Used 2018 Dodge Durango for sale 

The 2018 Dodge Durango is available in 7 trims – from the base and bare-bone Durango SXT ($29,995) to the bonkers Durango SRT ($62,995). While the Durango SRT gets AWD as standard, all other trims are RWD by default. However, AWD is a $2,600 option across the Durango lineup. A 3.6 L Pentastar V6 powers all but the RT models.

The Durango SXT is devoid of any luxuries and even the third-row is optional ($995). The Durango SXT Plus ($33,490) packs more luxury and gets optional features like a power sunroof ($1,195). The Durango GT ($37,795) goes aesthetically racey with dark 20-inch wheels and dual exhaust. However, it does get a minute increase in power (295 hp instead of 293 hp in SXT and SXT Plus).

Trims	SXT	GT	CITADEL	CITADEL ANODIZED PLATINUM
MSRP(FWD)	$29,995	$37,795	$42,145	$44,985
MSRP(AWD)	$32,595	$40,395	$44,745	$48,740
Key Features	Perforated Leather-Wrapped Sport Steering Wheel.	20-Inch Aluminum Wheels Dual Exhaust with Bright Tips.	High-Intensity Discharge (HID) Headlamps and Automatic High-Beam Headlamps with Automatic Leveling.	Soft-Touch Hand-Wrapped Instrument Panel with Live Stitch.
	Electronic T-Shifter.	LED Daytime Running Lamps.	Nappa Leather-Trimmed Seating.	Nappa Leather-Trimmed Seating Heated Second-Row Captains Chairs.
		Heated First- and Second-Row Seating.

There are two luxury-themed trims – the Durango Citadel ($42,145) and the Durango Citadel Anodized Platinum ($48,740). The Durango RT (43,695) gives a true muscle car flavor, packing standard 5.7 L HEMI V8 along with performance steering and suspension. Then there is the bonkers Durango SRT with 475 hp 6.4 L V8, performance-tuned suspension, and dark mean looks.

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For those who are satisfied with just muscle-car looks, the SXT Plus at $33,490 is our recommendation as it's more efficient than the rest and comes with plenty of standard and optional features. However, if you want a true muscle car experience, get the 5.7 L HEMI V8 equipped Durango R/T ($43,695). Along with that V8 roar, it rides in a civilized manner with plenty of creature comfort.

The Durango has been consistent in maintaining a strong reputation in the market as one of the premier SUVs. The 2018 Dodge Durango has managed to cement itself as a powerful SUV, capable of putting down impressive performance figures, owing to the powerful 3.6L V6 engine. The Dodge Durango produces a maximum output of 295 horsepower and 260 lb-ft of torque from the V6 motor, which comes mated to an 8-speed automatic transmission. Power is plentiful, and the engine generously puts down the power to the tarmac at the slightest nudge of the throttle. 

The 2018 Dodge Durango offers smooth and linear acceleration, while the torque can actually be felt when the SUV begins to pull. The muscular engine, when coupled with the AWD drivetrain, helps in facilitating a powerful, confident driving experience. The overall feel of the car is energetic and goes well with the inclination of the Dodge brand. The 2018 Dodge Charger RT offers a fatter 5.7L V8, which puts down 360 horsepower, while the manic Dodge Durango SRT comes with a gnarly 6.4L HEMI V8 making 475 horsepower. 

Model	Dodge Durango	Toyota Highlander	Honda Pilot
MSRP	$40,495	$40,580	$38,660
Engine	3.6L, V-6	3.5L, V-6	3.5L V-6
Drivetrain	AWD	AWD	AWD
Transmission	8-speed shiftable automatic	8-speed shiftable automatic	6-speed automatic
Power	295hp@6,400rpm	295hp@6,600rpm	280hp@6,000rpm
Torque	260lb-ft@4,000rpm	263lb-ft@4,700rpm	268lb-ft@4,700rpm

Comparing the competition, the Toyota Highlander offers the most powerful engine in the segment, offering the maximum horsepower and torque. It is the most expensive in the lot as well, priced slightly higher than the Dodge Durango. The Durango offers decent engine performance and is the fastest car in the segment. However, the Honda Pilot falls flat in front of its rivals. It has the least powerful engine and also has the lowest top speed. 

Acceleration

The 2018 Dodge Durango accelerates from 0 to 60 mph in 7.6 seconds, which is average among the competition. However, the 5.7L HEMI V8 equipped Dodge Durango RT can sprint from 0 to 60 mph in 6.6 seconds. The Durango covers the quarter-mile in a respectable 15.8 seconds. Along with that, the Dodge Durango also manages to hit a top speed of 135 mph, which is the highest in this comparison.

