How much does the 2012 Dodge Avenger cost?

The 2012 Dodge Avenger has a starting MSRP of $18,995, ranging up to $25,995 for the top trim. Trim pricing includes SE from $18,995; SXT from $21,495; SXT Plus from $23,995; R/T from $25,995.

What is the fuel economy of the 2012 Dodge Avenger?

The 2012 Dodge Avenger achieves up to 24 MPG combined (EPA estimate), depending on trim and configuration.

How much cargo space does the 2012 Dodge Avenger have?

The 2012 Dodge Avenger offers up to 13.5 cubic feet of cargo capacity, depending on trim and seating configuration.

How much can the 2012 Dodge Avenger tow?

The 2012 Dodge Avenger has a maximum towing capacity of up to 1,000 pounds, depending on trim and equipment.

Is the 2012 Dodge Avenger safe?

The 2012 Dodge Avenger earned an overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars in NHTSA crash testing.

How many trims does the 2012 Dodge Avenger come in?

The 2012 Dodge Avenger is available in 4 trims across Sedan body styles with front wheel drive.

2012 Dodge Avenger

4 trims · Sedan

Starting MSRP

$18,995 – $25,995

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NHTSA safety

★★★★☆

4 / 5 overall

Frontal (driver)★★★★★

Frontal (passenger)★★★☆☆

Side (driver)★★★☆☆

Side (passenger)★★★★★

Rollover★★★★☆

Source: NHTSA

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Pricing

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MSRP by trim

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Purchase information

Based on SE

Total price (SE MSRP)

$18,995

Typical monthly

$376/mo

Avg. APR

7.00%

60-month loan estimate for good credit (rates as of 2026-07-11). Not a credit offer; actual APR varies by lender, credit, and dealer.

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Compare 2012 Dodge Avenger trims

SE
MSRP
$18,995
Fuel economy (city/hwy)
21/30
Horsepower
173 hp
Torque
166 lb-ft
Engine
2.4L I4 gas
Seating
5
Drivetrain
FWD
Cargo (cu ft)
13.5
Max towing
1,000 lbs
SXT
MSRP
$21,495
Fuel economy (city/hwy)
20/31
Horsepower
173 hp
Torque
166 lb-ft
Engine
2.4L I4 gas
Seating
5
Drivetrain
FWD
Cargo (cu ft)
13.5
Max towing
1,000 lbs
SXT Plus
MSRP
$23,995
Fuel economy (city/hwy)
19/29
Horsepower
283 hp
Torque
260 lb-ft
Engine
3.6L V6 flex-fuel (FFV)
Seating
5
Drivetrain
FWD
Cargo (cu ft)
13.5
Max towing
1,000 lbs
R/T
MSRP
$25,995
Fuel economy (city/hwy)
19/29
Horsepower
283 hp
Torque
260 lb-ft
Engine
3.6L V6 flex-fuel (FFV)
Seating
5
Drivetrain
FWD
Cargo (cu ft)
13.5
Max towing
1,000 lbs

Compare 2012 Dodge Avenger trim specifications
Spec	SE	SXT	SXT Plus	R/T
MSRP	$18,995	$21,495	$23,995	$25,995
Fuel economy (city/hwy)	21/30	20/31	19/29	19/29
Horsepower	173 hp	173 hp	283 hp	283 hp
Torque	166 lb-ft	166 lb-ft	260 lb-ft	260 lb-ft
Engine	2.4L I4 gas	2.4L I4 gas	3.6L V6 flex-fuel (FFV)	3.6L V6 flex-fuel (FFV)
Seating	5	5	5	5
Drivetrain	FWD	FWD	FWD	FWD
Cargo (cu ft)	13.5	13.5	13.5	13.5
Max towing	1,000 lbs	1,000 lbs	1,000 lbs	1,000 lbs

Manufacturer specifications by trim and drivetrain. Same trim names with different MSRPs are distinct FWD/AWD (or other drivetrain) configurations from the catalog. MSRP excludes destination fees, taxes, and dealer-installed options.

