Ford Mustang GT vs. Dodge Charger R/T

iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Ford Mustang GT and Dodge Charger R/T 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 Ford Mustang GT and the Dodge Charger R/T.

When comparing the Ford Mustang GT's and the Dodge Charger R/T's specifications and ratings, the Ford Mustang GT has the advantage in the areas of new vehicle base pricing, reliability, resale value, overall quality score and base engine power. The Dodge Charger R/T has the advantage in the areas of typical lower range of pricing for one- to five-year-old used cars, and fuel efficiency and interior volume. Based on this comparison of the Ford Mustang GT's and the Dodge Charger R/T's specifications and ratings, the Ford Mustang GT is a better car than the Dodge Charger R/T.

Pricing: A used 2023 Ford Mustang GT ranges from $32,831 to $46,224 while a used 2023 Dodge Charger R/T is priced between $29,655 to $47,853. For a new model, the Ford Mustang GT's price is between $39,220 and $49,928, with the Dodge Charger R/T priced between $41,995 and $54,468.

Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the Ford Mustang GT loses 28.7 percent of its value and the Dodge Charger R/T loses 44.1 percent of its value. This means the Ford Mustang GT retains 15.4 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the Dodge Charger R/T.

Quality Rating: The iSeeCars Overall Quality rating for the Ford Mustang is 8.7 out of 10 while the Dodge Charger's quality rating is 8.0 out of 10. This results in the Ford Mustang being ranked 2 out of 14 Best Sports Cars and the Dodge Charger being ranked 2 out of 7 Best Large Cars.

Reliability Rating: iSeeCars’ Reliability Rating for the Ford Mustang is 8.1 out of 10. For the Dodge Charger the reliability rating is 7.7 out of 10. This gives the Ford Mustang a slight advantage in reliability compared to the Dodge Charger.

Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Ford Mustang GT’s base engine makes 450 horsepower, and the Dodge Charger R/T base engine makes 370 horsepower. The GT is rated to deliver an average of 18 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 384 miles. The R/T is rated to deliver an average of 19 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 463 miles. This gives the Dodge Charger R/T the fuel efficiency and maximum range advantage over the Ford Mustang GT. The GT uses regular unleaded, and the R/T uses midgrade unleaded.

Passenger Space Comparison: The Dodge Charger R/T, a large car, 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 Ford Mustang GT, a sports car, has the advantage in the area of front leg room.

Safety Ratings: When comparing crash test ratings from NHTSA, both the Ford Mustang GT and the Dodge Charger R/T have the same average safety rating of 5 out of 5 Stars.