Dodge Charger vs. Acura TLX

iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Dodge Charger and Acura TLX 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 and the Acura TLX.

In comparing the Dodge Charger's and the Acura TLX's specifications and ratings, 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 Acura TLX has the advantage in the area of fuel efficiency. The Dodge Charger and Acura TLX have the same Based on this comparison of the Dodge Charger's and the Acura TLX's specifications and ratings, the Dodge Charger is a better car than the Acura TLX.

Pricing: A used 2023 Dodge Charger ranges from $20,327 to $59,669 while a used 2023 Acura TLX is priced between $30,230 to $51,000. For a new model, the Dodge Charger's price is between $31,790 and $69,816, with the Acura TLX priced between $41,645 and $58,145.

Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the Dodge Charger loses 44.1 percent of its value and the Acura TLX loses 49.7 percent of its value. This means the Dodge Charger retains 5.6 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the Acura TLX.

Quality Rating: The iSeeCars Overall Quality rating for the Dodge Charger is 8.0 out of 10 while the Acura TLX's quality rating is 7.8 out of 10. This results in the Dodge Charger being ranked 2 out of 7 Best Large Cars and the Acura TLX being ranked 8 out of 24 Best Luxury Midsize Cars.

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

Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Dodge Charger’s base engine makes 292 horsepower, and the Acura TLX base engine makes 272 horsepower. The Charger is rated to deliver an average of 23 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 555 miles. The TLX is rated to deliver an average of 25 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 491 miles.This gives the Acura TLX the advantage in fuel efficiency and the Dodge Charger the advantage in maximum range. The Charger uses regular unleaded, and the TLX uses premium 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, rear head room, rear shoulder room, rear leg room, and cargo space. The Acura TLX, a midsize car, has the advantage in the area of front leg room.

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