Dodge Charger vs Lexus IS500

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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2025 Lexus IS500

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Overview

Spec	Dodge ChargerR/T	Lexus IS500500 F SPORT Performance
Selected trim	R/T	500 F SPORT Performance
Body style	Coupe	Sedan
Drivetrain	all wheel drive	rear wheel drive
Fuel type	regular unleaded	premium unleaded (required)
Transmission	8-speed automatic	8-speed shiftable automatic
Engine type	gas	gas
Model year	2027	2025

Pricing & market

Spec	Dodge ChargerR/T	Lexus IS500500 F SPORT Performance
MSRP	$49,995 (best)	$59,170
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 IS500500 F SPORT Performance
Combined MPG	20 MPG	20 MPG
City MPG	17 MPG	17 MPG
Highway MPG	26 MPG (best)	25 MPG
Fuel tank	18 gal (best)	17.4 gal

Performance

Spec	Dodge ChargerR/T	Lexus IS500500 F SPORT Performance
Horsepower	420 hp	472 hp (best)
Torque	469 lb-ft (best)	395 lb-ft
Engine size	3 L	5 L (best)
Cylinders	I6	V8

Size & capability

Spec	Dodge ChargerR/T	Lexus IS500500 F SPORT Performance
Seating	5 seats	5 seats
Doors	2	4 (best)
Cargo volume	—	10.8 cu ft (best)
Payload	—	926 lbs (best)
Curb weight	4,816 lbs	3,891 lbs (best)
Ground clearance	—	5.5 in (best)
Wheelbase	121 in (best)	110.2 in
Length	207 in (best)	187.3 in
Width	80 in (best)	72.4 in
Height	59 in (best)	56.5 in

Safety & recalls

Spec	Dodge ChargerR/T	Lexus IS500500 F SPORT Performance
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 IS500
1	R/T $49,995 MSRP(Currently comparing)	500 F SPORT Performance $59,170 MSRP(Currently comparing)
2	R/T $51,995 MSRP	500 F SPORT Performance Premium $63,670 MSRP
3	R/T Plus $49,995 MSRP	500 F SPORT Performance Ultimate Edition $70,200 MSRP
4	R/T Plus $51,995 MSRP	—
5	Scat Pack $54,995 MSRP	—
6	Scat Pack $56,995 MSRP	—
7	Scat Pack Plus $54,995 MSRP	—
8	Scat Pack Plus $56,995 MSRP	—