The base 2010 Dodge Challenger SE starts at $23,460, including a $725 destination charge. That is a $515 increase over the 2009 base Challenger SE, which started at $22,945, including a $725 destination charge.
The top-of-the-line 2010 Dodge Challenger SRT8 starts at $43,655, including a $1,700 gas-guzzler tax and a $725 destination charge. That is an increase of $1,010 over the 2009 model, which started at $42,645, including destination and gas-guzzler tax.
Earlier this month, Chrysler reported that it had sold 886 Challengers in July, versus 2,895 in July 2008, a 69 percent decline. However, it has sold 15,968 Challengers in 2009 calendar year to date, a 300 percent increase over 2008, Chrysler reported.
The new pricing puts the base 2010 Challenger in line with the pricing on the base 2010 Chevrolet Camaro LS, which starts at $23,040, including a $795 destination charge. The 2010 Chevrolet Camaro SS starts at $31,040, including a $795 destination charge.
Chrysler has yet to announce 2010 pricing on its Dodge Viper, something that should be interesting to watch given Fiat's input into the decision.
Inside Line says: No recession special here, as Chrysler increases prices on the popular Challenger. — Anita Lienert, Correspondent
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red396 says:
01:38 PM, 11/15/2009
i bought a 2009 challenger rt in march 09.no options.$30500-$iooo cash back-$1600 dealer discount.total 27900 plus tax.today i traded it in for a 2010 camaro ss.with auto trans.my dodge had 6300 miles.the dealer gave me $28500 trade in for it and now has it on his lot for 33900.you could buy a new 2010 for less.kelly blue book list the car at 37000 value.is there something about the 09 challenger that i dont know about