Dodge vs. Tesla
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of cars from Dodge and Tesla contrasts the two brands across a broad spectrum of vehicle specifications to determine which one is better. In addition to comparing pricing and specs, iSeeCars uses all the ratings, rankings, and insights from its comprehensive analyses of vehicle models, including calculations of reliability, safety, depreciation, value retention, and projected lifetime recalls based on recall history. This in-depth evaluation is used to identify which brand represents a better overall choice for shoppers who are considering both Dodge and Tesla cars.
When comparing the Dodge brand to the Tesla brand, Dodge has the advantage in the areas of depreciation, overall quality, retained value and variety of models offered. Tesla has the advantage in the areas of horsepower and reliability.
Dodge versus Tesla: Pricing and Value: Dodge models depreciate at a lower (better) rate in 1 out of 1 comparisons. The lower overall prices for Dodge, plus their lower depreciation rate, gives Dodge the overall advantage over Tesla.
Dodge versus Tesla: Horsepower and Fuel Efficiency: Tesla vehicles offer higher maximum horsepower numbers in their base trim in 1 out of 1 model comparisons.
Dodge versus Tesla: Quality, Reliability, Safety, and Value Retention Ratings: A comparison of Dodge versus Tesla overall quality ratings shows Dodge with higher quality ratings in 1 out of 1 model comparisons. In terms of reliability ratings, Tesla has the advantage in 1 out of 1 comparisons. Dodge shows higher ratings for retained value in 1 out of 1 comparisons.
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Available Body Styles: Dodge offers 3 SUVs, 1 sedan, and 1 coupe. In comparison, Tesla offers 2 SUVs and 2 sedans.
Drivetrain Options: Dodge offers 4 gasoline vehicles and 1 plug-in hybrid. Tesla offers 5 electric vehicles.
Dodge offers 4 all-wheel-drive models and 3 rear-wheel-drive models. Tesla offers 5 all-wheel-drive models and 2 rear-wheel-drive models.
New Car Pricing
Dodge Charger
$29,335 - $68,956
New Car Pricing
Tesla Model S
Not Yet Available
Used Car Pricing
Dodge Charger
$26,249 - $87,245
Used Car Pricing
Tesla Model S
Not Yet Available
5-Year Depreciation (Lower is better)
Dodge Charger
39.1%
5-Year Depreciation (Lower is better)
Tesla Model S
59.5%
Horsepower / Torque
Dodge Charger
292 hp / 260 foot-lbs
Horsepower / Torque
Tesla Model S
670 hp
MPG (city/highway/combined)
Dodge Charger
19 / 30 / 23
MPG (city/highway/combined)
Tesla Model S
Not Yet Available
iSeeCars Overall Quality Ratings
Dodge Charger
8.7 / 10
iSeeCars Overall Quality Ratings
Tesla Model S
8.1 / 10
iSeeCars Reliability Ratings
Dodge Charger
8.1 / 10
iSeeCars Reliability Ratings
Tesla Model S
9.4 / 10
iSeeCars Safety Ratings
Dodge Charger
10 / 10
iSeeCars Safety Ratings
Tesla Model S
Not available
iSeeCars Resale Value Ratings
Dodge Charger
8.1 / 10
iSeeCars Resale Value Ratings
Tesla Model S
6.8 / 10
iSeeCars Best Car Rankings
Dodge Charger
#2 of 8 in
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Tesla Model S
#1 of 6 in
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iSeeCars Most Reliable Car Rankings
Dodge Charger
#5 of 8 in
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iSeeCars Most Reliable Car Rankings
Tesla Model S
#1 of 26 in
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