Looking for the quintessential American performance sedan with massive power, brash styling and abundant personalization potential? The 2017 Dodge Charger may be your perfect match. Here's a quick rundown of what we like, what we don't and the bottom line from the Edmunds editors.
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TRAVIS LANGNESS: I'm editor Travis Langness, and this is Edmunds' expert rundown of the 2017 Dodge Charger. The 2017 Dodge Charger is back looking pretty much like it's looked in the past, for the past few years. It does get some new additions, like a new Uconnect screen, as well as new active exhaust on certain trim levels and some new forged wheels for the hellcat model. But as always, you get the standard V6. You can get all wheel drive with that V6 on a couple of the trim levels. But really what you're looking at for the charger is the V8s. There's three available V8s, there's the 5.7, the 6.4, and then there's the 6.2 liter supercharged V8 in the hellcat, putting out 707 horsepower, just roasts tires all day long. Basically, this is a muscle car with four doors. It's a throwback. It's not going to be as comfortable or as practical as pretty much all of the mid-sized sedans out there, but it's definitely got a lot more attitude. This thing has got presence on the road and you feel that when you're driving it, and when you're looking at it, even when it's just parked. On the inside, the rear seat is a little bit less roomy than some of the competitors, but it does have nice seats, good leather surfaces, as well as that new, as we mentioned, updated Uconnect screen up front. But really what you're looking at, here, is a car that doesn't get as good fuel economy as some of its rivals. It has poor rear visibility, and there's limited cargo space for a sedan. Bottom line, the 2017 Dodge Charger isn't as practical, but it's definitely still likable. It's got a lot of character, a lot of charm. For rivals, we recommend checking out the Chevy SS, the Chrysler 300, and the Ford Taurus. For more Edmunds expert rundowns, click the link to subscribe.
A full-size sedan that carries one of the most recognizable nameplates among American performance cars, the 2017 Dodge Charger upholds the model's tradition of combining sporty looks with performance that ranges from decent to outrageous. Even at its most basic, the Charger isn't exactly your garden-variety family hauler. The backseat lacks the roominess you'll find in many of its competitors, and the sportier suspension options tend to make for a firm ride. Still, the Charger survives for a reason: It holds significant appeal for buyers in the market for the style and performance of a classic muscle car that can still manage a commute to work with reasonable aplomb.
After a major update two years ago, the Charger retains its retro '60s exterior styling for 2017. Changes include an upgraded Uconnect system with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto functionality, new colors and wheel choices, an optional active exhaust system and available houndstooth upholstery. But perhaps the biggest news of the year is the return of the Charger Daytona with touches such as unique bodywork, special graphics, interior upgrades and the choice of two engines.
Inside, the driver and front seat passenger will find a generous amount of legroom, hiproom and shoulder room, although those in back won't be able to stretch out quite as much. The materials selected for interior surfaces on the base model can best be described as utilitarian, but all the latest bells and whistles are either standard or optional, so Charger buyers won't lack in the technology department. And those who crave a bit more luxury can opt for higher trim levels with available leather upholstery and other upscale touches.
The entry-level powerplant is a 3.6-liter V6 that produces 292 horsepower and 260 pound-feet of torque. Other available engines include V8s with 370 hp and 485 hp. But for those who want bragging rights to arguably the fastest sedan in the world, nothing less will do than the Hellcat's supercharged 6.2-liter V8 that puts out a whopping 707 horsepower and 650 pound-feet of torque. An eight-speed automatic transmission is standard in all models.
Fuel economy with the base six-cylinder engine is EPA-rated at a combined 23 mpg (19 city/30 highway), while moving up to the 5.7-liter V8 will net a rating of 19 mpg combined (16 city/25 highway). Don't even ask about the Hellcat.
The entry-level Charger SE comes fairly well equipped, although performance with the base V6 is underwhelming. The SXT, still with a standard V6, adds some useful interior and exterior features, while the R/T, Daytona, R/T Scat Pack, Daytona 392 and SRT 392 start piling on the performance goodies. Then there's the SRT Hellcat with more power than any reasonable human could ever need on the street. But who wants to be reasonable?
If you think the 2017 Dodge Charger might be the performance sedan for you, let Edmunds help you choose the model that best fits into your lifestyle.
