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2027 Dodge Charger: real cost in California

See the Charger on Dodge's US site ↗US prices read 2026-11-09
2027 Dodge Charger
Photo: MercurySable99, CC BY-SA 4.0
Cheapest trim, R/T · California · age 35–59 · 6 years · 13,500 mi a yearChange
Sticker$49,995the advertised price
Drive away$56,757with fees and tax
Loan payment$882/mo72-month loan at 7%, $5,000 down
True cost$1,536/moeverything, after resale
Car, fees and tax $56,757Insurance $18,375Fuel $23,271Interest and lost return $23,604Maintenance and plates $11,428

$56,757 to drive away + $76,678 to run it for 6 years − $22,855 back at resale = $110,580, or $1,536 a month.

Where the money goes

Drive away$56,757
Running it, 6 yrs+$76,678
Back at resale−$22,855
Sticker pricethe advertised MSRP
+$49,995
Feesfreight $1,995 · doc fee $85 (typical)
+$2,080
Sales and use tax, 8.99%California
+$4,682
Fuel13,500 mi a year at 20 MPG
+$23,271
Insuranceestimate, age 35–59, California
+$18,375
Lost return on your money5% a year on the down payment and each payment
+$11,828
Loan interest7% over 72 months
+$11,776
Maintenanceestimate
+$8,090
Title, registration and plates6 years in California, incl. 0.65% value tax a year
+$3,339
Resale after 6 years46% of MSRP, you get this back
−$22,855
True cost $110,580 ÷ 72 months$1,536 a month

The car

Size and space
Body2-door, 4-door206.6 in long
Seats5from the Canadian version or the type
Cargo22.7 cu ftbehind row 2
Ground clearance5.5 inlow; watch steep driveways
Engine and fuel
Engine420–670 hp gas or electric, AWD
0–60 mph3.3–4.6 sDodge's figures; others our estimate
Fuel economy19–20 MPG · 86 MPGeEPA combined
TowingNot published
Tires18" or 20"by trim
Safety and cover
Crash testNot rated yet
Resale at 6 years46% of MSRPaverage for its type

Every trim

All trims: AWD, 5 seats.
R/T 2-DOOR AWD$49,995$56,757$110,580✓ $1,536/mo20 MPG— No— No
R/T 4-DOOR AWD$51,995$58,936$112,824$1,567/mo20 MPG— No— No
SCAT PACK 2-DOOR AWD$55,845$63,132$118,575$1,647/mo19 MPG✓ Yes— No
R/T PLUS 2-DOOR AWD$56,285$63,612$117,841$1,637/mo20 MPG✓ Yes✓ Yes
SCAT PACK 4-DOOR AWD$57,845$65,312$120,818$1,678/mo19 MPG✓ Yes— No
R/T PLUS 4-DOOR AWD$58,285$65,792$120,085$1,668/mo20 MPG✓ Yes✓ Yes
SCAT PACK PLUS 2-DOOR AWD$60,840$68,577$124,178$1,725/mo19 MPG✓ Yes✓ Yes
SCAT PACK PLUS 4-DOOR AWD$62,840$70,756$126,422$1,756/mo19 MPG✓ Yes✓ Yes
DAYTONA SCAT PACK 2-DOOR AWD$72,495$81,279$133,362$1,852/mo86 MPGe✓ Yes— No
DAYTONA SCAT PACK 4-DOOR AWD$72,995$81,824$133,989$1,861/mo86 MPGe✓ Yes— No
DAYTONA SCAT PACK PLUS 2-DOOR AWD$77,490$86,723$139,619$1,939/mo86 MPGe✓ Yes✓ Yes
DAYTONA SCAT PACK PLUS 4-DOOR AWD$77,990$87,268$140,245$1,948/mo86 MPGe✓ Yes✓ Yes
R/T2-DOOR AWD
✓ $1,536/mo
True cost
Sticker $49,995Drive-away $56,7576 yrs $110,580Fuel use 20 MPGHeated seats — NoSunroof — No
R/T4-DOOR AWD
$1,567/mo
True cost
Sticker $51,995Drive-away $58,9366 yrs $112,824Fuel use 20 MPGHeated seats — NoSunroof — No
SCAT PACK2-DOOR AWD
$1,647/mo
True cost
Sticker $55,845Drive-away $63,1326 yrs $118,575Fuel use 19 MPGHeated seats ✓ YesSunroof — No
R/T PLUS2-DOOR AWD
$1,637/mo
True cost
Sticker $56,285Drive-away $63,6126 yrs $117,841Fuel use 20 MPGHeated seats ✓ YesSunroof ✓ Yes
SCAT PACK4-DOOR AWD
$1,678/mo
True cost
Sticker $57,845Drive-away $65,3126 yrs $120,818Fuel use 19 MPGHeated seats ✓ YesSunroof — No
R/T PLUS4-DOOR AWD
$1,668/mo
True cost
Sticker $58,285Drive-away $65,7926 yrs $120,085Fuel use 20 MPGHeated seats ✓ YesSunroof ✓ Yes
SCAT PACK PLUS2-DOOR AWD
$1,725/mo
True cost
Sticker $60,840Drive-away $68,5776 yrs $124,178Fuel use 19 MPGHeated seats ✓ YesSunroof ✓ Yes
SCAT PACK PLUS4-DOOR AWD
$1,756/mo
True cost
Sticker $62,840Drive-away $70,7566 yrs $126,422Fuel use 19 MPGHeated seats ✓ YesSunroof ✓ Yes
DAYTONA SCAT PACK2-DOOR AWD
$1,852/mo
True cost
Sticker $72,495Drive-away $81,2796 yrs $133,362Fuel use 86 MPGeHeated seats ✓ YesSunroof — No
DAYTONA SCAT PACK4-DOOR AWD
$1,861/mo
True cost
Sticker $72,995Drive-away $81,8246 yrs $133,989Fuel use 86 MPGeHeated seats ✓ YesSunroof — No
DAYTONA SCAT PACK PLUS2-DOOR AWD
$1,939/mo
True cost
Sticker $77,490Drive-away $86,7236 yrs $139,619Fuel use 86 MPGeHeated seats ✓ YesSunroof ✓ Yes
DAYTONA SCAT PACK PLUS4-DOOR AWD
$1,948/mo
True cost
Sticker $77,990Drive-away $87,2686 yrs $140,245Fuel use 86 MPGeHeated seats ✓ YesSunroof ✓ Yes

