The Hellcat SUV Returns to the Map
The 2026 Dodge Durango SRT Hellcat is slowly finding its way back into more American markets. After spending time restricted in several emissions-focused states, the supercharged, 710-hp SUV is already eligible in many CARB states and is expected to clear the remaining seven by next month. That opens the door for more buyers to get their hands on what remains one of the most outrageous three-row family haulers on sale.
As it turns out, one of the most interesting groups with access to the Hellcat Durango right now isn’t a club of performance-car diehards or a specialized automotive partner. It’s Wendy’s employees.
Thanks to FCA’s Affiliate Rewards program, staff at the fast-food chain are eligible for a preferred-pricing perk that drops the SUV below invoice. It’s an unexpected pairing, but on paper, it looks like a decent opportunity for someone who wants a supercharged V8 with space for the kids.
The Details Behind the Wendy’s Perk
CarsDirect uncovered the dealer bulletin confirming Wendy’s International Inc. as an eligible partner under FCA Affiliate Rewards. Through the program, employees may receive pricing at 1 percent below the factory invoice, plus a $75 administration fee. For the 2026 Durango Hellcat, which carries an MSRP of $79,995 (before destination), the invoice comes in at about $78,115. That means the supplier-style discount cuts the price to roughly $2,600 under MSRP.
It’s a clean, haggle-free setup. The catch is that the discount only goes so far, and the rest depends on available incentives. That’s where things get complicated, because the 2026 model isn’t getting much help.
Why the Deal Isn’t As Sweet As It Sounds
The issue isn’t with the Wendy’s perk itself – it’s with the lack of supporting offers. The 2026 Durango Hellcat currently qualifies for standard financing rates and not much else. Dodge’s own payment calculator lists a 6.19 percent APR over 72 months. There are no lease discounts, no major rebates, and no low-APR promos tied to the SRT model. The only notable offer right now is a 90-day deferment on monthly payments when financed through Stellantis Financial Services, which isn’t a discount so much as a timing adjustment.
That puts this year’s deal in sharp contrast to the 2025 Durango Hellcat, which had rebates up to $7,100 and financing as low as 1.9 percent. Even with the 1-percent-under-invoice benefit, a Wendy’s employee would still end up paying more overall for a 2026 model than they would have for last year’s version.
So yes, the preferred pricing is a fun twist – and genuinely helpful – but with offers this thin, the 2026 Hellcat Durango still isn’t the bargain the headline suggests.
