Dodge Charger vs. Jaguar XF

iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Dodge Charger and Jaguar XF 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 Jaguar XF.

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

Pricing: A used 2023 Dodge Charger ranges from $20,327 to $59,669 while a used 2023 Jaguar XF is priced between $33,345 to $53,118.

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 Jaguar XF loses 59.5 percent of its value. This means the Dodge Charger retains 15.5 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the Jaguar XF.

Quality Rating: The iSeeCars Overall Quality rating for the Dodge Charger is 8.0 out of 10 while the Jaguar XF's quality rating is 7.3 out of 10. This results in the Dodge Charger being ranked 2 out of 7 Best Large Cars and the Jaguar XF being ranked 11 out of 24 Best Luxury Midsize Cars.

Reliability Rating: iSeeCars’ Reliability Rating for the Dodge Charger is 7.7 out of 10. For the Jaguar XF the reliability rating is 7.3 out of 10. This gives the Dodge Charger a slight advantage in reliability compared to the Jaguar XF.

Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Dodge Charger’s base engine makes 292 horsepower, and the Jaguar XF base engine makes 246 horsepower. The Charger is rated to deliver an average of 23 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 555 miles. The XF is rated to deliver an average of 28 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 644 miles. This gives the Jaguar XF the fuel efficiency and maximum range advantage over the Dodge Charger. The Charger uses regular unleaded, and the XF 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, front leg room, rear shoulder room, rear leg room, and cargo space. The Jaguar XF, a midsize car, has the advantage in the area of rear head room.

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