Real price data
What should you pay for a 2021 Dodge Challenger?
Original MSRP
$28,870
When new
Fair market price
$28,739
Mileage-adjusted
Below MSRP
$131
A fair used price
Where prices land
25th $23,759 · 75th $40,396 · MSRP $28,870
Spread of current 2021 Dodge Challenger listings · 25th–75th percentile marked.
Negotiating leverage
69
out of 100
strong leverage
~62 days of national supply — strong leverage to negotiate.
Ridekick's negotiating-leverage score blends national Market Day Supply with how far listings sit above the mileage-adjusted fair price. Higher means more room to negotiate.
Market demand & negotiating leverage
62days of supply
Buyer's marketInventory is moving slowly, so buyers typically have more room to negotiate on a 2021 Dodge Challenger.
National Market Day Supply — how long it would take to sell the current used 2021 Dodge Challenger inventory at the recent sales rate (lower means it sells faster). Source: MarketCheck.
Estimated dealer cost (invoice)
$26,560–$27,715
Estimated dealer invoice — about $28,870 MSRP minus a typical 4–8% manufacturer margin.
An estimate, not a sourced figure. Actual dealer invoice varies with manufacturer incentives, holdback, and regional pricing.
Fair price by trim
| Trim | Fair price | MSRP | Est. dealer cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| SXT | $22,034 | $28,870 | $26,560–$27,715 |
| GT | $24,349 | $32,725 | $30,107–$31,416 |
| R/T | $32,158 | $39,495 | $36,335–$37,915 |
| SRT | $53,378 | $81,750 | $75,210–$78,480 |
- SXT
- $22,034
- GT
- $24,349
- R/T
- $32,158
- SRT
- $53,378
Fuel economy
19
MPG city
30
MPG highway
23
MPG combined
EPA-estimated fuel economy for a representative 2021 Dodge Challenger configuration (Regular).
Safety & recalls
2 open NHTSA recalls on record for the 2021 Dodge Challenger.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2021 Dodge Challenger vehicles. The affected vehicles do not illuminate their safety system status indicators sufficiently in both daylight and nighttime driving conditions. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 101, "Control and Displays."
Remedy: Dealers will re-program instrument clusters with the correct software version, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on October 5, 2021. Owners may contact FCA US LLC customer service at 1-800-853-140. FCA US LLC's number for this recall is Y58.
Campaign 21V664000 · 26/08/2021
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Dodge Challenger, Dodge Charger, and Chrysler 300 vehicles. During manufacturing, the windshield may not have been properly bonded to the vehicle, allowing it to detach in a crash. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 212, "Windshield Mounting."
Remedy: Dealers will remove and replace the front windshield urethane sealant, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on August 31, 2021. Owners may contact FCA US LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US LLC's number for this recall is Y47.
Campaign 21V516000 · 08/07/2021
Source: NHTSA. Contact your dealer to schedule a free recall repair.
Frequently asked questions
What is a fair price for a 2021 Dodge Challenger?
A fair, mileage-adjusted price is about $28,739, within a typical market range of $23,759 to $40,396.
Is the 2021 Dodge Challenger cheaper than MSRP?
Yes — its original MSRP was about $28,870, so a fair used price is roughly $131 below MSRP.
Is now a good time to buy a 2021 Dodge Challenger?
There are about 62 days of national market supply for the 2021 Dodge Challenger — Inventory is moving slowly, so buyers typically have more room to negotiate on a 2021 Dodge Challenger.
How much can you negotiate on a 2021 Dodge Challenger?
Negotiating leverage rates 69/100 (strong). ~62 days of national supply — strong leverage to negotiate.
What does the dealer pay for a 2021 Dodge Challenger?
The estimated dealer cost (invoice) is roughly $26,560–$27,715 — its $28,870 MSRP minus a typical 4–8% margin. An estimate; actual invoice varies.
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Prices are computed from live market listings, adjusted for mileage, and aggregated by trim · updated 6/24/2026. Estimates only; your price depends on condition, options, and location.