2006 BEST CARS - FIRST IN SAFETY

Dodge Charger SE
$18,000 to $23,000
4dr(3.5L, 6 cyl.; 250 hp)

MSRP: $22,995
Kelley Blue Book Value: $22,650
Service cost (5 yr): NA
Insurance cost (1 yr): $1,708
Resale % (3 yr/5 yr): 50/31
MPG: 19 city, 27 hwy
Annual fuel cost: $2,025
Wheelbase: 120 in.
Cargo space: 16 cu. ft
Length/width: 200/75 in.
Legroom front/rear: 42/40 in.
Transmission: Automatic standard

Dodge resurrects the Charger as a four-door sedan with several safety touches, but it still remains true to its muscle-car roots.