Dodge Charger vs Lexus IS250

Side-by-side comparison from manufacturer specifications, NHTSA safety data, and live dealer listings.

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2027 Dodge Charger

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2015 Lexus IS250

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Overview

Spec	Dodge ChargerR/T	Lexus IS250250
Selected trim	R/T	250
Body style	Coupe	Sedan
Drivetrain	all wheel drive	rear wheel drive
Fuel type	regular unleaded	premium unleaded (required)
Transmission	8-speed automatic	6-speed shiftable automatic
Engine type	gas	gas
Model year	2027	2015

Pricing & market

Spec	Dodge ChargerR/T	Lexus IS250250
MSRP	$49,995	$36,550 (best)
Lowest listing price	$49,975 (best)	—
Median listing price	$51,475 (best)	—
Highest listing price	$57,075 (best)	—
For sale now	7 (best)	0

Fuel economy & range

Spec	Dodge ChargerR/T	Lexus IS250250
Combined MPG	20 MPG	24 MPG (best)
City MPG	17 MPG	21 MPG (best)
Highway MPG	26 MPG	30 MPG (best)
Fuel tank	18 gal (best)	17.4 gal

Performance

Spec	Dodge ChargerR/T	Lexus IS250250
Horsepower	420 hp (best)	204 hp
Torque	469 lb-ft (best)	185 lb-ft
Engine size	3 L (best)	2.5 L
Cylinders	I6	V6

Size & capability

Spec	Dodge ChargerR/T	Lexus IS250250
Seating	5 seats	5 seats
Doors	2	4 (best)
Cargo volume	—	13.8 cu ft (best)
Payload	—	1,169 lbs (best)
Curb weight	4,816 lbs	3,461 lbs (best)
Wheelbase	121 in (best)	110.2 in
Length	207 in (best)	183.7 in
Width	80 in (best)	71.3 in
Height	59 in (best)	56.3 in

Safety & recalls

Spec	Dodge ChargerR/T	Lexus IS250250
NHTSA overall	—	5 / 5 ★ (best)
Frontal crash (driver)	—	4 / 5 ★ (best)
Frontal crash (passenger)	—	4 / 5 ★ (best)
Side crash (driver)	—	5 / 5 ★ (best)
Side crash (passenger)	—	5 / 5 ★ (best)
Side pole	—	5 / 5 ★ (best)
Rollover	—	5 / 5 ★ (best)
Open recalls (YMM scope)	None reported	None reported

Highlighted values indicate the better figure for that spec when a clear winner exists. Specs reflect the selected trim for each vehicle. Drag a vehicle header to reorder columns. MSRP and specifications are manufacturer data; listing prices and inventory come from live dealer listings. Safety ratings are from NHTSA.

Trim overview

All available trims with MSRP. The trim selected above is highlighted; comparison specs use that selection.

Trim	Dodge Charger	Lexus IS250
1	R/T $49,995 MSRP(Currently comparing)	250 $36,550 MSRP(Currently comparing)
2	R/T $51,995 MSRP	250 $39,085 MSRP
3	R/T Plus $49,995 MSRP	250 Crafted Line $41,440 MSRP
4	R/T Plus $51,995 MSRP	250 Crafted Line $43,690 MSRP
5	Scat Pack $54,995 MSRP	250 C $43,360 MSRP
6	Scat Pack $56,995 MSRP	—
7	Scat Pack Plus $54,995 MSRP	—
8	Scat Pack Plus $56,995 MSRP	—