Dodge $20,000 - $30,000
Fuel Economy
- 15 MPG or Better (10)
- 20 MPG or Better (1)
- MSRP: $18,345 - $24,995
- Invoice: $17,036 - $23,021
- MPG: 21 City / 30 Hwy
2008 Dodge Avenger
#25 in Affordable Midsize Cars
The Avenger trails its competitors because it can't match their performance, interior refinement and value.
| U.S.News Scores | |
|---|---|
| Overall: | 6.1 |
| Performance: | 5.7 |
| Exterior: | 7.4 |
| Interior: | 6.4 |
| Safety: | 9.7 |
| Reliability: | 4.0 |
- MSRP: $14,965 - $23,350
- Invoice: $14,078 - $21,709
- MPG: 24 City / 29 Hwy
2008 Dodge Caliber
#11 in Affordable Compact Wagons
The 2008 Dodge Caliber offers some unique convenience features, but an unimpressive driving experience.
| U.S.News Scores | |
|---|---|
| Overall: | 6.5 |
| Performance: | 5.9 |
| Exterior: | 6.8 |
| Interior: | 6.6 |
| Safety: | 8.8 |
| Reliability: | 5.0 |
- MSRP: $13,850 - $20,045
- Invoice: $13,014 - $18,651
- MPG: 28 City / 32 Hwy
2007 Dodge Caliber
The Caliber offers some unique convenience features, but an unimpressive driving experience even for the affordable compact wagon class.
| U.S.News Scores | |
|---|---|
| Overall: | 6.9 |
| Performance: | 6.0 |
| Exterior: | 7.1 |
| Interior: | 6.8 |
| Safety: | 8.8 |
| Reliability: | 5.0 |
- MSRP: $19,055 - $22,995
- Invoice: $17,955 - $21,081
- MPG: 20 City / 26 Hwy
2007 Dodge Caravan
The Caravan is a capable, no-frills people hauler. While it can't match the driving dynamics, features and interior space of most minivans, they can't match the Caravan's low sticker price, which starts under $20,000. For ...
| U.S.News Scores | |
|---|---|
| Overall: | 7.0 |
| Performance: | 4.5 |
| Exterior: | NA |
| Interior: | 6.3 |
| Safety: | 9.1 |
| Reliability: | 4.0 |
- MSRP: $22,510 - $37,215
- Invoice: $21,009 - $34,679
- MPG: 18 City / 26 Hwy
2008 Dodge Charger
#6 in Affordable Large Cars
The 2008 Charger is a power performer, with commanding exterior styling and a roomy, comfortable interior. The use of some low-quality interior materials, limited visibility and a lackluster base engine keep it from the top ...
| U.S.News Scores | |
|---|---|
| Overall: | 8.0 |
| Performance: | 8.0 |
| Exterior: | 8.7 |
| Interior: | 7.5 |
| Safety: | 7.6 |
| Reliability: | 4.0 |
- MSRP: $22,225 - $36,045
- Invoice: $20,673 - $33,546
- MPG: 21 City / 28 Hwy
2007 Dodge Charger
The Charger delivers one of the best combinations of performance, style and comfort in its class. If you're in the market for a large sedan, you should also consider the highly rated Chrysler 300 and ...
| U.S.News Scores | |
|---|---|
| Overall: | 8.1 |
| Performance: | 8.0 |
| Exterior: | 8.8 |
| Interior: | 7.5 |
| Safety: | 8.3 |
| Reliability: | 4.0 |
- MSRP: $20,470 - $32,135
- Invoice: $18,818 - $29,280
- MPG: 16 City / 20 Hwy
2008 Dodge Dakota
#3 in Compact Pickup Trucks
The redesigned Dakota impresses reviewers with its hefty towing capabilities and class-leading six-passenger capacity. Nevertheless, low-grade cabin materials and interior comfort woes detract from its overall appeal, and it ranks third in a class of ...
