Dodge Charger vs. Chrysler 300

iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Dodge Charger and Chrysler 300 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 Chrysler 300.

In comparing the Dodge Charger's and the Chrysler 300'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, reliability, resale value and overall quality score. The Chrysler 300 has the advantage in the area of interior volume. The Dodge Charger and Chrysler 300 have the same fuel efficiency base engine power. Based on this comparison of the Dodge Charger's and the Chrysler 300's specifications and ratings, the Dodge Charger is a better car than the Chrysler 300.

Pricing: A used 2023 Dodge Charger ranges from $20,327 to $59,669 while a used 2023 Chrysler 300 is priced between $23,706 to $50,167. For a new model, the Dodge Charger's price is between $31,790 and $69,816, with the Chrysler 300 priced between $32,984 and $50,513.

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 Chrysler 300 loses 52.7 percent of its value. This means the Dodge Charger retains 8.7 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the Chrysler 300.

Quality Rating: The iSeeCars Overall Quality rating for the Dodge Charger is 8.0 out of 10 while the Chrysler 300's quality rating is 7.4 out of 10. This results in the Dodge Charger being ranked 2 out of 4 Best Large Cars and the Chrysler 300 being ranked 4 out of 4.

Reliability Rating: iSeeCars’ Reliability Rating for the Dodge Charger is 7.7 out of 10. For the Chrysler 300 the reliability rating is 7.5 out of 10. This gives the Dodge Charger a slight advantage in reliability compared to the Chrysler 300.

Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the base engine of both the Dodge Charger and the Chrysler 300 makes 292 horsepower. Both the Charger and the 300 are rated to deliver an average of 23 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 555 miles. Both models use regular unleaded.

Passenger Space Comparison: While both models are large cars, the Chrysler 300 has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more and rear head room. The Dodge Charger has the advantage in the areas of rear shoulder room cargo space. The Dodge Charger and Chrysler 300 are comparable in regards to front head room, front shoulder room, front leg room and rear leg room.

Safety Ratings: When comparing crash test ratings from NHTSA, the Dodge Charger has higher safety ratings than the Chrysler 300, with an average rating of 5 out of 5 Stars compared to 4 out of 5 Stars.