Full specifications

Engine & drivetrain

Engine type: SEgas
SXTgas
SXT Plusflex-fuel (FFV)
R/Tflex-fuel (FFV)
Fuel type: SEregular unleaded
SXTregular unleaded
SXT Plusflex-fuel (unleaded/E85)
R/Tflex-fuel (unleaded/E85)
Cylinders: SEI4
SXTI4
SXT PlusV6
R/TV6
Displacement: SE2.4 L
SXT2.4 L
SXT Plus3.6 L
R/T3.6 L
Horsepower: SE173 hp
SXT173 hp
SXT Plus283 hp
R/T283 hp
Torque: SE166 lb-ft
SXT166 lb-ft
SXT Plus260 lb-ft
R/T260 lb-ft
Transmission: SE4-speed automatic
SXT6-speed shiftable automatic
SXT Plus6-speed shiftable automatic
R/T6-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain: SEfront wheel drive
SXTfront wheel drive
SXT Plusfront wheel drive
R/Tfront wheel drive

Dimensions

Body type: SESedan
SXTSedan
SXT PlusSedan
R/TSedan
Doors: SE4
SXT4
SXT Plus4
R/T4
Seating: SE5
SXT5
SXT Plus5
R/T5
Length: SE192.6 in
SXT192.6 in
SXT Plus192.6 in
R/T192.6 in
Width: SE72.8 in
SXT72.8 in
SXT Plus72.8 in
R/T72.8 in
Height: SE58.4 in
SXT58.4 in
SXT Plus58.4 in
R/T—
Wheelbase: SE108.9 in
SXT108.9 in
SXT Plus108.9 in
R/T108.9 in
Ground clearance: SE6 in
SXT6 in
SXT Plus6 in
R/T—

Capacity & weight

Cargo capacity: SE13.5 cu ft
SXT13.5 cu ft
SXT Plus13.5 cu ft
R/T13.5 cu ft
Max towing: SE1,000 lbs
SXT1,000 lbs
SXT Plus1,000 lbs
R/T1,000 lbs
Curb weight: SE3,394 lbs
SXT3,394 lbs
SXT Plus3,603 lbs
R/T3,603 lbs
Fuel tank: SE16.9 gal
SXT16.9 gal
SXT Plus16.9 gal
R/T16.9 gal

Fuel economy & EV

Combined MPG: SE24
SXT24
SXT Plus22
R/T22
City MPG: SE21
SXT20
SXT Plus19
R/T19
Highway MPG: SE30
SXT31
SXT Plus29
R/T29

Full specifications by trim
Spec	SE	SXT	SXT Plus	R/T
Engine & drivetrain
Engine type	gas	gas	flex-fuel (FFV)	flex-fuel (FFV)
Fuel type	regular unleaded	regular unleaded	flex-fuel (unleaded/E85)	flex-fuel (unleaded/E85)
Cylinders	I4	I4	V6	V6
Displacement	2.4 L	2.4 L	3.6 L	3.6 L
Horsepower	173 hp	173 hp	283 hp	283 hp
Torque	166 lb-ft	166 lb-ft	260 lb-ft	260 lb-ft
Transmission	4-speed automatic	6-speed shiftable automatic	6-speed shiftable automatic	6-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	front wheel drive	front wheel drive	front wheel drive	front wheel drive
Dimensions
Body type	Sedan	Sedan	Sedan	Sedan
Doors	4	4	4	4
Seating	5	5	5	5
Length	192.6 in	192.6 in	192.6 in	192.6 in
Width	72.8 in	72.8 in	72.8 in	72.8 in
Height	58.4 in	58.4 in	58.4 in	—
Wheelbase	108.9 in	108.9 in	108.9 in	108.9 in
Ground clearance	6 in	6 in	6 in	—
Capacity & weight
Cargo capacity	13.5 cu ft	13.5 cu ft	13.5 cu ft	13.5 cu ft
Max towing	1,000 lbs	1,000 lbs	1,000 lbs	1,000 lbs
Curb weight	3,394 lbs	3,394 lbs	3,603 lbs	3,603 lbs
Fuel tank	16.9 gal	16.9 gal	16.9 gal	16.9 gal
Fuel economy & EV
Combined MPG	24	24	22	22
City MPG	21	20	19	19
Highway MPG	30	31	29	29