10 Cheap Cars That Are Faster Than A Dodge Charger

With 292 hp and a 6-second 0-60 sprint, even the base Charger is a quick muscle car, but these cheap cars will leave it in the dust.

Dodge Charger has been one of the pioneer American muscle cars for decades and is loved by both the older and younger generations. Unleashing powerful roars where ever it goes, this four-door sedan is both powerful and satisfying.

The Standard Charger, SXT, featuring a V6 engine, chugs out 292 hp – enough power for a 0-60 of 6 seconds flat. But let's face it, all this fun comes at a price. The standard model, the 2023 Dodge Charger SXT, starts at $34,230 and the more capable R/T model costs around $45,000 packing in a demi-V8.

But What if I tell you that you can get performance cars that are better performing with more speed and acceleration, at prices near or even lower than a Dodge Charger? This list contains 10 cheap cars that are faster than a Dodge Charger.

Note: The prices for the used cars in this list are fetched from edmunds.com and cargurus.com

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The 2016 Mazda MX-5 Miata is a sports car that is being loved by mass for the last three decades, much owing to its affordability and blazing performance. It was in 1989 when the first Miata MX-5 was introduced, as a convertible sports car, with some models offered with retractable hardcover. In the span of some thirty years, Mazda sold millions of MX-5 sports cars, making it the car with mass appeal.

The Mazda MX-5 packs an inline-four engine that chugs out 155 hp of power. The retractable roof model delivers a top speed of 140 mph and can accelerate 0-60 mph in 5.7 seconds. The 2016 Miata is very cheap in the used car market, and a well-maintained one can be bought for as low as $19,485.

The 2015 Subaru WRX is a budget mid-sized sedan with racing powers hidden inside. It has a turbocharged engine at its heart and the body of the Impreza sedan. Powered by a 2.0-liter turbo-four engine that delivers 268 hp of power, it is driven by the rear wheel and comes with both manual transmission and CVT.

The 2015 Subaru WRX has a top speed of 145 mph and can zoom past 0-60 mph in 5.4 seconds. You can drive home a 2015 Subaru WRX for as low as $17,996, listed on Edmunds.

The Honda Civic Si is a great choice to buy for young gear heads, because it comes with the right amount of performance, has high reliability, and price tag is affordable to the masses. It uses a 1.5-liter turbocharged engine that produces 205 hp of power. The Si is also better at cornering than the standard Honda Civic due to a stiffer chassis, steering tuned for tight turns, and new slip differentials.

The 2017 Honda Civic Si is beautifully designed, with large air intakes on the bumper, and sporty leather seats at the interior. It has a top speed of 137 mph and takes 6 seconds to reach a speed of 60 mph from a standstill. You can find a well-maintained 2017 Honda Civic Si for as low as $18,499, listed on cargurus.com.

The sibling to the Dodge Charger, the 2010 Dodge Challenger is a sportier, lighter two-door muscle car, whose prices have gone down well within reach of budget racers. It packs a huge 5.7-liter V8 engine that produces 372 hp of power, meaning it can ease all your racing appetite with raw power.

The 2010 Dodge Challenger R/T has a top speed of 164 mph and can do 0-60 mph in 5.9 seconds. You can find a well-maintained used 2010 Dodge Challenger R/T for as low as $20,919.

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For Car enthusiasts who want a car faster than a Dodge Charger, without burning a hole in their pocket, the 2014 Chevrolet Camaro seems a bargain for such an impressive price. The direct rival to muscle cars of Dodge and Ford, the 2014 Camaro is a magnificent beast with an eye-catching design.

The 2014 Chevrolet Camaro is offered in multiple trims and engine options, but the LS model comes with a 3.6-liter V6 engine delivering 312 hp of power. It has a top speed of 156 mph and can accelerate 0-60 mph in 5.2 seconds. You can find a used 2014 Chevrolet Camaro LS with average miles for as low as $14,997.

The 2015 Nissan 370Z Nismo is a high-speed sports car that equally contends the 'highly reliable' tag of the Nissan stable. A popular choice among car enthusiasts, the 370Z comes at a reasonable price tag, too. The sixth-generation lineup of the Z series(370Z) was unveiled in 2008 at the LA auto show, and the new car came with a changed design and a more aggressive V6 engine.

But very few would have thought that the 370Z would go on to enjoy a decade-long production run and, later, even higher demand in the used car market long after it got discontinued.

The V6 engine boasted by the 370Z is a 3.7-liter naturally aspirated V6 engine, with 332 hp of power, and a top speed of 155 mph. Take it on an empty road, and it can comfortably do a 0-60 in 4.9 seconds. Due to being very reliable, the 370Z models are usually found at an appreciated price in the used car market, but you can find a well-maintained 370Z for around $25,998 on Edmunds.

The Bavarian automaker sets the record straight when it comes to designing cars that are eye-catching and has character. The BMW 230i is a beautiful luxury coupe that goes along the design traditions of the BMW coupe, with a sharp nose and wide front body design.

The BMW 230i sports a 2.0-liter inline-four engine regarded best in industry standards and delivers a power output of 248 hp. It can reach a maximum speed of 149 mph and can do 0-60 mph in 5.2 seconds. You can drive home a 2017 BMW 230i for as low as $16,800.

Developed on the esteemed S-class chassis, the 2006 Mercedes-Benz S65 AMG features a V12 bi-turbo engine, yes you read that right. It is a highly exclusive car with insane power, but also a very unusual one, as the AMG produced it just for the year 2006. Powered by a powerful engine that generates 604 hp, the 2006 S65 AMG is one of the most powerful sedans out there.

The S65 AMG is up for sale at $24,000, but given its exclusivity, prices for some well-maintained cars can rise up to $70,000. It has an electronically limited top speed of 155 mph and can drag straight 0-60 mph in 4.4 seconds.

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The 2014 Jaguar F-Type is a convertible sports car that has its ethos noted from the legendary D-Type and long-forgotten E-Type Jaguars. The F-Type was introduced in 2014, after a hiatus of multiple decades. The E-Type Jaguar, which was a predecessor, was built between 1961 and 1974, meaning the 2014 Jaguar F-Type had big boots to fill and play a lot of catch-up with its flagship lineup.

The 2014 Jaguar F-Type was introduced in three trims and offered both V6 and V8s as an engine choice. The base model is powered by a supercharged V6 and comes with a brazen loud exhaust, producing 340 hp of power. With a top speed of 161 mph, it can do a 0-60 in 4.2 seconds.

You can buy a used 2014 Jaguar F-Type for as low as $26,500, while the average price for the well-maintained base and S models averages around $35,000.

The fifth generation C5 was a monstrous sports car introduced in 1997 and created to take over its 450 hp Cobra nemesis, the Dodge Viper. The C5 Corvette came with a manual transmission and a novel small block engine known as the second-gen LS6. The second-gen LS6 was compact but punchy, producing 385 hp of power.

Take it down on an empty road, and you can throttle this metal piece from 0-60 mph in just 4 seconds, with a top speed well over 170 mph. You can expect an asking price as low as $16,900 for a used C5 Corvette on Edmunds.

Jay is an automobile enthusiast and a writer with a passion for all things automotive. He has been an automobile enthusiast since childhood, and his expertise is derived from a combination of education and hands-on experience with cars.Whether he's researching the latest sports car or discussing the future of electric vehicles, Jay's love for automobiles is always evident in his writing.