2020 Dodge Charger vs. 2020 Dodge Challenger

Charger or Challenger? If you’re a muscle car enthusiast, you know this is one question that won’t be settled. Ultimately, the right choice comes down to personal taste, your budget, and the driving experience you’re looking for. Below, we’ll explore the Charger vs. Challenger’s key differences when it comes to performance, price range, and more.

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Challenger or Charger: Price Range

The base Challenger SXT starts at $27,995 for the 2020 model. The Challenger is extremely customizable, with 7 trims and 5 engine options to build your ideal Challenger. Even the base engine will inject your daily drives with a burst of speed — but look out for the HEMI V8 engine options, which will get you track-ready performance on any everyday cruise from Charleston to Lexington. The lineup’s first 3 trims will cost you well under $40,000 — and for just over $41,000, you can upgrade to a HEMI V8 engine.

The 2020 Charger base SXT trim starts at $29,895 — around $2,000 more than the base Challenger. Choose from 6 trim levels and optional feature packages to further customize your Charger. Upgrading to the top SRT Hellcat Widebody trim brings the price to $69,645 MSRP. Curious about how the Charger stack up against key rivals? Take a look at how it compares with the Chevy Camaro on price, performance, and features.

Challenger or Charger: Engine Performance

You won’t be left wanting when you hit the throttle in either the Challenger or Charger: both have more engine power than virtually any other mass-produced muscle car on the market. Which model delivers the heart-stopping acceleration you’re looking for on the open road? Explore each model’s engine options for the base trim and top trims:

• 2020 Dodge Charger Base Engine: 3.6L V6 24-Valve with Variable Valve Timing

• 292 hp / 260 lb-ft of torque
• Torqueflite® 8-Speed Automatic Transmission
• EPA-estimated 19 mpg city/30 mpg highway
• RWD (standard) or AWD (available)

• 2020 Dodge Charger Top Engine: Supercharged 6.2L HEMI® High Output SRT V8

• 707 hp / 650 lb-ft of torque
• Torqueflite® 8-Speed Automatic Transmission
• EPA-estimated 13 mpg city/22 mpg highway
• RWD only

• 2020 Dodge Challenger Base Engine: 3.6L V6 24-Valve with Variable Valve Timing

• 303 hp / 268 lb-ft of torque
• Torqueflite® 8-Speed Automatic Transmission
• EPA-estimated 19 mpg city/30 mpg highway
• RWD (standard) or AWD (available)

• 2020 Dodge Challenger Top Engine: Supercharged 6.2L HEMI® High Output SRT V8

• 797 hp / 707 lb-ft of torque
• Torqueflite® 8-Speed Automatic Transmission
• EPA-estimated 13 mpg city/22 mpg highway
• RWD only

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*2019 model images used.