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Dodge shaves thousands off Durango and Hornet MSRPs
From the Hellcat down, Dodge SUVs get a little bit cheaper for 2025.
In a world dominated by tariff-induced price hikes and rising costs in the automotive industry, Dodge has taken the refreshing stance of instead cutting prices on its SUV offerings, the Hornet and Durango. Though more likely demand-driven (or lack thereof) rather than an act of charity, it’s still a better time than it was a few days ago to get into a Dodge SUV—particularly if you need a V8.
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Durango SRT and Hellcat models are getting way cheaper
Lovers of the Hemi, rejoice. Getting behind the wheel of a 5.7-liter V8-powered Durango R/T—the entry-level V8 SUV—now costs nearly $5,000 less. Just a couple of days ago, the Hemi SUV would have cost you $54,890. Effective today, R/T models start at $49,995. Dodge also wants you to know that the Durango R/T's 360 horsepower is the most in its segment under the $50,000 mark.
Dodge also announced that the SRT Hellcat models get a price slash, but there’s a little bit of an asterisk there. You can’t build a non-special edition of an SRT Hellcat Durango on the website. Curiously, we did some digging and found a base 2025 model for sale online. Apparently, the base MSRP of a 2025 Dodge Durango SRT Hellcat was formerly $97,425; effective March 6th, 2025, that drops over $12,000 to $84,995. We’re all in on five-figure discounts on a supercharged 6.2-liter Hemi V8, and you should be too. Dodge
Why the crazy savings on arguably the most desirable American SUV for sale today? We have to imagine Stellantis has noticed that nearly 200 model year 2024 and 2023 SRT Hellcat Durango SUVs still sitting on lots. As of this writing, 179 appear on CarGurus alone. Continuing the trend into 2026 and 2027 is likely as unappealing to dealers as it is to the automaker.
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The base Durango and Hornet small SUVs see more moderate price cuts
We’re all for cheap speed, but not everyone needs or wants a V8 these days. Apparently anticipating that, Dodge has also cut prices on some of its other products. The Durango GT now drops from its original MSRP of $41,995 to just $38,495. The GT Plus trim still starts at $48,390. Dodge
Don’t need a three-row SUV or supercharged V8 glory? Dodge will happily sell you a newly-discounted Dodge Hornet. The entry-level GT trim dips under $30,000 to just $29,995. That’s only a $1,600 discount, but it’s movement in the right direction and we can’t be mad about that. As a reminder, the Hornet GT isn’t the hybrid R/T model you might be thinking of. That one still goes for full pop ($41,645) before dealer negotiations.
Final thoughts
We doubt the people who bought V8-powered Durangos a few days ago are as gleeful as us. However, the price changes should help Dodge move some units. And if you were waiting for a sign to pull the trigger—particularly on a Hellcat or other Hemi-powered truck—this is probably a great time to move on it. Plus, we feel dealers might be more than willing to negotiate even further on some of those 2024 and 2023 models still sitting on the lot. Happy hunting.
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