Dodge Charger vs. Cadillac CTS-V

iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Dodge Charger and Cadillac CTS-V 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 Cadillac CTS-V.

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

Pricing: A used 2019 Dodge Charger ranges from $16,495 to $40,562 while a used 2019 Cadillac CTS-V is priced between $59,681 to $81,760.

Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the Dodge Charger loses 39.1 percent of its value and the Cadillac CTS-V loses 54.5 percent of its value. This means the Dodge Charger retains 15.4 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the Cadillac CTS-V.

Quality Rating: The iSeeCars Overall Quality rating for the Dodge Charger is 8.7 out of 10 while the Cadillac CTS-V's quality rating is 7.2 out of 10.

Reliability Rating: iSeeCars’ Reliability Rating for the Dodge Charger is 8.1 out of 10. For the Cadillac CTS-V the reliability rating is 6.6 out of 10. This gives the Dodge Charger an advantage in reliability compared to the Cadillac CTS-V.

Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Dodge Charger’s base engine makes 292 horsepower, and the Cadillac CTS-V base engine makes 640 horsepower. The Charger is rated to deliver an average of 23 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 555 miles. The CTS-V is rated to deliver an average of 16 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 399 miles. This gives the Dodge Charger the fuel efficiency and maximum range advantage over the Cadillac CTS-V. The Charger uses regular unleaded, and the CTS-V uses premium unleaded.

Passenger Space Comparison: The Dodge Charger has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more front shoulder room, rear shoulder room, rear leg room, and cargo space. The Cadillac CTS-V has the advantage in the areas of front head room, front leg room and rear head room.

Safety Ratings: When comparing crash test ratings from NHTSA, the Dodge Charger has higher safety ratings than the Cadillac CTS-V, with an average rating of 5 out of 5 Stars compared to 4 out of 5 Stars.