Best Dodge Challenger Year to Buy
There is no single best Dodge Challenger year: the right one depends on your budget and what you want from the car. Across 441 verified sales, the 2013 is the most affordable at $18,036. The 1970 trades most often (112 verified sales). The 1971 has held its value best, now worth 25 times its original MSRP.
Data: DriveIndex. 7 model years with at least 10 verified sales each, latest sale Oct 24, 2026. Methodology
Ranked across the 7 years with at least 10 verified sales. Years with fewer are in the table below but too thin to rank.
Dodge Challenger Value by Model Year
| Year | Value | Vs. original MSRP | Verified sales | For sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 Challenger | $28,325 | 94% | 4 · too few to rank | 402 |
| 2019 Challenger | $19,777No comparable sale since Dec 2025 | 71% | 9 · too few to rank | 416 |
| 2016 Challenger | $25,080 | 93% | 20 | 97 |
| 2015 Challenger | $29,064No comparable sale since Jan 2025 | 108% | 9 · too few to rank | 177 |
| 2014 Challenger | $17,078No comparable sale since Dec 2025 | 62% | 7 · too few to rank | 20 |
| 2013 Challenger | $18,036 | 69% | 14 | 16 |
| 2012 Challenger | $11,267No sale since Feb 2023 | 45% | 3 · too few to rank | 18 |
| 1974 Challenger | $25,905No comparable sale since Jan 2025 | 8.2× | 21 | — |
| 1973 Challenger | $36,976 | 13× | 101 | 16 |
| 1972 Challenger | $47,907 | 17× | 87 | 9 |
| 1971 Challenger | $67,255 | 25× | 54 | 10 |
| 1970 Challenger | $52,140 | 18× | 112 | 32 |
Value is DriveIndex's market value for each year, from verified sales. “Vs. original MSRP” compares it with the sticker price when new, not adjusted for inflation: 100% means it is worth exactly what it cost. Years with fewer than 10 verified sales are listed but not ranked.
Which Challenger year is appreciating?
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Best Dodge Challenger Year: Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best Dodge Challenger year to buy?
There is no single best Dodge Challenger year: the right one depends on your budget and what you want from the car. Across 441 verified sales, the 2013 is the most affordable at $18,036. The 1970 trades most often (112 verified sales). The 1971 has held its value best, now worth 25 times its original MSRP. The table on this page lists every model year with its market value, its value against its original MSRP and how many have sold.
Which Dodge Challenger year is the cheapest?
The 2013 Dodge Challenger is the most affordable year with enough verified sales to compare, currently valued at $18,036. The most valuable is the 1971, at $67,255.
Which Dodge Challenger year holds its value best?
The 1971 Dodge Challenger is now worth 25 times its original MSRP of $2,727, the best of the years with enough verified sales to compare. That compares today's value with the sticker price when new, not adjusted for inflation.
How much is a Dodge Challenger worth?
Depending on the model year, a Dodge Challenger is worth from $18,036 to $67,255 today, based on verified sales. Mileage, condition and options move any single car's price; each year's page shows its recent sales.
Which Dodge Challenger year is appreciating?
This page shows what each year is worth and how that compares with its original price. Whether each year is appreciating, stable or depreciating is DriveIndex's Value Signal, which Pro members see for every year along with a 1–5 year projection.