Dodge Charger vs Challenger: What's the Difference?

Through 2023, the Challenger was Dodge's two-door muscle coupe and the Charger its four-door sedan, sharing the same V6, HEMI V8 and Hellcat engines. Both ended after 2023. The new Charger now comes as a two-door or four-door, gas or electric, starting at $49,995 for the 2027 R/T — there is no new Challenger.

By CarWhere Research · Updated November 3, 2026

The 2023 cars: same engines, different bodies

2023 Dodge Charger vs Challenger: Dodge-rated horsepower by trim
Trim / engine	Charger (4-door) output	Challenger (2-door) output
SXT / GT (3.6L V6)	292–300 hp	303 hp
R/T (5.7L HEMI V8)	370 hp	375 hp
Scat Pack (6.4L HEMI V8)	485 hp	485 hp
SRT Hellcat (supercharged 6.2L V8)	717 hp	717 hp
SRT Hellcat Redeye	797 hp	797 hp (807 hp Jailbreak)
SRT Demon 170	—	1,025 hp (E85)

Final model year of the LX-platform cars (Brampton, Ontario). V6 Charger ratings vary by trim and drivetrain. The Demon 170 figure is on E85; Dodge rates it at about 900 hp on pump gas.

Challenger — two doors, long hood, retro 1970-inspired styling; the only one offered with a manual transmission and the Demon models.
Charger — four doors and a usable back seat; also sold to police as the Charger Pursuit.

The new Charger (2024 and later)

The current Charger rides on Stellantis' STLA Large platform and replaces both cars. Dodge sells it as a two-door coupe (the Challenger's role) and a four-door, with all-wheel drive standard.

2027 Dodge Charger lineup: powertrain, output and base MSRP (USD, two-door, before destination)
Trim	Powertrain and output	Base MSRP (USD)
Charger R/T	3.0L twin-turbo SIXPACK I-6, 420 hp / 468 lb-ft	$49,995
Charger Scat Pack	3.0L twin-turbo SIXPACK I-6 (high output), 550 hp / 531 lb-ft	$54,995
Charger Daytona Scat Pack	Dual-motor electric, up to 670 hp / 627 lb-ft	$72,495

2027 MSRPs as reported for the 2027 order guide; Plus versions (R/T Plus, Scat Pack Plus, Daytona Scat Pack Plus) cost more, and four-doors add roughly $500–$2,000. The Daytona's 670-hp figure is with its PowerShot overboost function.

How a used Charger holds its value

Dodge Charger: median used asking price and percent below the median new price, by age (CarWhere live listings)
Age	Median asking price (USD)	Below new (%)
New (2026)	$60,744	—
2 years old	$36,403	40.1%
3 years old	$31,302	48.5%
5 years old	$24,117	60.3%
8 years old	$17,792	70.7%

CarWhere live-listing depreciation study, data as of 2026-10-25. Used Chargers two years and older are mostly the previous-generation (LX) sedan, while the new median reflects the current car, so read this as a price guide, not a like-for-like depreciation rate. The Challenger is not in the study. Full curve: Dodge Charger depreciation.

Which should you buy?

Want the classic V8 two-door? It means a used Challenger (2008–2023). Check Dodge Challenger years to avoid and the best Challenger years.
Want a V8 with four doors? A used 2006–2023 Charger. See Dodge Charger years to avoid.
Want new? The 2024+ Charger two-door or four-door, gas SIXPACK or electric Daytona.
Need three rows? The Durango shares the HEMI and Hellcat V8s — see the fastest Dodge list and what SRT stands for.

Shopping a used Charger or Challenger? Verify the build

Two cars with the same badge can be very different: Plus groups, widebody, Brembo brakes, Track or Super Track Pak and axle ratios all come from the factory order. Check the exact factory options before you buy. Enter the VIN on the Dodge build sheet page: the availability check is free, and you pay $9.99 only if detailed build data exists for that car.

Dodge build sheet by VIN

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FAQ

What is the difference between the Charger and the Challenger?

Through 2023 they were two separate cars on the same rear-drive LX platform: the Challenger was a two-door coupe styled after the 1970 original, and the Charger was a four-door sedan. They shared engines from the 3.6L V6 to the supercharged Hellcat V8. Since 2024 the new Charger comes as both a two-door and a four-door, and there is no new Challenger.

Is the Dodge Challenger discontinued?

Yes. Dodge ended production of the Challenger and the previous-generation Charger after the 2023 model year, with the Challenger SRT Demon 170 as the final special edition. The new Charger two-door effectively replaces the Challenger.

Is the new Dodge Charger a two-door?

It is offered as both. The 2024-and-later Charger comes as a two-door coupe and a four-door, with either the electric Daytona powertrain or the gas twin-turbo SIXPACK inline-six (420 hp in R/T, 550 hp in Scat Pack). The four-door costs about $2,000 more than the equivalent two-door on most trims.

Which is faster, the Charger or the Challenger?

Trim for trim on the 2023 cars they were close, with identical 485-hp Scat Pack and 797-hp Redeye ratings; the lighter two-door Challenger was usually slightly quicker. The fastest of all was the 2023 Challenger SRT Demon 170, which Dodge rated at 1,025 hp on E85 and an 8.91-second quarter mile. See our fastest Dodge ranking.

How much is a new Dodge Charger?

For 2027, the two-door Charger R/T starts at $49,995, the Scat Pack at $54,995 and the electric Daytona Scat Pack at $72,495 (MSRP before the $1,995 destination charge). Four-door versions cost more.

Sources

Dodge — Charger (dodge.com) — current Charger lineup, SIXPACK and Daytona
Stellantis North America media — Dodge Charger Scat Pack SIXPACK order release — 550 hp / 531 lb-ft; R/T 420 hp / 468 lb-ft
Motor1 — 2027 Dodge Charger pricing and trims — 2027 MSRPs; Daytona Scat Pack $72,495 two-door
Dodge — Challenger SRT Demon 170 announcement (DodgeGarage) — 1,025 hp E85, 8.91-second quarter mile; final Challenger
CarWhere — Car depreciation by model (live-listing study)

Read on November 3, 2026. 2027 prices are MSRP before the $1,995 destination charge, two-door body; they exclude tax, title and dealer fees. 2023 outputs are Dodge ratings for the final LX-platform model year.