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Dodge Charger vs Ford Mustang

The Dodge Charger and Ford Mustang are the two muscle cars still sold new, and they take different paths. The short answer: the Mustang is the lower-priced, V8-powered coupe, while the Charger adds a four-door option, an all-electric Daytona, and more top-end power. Here is how they compare.

Dodge Charger vs Ford Mustang: specs compared

Specs compared

Specification Dodge Charger Ford Mustang
Starting MSRP About $51,990 About $34,635
Body styles Coupe or sedan Coupe or convertible
Base engine 3.0L twin-turbo I6 (420 hp) 2.3L turbo (315 hp)
Top power Up to 670 hp (Daytona EV) Up to 500 hp (Dark Horse V8)
V8 option No Yes (5.0L)
Electric option Yes (Daytona) No

By the numbers

Specification Dodge Charger Ford Mustang
Starting MSRP About $51,990 About $34,635
Top horsepower 670 (Daytona EV) 500 (Dark Horse)
V8 option No Yes
Four-door option Yes No

Starting MSRP is the manufacturer’s suggested retail price and may or may not include destination charges; it excludes taxes, title, and dealer fees. Contact us for current pricing.

Engines and character

The Mustang keeps a traditional V8, up to 500 horsepower in the Dark Horse, with a turbo four as the base. The Charger uses a twin-turbo inline-six on gas models (up to 550 horsepower) and offers the electric Daytona with up to 670.

Body styles and use

The Charger offers a four-door sedan as well as a coupe, so it can serve as a daily family car. The Mustang is a coupe or convertible only, a more classic two-door muscle car.

Price and value

The Mustang starts much lower, around $34,635 versus about $51,990 for the gas Charger, which makes it the value pick, while the Charger offers more body styles, an EV, and more top power.

The bottom line for Perry shoppers

Choose the Mustang for a V8 and a lower price. Choose the Charger for a four-door option, an electric Daytona, and up to 670 horsepower. At ALM CDJR Perry, a new Charger can add ALM VIP Club benefits and our Included Lifetime Warranty on qualifying vehicles.

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Dodge Charger vs Ford Mustang FAQ

Is the Dodge Charger better than the Ford Mustang?
It depends. The Charger offers a four-door option, an all-electric Daytona, and more top power. The Mustang counters with a V8 and a much lower starting price.
Is the Charger cheaper than the Mustang?
No. The Mustang starts around $34,635 versus about $51,990 for the gas Charger.
Does the Charger have a V8 like the Mustang?
No. The Charger uses a twin-turbo inline-six or electric power. The Mustang still offers a 5.0-liter V8.
Which is more powerful?
The Charger Daytona, at up to 670 horsepower, tops the Mustang Dark Horse’s roughly 500.
Which can seat a family more easily?
The Charger, which offers a four-door sedan. The Mustang is a coupe or convertible only.
Which should I buy?
For a V8 and value, the Mustang. For four doors, an EV option, and top-end power, the Charger. We can arrange a Charger test drive at ALM CDJR Perry.
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