Dodge Charger RT vs. Honda Accord Sport
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Dodge Charger RT and Honda Accord Sport 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 Charger RT and the Honda Accord Sport.
When comparing the Dodge Charger RT's and the Honda Accord Sport's specifications and ratings, the Dodge Charger RT has the advantage in the areas of typical lower range of pricing for one- to five-year-old used cars, interior volume and base engine power. The Honda Accord Sport has the advantage in the areas of fuel efficiency, reliability, resale value and overall quality score. Based on this comparison of the Dodge Charger RT's and the Honda Accord Sport's specifications and ratings, the Honda Accord Sport is a better car than the Dodge Charger RT.
Pricing: A used 2008 Dodge Charger RT ranges from $6,190 to $15,359 while a used 2022 Honda Accord Sport is priced between $23,988 to $31,500.
Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the Dodge Charger RT loses 39.1 percent of its value and the Honda Accord Sport loses 31.5 percent of its value. This means the Honda Accord Sport retains 7.6 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the Dodge Charger RT.
Quality Rating: The iSeeCars Overall Quality rating for the Dodge Charger is 8.7 out of 10 while the Honda Accord's quality rating is 9.3 out of 10. This results in the Dodge Charger being ranked 2 out of 8 Best Large Cars and the Honda Accord being ranked 1 out of 13 Best Midsize Cars.
Reliability Rating: iSeeCars’ Reliability Rating for the Dodge Charger is 8.1 out of 10. For the Honda Accord the reliability rating is 9.3 out of 10. This gives the Honda Accord an advantage in reliability compared to the Dodge Charger.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Dodge Charger RT’s base engine makes 340 horsepower, and the Honda Accord Sport base engine makes 192 horsepower. The RT is rated to deliver an average of 18 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 437 miles. The Sport is rated to deliver an average of 32 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 518 miles. This gives the Honda Accord Sport the fuel efficiency and maximum range advantage over the Dodge Charger RT. The RT uses gasoline, and the Sport uses regular unleaded.
Passenger Space Comparison: The Dodge Charger RT, a large car, has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more front shoulder room and rear shoulder room. The Honda Accord Sport, a midsize car, has the advantage in the areas of front head room, front leg room, rear head room, rear leg room, and cargo space.
Safety Ratings: When comparing crash test ratings from NHTSA, both the Dodge Charger RT and the Honda Accord Sport have the same average safety rating of 5 out of 5 Stars.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
$30,755
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Large Cars)
$24,275
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Large Cars)
$21,255 - $28,130
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
$28,980
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Midsize Cars)
$27,672
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Midsize Cars)
$23,400 - $40,750
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$10,298
Price Range:
$6,190 - $15,359
Category Avg Price:
(Large Cars)
$7,366
Category Avg Price Range:
(Large Cars)
$5,468 - $9,033
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
17
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
134,697
# Good or Great Deals:
5
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$27,538
Price Range:
$23,988 - $31,500
Category Avg Price:
(Midsize Cars)
$25,865
Category Avg Price Range:
(Midsize Cars)
$20,266 - $35,349
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
957
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
31,663
# Good or Great Deals:
220
Dodge Charger Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.7 / 10
Reliability:
8.1 / 10
Retained Value:
8.1 / 10
Safety:
10.0 / 10
Honda Accord Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
9.3 / 10
Reliability:
9.3 / 10
Retained Value:
8.5 / 10
Safety:
10.0 / 10
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Dodge Charger RT
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
N/A
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
N/A
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Honda Accord Sport
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
11.1
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Midsize Cars)
8.2
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Midsize Cars)
7.5 - 11
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
57%
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
3.9
Typical Category Recalls:
(Large Cars)
2.9
Category Range for Recalls:
(Large Cars)
0.9 - 5.4
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
16.8
Typical Category Recalls:
(Midsize Cars)
3.1
Category Range for Recalls:
(Midsize Cars)
1.3 - 16.4
Dodge Charger Rankings
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5 out of / 8Ranking
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6 out of / 8Honda Accord Rankings
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1 out of / 13Ranking
1 out of / 13Ranking
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1 out of / 13Ranking
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10 out of / 13Available Body Styles
Sedan
Available Body Styles
Sedan
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Other Dodge Charger Trim Levels
Base, SRT-8, SXT
Other Honda Accord Trim Levels
EX-L, LX, Sport Special Edition, Touring
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
5 years / 60000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
3 years / 36000 miles
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
5 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
Not yet available
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:
340 hp @ 5000 rpm
Torque:
390 foot-lbs @ 4000 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.084 hp per pound
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
192 hp @ 5500 rpm
Torque:
192 foot-lbs @ 1600 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.060 hp per pound
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):
15 / 23 / 18
Range (city/hwy):
285 / 437 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Gasoline
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
1.5 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT Automatic)
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
FWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
29 / 35 / 32
Range (city/hwy):
429 / 518 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Regular Unleaded
Standard/Optional Features
Bench Seats:
Standard
Heated Seats
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Available
Keyless Ignition:
Available
Navigation System:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Voice Recognition:
Available
Adaptive Cruise Control:
N/A
Air Suspension:
N/A
Alloy wheels:
N/A
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple CarPlay:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Heated Steering Wheel:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Parking Sensors:
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
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Bench Seats:
Standard
Heated Seats
N/A
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
N/A
Power outlet:
Standard
Satellite radio:
N/A
Bluetooth:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Navigation System:
N/A
Sunroof/Moonroof:
N/A
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Standard
Air Suspension:
N/A
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Internet Radio:
Standard
Massage Seats:
N/A
Paddle Shifters:
Standard
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Parking Sensors:
Available
Power Lift Gate:
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Roof Rack:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Wifi:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Available
Safety Features
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Backup 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
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Backup camera:
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring:
N/A
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:
38.7 inches
Front Leg Room:
41.8 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
59.3 inches
Rear Head Room:
36.2 inches
Rear Leg Room:
40.2 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
57.6 inches
Cargo Space:
16.2 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
106.0 cubic feet
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
39.5 inches
Front Leg Room:
42.3 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
58.3 inches
Rear Head Room:
37.3 inches
Rear Leg Room:
40.4 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
56.5 inches
Cargo Space:
16.7 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
105.6 cubic feet
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
4031 lbs
Width:
74.5 inches
Height:
58.2 inches
Length:
200.1 inches
Wheelbase:
120 inches
Ground Clearance:
5.1 inches
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3223 lbs
Width:
73.3 inches
Height:
57.1 inches
Length:
196.1 inches
Wheelbase:
111.4 inches
Ground Clearance:
Not yet available
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
Not yet available
Wheel Type:
Not yet available
Tire Size:
Not yet available
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
19.0 x 8.5 inches
Wheel Type:
polished aluminum alloy with painted accents
Tire Size:
235/40R19
