Ford Mustang vs. Dodge Challenger
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Ford Mustang and Dodge Challenger 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 and the Dodge Challenger.
When we compare the Ford Mustang's and the Dodge Challenger's specifications and ratings, the Ford Mustang has the advantage in the areas of fuel efficiency, resale value and base engine power. The Dodge Challenger 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. Based on this comparison of the Ford Mustang's and the Dodge Challenger's specifications and ratings, the two cars are fairly comparable.
Pricing: A used 2023 Ford Mustang ranges from $22,997 to $54,993 while a used 2023 Dodge Challenger is priced between $22,499 to $89,900. For a new model, the Ford Mustang's price is between $31,205 and $64,540, with the Dodge Challenger priced between $30,819 and $89,030.
Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the Ford Mustang loses 28.7 percent of its value and the Dodge Challenger loses 39.5 percent of its value. This means the Ford Mustang retains 10.8 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the Dodge Challenger.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Ford Mustang’s base engine makes 310 horsepower, and the Dodge Challenger base engine makes 303 horsepower. The Mustang is rated to deliver an average of 24 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 450 miles. The Challenger is rated to deliver an average of 23 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 555 miles.This gives the Ford Mustang the advantage in fuel efficiency and the Dodge Challenger the advantage in maximum range. Both models use regular unleaded.
Passenger Space Comparison: While both models are sports cars, the Dodge Challenger 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 has the advantage in the area of front leg room.
Safety Ratings: When comparing crash test ratings from NHTSA, both the Ford Mustang and the Dodge Challenger have the same average safety rating of 5 out of 5 Stars.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
31205 - 64540
Starting MSRP:
27770
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Sports Cars)
31409
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Sports Cars)
26400 - 40990
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
30819 - 89030
Starting MSRP:
31965
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Sports Cars)
31409
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Sports Cars)
26400 - 40990
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
35649
Price Range:
22997 - 54993
Category Avg Price:
(Sports Cars)
34456
Category Avg Price Range:
(Sports Cars)
27008 - 43788
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
583
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
37711
# Good or Great Deals:
212
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
43788
Price Range:
22499 - 89900
Category Avg Price:
(Sports Cars)
34456
Category Avg Price Range:
(Sports Cars)
27008 - 43788
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
1285
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
24384
# Good or Great Deals:
291
Ford Mustang Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.7 / 10
Reliability:
8.1 / 10
Retained Value:
9.2 / 10
Safety:
8.0 / 10
Dodge Challenger Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
8.5 / 10
Safety:
8.0 / 10
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Ford Mustang
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
14.8
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Sports Cars)
13.4
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Sports Cars)
7.4 - 22.6
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
0.165
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Dodge Challenger
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Sports Cars)
13.4
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Sports Cars)
7.4 - 22.6
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
7.69991703031288
Typical Category Recalls:
(Sports Cars)
2.8
Category Range for Recalls:
(Sports Cars)
1.2 - 7.7
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
2.955775808335836
Typical Category Recalls:
(Sports Cars)
2.8
Category Range for Recalls:
(Sports Cars)
1.2 - 7.7
Ford Mustang Rankings
Ranking
1 out of / 14Ranking
1 out of / 7Ranking
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2 out of / 14Ranking
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3 out of / 9Ranking
4 out of / 14Ranking
4 out of / 14Ranking
4 out of / 9Ranking
7 out of / 14Ranking
8 out of / 14Dodge Challenger Rankings
Ranking
1 out of / 14Ranking
1 out of / 14Ranking
1 out of / 14Ranking
2 out of / 14Ranking
4 out of / 14Ranking
5 out of / 14Ranking
12 out of / 14Available Body Styles
Convertible, Coupe
Available Body Styles
Coupe
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Ford Mustang Trim Levels
Not yet available
Dodge Challenger Trim Levels
GT, R/T, R/T Scat Pack, SRT Hellcat Jailbreak, SRT Hellcat Redeye, SRT Hellcat Redeye Jailbreak, SRT Super Stock, SXT
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:
5 years / 60000 miles
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
5 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2025 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
2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
310 hp @ 5500 rpm
Torque:
350 foot-lbs @ 3000 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.089 hp per pound
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
303 hp @ 6350 rpm
Torque:
268 foot-lbs @ 4800 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.079 hp per pound
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
2.3 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Manual
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
RWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
21 / 29 / 24
Range (city/hwy):
326 / 450 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Regular Unleaded
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
Standard/Optional Features
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wifi:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Android Auto:
Available
Apple CarPlay:
Available
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Heated Seats
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Navigation System:
Available
Paddle Shifters:
Available
Parking Sensors:
Available
Satellite radio:
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
Roadside assistance:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Sunroof/Moonroof:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wifi:
Available
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Heated Seats
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Navigation System:
Available
Paddle Shifters:
Available
Parking Sensors:
Available
Satellite radio:
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
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Roof Rack:
N/A
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
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:
N/A
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:
37.6 inches
Front Leg Room:
45.1 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
56.3 inches
Rear Head Room:
34.8 inches
Rear Leg Room:
29 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
52.2 inches
Cargo Space:
13.5 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
82.8 cubic feet
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
39.3 inches
Front Leg Room:
42 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
58.5 inches
Rear Head Room:
37.1 inches
Rear Leg Room:
33.1 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
53.9 inches
Cargo Space:
16.2 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
93.9 cubic feet
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3491 lbs
Width:
81.9 inches
Height:
54.3 inches
Length:
188.5 inches
Wheelbase:
107.1 inches
Ground Clearance:
Not yet available
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3841 lbs
Width:
85.4 inches
Height:
57.7 inches
Length:
197.9 inches
Wheelbase:
116 inches
Ground Clearance:
5.2 inches
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
17.0 x 7.5 inches
Wheel Type:
painted aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
P235/55R17
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
18.0 x 7.5 inches
Wheel Type:
painted aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
235/55R18
Exterior Colors
Black
Shadow Black
Blue
Atlas Blue / Grabber Blue
Gray
Carbonized Gray / Dark Matter Gray
Green
Eruption Green
Purple
Mischievous Purple
Red
Race Red / Rapid Red Metallic Tinted Clearcoat
Silver
Iconic Silver
White
Oxford White
Orange
Not available
Exterior Colors
Black
Pitch Black Clear Coat
Blue
B5 Blue Pearl Coat / Frostbite
Gray
Destroyer Grey Clear Coat / Granite Pearl Coat / Triple Nickel Clear Coat
Green
F8 Green / Sublime Metallic Clearcoat
Purple
Plum Crazy Pearl Coat
Red
Octane Red Pearl Coat / TorRed Clear Coat
Silver
Not available
White
White Knuckle Clear Coat
Orange
Go Mango / Sinamon Stick
Interior Colors
Black
Ebony
Gray
Ceramic
Interior Colors
Black
Black
Gray
Not available
