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2025 Dodge Hornet SUV Trims Comparison

Trim level differences

The 2025 Dodge Hornet is a subcompact SUV available in four trim levels: GT, GT Plus, R/T and R/T Plus. GT and GT Plus models are powered by a turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine making 268 horsepower and 295 lb-ft of torque. R/T and R/T Plus models receive a turbocharged 1.3-liter four-cylinder plug-in hybrid setup good for 288 horsepower and 383 lb-ft of torque. All models come standard with all-wheel drive. Features for each trim include:

GT
Starts off the Hornet lineup with:

  • 17-inch wheels
  • Automatic headlights
  • Rain-sensing windshield wipers
  • Cloth and synthetic leather upholstery
  • 60/40-split folding rear seats
  • Dual-zone automatic climate control
  • 12.3-inch digital instrument panel
  • Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto smartphone integration
  • Six-speaker audio system
  • Uconnect infotainment system with 10.25-inch touchscreen

The Hornet also comes with:

  • Adaptive cruise control (adjusts speed to maintain a constant distance between the vehicle and the car in front)
  • Blind-spot warning with rear cross-traffic warning (alerts you if a vehicle is in your blind spot during a lane change or while in reverse)
  • Forward collision warning with automatic braking (warns you of an impending collision and applies the brakes in certain scenarios)
  • Lane keeping assistance (steers the Hornet back into its lane if it begins to drift over the lane marker)
  • Rear parking sensors
  • Automatic high beams

GT Plus
Adds more creature comforts, including:

  • Remote start system
  • Hands-free power liftgate
  • Sunroof
  • Leather upholstery
  • Power-adjustable front seats
  • Heated and ventilated front seats
  • Heated steering wheel
  • Wireless charging pad
  • 14-speaker Harman Kardon sound system
  • Integrated navigation system

R/T
Has a similar feature set as the GT but also comes with:

  • Plug-in hybrid powertrain with turbocharged four-cylinder engine
  • 18-inch wheels
  • Brembo performance front brakes
  • Power-adjustable front seats
  • Heated steering wheel
  • Heated front seats

R/T Plus
The R/T Plus adds on the features from the GT Plus that weren't otherwise standard on the base R/T.

There are three option packages for the Hornet worth knowing about:

Blacktop package

  • Black-painted wheels and exterior trim

Tech Pack

  • Enhanced version of the adaptive cruise control system
  • Lane centering system (makes minor steering corrections to help keep the vehicle centered in its lane)
  • Surround-view camera system (gives you a top-down view of the Hornet and its surroundings for tight parking situations)
  • Front parking sensors
  • Automated parking system (steers into a parking spot with little or no driver intervention)

Track Pack

  • 20-inch black-painted wheels
  • Red-painted brake calipers
  • Synthetic suede seat upholstery
  • Adjustable suspension dampers (can be set to improve ride comfort or handling stability)
  • Sport-style steering wheel

Which Hornet trim does Edmunds recommend?

The GT Plus looks to be the sweet spot. It's a bit of a stretch from the base GT model but adds a bunch of equipment that will make a difference in day-to-day use, including heated and ventilated seats, leather upholstery, a sunroof and an upgraded sound system.

Compare trims side-by-side

Comparing average pricing near
Columbus, OH
Vehicle
Hornet GT
Hornet GT Plus
Hornet R/T
Hornet R/T Plus
Vehicle
GT
2.0L 4cyl Turbo 9A
Starting MSRP
$31,740
Avg Price Paid
$30,981
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R/T
1.3L 4cyl Turbo gas/electric plug-in hybrid 6A
Starting MSRP
$41,645
Avg Price Paid
$40,636
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R/T Plus
1.3L 4cyl Turbo gas/electric plug-in hybrid 6A
Starting MSRP
$46,990
Avg Price Paid
$45,643
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Features

Features

Features

Features

Bluetooth
standard
standard
standard
standard
Navigation
Not Available
standard
Not Available
standard
Satellite radio
standard
standard
standard
standard
Keyless Ignition
standard
standard
standard
standard
Cruise control
standard
standard
standard
standard
Adaptive cruise control
standard
standard
standard
standard
Parking assistance
standard
standard
standard
standard
Upholstery
cloth/sueded microfiber
leather
cloth/sueded microfiber
leather
Heated seats
optional
standard
standard
standard
Cooled/Ventilated seats
Not available
Not available
Not available
Not available
Folding rear seats
standard
standard
standard
standard
Sunroof
Not Available
standard
Not Available
standard
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Specifications

