Negotiating leverage
38
moderate leverage / 100
~57 days of national supply — moderate negotiating leverage.
Ridekick price intelligence
2018 Dodge Charger Price: Fair Market Value & MSRP
A mileage-adjusted read of comparable active listings—not a quote for a specific VIN, trim, condition, or location.
Fair market price
$19,052
Inside the middle half of current listings.
Price intelligence
A map of today's market
Fair price is in the typical market range
$4,800$34,998
- Typical market range
- $14,604–$21,995
- Ridekick fair price
- $19,052
- Original MSRP range
- $28,995–$66,295
Middle 50% of active listings
Mileage-adjusted estimate
6 sourced trims when new
Buyer context
Market pulse
Signals to help you frame a conversation—not a promise about a particular vehicle or dealer.
National supply
57
days of supply
Balanced market
Supply and demand are roughly balanced for the 2018 Dodge Charger.
Estimated dealer cost (invoice)
$26,675–$27,835
Estimated dealer invoice — about $28,995 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Police | $14,043 | $36,750 | $33,810–$35,280 |
| SXT | $16,184 | $28,995 | $26,675–$27,835 |
| GT | $17,954 | $35,995 | $33,115–$34,555 |
| R/T | $23,742 | $39,995 | $36,795–$38,395 |
| Daytona | $32,995 | $38,995 | $35,875–$37,435 |
| SRT | $38,608 | $66,295 | $60,991–$63,643 |
Trim comparison
How each trim is priced
Estimated dealer cost Original MSRP Fair price
Trim
$9,863$40,169$70,475
Fair pricePolice
$14,043
Police: fair price $14,043, original MSRP $36,750, estimated dealer cost $33,810 to $35,280.
SXT
$16,184
SXT: fair price $16,184, original MSRP $28,995, estimated dealer cost $26,675 to $27,835.
GT
$17,954
GT: fair price $17,954, original MSRP $35,995, estimated dealer cost $33,115 to $34,555.
R/T
$23,742
R/T: fair price $23,742, original MSRP $39,995, estimated dealer cost $36,795 to $38,395.
Daytona
$32,995
Daytona: fair price $32,995, original MSRP $38,995, estimated dealer cost $35,875 to $37,435.
SRT
$38,608
SRT: fair price $38,608, original MSRP $66,295, estimated dealer cost $60,991 to $63,643.
All marks use the same price scale. Dealer cost is an estimate; original MSRP and fair price are shown for context, not as a guarantee of a particular vehicle’s price.
Out-the-door price by state
Out-the-door for a 2018 Dodge Charger runs about $19,263 in MT to $21,235 in NJ — fair price plus state tax, title, registration, and a typical dealer doc fee.
| State | Sales/use tax | Doc + title + reg | Out-the-door |
|---|---|---|---|
| CA | $1,374 | $110+ | $20,436 |
| TX | $1,185 | $332 | $20,469 |
| FL | $1,137 | $1,074+ | $21,163 |
| NY | $758 | $371 | $20,081 |
| PA | $1,137 | $587 | $20,676 |
| IL | $1,185 | $683 | $20,820 |
| OH | $1,090 | $444 | $20,486 |
| GA | $1,327 | $637 | $20,916 |
| NC | $569 | $793 | $20,314 |
| WA | $1,232 | $215+ | $20,399 |
| OR | $0 | $525 | $19,477 |
Estimates using each state's base tax rate. Local (city/county) taxes can add 1–3% in many areas, dealer doc fees vary, and some states base registration on vehicle value or weight (shown with a "+"). Trade-in tax credits are not included.
Out-the-door price by state: California, Texas, Florida, New York, Pennsylvania, Illinois, Ohio, Georgia, North Carolina, Washington, Oregon
Fuel economy
19
MPG city
30
MPG highway
23
MPG combined
EPA-estimated fuel economy for a representative 2018 Dodge Charger configuration (Regular).
Safety & recalls
6 open NHTSA recalls on record for the 2018 Dodge Charger.
BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2018-2020 Dodge Charger Pursuit vehicles equipped with a "stealth mode." When stealth mode is selected, the backup camera rearview image will not display when the vehicle is in reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rearview Mirrors."
Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will update body control module software to disable stealth mode when the vehicle is shifted into "Reverse", free of charge. The recall began October 22, 2020. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is W62.
