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Dodge Durango Depreciation & Resale Value
Buying a 2018 model instead of new saves roughly $20,437 off the original sticker.
The Dodge Durango is a three-row SUV with rear-wheel-drive architecture and available V8 performance trims.
Market context: Continuous six-year coverage captures both mainstream and high-output versions.
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At a glance
Key takeaways
Biggest drop
2019→2018
+6.3% in one year
Smart-buy year
2018
~$17,458 median
Depreciation by Model Year
| Model year | Depreciation from MSRP |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 41.6% |
| 2019 | 47.7% |
| 2018 | 54.0% |
| 2017 | 59.4% |
| 2016 | 64.1% |
| 2015 | 66.6% |
Based on 1,130 real used-car listings. Each listing's price is adjusted to a standard 12,000 mi/year for its age and compared to the vehicle's original MSRP; figures reflect a 5% asking-to-sale estimate.
Resale Value by Age
Estimated value of a typical Dodge Durango as it ages, from a ~$39,495 new price.
| Age | Retained | Est. value | Lost that year | Total lost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 yr | 99% | $39,044 | −$451 | −$451 |
| 2 yrs | 89% | $34,992 | −$4,052 | −$4,503 |
| 3 yrs | 79% | $31,361 | −$3,631 | −$8,134 |
| 4 yrs | 71% | $28,107 | −$3,254 | −$11,388 |
| 5 yrs | 64% | $25,190 | −$2,917 | −$14,305 |
| 6 yrs | 57% | $22,577 | −$2,613 | −$16,918 |
| 7 yrs | 51% | $20,234 | −$2,343 | −$19,261 |
| 8 yrs | 46% | $18,134 | −$2,100 | −$21,361 |
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What's your Durango worth?
Estimate a used Durango's value from its year and mileage, using our depreciation model.
Estimated value
$18,150
about typical mileage
At 96,000 miles (about typical for a 8-year-old car, ~96,000 mi). Estimate only — actual value depends on condition, trim, options, and local demand.
Should You Buy a Used Dodge Durango?
If you're shopping for a Dodge Durango, it's an average bet for resale. The smartest pick is a 2018 (around $17,458) — it sits just past the steepest depreciation, so the first owner already absorbed the biggest loss. Favor the SXT Plus trim for the best resale, and always pull a vehicle-history report before buying.
Pros
- Proven longevity — examples regularly list past 150,000 miles and still sell for around $13,263.
- The SXT Plus trim holds its value best if resale matters to you.
Watch-outs
- The steepest single-year drop hits between 2019 and 2018 — buying brand-new costs you that loss.
What Affects Dodge Durango Resale Value
The steepest single-year drop happens between the 2019 and 2018 model years, when depreciation jumps 6.3% points. That makes the 2018 Durango a value sweet spot — the previous owner absorbs the worst of the drop, and you still get a relatively recent car.
Not all trims age alike — the SXT Plus retains the most value (~46.7% depreciation) and the Limited the least (~67.9%), a gap worth thousands when you resell.
Which Dodge Durango Trims Hold Value Best
Share of original MSRP retained, averaged across model years.
SXT Plus
53.3% kept· 52 listings
GT Plus
52.3% kept· 104 listings
SRT
49.7% kept· 17 listings
R/T
48.9% kept· 225 listings
GT
46.4% kept· 256 listings
SXT
43.7% kept· 225 listings
Citadel
39.5% kept· 99 listings
How Long Does the Dodge Durango Last?
Mileage profile across 1,130 listings.
Over 100k mi
64.2%
Over 150k mi
13.9%
Highest mileage
266,573 mi
Price at 120k+ mi
$13,263
Roughly 64.2% of listed Dodge Durangos have already crossed 100,000 miles, and 13.9% are past 150,000 — a sign these go the distance with maintenance.
Smartest Year to Buy
The 2018 Dodge Durango sits just past the steepest depreciation drop, with a typical asking price around $17,458 — about $20,437 off its original MSRP.
View 2018 details →Price & Depreciation by Year
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best year to buy a used Dodge Durango?
The 2018 Durango is the value sweet spot: it sits just past the model's steepest one-year depreciation drop, so the first owner has already absorbed the biggest loss. Expect to pay around $17,458 for a typical example, and the SXT Plus trim will hold its value best from there. As always, a well-maintained, accident-free example with average mileage for its age is worth paying a little more for than a cheap car with a questionable history. Whatever year you settle on, budget for a pre-purchase inspection — at a couple hundred dollars, it's the cheapest insurance against an expensive surprise down the road.
Which Dodge Durango trim holds its value best?
The SXT Plus retains the most value, depreciating about 46.7% on average across model years in our data. Trim choice can swing resale by thousands of dollars over a few years, because desirable trims stay in demand on the used market while stripped-down or niche trims sell at a discount. It's also worth comparing the trim premium new versus used — a pricier trim sometimes depreciates enough to become the smarter used buy. If you expect to resell, the SXT Plus is the safer bet; if you're keeping the car long-term, buy the trim with the features you actually want and worry less about resale.
Methodology
Depreciation is computed from 1,130 real used-car listings. Each listing's asking price is normalized to a standard 12,000 miles per year for the vehicle's age, adjusted by a 5% asking-to-sale estimate, and compared against the original base MSRP for that VIN's trim. Headline 1/3/5-year figures reflect a smoothed retention curve fitted across all model years (the typical trajectory); individual years in the table above can run above or below it with market conditions. Full methodology. Updated August 2026.