2017 Dodge Charger Overview
The 2017 Dodge Charger is offered in the following submodels: SRT 392, SRT Hellcat, Sedan. Available styles include SXT 4dr Sedan (3.6L 6cyl 8A), SE 4dr Sedan (3.6L 6cyl 8A), and R/T 4dr Sedan (5.7L 8cyl 8A). Charger models are available with a 0-liter gas engine, with output up to 0 hp, depending on engine type. The 2017 Charger comes with rear wheel drive. Available transmissions include: 8-speed shiftable automatic. The 2017 Charger comes with a 3 yr./ 36000 mi. basic warranty, a 5 yr./ 60000 mi. roadside warranty, and a 5 yr./ 60000 mi. powertrain warranty.
What should I pay for a new 2017 Dodge Charger?
2017 Dodge Charger SXT 4dr Sedan AWD (3.6L 6cyl 8A)
The 2017 Dodge Charger SXT 4dr Sedan AWD (3.6L 6cyl 8A) can be purchased for less than the Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (aka MSRP) of $40430. The average price paid for a new 2017 Dodge Charger SXT 4dr Sedan AWD (3.6L 6cyl 8A) is trending $7841 below the manufacturer's MSRP.
Edmunds members save an average of $7841 by getting upfront special offers. The estimated special offer price in your area is $32589.
The average savings for the 2017 Dodge Charger SXT 4dr Sedan AWD (3.6L 6cyl 8A) is 19.4% below the MSRP.
We are showing 1 SXT 4dr Sedan AWD (3.6L 6cyl 8A) 2017 Dodge Charger SXT 4dr Sedan AWD (3.6L 6cyl 8A) vehicle(s) available in the Ashburn area.
2017 Dodge Charger SXT 4dr Sedan (3.6L 6cyl 8A)
The 2017 Dodge Charger SXT 4dr Sedan (3.6L 6cyl 8A) can be purchased for less than the Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (aka MSRP) of $35575. The average price paid for a new 2017 Dodge Charger SXT 4dr Sedan (3.6L 6cyl 8A) is trending $4816 below the manufacturer's MSRP.
Edmunds members save an average of $4816 by getting upfront special offers. The estimated special offer price in your area is $30759.
The average savings for the 2017 Dodge Charger SXT 4dr Sedan (3.6L 6cyl 8A) is 13.5% below the MSRP.
We are showing 2 SXT 4dr Sedan (3.6L 6cyl 8A) 2017 Dodge Charger SXT 4dr Sedan (3.6L 6cyl 8A) vehicle(s) available in the Ashburn area.
2017 Dodge Charger SE 4dr Sedan (3.6L 6cyl 8A)
The 2017 Dodge Charger SE 4dr Sedan (3.6L 6cyl 8A) can be purchased for less than the Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (aka MSRP) of $33470. The average price paid for a new 2017 Dodge Charger SE 4dr Sedan (3.6L 6cyl 8A) is trending $1626 below the manufacturer's MSRP.
Edmunds members save an average of $1626 by getting upfront special offers. The estimated special offer price in your area is $31844.
The average savings for the 2017 Dodge Charger SE 4dr Sedan (3.6L 6cyl 8A) is 4.9% below the MSRP.
We are showing 2 SE 4dr Sedan (3.6L 6cyl 8A) 2017 Dodge Charger SE 4dr Sedan (3.6L 6cyl 8A) vehicle(s) available in the Ashburn area.
2017 Dodge Charger R/T 4dr Sedan (5.7L 8cyl 8A)
The 2017 Dodge Charger R/T 4dr Sedan (5.7L 8cyl 8A) can be purchased for less than the Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (aka MSRP) of $38280. The average price paid for a new 2017 Dodge Charger R/T 4dr Sedan (5.7L 8cyl 8A) is trending $7791 below the manufacturer's MSRP.
Edmunds members save an average of $7791 by getting upfront special offers. The estimated special offer price in your area is $30489.
The average savings for the 2017 Dodge Charger R/T 4dr Sedan (5.7L 8cyl 8A) is 20.4% below the MSRP.
We are showing 1 R/T 4dr Sedan (5.7L 8cyl 8A) 2017 Dodge Charger R/T 4dr Sedan (5.7L 8cyl 8A) vehicle(s) available in the Ashburn area.
2017 Dodge Charger R/T 4dr Sedan (5.7L 8cyl 8A)
The 2017 Dodge Charger R/T 4dr Sedan (5.7L 8cyl 8A) can be purchased for less than the Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (aka MSRP) of $38290. The average price paid for a new 2017 Dodge Charger R/T 4dr Sedan (5.7L 8cyl 8A) is trending $7783 below the manufacturer's MSRP.
