2026 Dodge Charger Trim Levels

Shopping for a new muscle car around Bowie? The Dodge Charger trim levels for 2026 give you gas or electric power, two doors or four, and serious horsepower at every step, and Bowie CDJR hears plenty of questions about where each one fits. Here's what every trim brings and how to pick yours.

What Are the 2026 Dodge Charger Trim Levels?

There are six: R/T, R/T Plus, Scat Pack, Scat Pack Plus, Daytona Scat Pack, and Daytona Scat Pack Plus. Each core trim sets the powertrain, and its Plus version layers on premium tech and comfort. Two powertrains run on gas, one is electric, and every trim comes in two- or four-door form.

Charger R/T

Charger R/T Plus

Charger Scat Pack

Charger Scat Pack Plus

Charger Daytona Scat Pack

Charger Daytona Scat Pack Plus

Charger R/T

The Dodge Charger RT is the entry point, and it's no slouch. Its 3.0L twin-turbo SIXPACK Standard Output inline-six puts the Dodge Charger RT horsepower rating at 420, with 468 lb-ft of torque. Dodge calls it America's most affordable AWD muscle car.

Charger R/T Plus

Same 420 hp, nicer cabin. The R/T Plus adds upgrades like wireless charging and Attitude Adjustment interior lighting, and it opens up options such as a head-up display and Alpine premium audio.

Charger Scat Pack

Here the SIXPACK gets turned up to High Output: 550 hp, 531 lb-ft, and up to 30 psi of boost. Dodge targets a 3.9-second 0–60 time, and Line Lock, Launch Control, active exhaust, and Brembo six-piston front brakes come standard.

Charger Scat Pack Plus

All that Scat Pack muscle, plus a surround view camera, head-up display, ventilated front seats, premium LED headlamps, navigation, and a 16-inch driver display. It's the most upscale gas-powered Charger you can build.

Charger Daytona Scat Pack

The all-electric flagship. Dual motors produce up to 670 hp and 627 lb-ft of torque, good for a 3.3-second sprint to 60 mph. That's quicker than the legendary Hellcat Redeye.

Charger Daytona Scat Pack Plus

The Daytona's full power with Dodge's premium content added. Options like the Carbon & Suede Package make it the top of the lineup.

How Do the Charger Trims Compare on Power and Price?

Here's the Dodge Charger in order from slowest to fastest: R/T and R/T Plus, Scat Pack and Scat Pack Plus, then Daytona Scat Pack and Daytona Scat Pack Plus. Looking at Dodge Charger trim levels' hp side by side makes things clearer: 420 hp, 550 hp, or 670 hp. As for Dodge Charger 2026 prices, the two-door R/T starts at $49,995 MSRP; each Plus step adds roughly $5,000, and four-doors add $2,000.

2026 Dodge Charger Trims at a Glance

What Happened to the Charger SXT and GT?

The SXT and GT were trims on the previous-generation Charger, which ended after 2023. They aren't in the 2026 lineup but are still common pre-owned.

So, is Charger SXT or GT better? Both used a 3.6L V6, but the GT added a bit more power (300 hp versus 292) and sportier styling; the SXT was the value play. When it comes to Dodge Charger GT vs. RT on those older models, the R/T stepped up to a 5.7L HEMI V8 with 370 hp and that classic rumble. Today's R/T actually out-muscles that old HEMI.

Finding the Right Charger in Bowie

So, which Charger trim is best? It really comes down to how you drive. Start with power: the R/T for everyday muscle, the Scat Pack for big gas-powered performance, or the Daytona Scat Pack for the quickest launch Dodge makes. Then decide whether the Plus upgrades are worth it to you. Our team at Bowie CDJR in Bowie, MD, can help you sort out where your priorities land.

Browsing Charger inventory at Bowie CDJR or by scheduling a test drive is the easiest way to feel the difference between trims.

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