How much does the 2008 Dodge Dakota cost?

The 2008 Dodge Dakota has a starting MSRP of $20,470, ranging up to $32,135 for the top trim. Trim pricing includes ST from $20,470; SXT from $20,995; BigHorn from $22,030; SLT from $24,985; TRX from $25,395; Sport from $26,170.

What is the fuel economy of the 2008 Dodge Dakota?

The 2008 Dodge Dakota achieves up to 18 MPG combined (EPA estimate), depending on trim and configuration.

How much can the 2008 Dodge Dakota tow?

The 2008 Dodge Dakota has a maximum towing capacity of up to 7,050 pounds, depending on trim and equipment.

How many trims does the 2008 Dodge Dakota come in?

The 2008 Dodge Dakota is available in 7 trims (28 total configurations) across Truck (Extended Cab) and Truck (Crew Cab) body styles with rear wheel drive, four wheel drive.

2008 Dodge Dakota

8 trims · 28 configurations · Truck (Extended Cab), Truck (Crew Cab)

Starting MSRP

$20,470 – $32,135

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Pricing

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MSRP by trim

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Purchase information

Based on ST

Total price (ST MSRP)

$20,470

Typical monthly

$405/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 2008 Dodge Dakota trims

ST
4 configurations
MSRP
$20,470 – $26,120
Fuel economy (city/hwy)
16/20
Horsepower
210 hp
Torque
235 lb-ft
Engine
3.7L V6 gas
Seating
2
Drivetrain
RWD
Cargo (cu ft)
—
Max towing
4,850 lbs
SXT
4 configurations
MSRP
$20,995 – $26,590
Fuel economy (city/hwy)
16/20
Horsepower
210 hp
Torque
235 lb-ft
Engine
3.7L V6 gas
Seating
4
Drivetrain
RWD
Cargo (cu ft)
—
Max towing
4,850 lbs
BigHorn
4 configurations
MSRP
$22,030 – $27,625
Fuel economy (city/hwy)
15/20
Horsepower
210 hp
Torque
235 lb-ft
Engine
3.7L V6 gas
Seating
4
Drivetrain
RWD
Cargo (cu ft)
—
Max towing
4,850 lbs
SLT
4 configurations
MSRP
$24,985 – $30,155
Fuel economy (city/hwy)
16/20
Horsepower
210 hp
Torque
235 lb-ft
Engine
3.7L V6 gas
Seating
4
Drivetrain
RWD
Cargo (cu ft)
—
Max towing
7,050 lbs
TRX
3 configurations
MSRP
$25,395 – $30,780
Fuel economy (city/hwy)
16/20
Horsepower
210 hp
Torque
235 lb-ft
Engine
3.7L V6 gas
Seating
4
Drivetrain
RWD
Cargo (cu ft)
—
Max towing
7,050 lbs
Sport
4 configurations
MSRP
$26,170 – $30,510
Fuel economy (city/hwy)
15/20
Horsepower
210 hp
Torque
235 lb-ft
Engine
3.7L V6 gas
Seating
4
Drivetrain
RWD
Cargo (cu ft)
—
Max towing
7,050 lbs
Laramie
4 configurations
MSRP
$27,780 – $32,135
Fuel economy (city/hwy)
14/19
Horsepower
302 hp
Torque
329 lb-ft
Engine
4.7L V8 gas
Seating
4
Drivetrain
RWD
Cargo (cu ft)
—
Max towing
7,000 lbs
TRX4
MSRP
$28,580
Fuel economy (city/hwy)
15/19
Horsepower
210 hp
Torque
235 lb-ft
Engine
3.7L V6 gas
Seating
4
Drivetrain
4WD
Cargo (cu ft)
—
Max towing
6,800 lbs

