Car Rankings: Muscle Cars
Ranking of muscle cars. The Ford Mustang, Dodge Charger and more. Rankings based on an in-depth analysis by U.S. News editors of all published auto ratings, reviews and test-drives.
- MSRP: $28,250 - $31,755
- Invoice: $26,979 - $30,326
- Avg. Paid: $27,889 - $31,337
- MPG: 17 City / 25 Hwy
#1
2009 Pontiac G8
Not only does the Pontiac G8 look powerful, but it's a tough performer too. Add to that a sporty, yet comfortable interior, and the G8 is a ...
| U.S.News Scores | |
|---|---|
| Overall: | 8.8 |
| Performance: | 8.8 |
| Exterior: | 9.0 |
| Interior: | 8.7 |
| Safety: | NA |
| Reliability: | 6.0 |
- MSRP: $22,680 - $26,875
- Invoice: $21,773 - $25,800
- Avg. Paid: $23,908 - $28,126
- MPG: 17 City / 29 Hwy
#2
2010 Chevrolet Camaro
The long awaited 2010 Chevy Camaro is a homerun, according to our analysis. Auto critics find that it not only looks the part of an old ...
| U.S.News Scores | |
|---|---|
| Overall: | 8.5 |
| Performance: | 9.1 |
| Exterior: | 9.2 |
| Interior: | 6.2 |
| Safety: | 8.7 |
| Reliability: | 6.0 |
- MSRP: $20,995 - $35,995
- Invoice: $19,471 - $32,971
- Avg. Paid: $20,699 - $34,862
- MPG: 18 (Est) City / 26 (Est) Hwy
#3
2010 Ford Mustang
Refreshed for 2010, the Ford Mustang boasts enhanced performance capabilities, a refined interior finish and a more aggressive look.
| U.S.News Scores | |
|---|---|
| Overall: | 8.4 |
| Performance: | 8.3 |
| Exterior: | 8.7 |
| Interior: | 8.0 |
| Safety: | 10.0 |
| Reliability: | 6.0 |
- MSRP: $22,735 - $30,860
- Invoice: $22,264 - $29,658
- Avg. Paid: $22,938 - $30,882
- MPG: 17 City / 25 Hwy
#4
2010 Dodge Challenger
The 2010 Dodge Challenger is an aggressive retro-styled street machine that, in its R/T trim, lives up to its muscle-car heritage.
| U.S.News Scores | |
|---|---|
| Overall: | 8.3 |
| Performance: | 8.5 |
| Exterior: | 9.5 |
| Interior: | 6.9 |
| Safety: | 9.9 |
| Reliability: | 6.0 |
- MSRP: $24,390 - $33,470
- Invoice: $23,690 - $31,953
- Avg. Paid: $23,826 - $32,524
- MPG: 18 (2009) City / 26 (2009) Hwy
#5
2010 Dodge Charger
The 2010 Dodge Charger is a bold looking, comfortable and practical family sedan. When equipped with a HEMI V8, it's sporty too. Altogether, it makes a solid ...
| U.S.News Scores | |
|---|---|
| Overall: | 7.6 |
| Performance: | 8.1 |
| Exterior: | 8.7 |
| Interior: | 7.7 |
| Safety: | NA |
| Reliability: | 5.0 |