The Dodge Charger Daytona Is Available With A Super-Affordable Lease Deal for Northeastern Buyers Right Now
The new, all-electric Dodge Charger Daytona is still fresh on dealers’ lots, but the automaker is already working hard to move inventory. Dodge is offering lease deals on the car that could make it as cheap as $299 per month.
The deal covers 7,500 miles per year on a two-year lease of a 2025 Dodge Charger Daytona R/T. That said, the offer is only valid in Northeast states, including Maine, Massachusetts, and others as far south as Virginia. It also requires a hefty down payment of $4,579, and some buyers will pay more in taxes and other fees.
The more powerful R/T Scat Pack is available for $399 per month with $4,429 down. It delivers 670 horsepower and a 3.3-second 0-60 time, which is a heck of a lot for less than $400 per month. If you can live without the V8 and don’t mind some fake engine sounds, that’s quite a deal. If a gas-powered Charger is your thing, Dodge has you covered, but you’ll have to wait until summer when the Sixpack model goes on sale.
The prices aren’t as compelling if you live outside the Northeast, where many areas have offers starting at around $500 per month. Dodge is offering a $3,000 incentive and zero-percent financing for purchases, which could make them a good deal for some buyers. The cars’ stout purchase price may be a turnoff for some people, but leases can be a great way to bet behind the wheel with a limited time commitment.
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I saw one on the road today in that nickel silver colour and it looked very low rent. Didn't look like a $60,000 + EV. lol
Definitely did not look as good as the regular Dodge Challenger.
Not just affordable but "super" affordable. That means really REALLY affordable.