2014 Camaro RS vs 2014 Charger R/T - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

Flyer888 · 01-14-2014, 02:21 AM

I know that the comparison is a little bit off (hence, coupe vs full size sedan, v6 vs v8.... etc.).. and I'm asking in a Camaro forum

but if you are at the same condition as this, what would you do?

I tried to build a Camaro v6 and Charger v8 (r/t) with a couple of options in TrueCar, and I got similar price (around 33k).
What I have thought in comparing those two are:

Camaro
1. More reliable (?) and higher resale value <- this one really matters though, when buying a new car...
2. Way more appealing looks than the Charger
3. Better safety rating (all 5 stars)
4. Available HUD, cleaner and simpler MID, head unit, dashboard

Charger
1. More practical (4+1 passengers, more cargo room)
2. More "tech-savvy" (keyless entry and start, more options and settings in the head unit, blind spot available, etc.)
3. Better visibility (to be honest I've just ever driven the Camaro, even it's the 2011 one, but seeing from the outside tells me that this is true)
4. More power, of course

and both lists will continue....
anyway, seeing the similar price and comparing both of them (you can add your ones too!), which one would you choose and why?

Pi kappa alpha · 01-14-2014, 07:22 AM

Nearly every comparison you made is just your opinion so can't really argue there. Anyway, it's a Camaro forum so not one is going to say get the charger.

Aequitas & Veritas · 01-14-2014, 07:25 AM

In the end which one do you want to drive?

I chose between the V6 Camaro and an Evo X MR, obviously I picked the Camaro, why? Because I wanted it just a little bit more.

What do you want?

HeavyIOM · 01-14-2014, 08:59 AM

Charger!!!! I don't think a V6 Camaro is going to hold value better than a simalirly optioned Charger RT JMO.

vader77 · 01-14-2014, 12:44 PM

I think Pi kappa alpha is correct. Most of what you listed is opinion. i HAVE AN 08 CHARGER V6 AS MY DAILY DRIVER AND love IT! Bought a 2010 Camaro 2SS and love it too. But.....I tink the new Chargers look outstanding. My next car after the Camaro is most likely an SRT Charger. You cant go wron either way. Both really good cars. I would disagree with you on reliability. Both are pretty good. Good luch with which ever yo choose. Also, if you dont have to buy new, there are some great deals on low miles SS Camaros out there. I got my 2010 2SS with 20k miles on it for $23K. Just a thought.

matt55 · 01-14-2014, 01:32 PM

I would find a nice SS ( used low miles) for that same $33000.
But of the 2 I would get the R/T.

Btw I got my 2ss used , options just like I wanted , 6000 miles , 2 years ago less than $29k

Juiced1 · 01-14-2014, 01:41 PM

They both hold their value pretty well but the Charger might have the edge their. If you need the room go with the Charger. If it's just a fun car to drive around the Camaro sounds right for you.

i2disturbedSS · 01-14-2014, 03:09 PM

Charger RT full size sedan V8 nice inside with the leather.

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Wouldn't trade my Camaro though lol

LBreezie · 01-14-2014, 03:13 PM

buy a member's car from the for sale section here for the 33k. I would bet it was taken care of immensly well and have a few cool mods that someone has done that you don't have to do! Im doing this next time around haha

Black Knight · 01-14-2014, 04:33 PM

Yes check the members classifieds for a good Camaro

mikeyg36 · 01-14-2014, 06:03 PM

Used Camaro SS > V8 Charger > V6 Camaro

angryv6 · 01-14-2014, 08:34 PM

If you have a family get the charger, but if you don't plan on starting a family and having a small posse when traveling then get the Camaro SS that is.

62nalide · 01-15-2014, 12:39 AM

Charger! If you wanna mod it a VVT cam will really wake them new mopars!

Mr Monte · 01-15-2014, 01:15 AM

Go with what will make you happy. Both are great cars.

I think the Camaro looks better than the Charger.
The Charger is more functional if you routinely have more than 1 passenger.

For me a V8 is music to my ears. My wife had a modded V6 Mustang that was faster than a stock V8 but in the end she had to have the V8 for the sound.

01-14-2014, 02:21 AM	#1
Flyer888 Drives: - Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: South Bay Area, CA Posts: 7	2014 Camaro RS vs 2014 Charger R/T I know that the comparison is a little bit off (hence, coupe vs full size sedan, v6 vs v8.... etc.).. and I'm asking in a Camaro forum but if you are at the same condition as this, what would you do? I tried to build a Camaro v6 and Charger v8 (r/t) with a couple of options in TrueCar, and I got similar price (around 33k). What I have thought in comparing those two are: Camaro 1. More reliable (?) and higher resale value <- this one really matters though, when buying a new car... 2. Way more appealing looks than the Charger 3. Better safety rating (all 5 stars) 4. Available HUD, cleaner and simpler MID, head unit, dashboard Charger 1. More practical (4+1 passengers, more cargo room) 2. More "tech-savvy" (keyless entry and start, more options and settings in the head unit, blind spot available, etc.) 3. Better visibility (to be honest I've just ever driven the Camaro, even it's the 2011 one, but seeing from the outside tells me that this is true) 4. More power, of course and both lists will continue.... anyway, seeing the similar price and comparing both of them (you can add your ones too!), which one would you choose and why?

