cars with Best Resale Value

1 / 4

Electric Luxury Large Cars with the Most Cargo Space

1 / 4

Electric Luxury Large Cars with the Most Horsepower

1 / 4

Longest Range Electric Luxury Large Cars

1 / 4

Most Affordable Electric Luxury Large Cars

1 / 4

Best American Luxury Electric Cars

1 / 3

Best American Electric Luxury Hatchbacks

1 / 1

Best American Electric Luxury Large Cars

1 / 1

Electric Cars with the Most Cargo Space

2 / 27

Electric Cars with the Most Horsepower

2 / 27

Longest Range Luxury Electric Cars

2 / 15

Luxury Electric Cars with Best Resale Value

2 / 15

Luxury Electric Cars with the Most Cargo Space

2 / 15

Luxury Electric Cars with the Most Horsepower

2 / 15

Most Comfortable Electric Luxury Large Cars

2 / 4

Most Comfortable Electric Luxury Hatchbacks

3 / 6

Most Affordable Electric Luxury Hatchbacks

3 / 5

Best Electric Luxury Large Cars for Tall People

3 / 4

Electric Cars with Best Resale Value

4 / 27

Best Electric Luxury Hatchbacks for Tall People

4 / 6

Most Comfortable Luxury Electric Cars

6 / 15

Most Affordable Luxury Electric Cars

6 / 14

Most Comfortable Electric Cars

8 / 27

Best Luxury Electric Cars for Tall People

8 / 15

Most Affordable Electric Cars

10 / 18

Best Electric Cars for Tall People

11 / 27

Available Body Styles

Coupe

Available Body Styles

Sedan

Available Drivetrain Options

Gasoline

Available Drivetrain Options

Electric

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

Tesla Model S Trim Levels

Base, Plaid, Standard Range

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:

4 years / 50000 miles

Warranty, Powertrain:

8 years / 150000 miles

Warranty, Roadside Assistance:

4 years / 50000 miles

Safety Ratings

NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):

5 out of 5 Stars

IIHS Safety Rating:

Not yet available

Safety Ratings

NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):

Not yet available

IIHS Safety Rating:

Not yet available

Base Drivetrain Specifications

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 Specifications

Horsepower:

670 hp

Torque:

Not yet available

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

0.147 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

MPGe:

Not applicable

Range (city/hwy):

352 / 555 miles

Recommended Fuel Type:

Regular Unleaded

Battery Size/Capacity :

Not applicable

Maximum Charging Rate:

Not applicable

Engine Specifications

Engine Size:

Not Applicable

Engine Configuration:

Not Applicable

Number of Cylinders:

Not Applicable

Transmission:

Automatic

Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:

AWD

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


Not applicable

MPGe:

Not yet available

Range (city/hwy):

405 miles

Recommended Fuel Type:

Not yet available

Battery Size/Capacity:

100 kWh

Maximum Charging Rate:

15 hours (240V)

Standard/Optional Features

Android Auto:

Standard

Apple Car Play:

Standard

Keyless Entry:

Standard

Keyless Ignition:

Standard

Adaptive Cruise Control:

Available

Cooled/Ventilated Seats:

Available

Heated Seats

Available

Heated Steering Wheel:

Available

Leather Upholstery:

Available

Navigation System:

Available

Sunroof/Moonroof:

Available

Wireless Smartphone Charging:

N/A

Standard/Optional Features

Android Auto:

N/A

Apple Car Play:

N/A

Keyless Entry:

Standard

Keyless Ignition:

Standard

Adaptive Cruise Control:

Standard

Cooled/Ventilated Seats:

Standard

Heated Seats

Standard

Heated Steering Wheel:

Standard

Leather Upholstery:

Standard

Navigation System:

Standard

Sunroof/Moonroof:

Standard

Wireless Smartphone Charging:

Standard

Safety Equipment

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 Equipment

360-Degree Camera:

N/A

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:

N/A

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:

39.7 inches

Front Leg Room:

42.4 inches

Front Shoulder Room:

58.4 inches

Rear Head Room:

38.1 inches

Rear Leg Room:

35.5 inches

Rear Shoulder Room:

55.1 inches

Cargo Space:

28.2 cubic feet

Overall Interior Volume:

120.3 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:

4561 lbs

Width:

86.2 inches

Height:

56.3 inches

Length:

197.7 inches

Wheelbase:

116.5 inches

Ground Clearance:

5 inches

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:

19.0 x 9.5 inches

Wheel Type:

aluminum alloy

Tire Size:

255/45R19

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