Dodge Charger vs. Nissan GT-R
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Dodge Charger and Nissan GT-R 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 Nissan GT-R.
In comparing the Dodge Charger's and the Nissan GT-R'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 interior volume. The Nissan GT-R has the advantage in the areas of resale value and base engine power. Based on this comparison of the Dodge Charger's and the Nissan GT-R's specifications and ratings, the Dodge Charger is a better car than the Nissan GT-R.
Pricing: A used 2024 Dodge Charger ranges from $46,222 to $79,672 while a used 2024 Nissan GT-R is priced between $148,279 to $243,996. For a new model, the Dodge Charger's price is between $51,232 and $85,170, with the Nissan GT-R priced between $133,500 and $285,427.
Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the Dodge Charger loses 52.5 percent of its value and the Nissan GT-R loses 34.4 percent of its value. This means the Nissan GT-R retains 18.1 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the Dodge Charger.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Dodge Charger’s base engine makes 496 horsepower, and the Nissan GT-R base engine makes 565 horsepower. The Charger is rated to deliver an average of 92 miles per gallon of gasoline-equivalent (MPGe), with a highway range of 274 miles. The GT-R is rated to deliver an average of 18 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 429 miles.This gives the Dodge Charger the advantage in fuel efficiency and the Nissan GT-R the advantage in maximum range. The Charger uses electricity, and the GT-R uses premium unleaded.
Passenger Space Comparison: The Dodge Charger 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 Nissan GT-R has the advantage in the area of front leg room.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
51232 - 85170
Starting MSRP:
59595
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
N/A
Category Starting MSRP Range:
N/A
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
133500 - 285427
Starting MSRP:
121090
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Sports Cars)
105444
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Sports Cars)
46440 - 273000
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
60534
Price Range:
46222 - 79672
Category Avg Price:
N/A
Category Avg Price Range:
N/A
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
# Good or Great Deals:
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
186582
Price Range:
148279 - 243996
Category Avg Price:
(Luxury Sports Cars)
108925
Category Avg Price Range:
(Luxury Sports Cars)
58351 - 309442
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
16
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
6675
# Good or Great Deals:
2
Dodge Charger Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
7.6 / 10
Safety:
Not available
Nissan GT-R Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
8.8 / 10
Safety:
Not available
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Dodge Charger
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
N/A
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
N/A
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Nissan GT-R
Avg Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Life Expectancy:
(Luxury Sports Cars)
15.3
Category Life Expectancy Range:
(Luxury Sports Cars)
8.9 - 28.7
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
2.37151247507221
Typical Category Recalls:
N/A
Category Range for Recalls:
N/A
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
1.2681388927627117
Typical Category Recalls:
(Luxury Sports Cars)
3.1
Category Range for Recalls:
(Luxury Sports Cars)
0.7 - 14.3
Dodge Charger Rankings
Ranking
3 out of / 34Ranking
8 out of / 34Ranking
9 out of / 34Ranking
11 out of / 34Ranking
12 out of / 34Ranking
15 out of / 28Ranking
19 out of / 34Nissan GT-R Rankings
Ranking
2 out of / 39Ranking
6 out of / 39Ranking
11 out of / 39Ranking
13 out of / 39Ranking
17 out of / 39Available Body Styles
Coupe
Available Body Styles
Coupe
Available Drivetrain Options
Electric
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Dodge Charger Trim Levels
Daytona R/T, Daytona Scat Pack
Nissan GT-R Trim Levels
NISMO, Premium, Skyline Edition, T-Spec
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
5 years / 60000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
5 years / 60000 miles
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
5 years / 60000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
3 years / 36000 miles
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
Not yet available
2026 NHTSA Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2026 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2026 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2026 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
Not yet available
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
Not yet available
2026 NHTSA Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2026 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2026 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2026 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
Not yet available
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
496 hp
Torque:
404 foot-lbs
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.085 hp per pound
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
565 hp @ 6800 rpm
Torque:
467 foot-lbs @ 3300 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.144 hp per pound
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
Not Applicable
Engine Configuration:
Not Applicable
Number of Cylinders:
Not Applicable
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
Not applicable
MPGe:
92 / 81 / 87
Range (city/hwy):
274 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Electricity
Battery Size/Capacity :
100.5 kWh
Maximum Charging Rate:
9.9 hours (240V)
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
3.8 liters
Engine Configuration:
V
Number of Cylinders:
6
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
16 / 22 / 18
MPGe:
Not applicable
Range (city/hwy):
312 / 429 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Premium Unleaded
Battery Size/Capacity:
Not applicable
Maximum Charging Rate:
Not applicable
Standard/Optional Features
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Standard
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Heated Seats
Standard
Heated Steering Wheel:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Navigation System:
Standard
Paddle Shifters:
Standard
Parking Sensors:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wifi:
Standard
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
Available
Power Lift Gate:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Available
Air Suspension:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Adaptive Cruise Control:
N/A
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Bench Seats:
N/A
Bluetooth:
Standard
Heated Seats
Standard
Heated Steering Wheel:
N/A
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Navigation System:
Standard
Paddle Shifters:
Standard
Parking Sensors:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wifi:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Power Lift Gate:
N/A
Sunroof/Moonroof:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Air Suspension:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Quad Seats:
Standard
Roof Rack:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Standard
Driver Attention Monitoring:
Standard
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
Standard
Lane Keeping Assist:
Standard
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Standard
360-Degree Camera:
Available
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Forward Collision Warning:
N/A
Lane Departure Warning:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
39.1 inches
Front Leg Room:
42.6 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
59.5 inches
Rear Head Room:
36.9 inches
Rear Leg Room:
37.2 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
57.6 inches
Cargo Space:
22.7 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
125.7 cubic feet
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
38.1 inches
Front Leg Room:
44.6 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
54.3 inches
Rear Head Room:
33.5 inches
Rear Leg Room:
26.4 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
50 inches
Cargo Space:
8.8 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
87.8 cubic feet
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
5838 lbs
Width:
79.8 inches
Height:
58.9 inches
Length:
206.6 inches
Wheelbase:
121 inches
Ground Clearance:
5.5 inches
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3933 lbs
Width:
74.6 inches
Height:
53.9 inches
Length:
185.4 inches
Wheelbase:
109.4 inches
Ground Clearance:
Not yet available
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
18.0 x 8.0 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
245/55ZR18
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
20.0 x 9.5 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
P255/40ZR20
Exterior Colors
Black
Diamond Black Clear Coat
Blue
After Dark / Bludicrous
Gray
Destroyer Grey Clear Coat / Triple Nickel
Orange
Peel Out
Red
Redeye
White
White Knuckle Clear Coat
Silver
Not available
Exterior Colors
Black
Jet Black Pearl
Blue
Bayside Blue Quadcoat
Gray
Gun Metallic
Orange
Not available
Red
Solid Red
White
Pearl White TriCoat
Silver
Super Silver Quadcoat
Interior Colors
Black
Black
Gray
Not available
Red
Not available
Interior Colors
Black
Black / Kuro Night
Gray
Hai Gray
Red
Red Amber
