2018
Dodge Charger

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Available trims

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  • SXT RWD
    Starts at
    $28,995
    19 City / 30 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Regular Unleaded V-6
    Engine
    Rear Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • SXT Plus RWD
    Starts at
    $30,495
    19 City / 30 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Regular Unleaded V-6
    Engine
    Rear Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • GT AWD
    Starts at
    $32,995
    18 City / 27 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Regular Unleaded V-6
    Engine
    All Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • R/T RWD
    Starts at
    $35,495
    16 City / 25 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Regular Unleaded V-8
    Engine
    Rear Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • Daytona RWD
    Starts at
    $35,495
    16 City / 25 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Regular Unleaded V-8
    Engine
    Rear Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • Daytona 392 RWD
    Starts at
    $39,995
    15 City / 25 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Premium Unleaded V-8
    Engine
    Rear Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • R/T Scat Pack RWD
    Starts at
    $39,995
    15 City / 25 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Premium Unleaded V-8
    Engine
    Rear Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • SRT 392 RWD
    Starts at
    $51,145
    15 City / 25 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Premium Unleaded V-8
    Engine
    Rear Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • SRT Hellcat RWD
    Starts at
    $66,295
    13 City / 22 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Intercooled Supercharger Premium Unleaded V-8
    Engine
    Rear Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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Notable features

Backup camera, rear parking sensors now standard
Apple CarPlay and Android Auto now standard
V-6 or V-8 power, including 707-hp supercharged V-8 (SRT Hellcat)
AWD available
Eight-speed automatic standard
Performance Pages feature available

The good & the bad

The good

Powerful V-6 and V-8 engines
V-6 gas mileage
Uconnect multimedia system
SRT Hellcat performance

The bad

Fake-looking interior metal trim
V-8 fuel economy
Heated seat controls on multimedia screen
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Expert 2018 Dodge Charger review

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What it is: The Dodge Charger is a full-size sedan that's available with rear- or all-wheel drive. It has standard V-6 power and offers a choice of V-8 engines including a supercharged V-8 in the SRT Hellcat model that makes 707 horsepower. Competitors include the Nissan Maxima, Chevrolet Impala and Ford Taurus.


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New standard features include a backup camera, rear parking sensors and a 7-inch touchscreen multimedia system with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto smartphone connectivity. Red Brembo-brand brake calipers are available for the R/T Scat Pack and Daytona 392 models.

Charger SRT
Dodge made headlines in 2015 with the introduction of a new supercharged V-8 engine dubbed Hellcat. The optional engine makes 707 hp and 650 pounds-feet of torque.

What’s Special

  • New grille and fender badges (SRT Hellcat)
  • Black, orange and gunmetal Brembo-brand brake calipers now available (SRT Hellcat)
  • 20-inch aluminum wheels
  • Functional heat extractors on Hellcat-powered cars

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2018 Dodge Charger review: Our expert's take


What it is: The Dodge Charger is a full-size sedan that's available with rear- or all-wheel drive. It has standard V-6 power and offers a choice of V-8 engines including a supercharged V-8 in the SRT Hellcat model that makes 707 horsepower. Competitors include the Nissan Maxima, Chevrolet Impala and Ford Taurus.


(Skip to details on the Charger SRT)


New standard features include a backup camera, rear parking sensors and a 7-inch touchscreen multimedia system with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto smartphone connectivity. Red Brembo-brand brake calipers are available for the R/T Scat Pack and Daytona 392 models.

Charger SRT
Dodge made headlines in 2015 with the introduction of a new supercharged V-8 engine dubbed Hellcat. The optional engine makes 707 hp and 650 pounds-feet of torque.

What’s Special

  • New grille and fender badges (SRT Hellcat)
  • Black, orange and gunmetal Brembo-brand brake calipers now available (SRT Hellcat)
  • 20-inch aluminum wheels
  • Functional heat extractors on Hellcat-powered cars

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Safety review

Based on the 2018 Dodge Charger base trim
NHTSA crash test and rollover ratings, scored out of 5.
Overall rating
5/5
Combined side rating front seat
4/5
Combined side rating rear seat
5/5
Frontal barrier crash rating driver
4/5
Frontal barrier crash rating passenger
4/5
Overall frontal barrier crash rating
4/5
Overall side crash rating
5/5
Rollover rating
5/5
Side barrier rating
5/5
Side barrier rating driver
4/5
Side barrier rating passenger rear seat
5/5
Side pole rating driver front seat
5/5
10.1%
Risk of rollover
Side barrier rating driver
4/5
Side barrier rating passenger rear seat
5/5
Side pole rating driver front seat
5/5
10.1%
Risk of rollover

Factory warranties

New car program benefits

Basic
3 years / 36,000 miles
Corrosion
5 years
Powertrain
5 years / 60,000 miles
Roadside Assistance
5 years / 60,000 miles

Certified Pre-Owned program benefits

Age / mileage
6-10 MY and / or 75,001-120,000 miles
Basic
3 Month 3,000 mile Max Care Warranty
Dealer certification
125 point inspection
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Consumer reviews

94% of drivers recommend this car
4.8 / 5
Based on 204 reviews
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Comfort 4.8
Interior 4.7
Performance 4.8
Value 4.6
Exterior 4.8
Reliability 4.8

Most recent

By Demetrius from Columbus Ohio
Owns this car
December 7, 2023

Great Car

Great car. Mine got stolen though, but it’s great otherwise. I have the 5.7 Hemi and it’s pretty quick, responsive, and fast. Overall fun car
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Having fun
  • Does recommend this car
Comfort 5.0
Interior 5.0
Performance 5.0
Value 5.0
Exterior 5.0
Reliability 5.0
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By Joe Fuertes from Oceanside CA.
Owns this car
June 28, 2023

Hot And Sexy Car

The car is great and has good power for V6. The interior is also great with the SXT Plus that has leather interior Overall value, price, comfort , and very defendable are great.
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
Comfort 5.0
Interior 5.0
Performance 5.0
Value 4.0
Exterior 5.0
Reliability 5.0
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FAQ

What trim levels are available for the 2018 Dodge Charger?

The 2018 Dodge Charger is available in 9 trim levels:

  • Daytona (1 style)
  • Daytona 392 (1 style)
  • GT (1 style)
  • R/T (1 style)
  • R/T Scat Pack (1 style)
  • SRT 392 (1 style)
  • SRT Hellcat (1 style)
  • SXT (1 style)
  • SXT Plus (1 style)

What is the MPG of the 2018 Dodge Charger?

The 2018 Dodge Charger offers up to 19 MPG in city driving and 30 MPG on the highway. These figures are based on EPA mileage ratings and are for comparison purposes only. The actual mileage will vary depending on vehicle options, trim level, driving conditions, driving habits, vehicle maintenance, and other factors.

What are some similar vehicles and competitors of the 2018 Dodge Charger?

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Is the 2018 Dodge Charger reliable?

The 2018 Dodge Charger has an average reliability rating of 4.8 out of 5 according to cars.com consumers. Find real-world reliability insights within consumer reviews from 2018 Dodge Charger owners.

Is the 2018 Dodge Charger a good Sedan?

Below are the cars.com consumers ratings for the 2018 Dodge Charger. 94.1% of drivers recommend this vehicle.

4.8 / 5
Based on 204 reviews
  • Comfort: 4.8
  • Interior: 4.7
  • Performance: 4.8
  • Value: 4.6
  • Exterior: 4.8
  • Reliability: 4.8

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