Performance
Regarding horsepower, the Dodge Charger packs quite a punch and will knock the Toyota Avalon down a few rungs. On the other hand, keep in mind that high horsepower engines often command higher insurance premiums.
Handling
With their similar turning circles, the Toyota and the Dodge Charger definitely handle almost the same into and out of tight spots.
Drivetrain
The Toyota Avalon has a more sizeable engine than the Dodge Charger. Note that smaller engines are often cheaper to fix, but smaller engines can be stressed more.
Torque is roughly equivalent to acceleration, and in this respect, the Toyota Avalon is significantly more powerful than the Dodge Charger.
Torque equals pickup, and the Avalon will have picked up and gone by the time the Dodge Charger finally gets moving.
Utility
Neither the Toyota Avalon nor the Dodge Charger has a marked advantage regarding seating capacity.
Towing is significantly more the Dodge Charger's forte than it is the Avalon's.
Convenience
You quite certainly won't have to visit your friendly gas station more often with the Charger than with the Toyota Avalon, because both offer comparable mileage ranges.
Comfort
While the front cabin in the Toyota Avalon offers a bit more head room than the Dodge Charger, there honestly isn't much of a difference.
The ampler interior dimensions of the Toyota make it considerably roomier for your passengers than the Dodge.
Dimensions
The Toyota Avalon's tank is almost the same size as the Dodge Charger's, though the Dodge Charger's is a bit larger.
The Toyota Avalon and the Dodge compete for the same parking spaces.
The Toyota Avalon's shorter wheelbase may produce a less-settled highway ride but a sprier feel in daily traffic than the Dodge Charger.
Cost
Regarding fuel economy, the Toyota Avalon beats the Dodge Charger.
As far as fuel economy, the Avalon and the Dodge Charger don't differ much.
The Toyota Avalon isn't much costlier than the Dodge Charger in terms of MSRP.
Warranty
The Dodge and the Avalon have the same basic warranty.
Compare the 2010 Dodge Charger and the 2010 Toyota Avalon.
| MSRP* | $24,390 - $38,180 | $27,945 - $35,285 |
| Invoice* | $23,584 - $36,271 | $25,246 - $31,401 |
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Average Price Paid |
$23,997 - $37,045 | $26,700 - $33,513 |
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| Cash Back Rebate | Up to $500 | Up to $1,000 |
| Low APR Loan | As low as 0.00% | As low as 1.90% |
| Lease Incentive | -- | -- |
| City MPG | 13 - 18 | 19 |
| Highway MPG | 19 - 26 | -- |
| Engine(s) | V-6, V-8 | V-6 |
| Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
| Basic Warranty | 3 years/36,000 miles | 3 years/36,000 miles |
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