Chrysler's SRT8 Lineup Priced
Chrysler confirmed pricing on its 2012 SRT8 lineup today. The 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT8 will start at $54,470; the 2012 Chrysler 300 SRT8 will come in at $47,170; the 2012 Dodge Charger SRT8 at $45,795; and the refreshed 2012 Dodge Challenger at $43,995, said Wendy Orthman, Chrysler spokeswoman. All prices exclude a destination fee.
All models include daylong track eligibility, with a “first-rate” driving instructor who will help teach basic performance street and track driving techniques, according to Chrysler.
Overall, the Challenger SRT8 sees the smallest price increase — up $1,215 from 2011 — but it gets more power. The brand-new Grand Cherokee SRT8 is a whopping $11,145 more expensive than its 2010 predecessor. The Charger SRT8 sees a more than $7,000 increase and the Chrysler 300 SRT8 about a $2,000 increase over their older models.
Continue reading below to see what you get for the price.
2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT8: $54,470
- 470-hp, 6.4-liter V-8, 465 lbs.-ft. (12/18 mpg city/highway)
- Five-speed automatic transmission, with steering-wheel paddle shifters
- On-demand four-wheel drive
- LED daytime running lights
- Automatic high-beam headlights
- Power liftgate
- Leather and suede upholstery
- Heated/cooled front seats, rear heated seats
- Heated power tilt/telescoping steering wheel
- Backup camera, rear parking sensor
- 506-watt, nine-speaker stereo
- Navigation system
Notable options
- 825-watt, 19-speaker audio system
- Adaptive cruise control
- Blind spot monitoring system
- Leather-wrapped dash
2012 Dodge Charger SRT8: $45,795
- 470-hp, 6.4-liter V-8, 470 lbs.-ft. (mpg TBA)
- Five-speed automatic transmission
- High-intensity-discharge headlights
- Heated/cooled cupholders
- Passive keyless entry
- 8.4-inch LED touch-screen with navigation and Bluetooth
- 900-watt, 19-speaker audio system with USB port
- Heated/cooled front seats, rear heated seats
- Heated power tilt/telescoping steering wheel
Notable options
- Adaptive cruise control
- Blind spot monitoring system
- Rain sensing wipers
- Backup camera
2012 Chrysler 300 SRT8: $47,170
- 470-hp, 6.4-liter V-8, 470 lbs.-ft. (mpg TBA)
- Five-speed automatic transmission
- Heated power tilt/telescoping steering wheel
- Heated/cooled cupholder
- 8-4-inch touch-screen navigation system and Bluetooth
- Passive-entry system
- 278-watt, six-speaker audio system with USB port
- Backup camera, front/rear parking sensors
Notable options
- Leather-wrapped interior including door trim and dash
- 900-watt, 19-speaker audio system
- Integrated side mirror turn signals
2012 Dodge Challenger SRT8 392: $43,995
- 470-hp, 6.4-liter V-8, 470 lbs.-ft. (14/23 mpg with manual)
- Six-speed manual transmission
- 20-inch polished aluminum wheels
- Active damping suspension with Sport mode
- Passive-entry with push-button start
- 6.4-inch touch-screen display with 30-gigabyte hard drive and USB port
- Bluetooth audio streaming
- Heated leather-wrapped steering wheel
- Heated leather seats
Notable options
- Five-speed automatic transmission
- 900-watt, 18-speaker stereo system