Model	Dodge Durango	Toyota Highlander	Honda Pilot
0-60 mph (seconds)	7.6	7.6	5.9
Quarter-mile (mph)	15.8	15.5	14.4
Top Speed (mph)	135	130	130

The 2018 Honda Pilot is the quickest in this comparison with 0-60 mph in 5.9 seconds. the Toyota Highlander has a similar acceleration of 7.6 seconds as that of the Durango. The Pilot is also the quickest in quarter-mile acceleration with 14.4 seconds. Both the Toyota and Honda have a top speed of 130 mph.

Ride and Handling

The Durango is far more entertaining to drive than other more mundane Mid-size SUVs. As far as big SUVs go, the Durango offers responsive steering and well-controlled body roll. Also, considering the capability, the ride quality is not bad. The suspension has been tuned to provide maximum comfort and thus there is a considerable amount of body roll while taking on corners. However, it can take rough roads in its stride with ease. 

 Although the SUV has an overall sporty attitude, the Dodge Durango SXT and Citadel trim ride with more compliance. However, if you want to see how close a three-row SUV can get to a muscle car, get the Durango R/T. If you are ready to spend, buy Durango SRT with Bilstein Active-Damping High-Performance Suspension for teaching your family how to hug an apex on a track day.

Braking

All Durango trims, except the Durango SRT, get 13-inch brakes on all four wheels. These brakes are assigned to slow down over 4700 pounds of SUV and they do their assignment properly. The 2018 Dodge Durango slows down from 60 to 0 mph in 121 feet, showcasing decent braking performance. This figure in itself is marginally slower than the best performer, the Honda Pilot. The Durango SRT gets fancier Brembo six-piston high-performance brakes, which further makes braking the hefty SUV easier.

Model	Dodge Durango SXT	Toyota Highlander	Honda Pilot
Brake pads-front(in)	13.0	12.9	12.6
Brake pads Rear(in)	13.0	12.2	13
60-0 MPH (ft.)	121	122	120

Towing Capacity

The Durango is right there with the full-size trucks when it comes to towing capability. Even the standard 3.6 Pentastar V6 equipped Durango has a tow rating of 7400 pounds – over 2400 pounds more than the competitors. For pulling even larger items, get that charismatic 5.7L V8. Now you have screaming and muscular-looking 7 seaters that can tow 7400 pounds – who says life has compromised. Obviously, the more expensive SRT can tow more – 8700 pounds.

Model	Dodge Durango SXT	Toyota Highlander	Honda Pilot
Capacity (lbs)	7400	5000	5000

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Given that the 2018 Dodge Durango is a potent 7-seater SUV, it is no surprise that the fuel economy figures on offer are consistently in line with the SUV's performance merit. The 2018 Dodge Durango returns a mileage of 18 mpg within the city, 25 mpg on the highway, and combined mileage of 21 mpg, which can be considered average at best. The Durango also manages to deliver a driving range of up to 615 miles on the highway and comes with a fuel capacity of 24.6 gallons. These figures, therefore, imply that the brand has to focus on improving fuel economy figures in their future models in order to remain relevant. 

Model	Dodge Durango	Toyota Highlander	Honda Pilot
MPG (City) (mpg)	18	20	18
MPG (Highway) (mpg)	25	26	26
MPG (Combined) (mpg)	21	22	21
Fuel Capacity (gallon)	24.6	19.2	19.5
Range (City/Hwy/Combined)	442.8/615.0/N/A	384.0/499.2/N/A	351.0/507.0/N/A

From the data, it is evident that the Dodge Durango provides the maximum fuel capacity and the maximum cruising range but the Toyota Highlander and the Honda Pilot provide better mileage figures in terms of the city, highway, and combined ranges, individually. This proves that both models are sufficient in their own domains. However, the Toyota Highlander provides the least fuel capacity in this segment.

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The Dodge Durango, keeping in touch with its sporty demeanor, gets a sporty leather-clad steering wheel as standard. The driving position offers a commanding view outside and the first and second rows are roomy. However, the third is a bit on the tight side. The material quality is impressive in areas where they matter most, but hidden areas get some cheap pieces. While base Dodge Durango SXT trim is relatively sparse, the Durango Citadel trim gets sumptuous Nappa leather, plenty of amenities, and even a suede headliner. The Durango's Uconnect infotainment is widely regarded as the best in business and this does not disappoint either.

