How much does the 2012 Dodge Charger cost?

The 2012 Dodge Charger has a starting MSRP of $25,595, ranging up to $45,925 for the top trim. Trim pricing includes SE from $25,595; SXT from $28,595; R/T from $29,995; SRT8 Superbee from $41,625; SRT8 from $45,925. Live listings on OpenDealer currently start at $6,675.

What is the fuel economy of the 2012 Dodge Charger?

The 2012 Dodge Charger achieves up to 23 MPG combined (EPA estimate), depending on trim and configuration.

How much cargo space does the 2012 Dodge Charger have?

The 2012 Dodge Charger offers up to 16.3 cubic feet of cargo capacity, depending on trim and seating configuration.

How much can the 2012 Dodge Charger tow?

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

Is the 2012 Dodge Charger safe?

The 2012 Dodge Charger earned an overall rating of 5 out of 5 stars in NHTSA crash testing. NHTSA lists 14 recalls for this model year; check the recalls section for details.

How many trims does the 2012 Dodge Charger come in?

The 2012 Dodge Charger is available in 5 trims (7 total configurations) across Sedan body styles with rear wheel drive, all wheel drive.

2012 Dodge Charger

5 trims · 7 configurations · Sedan

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$6,675

150 for sale · Starting MSRP $25,595 – $45,925

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NHTSA safety

★★★★★

5 / 5 overall

Frontal (driver)★★★★★

Frontal (passenger)★★★★☆

Side (driver)★★★★☆

Side (passenger)★★★★★

Rollover★★★★★

Source: NHTSA · 14 recalls on record

Dodge Charger for sale

150 live listings from $6,675 · median $48,429

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Pricing

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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)

$25,595

Typical monthly

$507/mo

Avg. APR

7.00%

60-month loan estimate for good credit (rates as of 2026-08-02). Not a credit offer; actual APR varies by lender, credit, and dealer.

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Compare 2012 Dodge Charger trims

