2023 Dodge Challenger SXT vs. R/T

It’s closing time for the Dodge Challenger! 2023 will be the final year for the legendary sports car—at least in its gas-powered incarnation. As ever, Macon drivers have a wide range of trim levels and powertrain options to choose from. Two of the most popular picks on the lower-priced end of the lineup are the SXT and the R/T.

What’s the difference, and which one is right for you? The entry-level SXT costs nearly $9,000 less than the R/T, which gets an upgraded 5.7L V8 HEMI® engine and other performance-enhancing features. In this Dodge Challenger trim comparison, we’ll explore the Challenger SXT vs. R/T in detail to help you choose the trim that’s right for you.

2023 Challenger SXT vs. R/T: Starting Price

Let’s start with pricing. If you’re an adventurous driver who nonetheless likes to keep a tighter reign on your budget, the Challenger lineup has plenty of options. While both models offer fantastic track-worthy performance for the price, Perry buyers will enjoy significant monthly savings by choosing the SXT:

• 2023 Challenger SXT Price: $31,965 MSRP
• 2023 Challenger R/T Price: $40,805 MSRP

You may be able to secure an even lower price by taking advantage of a lease or finance deal here at Warner Robins Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram FIAT! Our offers rotate on a regular basis, so keep checking back for the opportunity to save on your favorite new Challenger model.

2023 Challenger SXT vs. R/T: Engines & Performance Specs

The Challenger is all about performance, and jumping up two trims from the entry-level SXT to the R/T gets you a whole new engine. The SXT’s 3.6L V6 delivers 303 hp and 268 lb-ft of torque; compare that to the 375-hp 5.7L V8 HEMI® that comes standard on the R/T. The latter comes with an array of other performance-enhancing features that will have you carving up the open roads around Bonaire:

2023 Dodge Challenger SXT

• 3.6L V6 24-Valve VVT Engine
• 303 horsepower
• 268 lb-ft of torque
• TorqueFlite® 8-Speed Automatic Transmission
• Conventional Differential Rear Axle
• Performance Suspension
• Electric Power Steering
• Standard Rear-Wheel Drive

2023 Dodge Challenger R/T

• 5.7L V8 HEMI® VVT Engine
• 375 horsepower
• 410 lb-ft of torque
• Standard 6-Speed Manual TREMEC Transmission
• Available TorqueFlite® 8-Speed Automatic Transmission
• 230MM Rear Axle
• Sport Suspension
• Performance Steering
• Steering-Wheel-Mounted Shift Control
• Standard Rear-Wheel Drive

Continue Your Dodge Challenger Trim Comparison at Warner Robins Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram FIAT

Stop by our dealership in Warner Robins to compare the Dodge Challenger SXT vs. R/T for yourself, or to see how the Challenger differs from its 4-door sibling, the Charger. Our team is here to help you bring the perfect new ride home to Dublin!