Prices for the Dodge Challenger Hellcat are plummeting, and buyers couldn't be happier about it | Carscoops

      With only 646 miles on the odometer, this lightly used example sold for significantly less than the MSRP, indicating decreasing values and enticing deals.

      This exceptionally low-mileage Hellcat Jailbreak was sold for $73,000, considerably lower than its original sticker price.

      The muscle car is painted in Pitch Black and features forged wheels and tinted windows.

      Under the hood, it is equipped with a 6.2-liter supercharged V8 engine that generates an impressive 717 horsepower.

      Earlier this week, a Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat Widebody Jailbreak Last Call, a name that is almost as long as the car itself, fetched just $88,000. This sale was approximately $10,000 below its original retail price, assuming the initial buyer evaded any dealer markups, and the vehicle had only traveled 34 miles (55 km). Now, another Jailbreak Last Call, a 2023 model with 646 miles (1,039 km), has changed hands, and its value has also seen a significant decline since it was manufactured.

      Many potential Dodge buyers likely hoped that the Last Call variants of the Challenger would become highly sought-after collectibles. However, this expectation has not materialized. It could be due to the fact that too many were produced or possibly because their initial pricing was too high, resulting in the market currently favoring those looking for a low-mileage used vehicle, rather than new buyers.

      Shifting Dynamics

      The most recent transaction took place on Bring a Trailer. With a Pitch Black exterior and factory 20-inch forged aluminum wheels fitted with 305/35 Pirelli P Zero All Season tires, the car had all the right elements to attract enthusiasts.

      According to the seller’s window sticker, it was purchased in February 2024 for $90,952. For the majority of the past year, the car has been kept in a climate-controlled garage. It had no modifications aside from tinted windows, with the windshield remaining unchanged. Despite being in pristine condition, the auction concluded at $73,000.

      The interior remains as impressive now as it was when the car was originally assembled. The heated and ventilated front seats are upholstered in Black Laguna leather, and key features include a suede headliner, Jailbreak badging, and a leather-wrapped steering wheel.

      Powered by a 6.2-liter supercharged V8 delivering 717 hp, the Hellcat Jailbreak is a powerful performer and sends its power to the rear wheels through an eight-speed automatic transmission.

      As the Market Changes

      Considering what these cars were valued at not long ago, $73,000 seems to be a bit of a steal, although there is a strong possibility that values may decline further as news reaches owners who are storing theirs, many of whom could choose to sell once they notice the market softening. The more of these vehicles that hit the market simultaneously, the more likely prices will decrease further.