Dodge Charger vs. Maserati Ghibli

iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Dodge Charger and Maserati Ghibli 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 Maserati Ghibli.

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

Pricing: A used 2023 Dodge Charger ranges from $20,327 to $59,669 while a used 2023 Maserati Ghibli is priced between $44,637 to $106,394. For a new model, the Dodge Charger's price is between $31,790 and $69,816, with the Maserati Ghibli priced between $90,123 and $112,205.

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 Maserati Ghibli loses 63.3 percent of its value. This means the Dodge Charger retains 19.2 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the Maserati Ghibli.

Quality Rating: The iSeeCars Overall Quality rating for the Dodge Charger is 8.0 out of 10 while the Maserati Ghibli's quality rating is 7.2 out of 10. This results in the Dodge Charger being ranked 2 out of 7 Best Large Cars and the Maserati Ghibli being ranked 12 out of 24 Best Luxury Midsize Cars.

Reliability Rating: iSeeCars’ Reliability Rating for the Dodge Charger is 7.7 out of 10. For the Maserati Ghibli the reliability rating is 7.4 out of 10. This gives the Dodge Charger a slight advantage in reliability compared to the Maserati Ghibli.

Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Dodge Charger’s base engine makes 292 horsepower, and the Maserati Ghibli base engine makes 345 horsepower. The Charger is rated to deliver an average of 23 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 555 miles. The Ghibli is rated to deliver an average of 20 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 528 miles. This gives the Dodge Charger the fuel efficiency and maximum range advantage over the Maserati Ghibli. The Charger uses regular unleaded, and the Ghibli uses premium unleaded.

Passenger Space Comparison: The Maserati Ghibli, a midsize car, has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more front head room, rear head room, and cargo space. The Dodge Charger, a large car, has the advantage in the areas of front shoulder room, front leg room, rear shoulder room and rear leg room.

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