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The Bottom Line
How you feel about the difference in price between the $45,930 Dodge and the $40,915 Kia will depend on what you're willing to pay for. The Charger has the clear edge in terms of outright performance, and it's exactly as loud, mean, and brash as a V-8–powered American sedan should be—even more so if you opt for the Scat Pack's new-for-2020 widebody package that adds fender flares and even fatter tires. If a true muscle car is what you're after, it's the only choice here.
But for several thousand dollars less, the Kia strikes us as the better-rounded choice of the two, with performance numbers only slightly behind the Dodge's and a more premium demeanor and distinctive appearance that make it feel like a considerably more special vehicle overall. Although we appreciate the Dodge's in-your-face attitude, it's the Stinger's more nuanced approach to sports-sedan excellence that sways us.
The Bottom Line
How you feel about the difference in price between the $45,930 Dodge and the $40,915 Kia will depend on what you're willing to pay for. The Charger has the clear edge in terms of outright performance, and it's exactly as loud, mean, and brash as a V-8–powered American sedan should be—even more so if you opt for the Scat Pack's new-for-2020 widebody package that adds fender flares and even fatter tires. If a true muscle car is what you're after, it's the only choice here.
But for several thousand dollars less, the Kia strikes us as the better-rounded choice of the two, with performance numbers only slightly behind the Dodge's and a more premium demeanor and distinctive appearance that make it feel like a considerably more special vehicle overall. Although we appreciate the Dodge's in-your-face attitude, it's the Stinger's more nuanced approach to sports-sedan excellence that sways us.
