Dodge Magnum
Best known as the 2005-2008 model, the Dodge Magnum is a modern cult classic that brought aggressive styling and V8 power to a practical, rear-wheel-drive station wagon. It’s a collectible because it was a unique offering in the American market with no direct competitors.
Find one with Spotter →Dodge Magnum sold for a median of $9,650 over the last 12 months, based on 30 auction sales; the middle 50% sold between $3,176 and $22,750. 526 currently for sale.
Dodge Magnum Submodels
The Dodge Magnum nameplate represents two very different cars. The first was a large B-body coupe sold for just the 1978 and 1979 model years, featuring hidden headlights and traditional rear-wheel-drive muscle. The far more common and collected version is the 2005-2008 model, a station wagon built on the rear-wheel-drive Chrysler LX platform. It offered aggressive styling and V8 power in a practical package that was unique in the American market.
Collectors are primarily interested in the modern 2005-2008 Magnum, specifically the V8-powered R/T and SRT8 models. The SRT8 is the ultimate prize, packing a 425-horsepower 6.1-liter Hemi V8 that gave it true muscle car performance. It's a rare combination of power and utility that hasn't been offered since, and its relatively short 4-year production run has secured its status as a future classic.
The market for Magnums is wide. High-mileage V6 models serve as inexpensive daily drivers, while the value climbs steeply for clean, low-mileage Hemi examples. The average sale price of around $18,580 is buoyed by the desirable SRT8, which can command prices well over its original MSRP, with the best examples reaching $60,000.
Buying Tips
- Check for the "Hemi tick" on 5.7L and 6.1L V8s, a valvetrain noise that often points to failing lifters.
- Inspect front suspension components, particularly the tension struts and lower control arms, for worn bushings that cause clunking sounds.
- Test all electronics, as these LX-platform cars can develop issues with window regulators, infotainment screens, and keyless entry systems.
- On SRT8 models, verify the condition of the Brembo brake components, as they are expensive to replace.
- Look for rust on the bottom edges of the doors and liftgate, as well as around the wheel wells, especially on cars from wet or snowy climates.
Prices range from under $1,000 for project cars to $60,000 for top-spec SRT8 variants.
1,555 Dodge Magnum vehicles have been tracked across auctions and listings on Hypercars, with 526 currently live.
Data sourced from Bring a Trailer, Cars & Bids, eBay Motors, PCarMarket, and Collecting Cars. Updated daily.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does a Dodge Magnum cost?
Over the last 12 months, Dodge Magnum sold for a median of $9,650 across 30 auction sales tracked on Hypercars; the middle 50% sold between $3,176 and $22,750. There are 526 currently for sale.
How many Dodge Magnum listings are for sale right now?
There are 526 Dodge Magnum listings currently live across auctions, dealers, and marketplaces tracked by Hypercars.