Edmunds members save an average of $7783 by getting upfront special offers. The estimated special offer price in your area is $30507.
The average savings for the 2017 Dodge Charger R/T 4dr Sedan (5.7L 8cyl 8A) is 20.3% below the MSRP.
We are showing 1 R/T 4dr Sedan (5.7L 8cyl 8A) 2017 Dodge Charger R/T 4dr Sedan (5.7L 8cyl 8A) vehicle(s) available in the Ashburn area.
2017 Dodge Charger R/T 4dr Sedan (5.7L 8cyl 8A)
The 2017 Dodge Charger R/T 4dr Sedan (5.7L 8cyl 8A) can be purchased for less than the Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (aka MSRP) of $38180. The average price paid for a new 2017 Dodge Charger R/T 4dr Sedan (5.7L 8cyl 8A) is trending $5615 below the manufacturer's MSRP.
Edmunds members save an average of $5615 by getting upfront special offers. The estimated special offer price in your area is $32565.
The average savings for the 2017 Dodge Charger R/T 4dr Sedan (5.7L 8cyl 8A) is 14.7% below the MSRP.
We are showing 1 R/T 4dr Sedan (5.7L 8cyl 8A) 2017 Dodge Charger R/T 4dr Sedan (5.7L 8cyl 8A) vehicle(s) available in the Ashburn area.
2017 Dodge Charger SXT 4dr Sedan AWD (3.6L 6cyl 8A)
The 2017 Dodge Charger SXT 4dr Sedan AWD (3.6L 6cyl 8A) can be purchased for less than the Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (aka MSRP) of $36280. The average price paid for a new 2017 Dodge Charger SXT 4dr Sedan AWD (3.6L 6cyl 8A) is trending $7864 below the manufacturer's MSRP.
Edmunds members save an average of $7864 by getting upfront special offers. The estimated special offer price in your area is $28416.
The average savings for the 2017 Dodge Charger SXT 4dr Sedan AWD (3.6L 6cyl 8A) is 21.7% below the MSRP.
We are showing 1 SXT 4dr Sedan AWD (3.6L 6cyl 8A) 2017 Dodge Charger SXT 4dr Sedan AWD (3.6L 6cyl 8A) vehicle(s) available in the Ashburn area.
2017 Dodge Charger SE 4dr Sedan AWD (3.6L 6cyl 8A)
The 2017 Dodge Charger SE 4dr Sedan AWD (3.6L 6cyl 8A) can be purchased for less than the Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (aka MSRP) of $33925. The average price paid for a new 2017 Dodge Charger SE 4dr Sedan AWD (3.6L 6cyl 8A) is trending $7068 below the manufacturer's MSRP.
Edmunds members save an average of $7068 by getting upfront special offers. The estimated special offer price in your area is $26857.
The average savings for the 2017 Dodge Charger SE 4dr Sedan AWD (3.6L 6cyl 8A) is 20.8% below the MSRP.
We are showing 1 SE 4dr Sedan AWD (3.6L 6cyl 8A) 2017 Dodge Charger SE 4dr Sedan AWD (3.6L 6cyl 8A) vehicle(s) available in the Ashburn area.
2017 Dodge Charger SE 4dr Sedan AWD (3.6L 6cyl 8A)
The 2017 Dodge Charger SE 4dr Sedan AWD (3.6L 6cyl 8A) can be purchased for less than the Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (aka MSRP) of $32035. The average price paid for a new 2017 Dodge Charger SE 4dr Sedan AWD (3.6L 6cyl 8A) is trending $4613 below the manufacturer's MSRP.
Edmunds members save an average of $4613 by getting upfront special offers. The estimated special offer price in your area is $27422.
The average savings for the 2017 Dodge Charger SE 4dr Sedan AWD (3.6L 6cyl 8A) is 14.4% below the MSRP.
We are showing 1 SE 4dr Sedan AWD (3.6L 6cyl 8A) 2017 Dodge Charger SE 4dr Sedan AWD (3.6L 6cyl 8A) vehicle(s) available in the Ashburn area.
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Vehicle R/T 4dr Sedan (5.7L 8cyl 8A)
Review Moving up from a Subaru BRZ, the car is ultra comfortable for me. Easy in and out. The family finds it a great car to travel in. I find its a fun car to drive. It certainly is capable of scratching the acceleration itch that comes along now and again. Stay off the pedal and I am getting a respectable 28 - 30 mpg at a cruise of 70. Mixed driving is 23 - 24. Technology it is the bomb. The connect system is quick and responsive and very well laid out. Apple Car play functions very well and my daughter is happy she has USB ports in the back seat as well as an A/C vent. Overall I find the car an excellent blend of family functionality and a car that provides some fun behind the wheel.