SE
MSRP
$25,595
Fuel economy (city/hwy)
18/27
Horsepower
292 hp
Torque
260 lb-ft
Engine
3.6L V6 flex-fuel (FFV)
Seating
5
Drivetrain
RWD
Cargo (cu ft)
15.4
Max towing
1,000 lbs
SXT RWD
MSRP
$28,595
Fuel economy (city/hwy)
19/31
Horsepower
292 hp
Torque
260 lb-ft
Engine
3.6L V6 flex-fuel (FFV)
Seating
5
Drivetrain
RWD
Cargo (cu ft)
15.4
Max towing
1,000 lbs
SXT AWD
MSRP
$30,945
Fuel economy (city/hwy)
18/27
Horsepower
292 hp
Torque
260 lb-ft
Engine
3.6L V6 flex-fuel (FFV)
Seating
5
Drivetrain
AWD
Cargo (cu ft)
15.4
Max towing
1,000 lbs
R/T RWD
MSRP
$29,995
Fuel economy (city/hwy)
16/25
Horsepower
370 hp
Torque
395 lb-ft
Engine
5.7L V8 gas
Seating
5
Drivetrain
RWD
Cargo (cu ft)
15.4
Max towing
1,000 lbs
R/T AWD
MSRP
$32,345
Fuel economy (city/hwy)
15/23
Horsepower
370 hp
Torque
395 lb-ft
Engine
5.7L V8 gas
Seating
5
Drivetrain
AWD
Cargo (cu ft)
15.4
Max towing
1,000 lbs
SRT8 Superbee
MSRP
$41,625
Fuel economy (city/hwy)
14/23
Horsepower
470 hp
Torque
470 lb-ft
Engine
6.4L V8 gas
Seating
5
Drivetrain
RWD
Cargo (cu ft)
16.3
Max towing
1,000 lbs
SRT8
MSRP
$45,925
Fuel economy (city/hwy)
14/23
Horsepower
470 hp
Torque
470 lb-ft
Engine
6.4L V8 gas
Seating
5
Drivetrain
RWD
Cargo (cu ft)
16.3
Max towing
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Compare 2012 Dodge Charger trim specifications
Spec	SE	SXT RWD	SXT AWD	R/T RWD	R/T AWD	SRT8 Superbee	SRT8
MSRP	$25,595	$28,595	$30,945	$29,995	$32,345	$41,625	$45,925
Fuel economy (city/hwy)	18/27	19/31	18/27	16/25	15/23	14/23	14/23
Horsepower	292 hp	292 hp	292 hp	370 hp	370 hp	470 hp	470 hp
Torque	260 lb-ft	260 lb-ft	260 lb-ft	395 lb-ft	395 lb-ft	470 lb-ft	470 lb-ft
Engine	3.6L V6 flex-fuel (FFV)	3.6L V6 flex-fuel (FFV)	3.6L V6 flex-fuel (FFV)	5.7L V8 gas	5.7L V8 gas	6.4L V8 gas	6.4L V8 gas
Seating	5	5	5	5	5	5	5
Drivetrain	RWD	RWD	AWD	RWD	AWD	RWD	RWD
Cargo (cu ft)	15.4	15.4	15.4	15.4	15.4	16.3	16.3
Max towing	1,000 lbs	1,000 lbs	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: SEflex-fuel (FFV)
SXT RWDflex-fuel (FFV)
SXT AWDflex-fuel (FFV)
R/T RWDgas
R/T AWDgas
SRT8 Superbeegas
SRT8gas
Fuel type: SEflex-fuel (unleaded/E85)
SXT RWDflex-fuel (unleaded/E85)
SXT AWDflex-fuel (unleaded/E85)
R/T RWDregular unleaded
R/T AWDregular unleaded
SRT8 Superbeepremium unleaded (recommended)
SRT8premium unleaded (recommended)
Cylinders: SEV6
SXT RWDV6
SXT AWDV6
R/T RWDV8
R/T AWDV8
SRT8 SuperbeeV8
SRT8V8
Displacement: SE3.6 L
SXT RWD3.6 L
SXT AWD3.6 L
R/T RWD5.7 L
R/T AWD5.7 L
SRT8 Superbee6.4 L
SRT86.4 L
Horsepower: SE292 hp
SXT RWD292 hp
SXT AWD292 hp
R/T RWD370 hp
R/T AWD370 hp
SRT8 Superbee470 hp
SRT8470 hp
Torque: SE260 lb-ft
SXT RWD260 lb-ft
SXT AWD260 lb-ft
R/T RWD395 lb-ft
R/T AWD395 lb-ft
SRT8 Superbee470 lb-ft
SRT8470 lb-ft
Transmission: SE5-speed shiftable automatic
SXT RWD8-speed shiftable automatic
SXT AWD8-speed shiftable automatic
R/T RWD5-speed shiftable automatic
R/T AWD5-speed shiftable automatic
SRT8 Superbee5-speed shiftable automatic
SRT85-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain: SErear wheel drive
SXT RWDrear wheel drive
SXT AWDall wheel drive
R/T RWDrear wheel drive
R/T AWDall wheel drive
SRT8 Superbeerear wheel drive
SRT8rear wheel drive

Dimensions

Body type: SESedan
SXT RWDSedan
SXT AWDSedan
R/T RWDSedan
R/T AWDSedan
SRT8 SuperbeeSedan
SRT8Sedan
Doors: SE4
SXT RWD4
SXT AWD4
R/T RWD4
R/T AWD4
SRT8 Superbee4
SRT84
Seating: SE5
SXT RWD5
SXT AWD5
R/T RWD5
R/T AWD5
SRT8 Superbee5
SRT85
Length: SE199.9 in
SXT RWD199.9 in
SXT AWD199.9 in
R/T RWD199.9 in
R/T AWD199.9 in
SRT8 Superbee200.3 in
SRT8200.3 in
Width: SE75 in
SXT RWD75 in
SXT AWD75 in
R/T RWD75 in
R/T AWD75 in
SRT8 Superbee74.2 in
SRT874.2 in
Height: SE58.4 in
SXT RWD58.4 in
SXT AWD58.4 in
R/T RWD58.4 in
R/T AWD58.4 in
SRT8 Superbee58.3 in
SRT858.3 in
Wheelbase: SE120.2 in
SXT RWD120.2 in
SXT AWD120.2 in
R/T RWD120.2 in
R/T AWD120.2 in
SRT8 Superbee120.2 in
SRT8120.2 in
Ground clearance: SE5 in
SXT RWD5 in
SXT AWD4.9 in
R/T RWD5.1 in
R/T AWD4.9 in
SRT8 Superbee5 in
SRT84.3 in