Campaign 20V512000 · 27/08/2020
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2018 Dodge Charger, Durango and Challenger, Jeep Grand Cherokee and Wrangler, Chrysler 300, and RAM 1500 vehicles. An incorrect transmission park lock rod may have been installed in the transmission.
Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will install the correct park lock rod, free of charge. The recall began June 28, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is U43.
Campaign 18V280000 · 01/05/2018
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2014-2018 Dodge Journey, Charger and Durango, RAM 2500, 3500, 3500 Cab Chassis (more than 10,000lb), 4500 Cab Chassis and 5500 Cab Chassis, Jeep Cherokee and Grand Cherokee and Chrysler 300, 2014-2019 RAM 1500, 2015-2018 Dodge Challenger, 2015-2017 Chrysler 200, 2016-2018 RAM 3500 Cab Chassis (less than 10,000 lb), 2017-2018 Chrysler Pacifica and 2018 Jeep Wrangler vehicles. These vehicles are being recalled to address a defect that could prevent the cruise control system from disengaging. If, when using cruise control, there is a short circuit within the vehicle's wiring, the driver may not be able to shut off the cruise control either by depressing the brake pedal or manually turning the system off once it has been engaged, resulting in either the vehicle maintaining its current speed or possibly accelerating.
Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the software, and perform a software flash on the engine or powertrain control module, free of charge. The recall began June 4, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Note: Owners are advised to stop using cruise control until the software update has been performed. In the event that cruise control cannot be disengaged while driving, owners should firmly and steadily apply the brakes and shift the transmission to neutral, placing the vehicle in park once it has stopped.
Campaign 18V332000 · 17/05/2018
POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2015-2018 Dodge Charger pursuit police vehicles equipped with all-wheel drive and V8 engines. The front driveshaft universal joint may seize or fracture causing the shaft to detach from the vehicle.
Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front driveshaft, free of charge. The recall began June 27, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is U37.
Campaign 18V281000 · 01/05/2018
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2018 Jeep Renegade, Compass and Grand Cherokee, RAM 1500 and Promaster, Fiat 500x, Dodge Journey, Challenger, Charger and Durango and Chrysler 300x vehicles, 2017-2018 Jeep Wrangler, Dodge Grand Caravan and Chrysler Town and Country vehicles and 2018-2019 Jeep Cherokee and 2018 Chrysler Pacifica and Pacifica Hybrid vehicles. The powertrain control module may be equipped with a voltage regulator chip in the circuit board that may fail, causing a stall or a no start condition.
Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the powertrain control module, free of charge. The recall began October 2, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is U87.
Campaign 18V524000 · 09/08/2018
AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW:CURTAIN:INFLATOR
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) (Stellantis) is recalling certain 2018-2021 Dodge Charger and Chrysler 300 vehicles. The right and left side curtain air bag inflators may rupture due to a manufacturing defect.
Remedy: Dealers will replace both side curtain air bags, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed beginning February 20, 2025. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is 19B.
Campaign 24V198000 · 14/03/2024
Source: NHTSA. Contact your dealer to schedule a free recall repair.
Questions buyers ask
What is a fair price for a 2018 Dodge Charger?
A fair, mileage-adjusted price is about $19,052, within a typical market range of $14,604 to $21,995.
Is the 2018 Dodge Charger cheaper than MSRP?
Yes — its original MSRP was about $28,995, so a fair used price is roughly $9,943 below MSRP.
What is the out-the-door price of a 2018 Dodge Charger?
Out-the-door (price plus state tax, title, registration, and a typical doc fee) runs about $19,263 in MT to $21,235 in NJ, depending on your state. Local taxes can add more.
Is now a good time to buy a 2018 Dodge Charger?
There are about 57 days of national market supply for the 2018 Dodge Charger — Supply and demand are roughly balanced for the 2018 Dodge Charger.
How much can you negotiate on a 2018 Dodge Charger?
Negotiating leverage rates 38/100 (moderate). ~57 days of national supply — moderate negotiating leverage.
What does the dealer pay for a 2018 Dodge Charger?
The estimated dealer cost (invoice) is roughly $26,675–$27,835 — its $28,995 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 8/5/2026. Estimates only; your price depends on condition, options, and location.