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Is the 2017 Dodge Charger safe? The 2017 Dodge Charger earned a 5-star overall safety rating from NHTSA and "GOOD" ratings from the IIHS in the following caregories: Side Impact Test, Roof Strength Test, Rear Crash Protection/Head Restraint, Moderate Overlap Front Test Results, and a JD POWER overall quality rating of 2.0 out of 5. Among Edmunds' many tools and resources for finding your perfect car are detailed safety ratings and analysis from NHTSA, IIHS, and JD Power, including overall ratings, frontal barrier crash ratings, side impact tests and crash ratings, rollover test results, roof strength tests, rear crash protection and head restraint ratings, side barrier ratings, combined side barrier and pole ratings, and more.
Exterior Colors: Pitch Black Clear Coat, Pitch Black, Destroyer Grey Clear Coat, White Knuckle Clear Coat, Granite Crystal Metallic Clear Coat, Granite Pearl Coat, Bright White Clear Coat, Octane Red Pearl Coat, Indigo Blue, Billet Silver Metallic Clear Coat, Billet Clear Coat, Bright Silver Metallic Clearcoat, Brilliant Black Crystal Pearlcoat, Maximum Steel Metallic Clear Coat, Torred Clear Coat, F8 Green, Go Mango, Jazz Blue Pearl Coat, Yellow Jacket Clear Coat, Torred, Inferno Red Crystal Pearlcoat, Phantom Black Tri-Coat Pearl, Tungsten Metallic Clearcoat, B5 Blue Pearl Coat, Dark Titanium Metallic Clearcoat, Midnight Blue Pearlcoat, Redline 3 Pearl Coat, Redline 3 Pearlcoat, Stone White Clearcoat, Blackberry Pearlcoat, Redline Red Tri-Coat Pearl, Ivory Tri-Coat Pearl, Plum Crazy Pearl Coat, TorRed, Toxic Orange Pearlcoat, Bright White Clearcoat, Deep Water Blue Pearlcoat, Green Go Clear Coat, High Octane Red Pearl Coat, Steel Blue Metallic Clearcoat, Magnesium Pearlcoat, Silver Steel Metallic Clearcoat, Billet Metallic Clearcoat, Blue Streak Pearlcoat, Contusion Blue Pearl Coat, Header Orange Clear Coat, Ivory Pearl Coat, Plum Crazy Pearlcoat, Top Banana, White Gold Clearcoat
Interior Colors: Black cloth, Black leather, Black leather/sueded microfiber, Black premium leather, Dark Slate Gray cloth, Dark Slate Gray/Light Graystone cloth, Dark Slate Gray/Light Slate Gray cloth, Black/Pearl leather, Black/Ruby Red leather/sueded microfiber, Black leather/suede, Dark Slate Grey/Light Slate Grey cloth, Black/Demonic Red leather, Black premium leather/alcantara, Black/Molten Red leather, Black/Ruby Red leather, Black/Tungsten cloth, Black premium cloth, Black/Light Frost Beige premium cloth, Black/Red premium leather, Black/Sepia premium leather, Black/Foundry Black leather, Black/Light Frost Beige cloth, Black/Tan leather, Black premium leather/sueded microfiber, Black/Red premium leather/alcantara, Black/Ruby Red leather/suede, Black/Tan premium leather, Dark Slate Gray/Light Slate Gray leather/suede
Popular Features: Rear Bench Seats, Tire Pressure Warning, Stability Control, Aux Audio Inputs, Power Driver Seat, Fold Flat Rear Seats, Multi-Zone Climate Control, Audio and cruise controls on steering wheel, Trip Computer, USB Inputs, Automatic Emergency Braking, Post-collision safety system, Bluetooth, Remote Start, Auto Climate Control, Keyless Entry/Start, Heated seats, Back-up camera, Parking sensors, Apple Carplay/Android Auto, Alarm, Mobile Internet, Sunroof/Moonroof, Navigation, Upgraded Headlights, Blind Spot Monitoring, Cooled Seats, Upgraded Stereo, Leather Seats, AWD/4WD, Adaptive Cruise Control, Lane Departure Warning, Pre-collision safety system, Upgraded Engine, Electronic Folding Mirrors, Rear Entertainment System, Towing Hitch
