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Dodge Challenger Depreciation & Resale Value

Dodge Challenger keeps an estimated 81% of its original MSRP after 5 years — #13 of 530 cars VINdown tracks. See the full curve and the best year to buy.

Per VINdown's modeling, the Dodge Challenger retains an estimated 81% of its original MSRP after five years, ranking #13 of 530 cars we track. That is 18 points above the 63% five-year average for Sports in its class, so it holds value better than most rivals.

The loss does not land all at once here: the Dodge Challenger sheds about 4% in year one and keeps going at much the same rate. From roughly $32,800 it falls to around $26,469 by year five — a five-year loss near $6,331, about $3.47 a day in depreciation.

There is no single sweet spot on the Dodge Challenger: it gives up a similar share of its value every year rather than falling off a cliff, so how long you keep it matters more than what age you buy it at. Explore the full year-by-year curve, trims, and true cost of ownership in the Model Lab above.

Dodge Challenger depreciation FAQ

Does the Dodge Challenger hold its value?

It keeps an estimated 81% of its original MSRP after five years — better than most among the 530 cars VINdown tracks (ranked #13).

How much does a Dodge Challenger depreciate in 5 years?

From about $32,800 when new it drops to roughly $26,469 after five years — a loss near $6,331 (81% of its original MSRP retained).

When is the best time to buy a used Dodge Challenger?

There is no sweet spot to wait for on this one — it sheds a similar share of its value every year for the first five rather than dropping sharply and then levelling off, so the age that suits you depends on how long you plan to keep it. Age 2 is where the single steepest year falls.