Dodge Charger vs Toyota Camry: Which Used Buy Wins?
As used buys (July 2026), the Dodge Charger typically lists for $52,889 against $29,049 for the Toyota Camry (same model years — 2024–2026 — national medians from live listings). The Toyota Camry takes fuel economy (29 MPG combined vs 18 MPG); the Dodge Charger leads on NCAP safety (5.0★ vs 4.9★ average). Overall medians mix very different trims — at the cheapest common trims it's the SXT at $23,546 vs the LE at $24,588; see the trim-by-trim tables for a fair match. Every figure below is live market data, not book values.
Head to head
Trim-by-trim prices (last 4 model years)
A fair comparison matches equivalent trims, not overall medians. Like for like: at the cheapest common trims, the Dodge Charger SXT ($23,546) faces the Toyota Camry LE ($24,588); the most common trims on the market are the SXT (27.2% of Dodge Charger listings) and the SE (74.2% of Toyota Camry listings); at the top of the market, the SRT HELLCAT ($83,911) faces the SE ($29,648). Share = portion of the model's trim-labeled used listings (a supply-side popularity signal: what the market actually stocks and sells most). “Cheapest”/“Priciest” mark the ends of the quotable trim range — trim ladders don't map one-to-one across brands, so this is not a factory base-model claim.
| Dodge Charger | Toyota Camry | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trim | Typical price | Share | Trim | Typical price | Share |
| SXTMost popularCheapest | $23,546 | 27.2% | LECheapest | $24,588 | 11.5% |
| GT | $27,995 | 18.3% | XLE | $28,451 | 3.8% |
| DAYTONA R/T | $37,497 | 5.1% | XSE | $29,174 | 10.4% |
| R/T | $38,895 | 12.9% | SEMost popularPriciest | $29,648 | 74.2% |
| DAYTONA SCAT PACK | $41,585 | 5.7% | — | ||
| SCAT PACK | $52,670 | 26.6% | — | ||
| SRT HELLCATPriciest | $83,911 | 4.2% | — | ||
Rows are aligned by price position (both sides sorted cheapest-first), not by equivalent equipment — trim names never map one-to-one across brands. Full per-trim detail (price ranges, mileage) is on each model's price page: Dodge Charger prices · Toyota Camry prices.
Used price by model year
| Year | Dodge Charger typical | Toyota Camry typical | Difference | Dodge Charger MPG | Toyota Camry MPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $52,889 | $34,071 | Dodge Charger +$18,818 | 19–20 MPG | 43–51 MPG |
| 2025 | $44,900 | $29,049 | Dodge Charger +$15,851 | — | 44–51 MPG |
| 2024 | $38,411 | $26,748 | Dodge Charger +$11,663 | — | 25–32 MPG |
| 2023 | $29,636 | $25,598 | Dodge Charger +$4,038 | 15–21 MPG | 25–32 MPG |
| 2022 | $25,400 | $23,991 | Dodge Charger +$1,409 | 15–21 MPG | 25–32 MPG |
| 2021 | $25,995 | $21,995 | Dodge Charger +$4,000 | 15–21 MPG | 25–32 MPG |
| 2020 | $21,999 | $20,995 | Dodge Charger +$1,004 | 15–21 MPG | 25–32 MPG |
| 2019 | $19,450 | $18,999 | Dodge Charger +$451 | 16–21 MPG | 26–32 MPG |
| 2018 | $17,676 | $18,044 | Toyota Camry +$368 | 16–21 MPG | 26–32 MPG |
| 2017 | $16,735 | $15,587 | Dodge Charger +$1,148 | 16–21 MPG | — |
| 2016 | $14,087 | $13,995 | Dodge Charger +$92 | 16–21 MPG | — |
| 2015 | $12,900 | $12,995 | Toyota Camry +$95 | 16–21 MPG | — |
| 2014 | $9,999 | $11,995 | Toyota Camry +$1,996 | 17–21 MPG | — |
| 2013 | $9,202 | $10,995 | Toyota Camry +$1,793 | 17–21 MPG | — |
| 2012 | $8,995 | $10,195 | Toyota Camry +$1,200 | 17–21 MPG | — |
| 2011 | $8,900 | $7,999 | Dodge Charger +$901 | 18 MPG | — |
| 2010 | $5,999 | $7,925 | Toyota Camry +$1,926 | 18–19 MPG | — |
| 2009 | $7,448 | $7,495 | Toyota Camry +$47 | 18–19 MPG | — |
| 2008 | $7,495 | $6,995 | Dodge Charger +$500 | 18 MPG | 22–25 MPG |
| 2007 | $8,070 | $6,925 | Dodge Charger +$1,145 | 18 MPG | 23–25 MPG |
| 2006 | $7,791 | $5,999 | Dodge Charger +$1,792 | — | — |
Typical price = national median asking price of live listings for that model year (July 2026); MPG = EPA combined range across rated versions.
Frequently asked questions
Which is cheaper to buy used — Dodge Charger or Toyota Camry?
Comparing the same model years (2024–2026), the Toyota Camry is cheaper: it typically lists for $29,049 versus $52,889 for the Dodge Charger (national medians, July 2026).
Which gets better fuel economy — Dodge Charger or Toyota Camry?
The Toyota Camry: its typical rated version returns 29 MPG combined versus 18 MPG for the Dodge Charger (median across EPA-rated versions of the compared years).
Which is safer — Dodge Charger or Toyota Camry?
By NCAP overall crash-test rating the Dodge Charger averages 5.0 of 5 stars across rated years versus 4.9 for the Toyota Camry. Always check the specific model year's rating in the table above.
Which is more reliable — Dodge Charger or Toyota Camry?
NHTSA lists an average of 5.4 recalls per model year for the Dodge Charger and 3.8 for the Toyota Camry — an edge for the Toyota Camry. Recall and complaint counts scale with sales volume, so treat them as context and check any specific car's VIN history.
Which trims should I actually compare?
Like for like: at the cheapest common trims, a Dodge Charger SXT typically lists for $23,546 vs $24,588 for a Toyota Camry LE; the most common trims on the market are the SXT ($23,546, 27.2% of Dodge Charger listings) and the SE ($29,648, 74.2% of Toyota Camry listings); at the top of the market, the SRT HELLCAT ($83,911) faces the SE ($29,648). Overall medians hide this trim mix — use the trim tables above for a fair match. Trim names never map one-to-one across brands, so "cheapest" means the least expensive trim with a real market share, not the factory base.
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