DodgeCharger
$11,904–$15,604modeled annual range
Open full profile →Dodge Charger or Toyota Highlander?
Two useful vehicles, one household decision. Here is how their daily fit and modeled annual cost separate.
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ToyotaHighlander
$10,308–$13,108modeled annual range
Open full profile →VSLower modeled midpointToyota HighlanderCost alone does not decide fit.
Decision lineChargerHighlander
Energy / year$1,964$1,728
Maintenance reserve$1,740$1,380
City fit6/106/10
Rural fit5/107/10
Family fit6/1010/10
Weather fit5/108/10
Parts accessExcellentExcellent
Repair signalHigherLow
CRASHWORTHINESS · RECALLS · STRUCTURE
Safety should be compared by exact year and trim.
NHTSA stars below are loaded from the official 5-Star Safety Ratings API. Ranges mean tested drivetrains or body variants differ. IIHS uses a separate crashworthiness and crash-avoidance test program.
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Star ratings apply only to the shown model year and tested variant. They cannot be transferred automatically to another year, trim, body style or build date. Recall count is model-level; use the VIN lookup to see whether a specific vehicle has an unrepaired recall.
THE SHORT ANSWER
Choose Charger if…
Drivers prioritizing style and performance. This representative U.S.-market model gives Dodge shoppers a practical starting point for comparing space, daily use and household operating cost.
Watch: Fuel, tires, insurance, theft exposure and rear-seat needs.THE OTHER CASE
Choose Highlander if…
Three-row family use with broad service access. This representative U.S.-market model gives Toyota shoppers a practical starting point for comparing space, daily use and household operating cost.
Watch: Third-row and cargo fit, dealer pricing and hybrid alternative.