Dodge Avenger
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The Dodge Avenger debuted for 1995 as a sporty front-wheel-drive coupe that replaced the Daytona. With front-end styling inspired by the macho Viper and rear styling that picked up cues from the Stealth sports coupe, the Avenger looked sporty, but its performance was middling at best — even with its optional 155-horsepower V-6 engine. The Avenger coupe shared its underpinnings with the cushier Chrysler Sebring, though both were built on a modified Mitsubishi Galant platform. The Avenger name was dropped after the 2000 model year but revived for 2008 as a mid-size sedan that succeeded the Stratus. This new Avenger aimed to provide a sportier alternative to family sedans like the Chevrolet Malibu and Ford Fusion, but even with its available V-6 engine, it wasn’t a very compelling choice — most of its class rivals offered better overall refinement. The Avenger was discontinued after the 2014 model year.
2008-2014 Avenger
The Dodge Avenger was reintroduced for 2008 as a mid-size sedan to replace the Stratus. It was positioned as a sportier alternative to the Chrysler Sebring (renamed the Chrysler 200 for 2011). The 2008 Avenger offered a choice of four-cylinder or V-6 engines, with

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- MSRP range
- $20,595–$25,795
- Consumer rating
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(70 reviews) - Combined mpg
- 22
- Body style
- Sedan
- Five-seat midsize sedan
- Four-cylinder or V-6 power
- Performance-oriented R/T model available
- 60/40-split folding backseat standard
- Navigation system available
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- MSRP range
- $19,795–$25,695
- Consumer rating
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(124 reviews) - Combined mpg
- 22
- Body style
- Sedan
- Five-seat midsize sedan
- Performance-oriented R/T model
- Standard 2.4-liter four-cylinder
- Optional 283-hp V-6
- Optional navigation system
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- MSRP range
- $18,995–$25,995
- Consumer rating
-
(71 reviews) - Combined mpg
- 22
- Body style
- Sedan
- New R/T model for 2012
- Standard 2.4-liter four-cylinder
- Optional 283-hp V-6
- Optional navigation system
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- MSRP range
- $19,245–$25,865
- Consumer rating
-
(55 reviews) - Combined mpg
- 22
- Body style
- Sedan
- Exterior and interior updates for 2011
- Optional 283-hp V-6
- Optional navigation system
- IIHS Top Safety Pick
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- MSRP range
- $20,230–$21,730
- Consumer rating
-
(52 reviews) - Combined mpg
- 24
- Body style
- Sedan
- Related to Chrysler Sebring
- Available V-6
- Standard ABS
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- MSRP range
- $20,515–$25,415
- Consumer rating
-
(25 reviews) - Combined mpg
- 20
- Body style
- Sedan
- Related to Chrysler Sebring
- Available E85 V-6
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- MSRP range
- $18,345–$26,220
- Consumer rating
-
(86 reviews) - Combined mpg
- –
- Body style
- Sedan
- All-new for 2008
- Related to Chrysler Sebring
- Available AWD
- Available E85 V-6
2001-2007 Avenger
1995-2000 Avenger

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- MSRP range
- $19,045–$21,290
- Consumer rating
-
- Combined mpg
- –
- Body style
- Coupe
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- MSRP range
- $15,585–$17,860
- Consumer rating
-
(5 reviews) - Combined mpg
- –
- Body style
- Coupe
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- MSRP range
- $15,310–$17,585
- Consumer rating
-
(3 reviews) - Combined mpg
- –
- Body style
- Coupe
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- MSRP range
- $14,620–$17,590
- Consumer rating
-
(4 reviews) - Combined mpg
- –
- Body style
- Coupe
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- MSRP range
- $9,890–$18,121
- Consumer rating
-
(2 reviews) - Combined mpg
- –
- Body style
- Coupe
1995


- MSRP range
- $13,341–$17,191
- Consumer rating
-
(3 reviews) - Combined mpg
- –
- Body style
- Coupe