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Dodge Charger Insurance Cost: Average Rates & What Drives Them

Updated  3 sources

Average full coverage cost

$3,266/yr

The Charger is a four-door sedan sold with everything from a modest V6 to supercharged V8 power, and insurers treat those versions very differently. A base model is priced close to a family sedan. A Hellcat or a Scat Pack sits in a different risk class because of its horsepower, its repair bills, and the drivers it attracts. The long-running gas Charger also ended production after the 2023 model year, and the newer generation arrived as a different product.

That spread means an average hides a lot. This page shows the typical figure, then how model year, insurer, and state move it, so you can see where your own car might fall.

Charger insurance rates compared with the U.S. average

Full coverage on a Charger runs above the national figure for all vehicles. The minimum coverage line is shown for reference, though a financed or leased car will need collision and comprehensive.

Annual premium vs. U.S. average

Item Price
State minimum coverage (MoneyGeek) $1,686/yr
U.S. average, full coverage (NerdWallet) $2,361/yr
U.S. average, minimum coverage (NerdWallet) $648/yr

Sources: NerdWallet: Average cost of car insurance; MoneyGeek: Dodge Charger insurance cost

Why a Charger costs more than an ordinary sedan

Insurers look at claims history by model. Powerful rear-wheel-drive sedans tend to produce more expensive collision claims, and performance parts, wheels, brakes, and body panels cost more to replace than those on a commuter car. Theft is another factor that varies by model and year, and a high-horsepower car may draw a rate surcharge even if you drive it carefully.

Trim matters inside the Charger family. A V6 model typically sits well below a V8 Scat Pack, and the supercharged Hellcat versions are normally the most expensive to cover. If you are shopping for a Charger, get an insurance quote for the exact trim before you sign the sales paperwork.

Dodge Charger insurance by model year

The jump between older and recent model years is steep. Newer cars cost more to replace, and the table shows how large the difference becomes.

Average monthly full coverage premium by model year

Item Price
2025 model year $533/mo
2020 model year $278/mo
2006 model year $184/mo

Source: MoneyGeek: Dodge Charger insurance cost

A 2025 Charger averages $533/mo, which is nearly double the $278/mo for a 2020. A 2006 model comes in at $184/mo. Older Chargers are cheaper partly because their market value is lower, which lowers the cost of a total loss.

Cheapest insurers for a Charger

Rates for the same car can differ by hundreds of dollars a year between carriers, since each insurer weights performance cars its own way. Three large companies are listed below.

Average monthly full coverage premium by insurer

Item Price
GEICO $179/mo
State Farm $270/mo
Progressive $301/mo

Source: MoneyGeek: Dodge Charger insurance cost

GEICO averages $179/mo here, State Farm $270/mo, and Progressive $301/mo. A company that is cheap for a minivan may not be cheap for a V8 sedan, so compare quotes for your own trim.

Charger insurance by state

State averages swing widely. Louisiana is the most expensive of the states shown at $607/mo, California is $271/mo, and Maine is far lower at $149/mo. Local theft, weather, and accident frequency all play a part.

Average monthly full coverage premium by state

Item Price
Louisiana $607/mo
California $271/mo
Maine $149/mo

Source: MoneyGeek: Dodge Charger insurance cost

Two sources, two different pictures

MoneyGeek reports $272/mo for full coverage across model years and trims. Insurify lists an average quote of $203/mo, but its page does not say which coverage level that number reflects, so it is not a clean match for the full coverage figure. Read the Insurify number as a rough marker only.

Estimates by source

Item Price
MoneyGeek $272/mo
Insurify, average quote (coverage level not stated) $203/mo

Sources: MoneyGeek: Dodge Charger insurance cost; Insurify: Dodge insurance cost (car-insurance/vehicle)

What to ask before you buy

  • Ask for quotes on the exact trim and model year, not just "Charger."
  • Ask whether aftermarket wheels, tuning, or modified parts change the rate or void coverage.
  • Ask if a lower mileage limit or a garage discount applies.
  • Find out how a claim would be handled if a part has to be sourced for a discontinued generation.

Frequently asked questions

Is the Dodge Charger expensive to insure?

Yes, in the published averages here it costs more than the national figure, and performance trims add to that. A base model costs less than a Hellcat.

Does the Charger cost more than a Challenger?

The sources on file here do not compare the two on the same basis. Quote both for the same driver to see the difference.

Why is a 2025 Charger so much more than a 2020?

Replacement value is higher, and the newer car is a different design with its own repair costs. That drives the price up in the averages.

Can I lower the premium on a Charger?

Compare insurers, ask about deductibles and discounts, and keep a clean record. For help with how much coverage to carry, ask a licensed insurance agent.

Does a young driver pay more on a Charger?

Younger drivers pay more on almost any car, and a powerful sedan can add to it. Get a quote with the actual driver listed, and ask a licensed insurance agent about options.