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Dodge Charger vs. Toyota Avalon

iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Dodge Charger and Toyota Avalon 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 Toyota Avalon.

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

Pricing: A used 2022 Dodge Charger ranges from $22,008 to $63,999 while a used 2022 Toyota Avalon is priced between $24,634 to $39,000.

Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the Dodge Charger loses 39.1 percent of its value and the Toyota Avalon loses 42.4 percent of its value. This means the Dodge Charger retains 3.3 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the Toyota Avalon.

Quality Rating: The iSeeCars Overall Quality rating for the Dodge Charger is 8.7 out of 10 while the Toyota Avalon's quality rating is 9.2 out of 10. This results in the Dodge Charger being ranked 2 out of 8 Best Large Cars and the Toyota Avalon being ranked 1 out of 8.

Reliability Rating: iSeeCars’ Reliability Rating for the Dodge Charger is 8.1 out of 10. For the Toyota Avalon the reliability rating is 9.8 out of 10. This gives the Toyota Avalon an advantage in reliability compared to the Dodge Charger.

Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Dodge Charger’s base engine makes 292 horsepower, and the Toyota Avalon base engine makes 301 horsepower. The Charger is rated to deliver an average of 23 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 555 miles. The Avalon is rated to deliver an average of 26 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 464 miles.This gives the Toyota Avalon the advantage in fuel efficiency and the Dodge Charger the advantage in maximum range. Both models use regular unleaded.

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

Safety Ratings: When comparing crash test ratings from NHTSA, both the Dodge Charger and the Toyota Avalon have the same average safety rating of 5 out of 5 Stars.

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New Car Pricing

Asking Price:

$30,885 - $85,415

Starting MSRP:

$32,500

Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Large Cars)

$35,178

Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Large Cars)

$32,500 - $37,840

New Car Pricing

Asking Price:

-

Starting MSRP:

$36,825

Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Large Cars)

$35,178

Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Large Cars)

$32,500 - $37,840

Used Car Pricing

Avg Used Car Price:

$33,466

Price Range:

$22,008 - $63,999

Category Avg Price:
(Large Cars)

$29,796

Category Avg Price Range:
(Large Cars)

$26,224 - $33,466

# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:

1,556

Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:

43,792

# Good or Great Deals:

646

Used Car Pricing

Avg Used Car Price:

$29,700

Price Range:

$24,634 - $39,000

Category Avg Price:
(Large Cars)

$29,796

Category Avg Price Range:
(Large Cars)

$26,224 - $33,466

# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:

109

Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:

47,850

# Good or Great Deals:

20

Dodge Charger Scores & Rankings

Overall Score:

8.7 / 10

Reliability:

8.1 / 10

Retained Value:

8.1 / 10

Safety:

10.0 / 10

Toyota Avalon Scores & Rankings

Overall Score:

9.2 / 10

Reliability:

9.8 / 10

Retained Value:

7.9 / 10

Safety:

10.0 / 10



iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Dodge Charger

Remaining Life Expectancy (years):

7.8

Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Large Cars)

8.2

Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Large Cars)

7.8 - 13

Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:

9%

iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Toyota Avalon

Remaining Life Expectancy (years):

13

Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Large Cars)

8.2

Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Large Cars)

7.8 - 13

Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:

66.7%



Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls

Expected Lifetime Recalls:

4

Typical Category Recalls:
(Large Cars)

2.1

Category Range for Recalls:
(Large Cars)

1.1 - 4

Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls

Expected Lifetime Recalls:

1.7

Typical Category Recalls:
(Large Cars)

2.1

Category Range for Recalls:
(Large Cars)

