2006 Dodge Charger: Overview

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2006 Dodge Charger 

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  • MSRP: $22,570 -$35,320
  • Invoice: $20,983 -$32,893

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Pros

  • Ride/handling
  • Passenger and cargo room
  • Acceleration (RT)

Cons

  • Fuel economy (R/T)
  • Rear visibility

Vehicle Highlights

Introduced in '06, Dodge Charger is a rear-drive full-size sedan. It shares platform and engines with Dodge Magnum and Chrysler 300. Charger seats five comes in three trim levels: SE with 3.5-liter V6, R/T with 5.7-liter V8, and SRT8 with 6.1-liter V8. The 5.7 V8 has Chrysler's Multi-Displacement System, which deactivates four cylinders while cruising to save fuel. All Chargers have 5-speed automatic transmissions.

ABS and traction/antiskid control are optional on SE, standard on others. Available on all are front side airbags and curtain side airbags. R/T, and SRT8 models have firmer suspension tuning. SRT8s add Brembo-brand brakes and specific trim. Split folding rear seatbacks are standard on all but SE. Available are adjustable pedals and a wireless cell phone link. Available for R/T is the Road/Track Performance Group that boosts engine output to 350 hp and adds special suspension tuning. A Daytona R/T Package adds throatier exhaust tuning and unique trim.

COMPETITION

Consumer GuideĀ® Automotive places each vehicle into one of 17 classes based on size, price, and market position. Large Cars comprise the biggest passenger sedans and wagons. Large, inside and out, they also include the only 6-passenger cars. Large Cars offer lots of metal for the money and are dominated by domestic brands.

Our Best Buys include Chrysler 300, Dodge Charger, Dodge Magnum, Ford Five Hundred, Mercury Montego, and Toyota Avalon. At this time we have no Recommended picks.



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Expert Ratings Summary (view detailed report)

Category Charger SE Rating Large Car Average Rating
Acceleration 4 5.6
Fuel Economy 5 4.5
Ride Quality 7 6.7
Steering/Handling/Braking 6 5.9
Quietness 6 6.8
Controls 7 6.5
Details
Room/Comfort/Driver Seating (front) 7 7.8
Room/Comfort (rear) 7 7.1
Cargo Room 5 5.8
Value within Class 7 7.1
Total Score: 61 63.8

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