01-14-2014, 07:22 AM	#2
Pi kappa alpha Drives: SS Vert Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: OKC Posts: 293	Nearly every comparison you made is just your opinion so can't really argue there. Anyway, it's a Camaro forum so not one is going to say get the charger. __________________ I want to go to college for the rest of my life.

01-14-2014, 07:25 AM	#3
Aequitas & Veritas Drives: 2010 Camaro 2LT RS, 2009 GTR Join Date: May 2009 Location: Kansas Posts: 2,559 View My Garage	In the end which one do you want to drive? I chose between the V6 Camaro and an Evo X MR, obviously I picked the Camaro, why? Because I wanted it just a little bit more. What do you want? __________________ Build thread: http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=152335 Photos: www.flickr.com/bradbeer GTR Instagram: @NoCrustGTR

01-14-2014, 01:32 PM	#6
matt55 Drives: CTS-V Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Raleigh NC Posts: 1,069	I would find a nice SS ( used low miles) for that same $33000. But of the 2 I would get the R/T. Btw I got my 2ss used , options just like I wanted , 6000 miles , 2 years ago less than $29k __________________ 10.8@130.8 610 whp, CAI, 2.5, E85, id850 on street tires.

01-14-2014, 03:09 PM	#8
i2disturbedSS Drives: 2010 SS L99 IOM Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: CA Posts: 1,924	Charger RT full size sedan V8 nice inside with the leather. ... Wouldn't trade my Camaro though lol __________________ 369rwhp/392rwtq "Spending money I don't have, to buy parts I don't need, to impress people I don't know!" -Jenkins

01-14-2014, 08:59 AM	#4
HeavyIOM Drives: 2010 SS, 2000 Pontiac Formula Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Missouri Posts: 509	Charger!!!! I don't think a V6 Camaro is going to hold value better than a simalirly optioned Charger RT JMO.

01-14-2014, 12:44 PM	#5
vader77 Drives: 2010 SS Silver Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Taneytown, MD Posts: 13	I think Pi kappa alpha is correct. Most of what you listed is opinion. i HAVE AN 08 CHARGER V6 AS MY DAILY DRIVER AND love IT! Bought a 2010 Camaro 2SS and love it too. But.....I tink the new Chargers look outstanding. My next car after the Camaro is most likely an SRT Charger. You cant go wron either way. Both really good cars. I would disagree with you on reliability. Both are pretty good. Good luch with which ever yo choose. Also, if you dont have to buy new, there are some great deals on low miles SS Camaros out there. I got my 2010 2SS with 20k miles on it for $23K. Just a thought.

01-14-2014, 01:41 PM	#7
Juiced1 Account Suspended Drives: 2012 2SS CAMARO 45th Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: St. Charles, IL Posts: 18,663	They both hold their value pretty well but the Charger might have the edge their. If you need the room go with the Charger. If it's just a fun car to drive around the Camaro sounds right for you.

01-14-2014, 03:13 PM	#9
LBreezie Drives: 2012 Camaro 45th anniversary Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: PA Posts: 1,027 View My Garage	buy a member's car from the for sale section here for the 33k. I would bet it was taken care of immensly well and have a few cool mods that someone has done that you don't have to do! Im doing this next time around haha

01-14-2014, 04:33 PM	#10
Black Knight Drives: Supercharged LLT Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: San Antonio, Texas Posts: 1,437	Yes check the members classifieds for a good Camaro __________________ CLICK IMG FOR BUIlD THREAD

01-14-2014, 06:03 PM	#11
mikeyg36 Drives: 2015 Z/28 #533 Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: NY Posts: 6,731	Used Camaro SS > V8 Charger > V6 Camaro

01-14-2014, 08:34 PM	#12
angryv6 Lake Erie Monster Drives: 02 Hyundai Santa Fe and 13 300 Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Ohio Posts: 917	If you have a family get the charger, but if you don't plan on starting a family and having a small posse when traveling then get the Camaro SS that is. __________________ Everything I say is to be taken as an opinion and not fact so don't get upset over words that spill out of my head. GO CAVS!

01-15-2014, 12:39 AM	#13
62nalide Drives: 2013 SS Join Date: May 2013 Location: DFW Posts: 4,102	Charger! If you wanna mod it a VVT cam will really wake them new mopars! __________________ https://frankensteined.net/ Martin@Frankensteined.net

01-15-2014, 01:15 AM	#14
Mr Monte Drives: 2014 Chevy SS Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Oregon Posts: 269 View My Garage	Go with what will make you happy. Both are great cars. I think the Camaro looks better than the Charger. The Charger is more functional if you routinely have more than 1 passenger. For me a V8 is music to my ears. My wife had a modded V6 Mustang that was faster than a stock V8 but in the end she had to have the V8 for the sound. __________________ It's nice to have options.