1.1 - 4

Dodge Charger Rankings

Large Cars with Best Resale Value

1 / 8

Best Large Cars for Towing

1 / 8

Large Cars with the Most Horsepower

1 / 8

Most Affordable Large Cars

1 / 3

Best Large Cars Under $35k

1 / 3

Best Large Cars

2 / 8

Best Gas Mileage Large Cars

2 / 8

Safest Large Cars

2 / 8

Best Family Large Cars

2 / 8

Large Cars with the Most Legroom

2 / 8

Best Large Cars for the Money

3 / 3

Most Reliable Large Cars Under $30k

3 / 3

Most Reliable Large Cars Under $35k

3 / 3

Most Reliable Large Cars Under $40k

3 / 3

Most Reliable Large Cars Under $60k

3 / 3

Most Reliable Large Cars

5 / 8

Best Large Cars for Tall People

5 / 8

Most Comfortable Large Cars

6 / 8

Toyota Avalon Rankings

Best Large Cars

1 / 8

Safest Large Cars

1 / 8

Most Reliable Large Cars

1 / 8

Large Cars with the Most Legroom

1 / 8

Best Large Cars Under $40k

1 / 3

Large Cars with Best Resale Value

2 / 8

Most Comfortable Large Cars

5 / 8

Large Cars with the Most Horsepower

6 / 8

Best Large Cars for Tall People

7 / 8

Available Body Styles

Sedan

Available Body Styles

Sedan

Available Drivetrain Options

Gasoline

Available Drivetrain Options

Gasoline

Dodge Charger Trim Levels

GT, Police, R/T, Scat Pack, SRT Hellcat, SRT Hellcat Redeye, SRT Hellcat Redeye Jailbreak, SXT

Toyota Avalon Trim Levels

Limited, Touring, XLE

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:

2 years / 25000 miles

Safety Ratings

NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):

5 out of 5 Stars

2024 NHTSA Overall Rating:

5 out of 5 Stars

2024 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:

4 out of 5 Stars

2024 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:

5 out of 5 Stars

2024 NHTSA Rollover Rating:

5 out of 5 Stars

IIHS Safety Rating:

Not yet available

Safety Ratings

NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):

5 out of 5 Stars

2024 NHTSA Overall Rating:

4 out of 5 Stars

2024 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:

4 out of 5 Stars

2024 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:

5 out of 5 Stars

2024 NHTSA Rollover Rating:

4 out of 5 Stars

IIHS Safety Rating:

Not yet available

Base Drivetrain Specs

Horsepower:

292 hp @ 6350 rpm

Torque:

260 foot-lbs @ 4800 rpm

Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):

0.074 hp per pound

Base Drivetrain Specs

Horsepower:

301 hp @ 6600 rpm

Torque:

267 foot-lbs @ 4700 rpm

Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):

0.085 hp per pound

Engine Specifications

Engine Size:

3.6 liters

Engine Configuration:

V

Number of Cylinders:

6

Transmission:

Automatic

Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:

RWD / AWD

EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):


19 / 30 / 23

Range (city/hwy):

352 / 555 miles

Recommended Fuel Type:

Regular Unleaded

Engine Specifications

Engine Size:

3.5 liters

Engine Configuration:

V

Number of Cylinders:

6

Transmission:

Automatic

Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:

FWD

EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):


22 / 32 / 26

Range (city/hwy):

319 / 464 miles

Recommended Fuel Type:

Regular Unleaded

Standard/Optional Features

Alloy wheels:

Standard

Android Auto:

Standard

Apple CarPlay:

Standard

Bench Seats:

Standard

Bluetooth:

Standard

Keyless Entry:

Standard

Keyless Ignition:

Standard

Parking Sensors:

Standard

Power outlet:

Standard

Roadside assistance:

Standard

Satellite radio:

Standard

Voice Recognition:

Standard

Adaptive Cruise Control:

Available

Cooled/Ventilated Seats:

Available

Heated Seats

Available

Heated Steering Wheel:

Available

Leather Upholstery:

Available

Navigation System:

Available

Paddle Shifters:

Available

Sunroof/Moonroof:

Available

Wifi:

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

Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof

N/A

Power Lift Gate:

N/A

Quad Seats:

N/A

Roof Rack:

N/A

Trailer Hitch:

N/A

Wireless Smartphone Charging:

N/A

Standard/Optional Features

Alloy wheels:

Standard

Android Auto:

Standard

Apple CarPlay:

Standard

Bench Seats:

Standard

Bluetooth:

