Lot 12808: 2023 Dodge Charger R/T Scat Pack

Get the Scat Pack. Here’s why:

This Sublime Metallic Scat Pack Widebody at $48,880 is actually pretty well-priced. Comparable 2023 Scat Pack Widebodies are asking $50K–$60K right now, and this one’s got the desirable Widebody package, Harman Kardon audio, and just 24K miles.

The Hellcat reality check:

• Current 2023 Hellcat asking prices: $80K–$126K
• That’s a $31K–$50K premium over this Scat Pack
• For that you get 707 HP vs 485 HP — a 46% bump in power
• But you’re paying 84% more money

The math: The Scat Pack gives you better horsepower per dollar ($101/HP vs the Hellcat’s $127/HP). The 6.4L naturally aspirated HEMI has that old-school instant throttle response the supercharged Hellcat can’t quite replicate, and honestly? On the street, 485 HP in a 4,400 lb sedan is already plenty to get you into serious trouble.

Bottom line: The Hellcat is for when you need to win every stoplight race and don’t mind paying $40K+ for bragging rights. The Scat Pack Widebody is the sweet spot — all the attitude, the same wide stance, the same “last of the V8s” 2023 status, but money left in your pocket for tires (you’ll need them).

If you want to shop both, you can browse the Hellcat market or stick with Scat Pack options. Either way, I’d move on this one — final-year Hemi cars aren’t getting cheaper.

What do you value more — absolute power or power-to-dollar ratio?