Compare 2008 Dodge Dakota trim specifications
Spec	ST4 configurations	SXT4 configurations	BigHorn4 configurations	SLT4 configurations	TRX3 configurations	Sport4 configurations	Laramie4 configurations	TRX4
MSRP	$20,470 – $26,120	$20,995 – $26,590	$22,030 – $27,625	$24,985 – $30,155	$25,395 – $30,780	$26,170 – $30,510	$27,780 – $32,135	$28,580
Fuel economy (city/hwy)	16/20	16/20	15/20	16/20	16/20	15/20	14/19	15/19
Horsepower	210 hp	210 hp	210 hp	210 hp	210 hp	210 hp	302 hp	210 hp
Torque	235 lb-ft	235 lb-ft	235 lb-ft	235 lb-ft	235 lb-ft	235 lb-ft	329 lb-ft	235 lb-ft
Engine	3.7L V6 gas	3.7L V6 gas	3.7L V6 gas	3.7L V6 gas	3.7L V6 gas	3.7L V6 gas	4.7L V8 gas	3.7L V6 gas
Seating	2	4	4	4	4	4	4	4
Drivetrain	RWD	RWD	RWD	RWD	RWD	RWD	RWD	4WD
Cargo (cu ft)	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—
Max towing	4,850 lbs	4,850 lbs	4,850 lbs	7,050 lbs	7,050 lbs	7,050 lbs	7,000 lbs	6,800 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: STgas
SXTgas
BigHorngas
SLTgas
TRXgas
Sportgas
Laramiegas
TRX4gas
Fuel type: STregular unleaded
SXTregular unleaded
BigHornregular unleaded
SLTregular unleaded
TRXregular unleaded
Sportregular unleaded
Laramieregular unleaded
TRX4regular unleaded
Cylinders: STV6
SXTV6
BigHornV6
SLTV6
TRXV6
SportV6
LaramieV8
TRX4V6
Displacement: ST3.7 L
SXT3.7 L
BigHorn3.7 L
SLT3.7 L
TRX3.7 L
Sport3.7 L
Laramie4.7 L
TRX43.7 L
Horsepower: ST210 hp
SXT210 hp
BigHorn210 hp
SLT210 hp
TRX210 hp
Sport210 hp
Laramie302 hp
TRX4210 hp
Torque: ST235 lb-ft
SXT235 lb-ft
BigHorn235 lb-ft
SLT235 lb-ft
TRX235 lb-ft
Sport235 lb-ft
Laramie329 lb-ft
TRX4235 lb-ft
Transmission: ST6-speed manual
SXT6-speed manual
BigHorn4-speed automatic
SLT6-speed manual
TRX6-speed manual
Sport4-speed automatic
Laramie5-speed automatic
TRX46-speed manual
Drivetrain: STrear wheel drive
SXTrear wheel drive
BigHornrear wheel drive
SLTrear wheel drive
TRXrear wheel drive
Sportrear wheel drive
Laramierear wheel drive
TRX4four wheel drive

Dimensions

Body type: STTruck (Extended Cab)
SXTTruck (Extended Cab)
BigHornTruck (Extended Cab)
SLTTruck (Extended Cab)
TRXTruck (Extended Cab)
SportTruck (Extended Cab)
LaramieTruck (Extended Cab)
TRX4Truck (Extended Cab)
Doors: ST4
SXT4
BigHorn4
SLT4
TRX4
Sport4
Laramie4
TRX44
Seating: ST2
SXT4
BigHorn4
SLT4
TRX4
Sport4
Laramie4
TRX44
Length: ST218.5 in
SXT218.5 in
BigHorn218.5 in
SLT218.5 in
TRX218.5 in
Sport218.5 in
Laramie218.5 in
TRX4218.5 in
Width: ST76.4 in
SXT76.4 in
BigHorn76.4 in
SLT76.4 in
TRX76.4 in
Sport76.4 in
Laramie76.4 in
TRX476.4 in
Height: ST68 in
SXT68 in
BigHorn68 in
SLT68 in
TRX68 in
Sport68 in
Laramie68 in
TRX468 in
Wheelbase: ST130.4 in
SXT130.4 in
BigHorn130.4 in
SLT130.4 in
TRX130.4 in
Sport130.4 in
Laramie130.4 in
TRX4130.4 in
Ground clearance: ST7.4 in
SXT7.4 in
BigHorn7.4 in
SLT7.4 in
TRX7.4 in
Sport7.4 in
Laramie7.4 in
TRX47.4 in

