How much does the 2009 Dodge Challenger cost?

The 2009 Dodge Challenger has a starting MSRP of $22,220, ranging up to $40,220 for the top trim. Trim pricing includes SE from $22,220; R/T from $30,220; SRT8 from $40,220. Live listings on OpenDealer currently start at $12,872.

What is the fuel economy of the 2009 Dodge Challenger?

The 2009 Dodge Challenger achieves up to 20 MPG combined (EPA estimate), depending on trim and configuration.

How much cargo space does the 2009 Dodge Challenger have?

The 2009 Dodge Challenger offers up to 16.2 cubic feet of cargo capacity, depending on trim and seating configuration.

How much can the 2009 Dodge Challenger tow?

The 2009 Dodge Challenger has a maximum towing capacity of up to 1,000 pounds, depending on trim and equipment.

Is the 2009 Dodge Challenger safe?

The 2009 Dodge Challenger earned an overall rating of Not Rated out of 5 stars in NHTSA crash testing. NHTSA lists 7 recalls for this model year; check the recalls section for details.

How many trims does the 2009 Dodge Challenger come in?

The 2009 Dodge Challenger is available in 3 trims across Coupe body styles with rear wheel drive.

2009 Dodge Challenger

3 trims · Coupe

From live listings

$12,872

26 for sale · Starting MSRP $22,220 – $40,220

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NHTSA safety

Not rated

Frontal (driver)★★★★★

Frontal (passenger)★★★★★

Side (driver)★★★★★

Side (passenger)★★★★★

Source: NHTSA · 7 recalls on record

Dodge Challenger for sale

26 live listings from $12,872 · median $44,191

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Pricing

How much should you pay for the Dodge Challenger? Select a trim to update purchase and lease estimates, then shop live inventory.

MSRP by trim

Select a trim to update the payment estimates. MSRP is for each trim's base configuration and excludes destination, taxes, and options.

Purchase information

Based on SE

Total price (SE MSRP)

$22,220

Typical monthly

$440/mo

Avg. APR

7.00%

60-month loan estimate for good credit (rates as of 2026-07-26). Not a credit offer; actual APR varies by lender, credit, and dealer.

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Compare 2009 Dodge Challenger trims

SE
MSRP
$22,220
Fuel economy (city/hwy)
17/25
Horsepower
250 hp
Torque
250 lb-ft
Engine
3.5L V6 gas
Seating
5
Drivetrain
RWD
Cargo (cu ft)
16.2
Max towing
1,000 lbs
R/T
MSRP
$30,220
Fuel economy (city/hwy)
16/25
Horsepower
372 hp
Torque
401 lb-ft
Engine
5.7L V8 gas
Seating
5
Drivetrain
RWD
Cargo (cu ft)
16.2
Max towing
1,000 lbs
SRT8
MSRP
$40,220
Fuel economy (city/hwy)
13/19
Horsepower
425 hp
Torque
420 lb-ft
Engine
6.1L V8 gas
Seating
5
Drivetrain
RWD
Cargo (cu ft)
16.2
Max towing
—

Compare 2009 Dodge Challenger trim specifications
Spec	SE	R/T	SRT8
MSRP	$22,220	$30,220	$40,220
Fuel economy (city/hwy)	17/25	16/25	13/19
Horsepower	250 hp	372 hp	425 hp
Torque	250 lb-ft	401 lb-ft	420 lb-ft
Engine	3.5L V6 gas	5.7L V8 gas	6.1L V8 gas
Seating	5	5	5
Drivetrain	RWD	RWD	RWD
Cargo (cu ft)	16.2	16.2	16.2
Max towing	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
R/Tgas
SRT8gas
Fuel type: SEregular unleaded
R/Tregular unleaded
SRT8premium unleaded (recommended)
Cylinders: SEV6
R/TV8
SRT8V8
Displacement: SE3.5 L
R/T5.7 L
SRT86.1 L
Horsepower: SE250 hp
R/T372 hp
SRT8425 hp
Torque: SE250 lb-ft
R/T401 lb-ft
SRT8420 lb-ft
Transmission: SE5-speed automatic
R/T5-speed shiftable automatic
SRT85-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain: SErear wheel drive
R/Trear wheel drive
SRT8rear wheel drive

Dimensions

Body type: SECoupe
R/TCoupe
SRT8Coupe
Doors: SE2
R/T2
SRT82
Seating: SE5
R/T5
SRT85
Length: SE197.7 in
R/T197.7 in
SRT8197.7 in
Width: SE75.7 in
R/T75.7 in
SRT875.7 in
Height: SE57 in
R/T57 in
SRT857 in
Wheelbase: SE116 in
R/T116 in
SRT8116 in
Ground clearance: SE5.5 in
R/T5.5 in
SRT85.5 in

Capacity & weight

Cargo capacity: SE16.2 cu ft
R/T16.2 cu ft
SRT816.2 cu ft
Max towing: SE1,000 lbs
R/T1,000 lbs
SRT8—
Curb weight: SE3,819 lbs
R/T4,041 lbs
SRT84,140 lbs
Fuel tank: SE18.5 gal
R/T19 gal
SRT819 gal

Fuel economy & EV

Combined MPG: SE20
R/T19
SRT815
City MPG: SE17
R/T16
SRT813
Highway MPG: SE25
R/T25
SRT819

Full specifications by trim
Spec	SE	R/T	SRT8
Engine & drivetrain
Engine type	gas	gas	gas
Fuel type	regular unleaded	regular unleaded	premium unleaded (recommended)
Cylinders	V6	V8	V8
Displacement	3.5 L	5.7 L	6.1 L
Horsepower	250 hp	372 hp	425 hp
Torque	250 lb-ft	401 lb-ft	420 lb-ft
Transmission	5-speed automatic	5-speed shiftable automatic	5-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	rear wheel drive	rear wheel drive	rear wheel drive
Dimensions
Body type	Coupe	Coupe	Coupe
Doors	2	2	2
Seating	5	5	5
Length	197.7 in	197.7 in	197.7 in
Width	75.7 in	75.7 in	75.7 in
Height	57 in	57 in	57 in
Wheelbase	116 in	116 in	116 in
Ground clearance	5.5 in	5.5 in	5.5 in
Capacity & weight
Cargo capacity	16.2 cu ft	16.2 cu ft	16.2 cu ft
Max towing	1,000 lbs	1,000 lbs	—
Curb weight	3,819 lbs	4,041 lbs	4,140 lbs
Fuel tank	18.5 gal	19 gal	19 gal
Fuel economy & EV
Combined MPG	20	19	15
City MPG	17	16	13
Highway MPG	25	25	19

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