A 2006 Dodge Stratus averages $3,200 today, with most selling between $1,999 and $4,000. ForCar prices the Dodge Stratus from real US listings across 5 model years ($1,299–$3,200) — trade-in, private-party and dealer, adjusted for mileage. Free, no signup.
A 2001 Dodge Stratus still asks 47% of what a 2006 one does — that's how much value it holds after 5 years. Among 61 sedans we price, that ranks #54, below the 88% class median. The steepest single-year drop comes at year 4 (−56.7%). Mileage costs it 38%: the same car reads 100k–150k instead of Under 40k miles. Calculated from 33 listings.
Dodge Stratus value by year
What a Dodge Stratus is worth at each model year, from real US listings — the low (trade-in), median (private-party) and high (dealer) price.
| Year | Trade-in | Median | Dealer | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | $1,999 | $4,000 | 19 | |
| 2005 | $2,000 | $3,950 | 3 | |
| 2004 | $1,600 | $4,800 | 5 | |
| 2002 | $1,299 | $1,299 | 3 | |
| 2001 | $1,000 | $1,800 | 3 |
How the Dodge Stratus depreciates
Median market price by model year — how a Dodge Stratus loses (or holds) value as it ages, from real listings. See how it tracks against the typical depreciation curve by age:
The newest Dodge Stratus averages $3,200; a 5-year-older one runs about $1,500 — roughly 53% lost over 5 years. The steepest drop is usually in the first few years.
Does the Dodge Stratus hold value better than its rivals?
Every sedan we price, ranked by how much of its 2006 price a 2001 car still asks. Higher is better — the Dodge Stratus sits at #54 of 61, against a class median of 88%.
The Dodge Stratus market right now
What the market asks for a Dodge Stratus at each model year — the median of 36 real listings we track. Pro plots every individual listing on this chart.
Adjust your Dodge Stratus value for mileage
Pick a model year and enter your odometer — see what your exact Dodge Stratus is worth on today's market.
And here's what the market actually asks at each odometer band — crossing 100k costs a Dodge Stratus about 38% of its under-40k price:
Trade-in, private-party & dealer price
Every Dodge Stratus has three prices. Our low–median–high range maps to what a dealer pays you, what you'd get selling it yourself, and what a lot charges — compare with current used-market prices across all models.
For a 2006 Dodge Stratus: a dealer trade-in offer is around $1,999, selling private-party nets about $3,200, and a lot asks near $4,000 — a $2,001 spread on the same car.
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Dodge Stratus value FAQ
How much is a Dodge Stratus worth?
A 2006 Dodge Stratus averages $3,200 today (roughly $1,999–$4,000). Value depends on the year and mileage — see the table above for every model year, or add your mileage for an exact number.
Does mileage change the Dodge Stratus value?
Yes — higher mileage lowers value. Enter your odometer reading in the mileage tool above to adjust the estimate from the model-year average.
Is the Dodge Stratus value free?
Yes, every estimate is free with no signup, from real US market listings.
How is this calculated?
ForCar aggregates real asking prices for the Dodge Stratus from current US listings into the low (10th percentile), median and high (90th percentile) price per model year.
Which Dodge Stratus year is the best value?
See the value-by-year table and depreciation above — older years cost less but the newest years hold value best. The sweet spot is usually a few years old, where the steepest depreciation has already happened.
Is this a free Dodge Stratus Blue Book alternative?
Yes. ForCar is a free, no-signup alternative to Kelley Blue Book and NADA — instead of a private formula, you see what Dodge Stratuss are actually listed for right now, by year and mileage.
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