How much does the 2005 Dodge Dakota cost?

The 2005 Dodge Dakota has a starting MSRP of $19,885, ranging up to $29,190 for the top trim. Trim pricing includes ST from $19,885; SLT from $21,640; Laramie from $24,850.

What is the fuel economy of the 2005 Dodge Dakota?

The 2005 Dodge Dakota achieves up to 17 MPG combined (EPA estimate), depending on trim and configuration.

How much cargo space does the 2005 Dodge Dakota have?

The 2005 Dodge Dakota offers up to 37.1 cubic feet of cargo capacity, depending on trim and seating configuration.

How many trims does the 2005 Dodge Dakota come in?

The 2005 Dodge Dakota is available in 3 trims (12 total configurations) across Truck (Club Cab) and Truck (Quad Cab) body styles with rear wheel drive, four wheel drive.

2005 Dodge Dakota

3 trims · 12 configurations · Truck (Club Cab), Truck (Quad Cab)

Starting MSRP

$19,885 – $29,190

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Pricing

How much should you pay for the Dodge Dakota? Select a trim to update purchase and lease estimates.

MSRP by trim

Select a trim to update the payment estimates. MSRP is for each trim's base configuration and excludes destination, taxes, and options.

Purchase information

Based on ST

Total price (ST MSRP)

$19,885

Typical monthly

$394/mo

Avg. APR

7.00%

60-month loan estimate for good credit (rates as of 2026-07-11). Not a credit offer; actual APR varies by lender, credit, and dealer.

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Compare 2005 Dodge Dakota trims

ST
4 configurations
MSRP
$19,885 – $25,230
Fuel economy (city/hwy)
14/20
Horsepower
210 hp
Torque
235 lb-ft
Engine
3.7L V6 gas
Seating
6
Drivetrain
RWD
Cargo (cu ft)
30
Max towing
—
SLT
4 configurations
MSRP
$21,640 – $26,985
Fuel economy (city/hwy)
14/20
Horsepower
210 hp
Torque
235 lb-ft
Engine
3.7L V6 gas
Seating
6
Drivetrain
RWD
Cargo (cu ft)
30
Max towing
—
Laramie
4 configurations
MSRP
$24,850 – $29,190
Fuel economy (city/hwy)
15/20
Horsepower
210 hp
Torque
235 lb-ft
Engine
3.7L V6 gas
Seating
6
Drivetrain
RWD
Cargo (cu ft)
30
Max towing
—

Compare 2005 Dodge Dakota trim specifications
Spec	ST4 configurations	SLT4 configurations	Laramie4 configurations
MSRP	$19,885 – $25,230	$21,640 – $26,985	$24,850 – $29,190
Fuel economy (city/hwy)	14/20	14/20	15/20
Horsepower	210 hp	210 hp	210 hp
Torque	235 lb-ft	235 lb-ft	235 lb-ft
Engine	3.7L V6 gas	3.7L V6 gas	3.7L V6 gas
Seating	6	6	6
Drivetrain	RWD	RWD	RWD
Cargo (cu ft)	30	30	30
Max towing	—	—	—

Specifications shown for each trim’s base configuration; drivetrain, cab, and box options vary within a trim, and MSRP shows the full range. MSRP excludes destination fees, taxes, and dealer-installed options.

Full specifications

Shown for each trim's base configuration. Drivetrain, cab, and box options within a trim can change dimensions, capacities, and fuel economy.

Engine & drivetrain

Engine type: STgas
SLTgas
Laramiegas
Fuel type: STregular unleaded
SLTregular unleaded
Laramieregular unleaded
Cylinders: STV6
SLTV6
LaramieV6
Displacement: ST3.7 L
SLT3.7 L
Laramie3.7 L
Horsepower: ST210 hp
SLT210 hp
Laramie210 hp
Torque: ST235 lb-ft
SLT235 lb-ft
Laramie235 lb-ft
Transmission: ST6-speed manual
SLT6-speed manual
Laramie4-speed automatic
Drivetrain: STrear wheel drive
SLTrear wheel drive
Laramierear wheel drive

Dimensions

Body type: STTruck (Club Cab)
SLTTruck (Club Cab)
LaramieTruck (Club Cab)
Doors: ST4
SLT4
Laramie4
Seating: ST6
SLT6
Laramie6
Length: ST218.8 in
SLT218.8 in
Laramie218.8 in
Width: ST71.7 in
SLT71.7 in
Laramie71.7 in
Height: ST68.6 in
SLT68.6 in
Laramie68.6 in
Wheelbase: ST131.3 in
SLT131.3 in
Laramie131.3 in
Ground clearance: ST7.9 in
SLT7.9 in
Laramie7.9 in

Capacity & weight

Max cargo capacity: ST30 cu ft
SLT30 cu ft
Laramie30 cu ft
Fuel tank: ST22 gal
SLT22 gal
Laramie22 gal

Fuel economy & EV

Combined MPG: ST16
SLT16
Laramie17
City MPG: ST14
SLT14
Laramie15
Highway MPG: ST20
SLT20
Laramie20

Full specifications by trim
Spec	ST	SLT	Laramie
Engine & drivetrain
Engine type	gas	gas	gas
Fuel type	regular unleaded	regular unleaded	regular unleaded
Cylinders	V6	V6	V6
Displacement	3.7 L	3.7 L	3.7 L
Horsepower	210 hp	210 hp	210 hp
Torque	235 lb-ft	235 lb-ft	235 lb-ft
Transmission	6-speed manual	6-speed manual	4-speed automatic
Drivetrain	rear wheel drive	rear wheel drive	rear wheel drive
Dimensions
Body type	Truck (Club Cab)	Truck (Club Cab)	Truck (Club Cab)
Doors	4	4	4
Seating	6	6	6
Length	218.8 in	218.8 in	218.8 in
Width	71.7 in	71.7 in	71.7 in
Height	68.6 in	68.6 in	68.6 in
Wheelbase	131.3 in	131.3 in	131.3 in
Ground clearance	7.9 in	7.9 in	7.9 in
Capacity & weight
Max cargo capacity	30 cu ft	30 cu ft	30 cu ft
Fuel tank	22 gal	22 gal	22 gal
Fuel economy & EV
Combined MPG	16	16	17
City MPG	14	14	15
Highway MPG	20	20	20