Standard

Keyless Entry:

Standard

Keyless Ignition:

Standard

Parking Sensors:

Available

Power outlet:

Standard

Roadside assistance:

Standard

Satellite radio:

Standard

Voice Recognition:

Standard

Adaptive Cruise Control:

Standard

Cooled/Ventilated Seats:

Available

Heated Seats

Standard

Heated Steering Wheel:

Available

Leather Upholstery:

Standard

Navigation System:

Available

Paddle Shifters:

Available

Sunroof/Moonroof:

Available

Wifi:

Standard

Air Suspension:

N/A

Automatic Parking:

N/A

Captain's seat:

N/A

Front Bench Seats:

N/A

Internet Radio:

Standard

Massage Seats:

N/A

Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof

N/A

Power Lift Gate:

N/A

Quad Seats:

N/A

Roof Rack:

N/A

Trailer Hitch:

N/A

Wireless Smartphone Charging:

Available

Safety Features

Backup camera:

Standard

Blind Spot Monitoring:

Available

Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:

Available

360-Degree Camera:

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 Seat Reminder:

N/A

Safety Features

Backup camera:

Standard

Blind Spot Monitoring:

Standard

Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:

Standard

360-Degree Camera:

N/A

Driver Attention Monitoring:

N/A

Forward Collision Warning:

Standard

Lane Departure Warning:

Standard

Lane Keeping Assist:

Standard

Pedestrian Detection:

Standard

Rear Seat Reminder:

Standard

Interior Dimensions

Front Head Room:

38.6 inches

Front Leg Room:

41.8 inches

Front Shoulder Room:

59.5 inches

Rear Head Room:

36.6 inches

Rear Leg Room:

40.1 inches

Rear Shoulder Room:

57.9 inches

Cargo Space:

16.5 cubic feet

Overall Interior Volume:

104.7 cubic feet

Interior Dimensions

Front Head Room:

38.5 inches

Front Leg Room:

42.1 inches

Front Shoulder Room:

58.3 inches

Rear Head Room:

37.9 inches

Rear Leg Room:

40.3 inches

Rear Shoulder Room:

57.1 inches

Cargo Space:

16.1 cubic feet

Overall Interior Volume:

104.3 cubic feet

Exterior Dimensions

Curb Weight:

3940 lbs

Width:

82.7 inches

Height:

57.8 inches

Length:

198.4 inches

Wheelbase:

120 inches

Ground Clearance:

5.2 inches

Exterior Dimensions

Curb Weight:

3560 lbs

Width:

72.8 inches

Height:

56.5 inches

Length:

195.9 inches

Wheelbase:

113 inches

Ground Clearance:

5.3 inches

Standard Wheel/Tire Information

Wheel Size:

17.0 x 7.0 inches

Wheel Type:

painted aluminum alloy

Tire Size:

P215/65R17

Standard Wheel/Tire Information

Wheel Size:

17.0 x 7.5 inches

Wheel Type:

painted aluminum alloy

Tire Size:

P215/55R17

Exterior Colors

Black

Pitch Black Clear Coat

Blue

Frostbite / Indigo Blue

Gray

Granite Pearl Coat / Smoke Show / Triple Nickel Clear Coat

Green

F8 Green

Orange

Go Mango / Sinamon Stick

Purple

Hellraisin

Red

Octane Red Pearl Coat / TorRed Clear Coat

White

White Knuckle Clear Coat

Yellow

Stinger Yellow Clear Coat

Brown

Not available

Silver

Not available

Exterior Colors

Black

Midnight Black Metallic

Blue

Blueprint

Gray

Harbor Gray Metallic

Green

Not available

Orange

Not available

Purple

Not available

Red

Ruby Flare Pearl / Supersonic Red

White

Wind Chill Pearl

Yellow

Not available

Brown

Opulent Amber

Silver

Celestial Silver Metallic / Ice Edge

Interior Colors

Beige

Black/Caramel

Black

Black

Gray

Not available

Interior Colors

Beige

Harvest Beige

Black

Black

Gray

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