Toyota Camry TRD vs. Dodge Charger RT
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Toyota Camry TRD and Dodge Charger RT 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 Toyota Camry TRD and the Dodge Charger RT.
When we compare the Toyota Camry TRD's and the Dodge Charger RT's specifications and ratings, the Toyota Camry TRD has the advantage in the areas of fuel efficiency, reliability, resale value and overall quality score. The Dodge Charger RT has the advantage in the areas of typical lower range of pricing for one- to five-year-old used cars, interior volume and base engine power. Based on this comparison of the Toyota Camry TRD's and the Dodge Charger RT's specifications and ratings, the Toyota Camry TRD is a better car than the Dodge Charger RT.
Pricing: A used 2024 Toyota Camry TRD ranges from $34,582 to $41,266 while a used 2008 Dodge Charger RT is priced between $6,190 to $15,359.
Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the Toyota Camry TRD loses 31.8 percent of its value and the Dodge Charger RT loses 39.1 percent of its value. This means the Toyota Camry TRD retains 7.3 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the Dodge Charger RT.
Quality Rating: The iSeeCars Overall Quality rating for the Toyota Camry is 8.8 out of 10 while the Dodge Charger's quality rating is 8.7 out of 10. This results in the Toyota Camry being ranked 2 out of 13 Best Midsize Cars and the Dodge Charger being ranked 2 out of 8 Best Large Cars.
Reliability Rating: iSeeCars’ Reliability Rating for the Toyota Camry is 8.9 out of 10. For the Dodge Charger the reliability rating is 8.1 out of 10. This gives the Toyota Camry a slight advantage in reliability compared to the Dodge Charger.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Toyota Camry TRD’s base engine makes 301 horsepower, and the Dodge Charger RT base engine makes 340 horsepower. The TRD is rated to deliver an average of 26 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 521 miles. The RT is rated to deliver an average of 18 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 437 miles. This gives the Toyota Camry TRD the fuel efficiency and maximum range advantage over the Dodge Charger RT. The TRD uses regular unleaded, and the RT uses gasoline.
Passenger Space Comparison: The Dodge Charger RT, a large car, has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more front head room, front shoulder room, rear shoulder room, rear leg room, and cargo space. The Toyota Camry TRD, a midsize car, has the advantage in the areas of front leg room and rear head room.
Safety Ratings: When comparing crash test ratings from NHTSA, both the Toyota Camry TRD and the Dodge Charger RT have the same average safety rating of 5 out of 5 Stars. When comparing IIHS evaluations, the Toyota Camry TRD has the advantage with a Top Safety Pick award.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
$34,944 - $39,075
Starting MSRP:
$33,485
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Midsize Cars)
$26,143
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Midsize Cars)
$24,700 - $27,895
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
$30,755
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Large Cars)
$24,275
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Large Cars)
$21,255 - $28,130
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$37,362
Price Range:
$34,582 - $41,266
Category Avg Price:
(Midsize Cars)
$29,305
Category Avg Price Range:
(Midsize Cars)
$25,951 - $31,688
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
23
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
7,401
# Good or Great Deals:
1
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$10,298
Price Range:
$6,190 - $15,359
Category Avg Price:
(Large Cars)
$7,366
Category Avg Price Range:
(Large Cars)
$5,468 - $9,033
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
16
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
144,893
# Good or Great Deals:
4
Toyota Camry Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.8 / 10
Reliability:
8.9 / 10
Retained Value:
8.5 / 10
Safety:
9.0 / 10
Dodge Charger Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.7 / 10
Reliability:
8.1 / 10
Retained Value:
8.1 / 10
Safety:
10.0 / 10
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Toyota Camry TRD
Avg Life Expectancy (years):
12.4
Typical Category Life Expectancy:
(Midsize Cars)
10.1
Category Life Expectancy Range:
(Midsize Cars)
9.5 - 13
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
38%
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Dodge Charger RT
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
N/A
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
N/A
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
4.5
Typical Category Recalls:
(Midsize Cars)
3.3
Category Range for Recalls:
(Midsize Cars)
1.7 - 15.5
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
3.9
Typical Category Recalls:
(Large Cars)
2.9
Category Range for Recalls:
(Large Cars)
0.9 - 5.4
Toyota Camry Rankings
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11 out of / 13Dodge Charger Rankings
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1 out of / 8Ranking
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6 out of / 8Available Body Styles
Sedan
Available Body Styles
Sedan
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Other Toyota Camry Trim Levels
LE, SE, SE Nightshade, XLE, XLE V6, XSE, XSE V6
Other Dodge Charger Trim Levels
Base, SRT-8, SXT
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
5 years / 60000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
2 years
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
3 years / 36000 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:
5 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:
TOP SAFETY PICK
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
5 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
Not yet available
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
301 hp @ 6600 rpm
Torque:
267 foot-lbs @ 4700 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.084 hp per pound
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
340 hp @ 5000 rpm
Torque:
390 foot-lbs @ 4000 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.084 hp per pound
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 / 33 / 26
Range (city/hwy):
348 / 521 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Regular Unleaded
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
5.7 liters
Engine Configuration:
V
Number of Cylinders:
8
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
RWD / AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
15 / 23 / 18
Range (city/hwy):
285 / 437 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Gasoline
Standard/Optional Features
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Standard
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Paddle Shifters:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wifi:
Standard
Air Suspension:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Heated Seats
N/A
Heated Steering Wheel:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Navigation System:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Parking Sensors:
N/A
Power Lift Gate:
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Sunroof/Moonroof:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Adaptive Cruise Control:
N/A
Alloy wheels:
N/A
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple CarPlay:
N/A
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Available
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Available
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
N/A
Satellite radio:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Available
Wifi:
N/A
Air Suspension:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Heated Seats
Standard
Heated Steering Wheel:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Navigation System:
Available
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Parking Sensors:
N/A
Power Lift Gate:
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
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
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
Standard
Lane Keeping Assist:
Standard
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Standard
Rear Seat Reminder:
Standard
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
N/A
Blind Spot 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
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
38.3 inches
Front Leg Room:
42.1 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
57.7 inches
Rear Head Room:
38 inches
Rear Leg Room:
38 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
55.7 inches
Cargo Space:
15.1 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
100.4 cubic feet
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
38.7 inches
Front Leg Room:
41.8 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
59.3 inches
Rear Head Room:
36.2 inches
Rear Leg Room:
40.2 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
57.6 inches
Cargo Space:
16.2 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
106.0 cubic feet
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3575 lbs
Width:
73.1 inches
Height:
56.3 inches
Length:
194.6 inches
Wheelbase:
111.2 inches
Ground Clearance:
5.7 inches
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
4031 lbs
Width:
74.5 inches
Height:
58.2 inches
Length:
200.1 inches
Wheelbase:
120 inches
Ground Clearance:
5.1 inches
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
19.0 x 8.5 inches
Wheel Type:
painted aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
P235/40R19
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
Not yet available
Wheel Type:
Not yet available
Tire Size:
Not yet available