Capacity & weight

Cargo capacity: SE15.4 cu ft
SXT RWD15.4 cu ft
SXT AWD15.4 cu ft
R/T RWD15.4 cu ft
R/T AWD15.4 cu ft
SRT8 Superbee16.3 cu ft
SRT816.3 cu ft
Max towing: SE1,000 lbs
SXT RWD1,000 lbs
SXT AWD1,000 lbs
R/T RWD1,000 lbs
R/T AWD1,000 lbs
SRT8 Superbee1,000 lbs
SRT8—
Curb weight: SE3,961 lbs
SXT RWD3,996 lbs
SXT AWD4,151 lbs
R/T RWD4,253 lbs
R/T AWD4,450 lbs
SRT8 Superbee3,961 lbs
SRT84,365 lbs
Fuel tank: SE19.1 gal
SXT RWD19.1 gal
SXT AWD19.1 gal
R/T RWD19.1 gal
R/T AWD19.1 gal
SRT8 Superbee19.1 gal
SRT819.1 gal

Fuel economy & EV

Combined MPG: SE21
SXT RWD23
SXT AWD21
R/T RWD19
R/T AWD18
SRT8 Superbee17
SRT817
City MPG: SE18
SXT RWD19
SXT AWD18
R/T RWD16
R/T AWD15
SRT8 Superbee14
SRT814
Highway MPG: SE27
SXT RWD31
SXT AWD27
R/T RWD25
R/T AWD23
SRT8 Superbee23
SRT823

Full specifications by trim
Spec	SE	SXT RWD	SXT AWD	R/T RWD	R/T AWD	SRT8 Superbee	SRT8
Engine & drivetrain
Engine type	flex-fuel (FFV)	flex-fuel (FFV)	flex-fuel (FFV)	gas	gas	gas	gas
Fuel type	flex-fuel (unleaded/E85)	flex-fuel (unleaded/E85)	flex-fuel (unleaded/E85)	regular unleaded	regular unleaded	premium unleaded (recommended)	premium unleaded (recommended)
Cylinders	V6	V6	V6	V8	V8	V8	V8
Displacement	3.6 L	3.6 L	3.6 L	5.7 L	5.7 L	6.4 L	6.4 L
Horsepower	292 hp	292 hp	292 hp	370 hp	370 hp	470 hp	470 hp
Torque	260 lb-ft	260 lb-ft	260 lb-ft	395 lb-ft	395 lb-ft	470 lb-ft	470 lb-ft
Transmission	5-speed shiftable automatic	8-speed shiftable automatic	8-speed shiftable automatic	5-speed shiftable automatic	5-speed shiftable automatic	5-speed shiftable automatic	5-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	rear wheel drive	rear wheel drive	all wheel drive	rear wheel drive	all wheel drive	rear wheel drive	rear wheel drive
Dimensions
Body type	Sedan	Sedan	Sedan	Sedan	Sedan	Sedan	Sedan
Doors	4	4	4	4	4	4	4
Seating	5	5	5	5	5	5	5
Length	199.9 in	199.9 in	199.9 in	199.9 in	199.9 in	200.3 in	200.3 in
Width	75 in	75 in	75 in	75 in	75 in	74.2 in	74.2 in
Height	58.4 in	58.4 in	58.4 in	58.4 in	58.4 in	58.3 in	58.3 in
Wheelbase	120.2 in	120.2 in	120.2 in	120.2 in	120.2 in	120.2 in	120.2 in
Ground clearance	5 in	5 in	4.9 in	5.1 in	4.9 in	5 in	4.3 in
Capacity & weight
Cargo capacity	15.4 cu ft	15.4 cu ft	15.4 cu ft	15.4 cu ft	15.4 cu ft	16.3 cu ft	16.3 cu ft
Max towing	1,000 lbs	1,000 lbs	1,000 lbs	1,000 lbs	1,000 lbs	1,000 lbs	—
Curb weight	3,961 lbs	3,996 lbs	4,151 lbs	4,253 lbs	4,450 lbs	3,961 lbs	4,365 lbs
Fuel tank	19.1 gal	19.1 gal	19.1 gal	19.1 gal	19.1 gal	19.1 gal	19.1 gal
Fuel economy & EV
Combined MPG	21	23	21	19	18	17	17
City MPG	18	19	18	16	15	14	14
Highway MPG	27	31	27	25	23	23	23

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