The Durango can seat 7 people – 5 of them in a first and second row will be treated to generous space to stretch out. Also, the two people seated in the third row will be better accommodated than some of the rivals. The high seating position gives you a commanding view outside but tree-trunk-like pillars do create some blind spots (they also reinforce the feeling of being inside a fortified “Citadel”). All in all, we're very pleased with what the 2018 Dodge Durango interior has to offer. With lots of space, amenities, and a polished cabin, there's little to be disappointed about. 

Model	Dodge Durango	Toyota Highlander	Honda Pilot
Seating Capacity	7	7	7
Front Row (Head/Shoulder/Leg) (in)	39.9/58.5/40.3	39.5/59.3/44.2	39.5/62.0/40.9
Second Row (Head/Shoulder/Leg) (in)	39.8/57.7/38.6	39.6/59.0/38.4	39.9/62.0/38.4
Third Row (Head/Shoulder/Leg) (in)	N/A	N/A	N/A

Considering the first two rows, it is safe to comment that the Honda Pilot offers the maximum seating space and is the most spacious model in this segment whereas, although individually, the Dodge Durango is spacious, it comes last in this segment. The  2018 Dodge Durango interior has been one of the main attractions of the model and is filled with some fascinating features which help in making the American SUV truly worth the money you spend to get your hands on one. The key interior features offered with the 2018 Dodge Durango include:

• Power adjustable front seats
• Heated and ventilated seats
• Dual-zone automatic climate control
• Cloth seats on Base trim
• Leather upholstery
• Heated steering wheel
• Hybrid Gauge Cluster

Infotainment System

The 2018 Dodge Durango interior has gained much appreciation, and so have the commendable infotainment features offered with the cabin. The infotainment unit of the Durango is appreciable and is quite intuitive. It is responsive, accessible and makes the driving experience a whole lot more enjoyable, owing to excellent user-centric features.

The main highlight of the infotainment system is the 8.4-inch touchscreen and the Uconnect interface. Additionally, the Durango offers a 6-speaker sound system, which offers a compelling audio experience. Some highlight infotainment features offered with the 2018 Dodge Durango include:

• Bluetooth
• Auxiliary Audio Input
• Satellite Radio
• Navigation
• USB Port
• Apple CarPlay and Android Auto Integration

Cargo Capacity

The 2018 Dodge Durango has 17.2 cubic feet of cargo capacity with all seats up – amongst the highest in the segment. Also, folding the third row liberates 47.7 cubic feet of cargo space – second only to the Chevy Traverse. Additionally, the second row can be folded for 84.5 cubic feet of luggage space useful for carrying longer items. Power lift-gate (available from SXT plus onwards) adds convenience.

Model	Dodge Durango SXT	Toyota Highlander	Honda Pilot
Behind 3rd Row(ft.cube)	17.2	13.8	16.5
With 3rd row folded (ft.cube)	47.7	42.3	46.8
With All Seats folded (ft.cube)	84.5	83.7	83.9

Comparing the competition, the 2018 Dodge Durango offers the most cargo space, regardless of what section of the vehicle you occupy, Behind the 3rd row, the Durango offers a solid 17.2 cubic feet of space and is closely followed by the Honda Pilot. However, the Toyota Highlander lags behind by a considerable margin in this regard. Folding the third row down, the competition is almost level in the case of the Durango and the Pilot, while the Highlander follows closely behind.  Fold the second row down as well, and all the three competing SUVs end up offering nearly the same amount of space, with the Durango leading the pack by a slim margin. 

 

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Dode has attempted to maintain consistency regarding how they want their vehicles to look. In all their models, the general feature of the strong, elegant looking, yet commanding nature of their vehicle is highlighted. Although the exteriors of the 2018 Dodge Durango have borrowed a certain essence from its predecessors, it continues to look stylish and turn heads on the road. It offers a range of exterior colors to choose from. 

The standard sterling of the Dodge Durango includes the features from the big-rig styling. It has a defined long roof look that straddles along the heavy lines of the SUV along with the signature crosshair style grilles which poke gently above the headlights. The Durango also has the classic Durango Citadels in chrome which gives it an overall magnificent look. From a different angle, the large wheel arches housing a set of 18-inch 10-spoke alloy wheels with metallic rims mounted on tires look very attractive. 