Specifications

Specifications

Specifications

Drivetrain
all wheel drive
all wheel drive
all wheel drive
all wheel drive
Engine power
268 hp
268 hp
288 hp
288 hp
Engine torque
295 lb-ft
295 lb-ft
383 lb-ft
383 lb-ft
Engine displacement
2.0 l
2.0 l
1.3 l
1.3 l
Engine configuration
inline 4
inline 4
inline 4
inline 4
Transmission
9-speed shiftable automatic
9-speed shiftable automatic
6-speed shiftable automatic
6-speed shiftable automatic
Tire size
215/60R17
215/60R17
225/55R18
225/55R18
Wheel size
17 X 7.0-in
18 X 7.5-in
18 X 7.5-in
18 X 7.5-in
Wheel type
painted alloy wheels
painted alloy wheels
painted alloy wheels
painted alloy wheels
Run flat tires
Not available
Not available
Not available
Not available
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Fuel economy

Fuel economy

Fuel economy

Fuel economy

City/Hwy/Combined MPG/City/Hwy/Combined MPG (Gas only)
21 / 29 / 24 MPG
21 / 29 / 24 MPG
- / - / 29 MPG
- / - / 29 MPG
City/Hwy/Combined MPGe/City/Hwy/Combined MPGe (Electric + Gas)
Not applicable
Not applicable
N/A / N/A / 77 MPGe
N/A / N/A / 77 MPGe
Fuel Capacity
13.5 gal.
13.5 gal.
11.2 gal.
11.2 gal.
Driving Range (city/hwy)/Gas Driving Range (city/hwy)
284 / 392 miles
284 / 392 miles
Fuel Type
premium unleaded (recommended)
premium unleaded (recommended)
premium unleaded (recommended)
premium unleaded (recommended)
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Battery

Battery

Battery

Battery

EPA Electricity Range
Not applicable
Not applicable
33 mi.
33 mi.
EPA KWh / 100 mi.
Not applicable
Not applicable
N/A
N/A
Time To Charge Battery (At 240V)
Not applicable
Not applicable
N/A
N/A
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Dimensions

Dimensions

Dimensions

Dimensions

Turning circle
38.0 ft.
38.0 ft.
37.9 ft.
37.9 ft.
Curb weight
3,715 lb.
3,715 lb.
4,140 lb.
4,140 lb.
Ground Clearance
8.0 in.
8.0 in.
6.1 in.
6.1 in.
Overall Width with Mirrors
82.0 in.
82.0 in.
82.0 in.
82.0 in.
Overall Width without Mirrors
Height
63.8 in.
63.8 in.
63.0 in.
63.0 in.
Length
178.0 in.
178.0 in.
178.0 in.
178.0 in.
Wheelbase
103.8 in.
103.8 in.
103.8 in.
103.8 in.
Seating Capacity
Cargo Space
27.0 cu. ft.
27.0 cu. ft.
22.9 cu. ft.
22.9 cu. ft.
Front Head Room
Front Leg Room
Front Shoulder Room
Rear Head Room
Rear Leg Room
Rear Shoulder Room
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5-Year Ownership Costs

5-Year Ownership Costs

5-Year Ownership Costs

5-Year Ownership Costs

True Cost to Own®
$52,395
$57,262
$54,197
$58,525
Average Cost Per Mile
$0.7
$0.76
$0.72
$0.78
Depreciation
$19,746
$23,319
$27,196
$30,143
Financing
$7,095
$8,068
$9,319
$10,358
Taxes & Fees
$2,580
$2,901
$3,250
$3,592
Fuel
$13,903
$13,903
$4,339
$4,339
Insurance
$3,410
$3,410
$3,410
$3,410
Maintenance
$4,757
$4,757
$5,779
$5,779
Repairs
$904
$904
$904
$904
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Colors

Colors

Colors

Colors

Interior
Black, leatherette/cloth
Black w/Red Accents, sueded microfiber
Black, leather
Red, leather
Black w/Red Accents, sueded microfiber
Black, leatherette/cloth
Black w/Red Accents, sueded microfiber
Black, leather
Red, leather
Black w/Red Accents, sueded microfiber
Exterior
Acapulco Gold
8 Ball
Hot Tamale
Gray Cray
Blu Bayou
Blue Steele
Q Ball
Acapulco Gold
8 Ball
Hot Tamale
Gray Cray
Blu Bayou
Blue Steele
Q Ball
Acapulco Gold
8 Ball
Hot Tamale
Gray Cray
Blu Bayou
Blue Steele
Q Ball
Acapulco Gold
8 Ball
Hot Tamale
Gray Cray
Blu Bayou
Blue Steele
Q Ball