| U.S.News Scores | |
|---|---|
| Overall: | 8.0 |
| Performance: | 7.5 |
| Exterior: | 7.6 |
| Interior: | 6.9 |
| Safety: | 9.2 |
| Reliability: | 5.0 |
- MSRP: $19,370 - $29,720
- Invoice: $17,774 - $27,036
- MPG: 16 City / 22 Hwy
2007 Dodge Dakota
The Dakota impresses reviewers with its optional 260-horsepower V8 engine, road handling, hefty towing capability and class-leading six-passenger capacity. Nevertheless, mediocre standard powertrain combinations and low-grade cabin materials detract from its overall appeal. If you're ...
| U.S.News Scores | |
|---|---|
| Overall: | 8.0 |
| Performance: | 7.4 |
| Exterior: | 7.6 |
| Interior: | 7.7 |
| Safety: | 8.9 |
| Reliability: | 5.0 |
- MSRP: $27,335 - $38,095
- Invoice: $25,098 - $34,730
- MPG: 14 City / 19 Hwy
2008 Dodge Durango
#6 in Affordable Large SUVs
The Durango delivers a big, rugged SUV for hauling and towing that handles well for its size and delivers exceptional cargo space and seating for up to eight. However, the base V6 engine is weak, ...
| U.S.News Scores | |
|---|---|
| Overall: | 7.9 |
| Performance: | 7.5 |
| Exterior: | 5.2 |
| Interior: | 7.9 |
| Safety: | NA |
| Reliability: | 4.0 |
- MSRP: $26,405 - $36,530
- Invoice: $24,180 - $33,226
- MPG: 16 City / 21 Hwy
2007 Dodge Durango
The Durango delivers a big, rugged SUV for hauling and towing that handles well for its size and delivers exceptional cargo space and seating for up to eight. However, the base V6 engine could use ...
| U.S.News Scores | |
|---|---|
| Overall: | 8.3 |
| Performance: | 7.8 |
| Exterior: | 5.2 |
| Interior: | 7.9 |
| Safety: | NA |
| Reliability: | 4.0 |
- MSRP: $21,740 - $27,730
- Invoice: $20,049 - $25,380
- MPG: 17 City / 24 Hwy
2008 Dodge Grand Caravan
#5 in Minivans
The 2008 Dodge Grand Caravan receives a very good ranking because of its large interior, innovative seating arrangement and a wide array of kid-distracting gadgets. Still, most reviewers find its restyled appearance unexceptional.
| U.S.News Scores | |
|---|---|
| Overall: | 8.7 |
| Performance: | 7.6 |
| Exterior: | 7.1 |
| Interior: | 7.5 |
| Safety: | 9.8 |
| Reliability: | 4.0 |
- MSRP: $21,240 - $27,775
- Invoice: $19,998 - $25,390
- MPG: - TBD - City / - TBD - Hwy
2007 Dodge Grand Caravan
Despite being one of the first minivans to hit the market, the Dodge Grand Caravan hasn't aged well and struggles to keep up with competitors in terms of performance and features. Still, the Grand Caravan ...
| U.S.News Scores | |
|---|---|
| Overall: | 7.5 |
| Performance: | 6.9 |
| Exterior: | 6.6 |
| Interior: | 7.0 |
| Safety: | 7.3 |
| Reliability: | 4.0 |
- MSRP: $20,125 - $28,535
- Invoice: $18,914 - $26,282
- MPG: 19 City / 25 Hwy
2009 Dodge Journey
#17 in Affordable Midsize SUVs
The Journey is an all-new model that overflows with family-friendly features for a very affordable price. However, reviewers complain about the SUV's poor performance from the base engine and cheap-feeling interior, leading to a ranking ...
| U.S.News Scores | |
|---|---|
| Overall: | 7.8 |
| Performance: | 6.6 |
| Exterior: | 7.4 |
| Interior: | 7.2 |
| Safety: | 9.8 |
| Reliability: | NA |
- MSRP: $23,420 - $38,105
- Invoice: $21,843 - $35,495
- MPG: 18 City / 26 Hwy
2008 Dodge Magnum
#2 in Affordable Full Size Wagons
The 2008 Magnum ranks highly because reviewers love its powerful (but optional) V8 engines and its aggressively retro exterior styling. However, they dislike the base model's underpowered V6 and are disappointed that so many of ...