Model	Dodge Durango	Toyota Highlander	Honda Pilot
Curb Weight (lbs)	4985	4464	4284
Length (in.)	201.2	192.5	194.5
Width (in.)	75.8	75.8	78.6
Height (in.)	70.9	68.1	69.8
Ground Clearance (in.)	8.1	8.0	7.3
Wheelbase (in.)	119.8	109.8	111.0

The data indicates that the Dodge Durango is the biggest model in the segment that is also the heaviest car among its rivals, followed by the Honda Pilot which is also quite big but is the lightest model in the segment. The Toyota Highlander is the smallest SUV in the segment and has the minimum wheelbase in comparison to its rivals. The 2018 Dodge Durango undoubtedly holds its ground with regard to the reputation of the brand in terms of exterior design and styling. Some highlight exterior features offered with the 2018 Dodge Durango include:

• Tinted Sunroof
• LED DRLs
• 18-inch All-Season Tires
• Chrome Exterior Surrounds
• LED Tail Lamps
• Roof Rails
• Metallic diffusers

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The 2018 Dodge Durango offers a fair share of safety aids, and the SUV can be considered to be fairly safe, if not bulletproof. Both IIHS and the NHTSA scores indicate that the safety features offered with the 2018 Dodge Durango are moderate at best. The IIHS has given the model mixed reviews with some features scoring good and the rest scoring marginally.

The NHTSA, in turn, has given the new Dodge Durango an overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars. It is packed with a few passive safety features like side-impact airbags, rearview cameras, and the rear child safety door lock, and a remote anti-theft alarm, among others. The basic safety features which are included in the 2018 Dodge Durango are:

• Blind-Spot Monitoring
• Forward Collision Warning
• Adaptive Cruise Control
• Lane Departure Warning
• Automatic Emergency Braking
• Rear Cross-Traffic Alert

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Dodge Durango vs Toyota Highlander 

The 2018 Toyota Highlander blends charismatic styling with plenty of passenger space and cargo capacity. The seats are supportive and higher trims cover them in soft materials. This is accompanied by a plush ride and composed highway manners. Additionally, the Highlander has an efficient V6 engine option that generates the same power output as that of the Durango. If you're willing to trade performance appeal for better practicality, refinement, and safety, the 2018 Toyota Highlander would certainly be a better option. 

Dodge Durango vs. Honda Pilot

The Honda Pilot is one of the most well-rounded midsize SUVs in the segment, with well-equipped, spacious seats (even the third row!) and high-quality materials. An efficient and powerful engine pulls the pilot briskly along the road. On top of that, the Pilot comes with Honda’s iron-clad reliability and has great resale value too. However, the Durango is far more entertaining with its V8 and it can tow a lot more too. In the end, it comes down to a trade-off between crude power and fun, with sensibility and practicality.

The 2018 Dodge Durango is an impressive vehicle that stands out among its competition in fascinating ways. While some might argue about its traditional philosophy towards being described as "fun" and "interesting", we are certainly pleased with what the entire Dodge Durango experience has to offer. The Dodge SUV offers a striking design and an elegant cabin to sink in. Additionally, the interior offers pleasant creature comforts and up-to-date infotainment tech to keep you engaged. Ride quality is great too, and the option of upgrading to V8 engines, along with AWD, just makes the Durango one of the most exciting SUVs to drive in this price range. Unfortunately, the poor fuel economy and crude underpinnings throw in hints of an outdated architecture. The safety standard is average at best, and the poor reliability history of the Durango makes it more of an impractical toy you really want for Christmas rather than a sensible Japanese SUV you could safely haul your kids in. Regardless of your opinion of an ideal SUV, the 2018 Dodge Durango sure has plenty of bells and whistles, and certainly takes on an incredibly fun approach towards mid-size SUV motoring in this price range. 

 

The 2018 Dodge Durango is definitely a standout among the mid-size SUVs. It will not look out of place in a parking lot full of Challengers and Mustangs. While others get efficient I4 with V6 as a go-faster alternative, the Durango has an already powerful V6 as standard with a true hot-rod worthy V8 as an option. While others prioritize being a comfortable family hauler, the Durango aims at entertaining that family. However, that novel goal is not without compromises. The Durango is less efficient and even scores lower than rivals when it comes to safety.  For most customers, poor safety ratings cannot be overlooked in a family wagon. Thus if you want a safe, comfortable and efficient family wagon, the Durango can feel a bit too wild and the competitors like Highlander and Pilot are a better pick. However, if you want a hot-rod 7-seater, there are few (if any) alternatives.