Dodge Charger vs. Subaru WRX

iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Dodge Charger and Subaru WRX 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 Subaru WRX.

When comparing the Dodge Charger's and the Subaru WRX'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, interior volume and base engine power. The Subaru WRX has the advantage in the areas of new vehicle base pricing, resale value and overall quality score. Based on this comparison of the Dodge Charger's and the Subaru WRX's specifications and ratings, the Dodge Charger is a better car than the Subaru WRX.

Pricing: A used 2023 Dodge Charger ranges from $20,327 to $59,669 while a used 2023 Subaru WRX is priced between $25,000 to $34,309. For a new model, the Dodge Charger's price is between $31,790 and $69,816, with the Subaru WRX priced between $31,423 and $45,191.

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 Subaru WRX loses 35.3 percent of its value. This means the Subaru WRX retains 8.8 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the Dodge Charger.

Quality Rating: The iSeeCars Overall Quality rating for the Dodge Charger is 8.0 out of 10 while the Subaru WRX's quality rating is 8.5 out of 10. This results in the Dodge Charger being ranked 2 out of 7 Best Large Cars and the Subaru WRX being ranked 7 out of 37 Best Small Cars.

Reliability Rating: iSeeCars’ Reliability Rating for the Dodge Charger is 7.7 out of 10. For the Subaru WRX the reliability rating is 7.6 out of 10. This gives the Dodge Charger a slight advantage in reliability compared to the Subaru WRX.

Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Dodge Charger’s base engine makes 292 horsepower, and the Subaru WRX base engine makes 271 horsepower. The Charger is rated to deliver an average of 23 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 555 miles. The WRX is rated to deliver an average of 22 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 432 miles. This gives the Dodge Charger the fuel efficiency and maximum range advantage over the Subaru WRX. The Charger uses regular unleaded, and the WRX uses premium unleaded.

Passenger Space Comparison: The Dodge Charger, a large car, has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more front shoulder room, rear shoulder room, rear leg room, and cargo space. The Subaru WRX, a compact car, 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, both the Dodge Charger and the Subaru WRX have the same average safety rating of 5 out of 5 Stars.