| U.S.News Scores | |
|---|---|
| Overall: | 8.5 |
| Performance: | 7.7 |
| Exterior: | 8.8 |
| Interior: | 7.8 |
| Safety: | NA |
| Reliability: | 4.0 |
- MSRP: $23,370 - $37,795
- Invoice: $21,704 - $35,121
- MPG: 21 City / 28 Hwy
2007 Dodge Magnum
Reviewers rave over the Magnum's powerful (but optional) V8 engines and its aggressively retro exterior styling, but dislike the base model's underpowered V6 and are disappointed that so many of the Magnum's safety features cost ...
| U.S.News Scores | |
|---|---|
| Overall: | 8.6 |
| Performance: | 7.2 |
| Exterior: | 9.0 |
| Interior: | 8.1 |
| Safety: | 9.2 |
| Reliability: | 4.0 |
- MSRP: $20,320 - $25,320
- Invoice: $19,091 - $23,666
- MPG: 18 City / 24 Hwy
2008 Dodge Nitro
#24 in Affordable Compact SUVs
The Nitro shines for its aggressive styling, excellent towing capabilities and functional cargo space, but it ranks near the bottom of its class because it can't match the value or performance of its competitors.
| U.S.News Scores | |
|---|---|
| Overall: | 6.6 |
| Performance: | 6.0 |
| Exterior: | 8.1 |
| Interior: | 6.3 |
| Safety: | 8.4 |
| Reliability: | 4.0 |
- MSRP: $19,350 - $24,420
- Invoice: $18,179 - $22,817
- MPG: 18 City / 24 Hwy
2007 Dodge Nitro
The Nitro offers striking style and class-leading towing capabilities, but can't match the value or on-road performance of others in its class. If you're in the market for an affordable small SUV, you might also ...
| U.S.News Scores | |
|---|---|
| Overall: | 6.7 |
| Performance: | 5.9 |
| Exterior: | 8.1 |
| Interior: | 6.3 |
| Safety: | 8.0 |
| Reliability: | 4.0 |
- MSRP: $22,150 - $41,350
- Invoice: $19,729 - $36,426
- MPG: 16 City / 19 Hwy
2008 Dodge Ram 1500
#6 in Full Size Pickup Trucks
The Ram 1500 delivers a traditional big-truck ride with power and interior space to spare. But it doesn't have the fuel economy, safety features or maneuverability of other full-size pickups.
| U.S.News Scores | |
|---|---|
| Overall: | 7.3 |
| Performance: | 6.8 |
| Exterior: | 8.6 |
| Interior: | 7.8 |
| Safety: | NA |
| Reliability: | 4.0 |
- MSRP: $21,505 - $40,965
- Invoice: $19,074 - $36,030
- MPG: 16 City / 21 Hwy
2007 Dodge Ram 1500
The Ram 1500 delivers a traditional big-truck ride with power and interior space to spare, but can't match the fuel economy, safety features and maneuverability of others in its class. If you're in the market ...
| U.S.News Scores | |
|---|---|
| Overall: | 6.8 |
| Performance: | 6.9 |
| Exterior: | 8.1 |
| Interior: | 7.6 |
| Safety: | NA |
| Reliability: | 4.0 |
- MSRP: $26,855 - $50,100
- Invoice: $23,775 - $43,951
- MPG: NA
2008 Dodge Ram Heavy Duty
#3 in Heavy Duty Pickup Trucks
The 2008 Dodge Ram 2500 and 3500 are heavy duty pickup trucks. The 2500 and 3500 come standard with a 5.7-liter HEMI engine that makes 345 horsepower and 375 pound-feet of torque. Both are available ...
| U.S.News Scores | |
|---|---|
| Overall: | 7.5 |
| Performance: | 7.9 |
| Exterior: | 9.2 |
| Interior: | 8.4 |
| Safety: | NA |
| Reliability: | 4.0 |
