2006 Dodge Dakota
3 trims · 12 configurations · Truck (Club Cab), Truck (Quad Cab)
Starting MSRP
$20,340 – $29,790
Key specifications
NHTSA safety
Not rated
Source: NHTSA · 5 recalls on record
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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
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Purchase information
Based on ST
Total price (ST MSRP)
$20,340
Typical monthly
$403/mo
Avg. APR
7.00%
60-month loan estimate for good credit (rates as of 2026-08-23). Not a credit offer; actual APR varies by lender, credit, and dealer.
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ST
4 configurations
- MSRP
- $20,340 – $24,590
- Fuel economy (city/hwy)
- 14/20
- Horsepower
- 210 hp
- Torque
- 235 lb-ft
- Engine
- 3.7L V6 gas
- Seating
- 3
- Drivetrain
- RWD
- Cargo (cu ft)
- —
- Max towing
- 7,000 lbs
SLT
4 configurations
- MSRP
- $22,170 – $26,295
- 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)
- —
- Max towing
- 7,000 lbs
Laramie
4 configurations
- MSRP
- $25,575 – $29,790
- 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)
- —
- Max towing
- 7,000 lbs
| Spec | ST4 configurations | SLT4 configurations | Laramie4 configurations |
|---|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $20,340 – $24,590 | $22,170 – $26,295 | $25,575 – $29,790 |
| 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 | 3 | 6 | 6 |
| Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | RWD |
| Cargo (cu ft) | — | — | — |
| Max towing | 7,000 lbs | 7,000 lbs | 7,000 lbs |
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
- STgasSLTgasLaramiegas
- Fuel type
- STregular unleadedSLTregular unleadedLaramieregular unleaded
- Cylinders
- STV6SLTV6LaramieV6
- Displacement
- ST3.7 LSLT3.7 LLaramie3.7 L
- Horsepower
- ST210 hpSLT210 hpLaramie210 hp
- Torque
- ST235 lb-ftSLT235 lb-ftLaramie235 lb-ft
- Transmission
- ST6-speed manualSLT6-speed manualLaramie4-speed automatic
- Drivetrain
- STrear wheel driveSLTrear wheel driveLaramierear wheel drive
Dimensions
- Body type
- STTruck (Club Cab)SLTTruck (Club Cab)LaramieTruck (Club Cab)
- Doors
- ST4SLT4Laramie4
- Seating
- ST3SLT6Laramie6
- Length
- ST218.8 inSLT218.8 inLaramie218.8 in
- Width
- ST74.3 inSLT74.3 inLaramie74.3 in
- Height
- ST68.7 inSLT68.7 inLaramie68.7 in
- Wheelbase
- ST131.3 inSLT131.3 inLaramie131.3 in
- Ground clearance
- ST7.9 inSLT7.9 inLaramie7.9 in
Capacity & weight
- Max towing
- ST7,000 lbsSLT7,000 lbsLaramie7,000 lbs
- Max payload
- ST1,720 lbsSLT1,700 lbsLaramie1,720 lbs
- Curb weight
- ST4,286 lbsSLT4,306 lbsLaramie4,293 lbs
- Fuel tank
- ST22 galSLT22 galLaramie22 gal
Fuel economy & EV
- Combined MPG
- ST16SLT16Laramie17
- City MPG
- ST14SLT14Laramie15
- Highway MPG
- ST20SLT20Laramie20
| 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 | 3 | 6 | 6 |
| Length | 218.8 in | 218.8 in | 218.8 in |
| Width | 74.3 in | 74.3 in | 74.3 in |
| Height | 68.7 in | 68.7 in | 68.7 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 towing | 7,000 lbs | 7,000 lbs | 7,000 lbs |
| Max payload | 1,720 lbs | 1,700 lbs | 1,720 lbs |
| Curb weight | 4,286 lbs | 4,306 lbs | 4,293 lbs |
| 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 |
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2006 Dodge Dakota FAQ
- How much does the 2006 Dodge Dakota cost?
- The 2006 Dodge Dakota has a starting MSRP of $20,340, ranging up to $29,790 for the top trim. Trim pricing includes ST from $20,340; SLT from $22,170; Laramie from $25,575.
- What is the fuel economy of the 2006 Dodge Dakota?
- The 2006 Dodge Dakota achieves up to 17 MPG combined (EPA estimate), depending on trim and configuration.
- How much can the 2006 Dodge Dakota tow?
- The 2006 Dodge Dakota has a maximum towing capacity of up to 7,000 pounds, depending on trim and equipment.
- How many trims does the 2006 Dodge Dakota come in?
- The 2006 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.