Nissan 370Z vs. Dodge Charger

iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Nissan 370Z and Dodge Charger 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 Nissan 370Z and the Dodge Charger.

In comparing the Nissan 370Z's and the Dodge Charger's specifications and ratings, the Nissan 370Z has the advantage in the areas of reliability, resale value, overall quality score and base engine power. 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 and interior volume. Based on this comparison of the Nissan 370Z's and the Dodge Charger's specifications and ratings, the Nissan 370Z is a better car than the Dodge Charger.

Pricing: A used 2020 Nissan 370Z ranges from $22,139 to $42,439 while a used 2020 Dodge Charger is priced between $15,024 to $47,000.

Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the Nissan 370Z loses 33.4 percent of its value and the Dodge Charger loses 44.1 percent of its value. This means the Nissan 370Z retains 10.6 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 Nissan 370Z is 8.4 out of 10 while the Dodge Charger's quality rating is 8.0 out of 10. This results in the Nissan 370Z being ranked 4 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 Nissan 370Z is 7.9 out of 10. For the Dodge Charger the reliability rating is 7.7 out of 10. This gives the Nissan 370Z a slight advantage in reliability compared to the Dodge Charger.

Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Nissan 370Z’s base engine makes 332 horsepower, and the Dodge Charger base engine makes 292 horsepower. The 370Z is rated to deliver an average of 20 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 494 miles. The Charger is rated to deliver an average of 23 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 555 miles. This gives the Dodge Charger the fuel efficiency and maximum range advantage over the Nissan 370Z. The 370Z uses premium unleaded, and the Charger uses regular unleaded.

Passenger Space Comparison: The Dodge Charger, a large car, has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more front head room, front shoulder room, and cargo space. The Nissan 370Z, a sports car, has the advantage in the area of front leg room.

Safety Ratings: The Dodge Charger has an average safety rating of 5 out of 5 Stars based on NHTSA's crash test ratings.