Features, trim by trim

Cheapest on the left. Each bar starts at the trim that adds it. + $ is the cheapest factory option or package that adds it (hover for its name).
Feature
R/T 2-DOOR AWD$49,995
R/T 4-DOOR AWD$51,995
SCAT PACK 2-DOOR AWD$55,845
R/T PLUS 2-DOOR AWD$56,285
SCAT PACK 4-DOOR AWD$57,845
R/T PLUS 4-DOOR AWD$58,285
SCAT PACK PLUS 2-DOOR AWD$60,840
SCAT PACK PLUS 4-DOOR AWD$62,840
DAYTONA SCAT PACK 2-DOOR AWD$72,495
DAYTONA SCAT PACK 4-DOOR AWD$72,995
DAYTONA SCAT PACK PLUS 2-DOOR AWD$77,490
DAYTONA SCAT PACK PLUS 4-DOOR AWD$77,990
Safety and driver assist
Automatic braking
✓ Every trim
Blind-spot monitor
✓ Every trim
Adaptive cruise
✓ Every trim
360° camera
✓
✓ R/T PLUS 4-DOOR AWD to SCAT PACK PLUS 4-DOOR AWD
Parking sensors
+ $1,495
Comfort
Heated seats
✓ from SCAT PACK 2-DOOR AWD
Cooled seats
✓
✓ R/T PLUS 4-DOOR AWD to SCAT PACK PLUS 4-DOOR AWD
✓ from DAYTONA SCAT PACK PLUS 2-DOOR AWD
Heated steering wheel
+ $1,495
✓
✓
✓ DAYTONA SCAT PACK 2-DOOR AWD to DAYTONA SCAT PACK 4-DOOR AWD
Heated rear seats
✓ SCAT PACK PLUS 2-DOOR AWD to SCAT PACK PLUS 4-DOOR AWD
✓ from DAYTONA SCAT PACK PLUS 2-DOOR AWD
Convenience
Remote start
✓ Every trim
Power liftgate
✓
✓ R/T PLUS 4-DOOR AWD to SCAT PACK PLUS 4-DOOR AWD
✓ from DAYTONA SCAT PACK PLUS 2-DOOR AWD
Power driver's seat
✓ from DAYTONA SCAT PACK 2-DOOR AWD
Tech and audio
Premium sound system
+ $1,495
+ $1,795
+ $1,795
✓ from DAYTONA SCAT PACK 2-DOOR AWD
Head-up display
✓ SCAT PACK PLUS 2-DOOR AWD to SCAT PACK PLUS 4-DOOR AWD
✓ from DAYTONA SCAT PACK PLUS 2-DOOR AWD
Large touchscreen (12 in+)
✓ R/T 2-DOOR AWD to SCAT PACK 2-DOOR AWD
✓
✓ DAYTONA SCAT PACK 2-DOOR AWD to DAYTONA SCAT PACK 4-DOOR AWD
Capability and looks
AWD or 4WD
✓ Every trim
Sunroof
+ $1,395
+ $1,395
+ $1,395
Panoramic roof
+ $1,395
+ $1,395
+ $1,395
LED headlights
✓
✓ R/T PLUS 4-DOOR AWD to SCAT PACK PLUS 4-DOOR AWD
✓ from DAYTONA SCAT PACK PLUS 2-DOOR AWD

Dodge lists only a few items for this model, so features not shown above may still be fitted; check with the dealer.

Full standard equipment on the R/T R/T 2-DOOR AWD (8 items)
  • 3.0L Twin-Turbo SIXPACK SO engine with maximum 420 horsepower
  • All-Wheel Drive with Rear-Wheel Drive Mode
  • Touring suspension
  • Sport, Wet/Snow, Eco and Valet Drive modes
  • Driver Centric cockpit with 10.25-inch digital cluster
  • 12.3-inch freestanding color touchscreen
  • 6-way manual driver cloth seat
  • Forward Collison Warning

Recalls

1 NHTSA recall for 2025 to 2027 Charger models. Dealers fix them free; a new car should have them done before delivery. Ask the dealer to check the VIN.

Back over prevention2026, 2027 · 844,028 vehicles
The rearview camera image may fail to display when the vehicle is placed in reverse.Recall 26V531000 at NHTSA ↗
Quick answers
How much is a 2027 Charger in California?
$56,757 to drive away for the R/T, from a $49,995 sticker.
What does it cost a month?
A $882 loan payment, about $1,620 a month with insurance, fuel and upkeep ($5,000 down); about $1,536 a month all in, after resale.
How much can it tow?
The brand doesn't publish a towing capacity.

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US prices in US dollars from Dodge's US website, read 2026-11-09; destination as the brand lists it. Taxes, registration and the dealer doc fee follow your state. Insurance and maintenance are estimates. How we count.