Capacity & weight

Max towing: ST4,850 lbs
SXT4,850 lbs
BigHorn4,850 lbs
SLT7,050 lbs
TRX7,050 lbs
Sport7,050 lbs
Laramie7,000 lbs
TRX46,800 lbs
Max payload: ST1,710 lbs
SXT1,710 lbs
BigHorn1,710 lbs
SLT1,680 lbs
TRX1,660 lbs
Sport1,690 lbs
Laramie1,460 lbs
TRX41,470 lbs
Curb weight: ST4,296 lbs
SXT4,296 lbs
BigHorn4,296 lbs
SLT4,329 lbs
TRX4,354 lbs
Sport4,325 lbs
Laramie4,553 lbs
TRX44,535 lbs
Fuel tank: ST22 gal
SXT22 gal
BigHorn22 gal
SLT22 gal
TRX22 gal
Sport22 gal
Laramie22 gal
TRX422 gal

Fuel economy & EV

Combined MPG: ST18
SXT18
BigHorn17
SLT18
TRX18
Sport17
Laramie15
TRX416
City MPG: ST16
SXT16
BigHorn15
SLT16
TRX16
Sport15
Laramie14
TRX415
Highway MPG: ST20
SXT20
BigHorn20
SLT20
TRX20
Sport20
Laramie19
TRX419

Full specifications by trim
Spec	ST	SXT	BigHorn	SLT	TRX	Sport	Laramie	TRX4
Engine & drivetrain
Engine type	gas	gas	gas	gas	gas	gas	gas	gas
Fuel type	regular unleaded	regular unleaded	regular unleaded	regular unleaded	regular unleaded	regular unleaded	regular unleaded	regular unleaded
Cylinders	V6	V6	V6	V6	V6	V6	V8	V6
Displacement	3.7 L	3.7 L	3.7 L	3.7 L	3.7 L	3.7 L	4.7 L	3.7 L
Horsepower	210 hp	210 hp	210 hp	210 hp	210 hp	210 hp	302 hp	210 hp
Torque	235 lb-ft	235 lb-ft	235 lb-ft	235 lb-ft	235 lb-ft	235 lb-ft	329 lb-ft	235 lb-ft
Transmission	6-speed manual	6-speed manual	4-speed automatic	6-speed manual	6-speed manual	4-speed automatic	5-speed automatic	6-speed manual
Drivetrain	rear wheel drive	rear wheel drive	rear wheel drive	rear wheel drive	rear wheel drive	rear wheel drive	rear wheel drive	four wheel drive
Dimensions
Body type	Truck (Extended Cab)	Truck (Extended Cab)	Truck (Extended Cab)	Truck (Extended Cab)	Truck (Extended Cab)	Truck (Extended Cab)	Truck (Extended Cab)	Truck (Extended Cab)
Doors	4	4	4	4	4	4	4	4
Seating	2	4	4	4	4	4	4	4
Length	218.5 in	218.5 in	218.5 in	218.5 in	218.5 in	218.5 in	218.5 in	218.5 in
Width	76.4 in	76.4 in	76.4 in	76.4 in	76.4 in	76.4 in	76.4 in	76.4 in
Height	68 in	68 in	68 in	68 in	68 in	68 in	68 in	68 in
Wheelbase	130.4 in	130.4 in	130.4 in	130.4 in	130.4 in	130.4 in	130.4 in	130.4 in
Ground clearance	7.4 in	7.4 in	7.4 in	7.4 in	7.4 in	7.4 in	7.4 in	7.4 in
Capacity & weight
Max towing	4,850 lbs	4,850 lbs	4,850 lbs	7,050 lbs	7,050 lbs	7,050 lbs	7,000 lbs	6,800 lbs
Max payload	1,710 lbs	1,710 lbs	1,710 lbs	1,680 lbs	1,660 lbs	1,690 lbs	1,460 lbs	1,470 lbs
Curb weight	4,296 lbs	4,296 lbs	4,296 lbs	4,329 lbs	4,354 lbs	4,325 lbs	4,553 lbs	4,535 lbs
Fuel tank	22 gal	22 gal	22 gal	22 gal	22 gal	22 gal	22 gal	22 gal
Fuel economy & EV
Combined MPG	18	18	17	18	18	17	15	16
City MPG	16	16	15	16	16	15	14	15
Highway MPG	20	20	20	20	20	20	19	19