Used Dodge Hellcat models are now trading for roughly the same price as brand-new Mazda MX-5 Miatas, at about $30,000.
Mazda MX-5 Miata prices have climbed above $30,000, leading buyers to consider slightly used examples for similar warranty coverage and value. Many shoppers choose nearly-new cars to save money while retaining dealer warranties.
The Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat debuted in 2014 with a supercharged 6.2-liter V8 and 707 horsepower and carried a $60,590 starting price; the cheapest used Hellcats have taken more than a decade to halve in value. The Hellcat's supercharged engine and exhaust note helped make Dodge's model an iconic modern muscle car.
The price convergence means buyers can choose a Mazda Miata roadster or a Dodge Hellcat muscle car for similar outlay, trading light-footed handling for supercharged V8 power. The price shift has broadened access to classic muscle-car performance at roughly the cost of a new small sports car.
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