Used Dodge Challenger for Sale near Essex, ON

How much does the Dodge Challenger cost in today's market?

Used Dodge Challenger prices span a wide range depending on model year. Here's what the market looks like right now:

The Dodge Challenger's current nationwide average price is $53,652 CAD, and its lowest point over the past year was $48,839 CAD. That puts today’s pricing below its recent high point while still leaving room for shoppers to find a wide spread of examples. Recently, prices have come down for the 2021 and 2023 models, making now a good time to shop recent model years.

Is the Dodge Challenger a good car?

Yes — the Dodge Challenger is a strong choice if you want a muscle car with character, comfort, and broad appeal. The all-generations owner rating is 4.74/5 across every model year in the data.

Owners consistently praise the Challenger’s powerful performance, distinctive retro styling, and comfortable ride. They also frequently highlight its modern tech features and everyday usability, especially for a car with such a strong performance image.

Expert reviews rate the 2020 and 2023 models among the highest across all years.

The main trade-offs centre on fuel economy, outdated technology in some versions, and advanced safety features that are not standard on the highest-performance variants. Rear-seat usability and interior refinement also come up often in owner feedback.

28.4% of listings are priced as good or great deals.

Are Dodge Challenger models reliable?

Owners consistently praise the Challenger for its power, comfort, and distinctive styling, and expert reviews reinforce its strong personality and everyday usability. Across the model years in the data, it comes across as a car that delivers a memorable driving experience and a familiar, easy-to-live-with cabin.

• Owners rate the Dodge Challenger between 4.38 and 4.91 out of 5 stars across all model years in the data.

For used buyers, long-term ownership risk depends heavily on maintenance history and how the car was driven, so a well-kept example is the safest path.

What should I look for when buying a used Dodge Challenger?

Key things to evaluate:

• Fuel efficiency: Quaffing premium gas at a rate of up to 15.4 litres per 100 kilometres in combined driving, according to Natural Resources Canada, a Challenger SRT Hellcat Redeye costs plenty of money to buy and to keep on the road. Unexpectedly, we averaged 15 L/100 km even on our testing loop. At that rate, you burn through a 70-litre fuel tank in about 465 kilometres.

Which Dodge Challenger trim should I buy?

The 2023 Dodge Challenger offers these trims:

• SXT: The entry point in the lineup, with a base rear-wheel-drive setup and the broadest access to the Challenger’s classic shape and everyday usability.
• GT: A value-focused choice for shoppers who want the Challenger’s personality with available all-wheel drive and Pentastar V6 power.
• R/T: A stronger performance step that suits buyers who want more V8 character while staying within the mainstream part of the range.
• SRT Hellcat Redeye Widebody: A high-output widebody model with serious straight-line performance, adaptive damping suspension, Brembo performance brakes, and a more aggressive stance.
• Black Ghost: The most exclusive special edition in the 2023 lineup, with retro detailing, luxury touches, and the highest level of collectability and drama.

What Dodge Challenger do most buyers choose?

The Dodge Challenger years with the most listings are 2022, 2023, and 2018.

These higher-volume years tend to be the easiest places to shop because you get more inventory to compare and a better chance of finding the right colour, trim, and condition. They also usually reflect the years that drew the broadest buyer interest when new.

What is the Dodge Challenger's resale value?

Most model years in the table are down year over year, which is good news if you’re shopping used. A few years are holding value more firmly, and one stands out with a sharp increase, showing that certain Challenger variants remain especially desirable. Overall, the pattern favours buyers who want more car for the money than they would have paid a year ago.

The 2018, 2022, and 2016 model years have held their value best, with the smallest year-over-year price changes.

Is the Dodge Challenger safe?

• 2023: 3/10
• 2020: 5/10

Should I buy a used Dodge Challenger now?

Buy now if:

• Price trend: The 2021 model is at −11.57% versus a year ago, and the 2020 model is at −28.57%.
• Deal availability: The 2021 model has 24.7% good and great deals.
• Sweet-spot year: The 2022 model has the most listings at a current average price of $70,175 CAD. The Dodge Challenger offers bold styling and a classic muscle-car character that continues to make it stand out. If you're buying used today, the 2022 model year offers the best mix of value and availability.

These recommendations are based on CarGurus' proprietary market data from September 22, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.