2009 Dodge Dakota
5 trims · 18 configurations · Truck (Extended Cab), Truck (Crew Cab)
Starting MSRP
$22,560 – $31,630
Key specifications
NHTSA safety
Not rated
Frontal (driver)★★★★★
Frontal (passenger)★★★★★
Rollover★★★★☆
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
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)
$22,560
Typical monthly
$447/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
- $22,560 – $28,210
- Fuel economy (city/hwy)
- 15/20
- Horsepower
- 210 hp
- Torque
- 235 lb-ft
- Engine
- 3.7L V6 gas
- Seating
- 2
- Drivetrain
- RWD
- Cargo (cu ft)
- —
- Max towing
- 5,000 lbs
BigHorn
4 configurations
- MSRP
- $23,710 – $29,355
- 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
- 7,200 lbs
LoneStar
4 configurations
- MSRP
- $23,710 – $29,355
- 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
- 7,200 lbs
Laramie
4 configurations
- MSRP
- $27,315 – $31,630
- 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
- 7,100 lbs
TRX4
2 configurations
- MSRP
- $29,985 – $31,045
- Fuel economy (city/hwy)
- 14/18
- Horsepower
- 210 hp
- Torque
- 235 lb-ft
- Engine
- 3.7L V6 gas
- Seating
- 4
- Drivetrain
- 4WD
- Cargo (cu ft)
- —
- Max towing
- 6,850 lbs
| Spec | ST4 configurations | BigHorn4 configurations | LoneStar4 configurations | Laramie4 configurations | TRX42 configurations |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $22,560 – $28,210 | $23,710 – $29,355 | $23,710 – $29,355 | $27,315 – $31,630 | $29,985 – $31,045 |
| Fuel economy (city/hwy) | 15/20 | 15/20 | 15/20 | 15/20 | 14/18 |
| Horsepower | 210 hp | 210 hp | 210 hp | 210 hp | 210 hp |
| Torque | 235 lb-ft | 235 lb-ft | 235 lb-ft | 235 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 |
| Seating | 2 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | RWD | RWD | 4WD |
| Cargo (cu ft) | — | — | — | — | — |
| Max towing | 5,000 lbs | 7,200 lbs | 7,200 lbs | 7,100 lbs | 6,850 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
- STgasBigHorngasLoneStargasLaramiegasTRX4gas
- Fuel type
- STregular unleadedBigHornregular unleadedLoneStarregular unleadedLaramieregular unleadedTRX4regular unleaded
- Cylinders
- STV6BigHornV6LoneStarV6LaramieV6TRX4V6
- Displacement
- ST3.7 LBigHorn3.7 LLoneStar3.7 LLaramie3.7 LTRX43.7 L
- Horsepower
- ST210 hpBigHorn210 hpLoneStar210 hpLaramie210 hpTRX4210 hp
- Torque
- ST235 lb-ftBigHorn235 lb-ftLoneStar235 lb-ftLaramie235 lb-ftTRX4235 lb-ft
- Transmission
- ST4-speed automaticBigHorn4-speed automaticLoneStar4-speed automaticLaramie4-speed automaticTRX44-speed automatic
- Drivetrain
- STrear wheel driveBigHornrear wheel driveLoneStarrear wheel driveLaramierear wheel driveTRX4four wheel drive
Dimensions
- Body type
- STTruck (Extended Cab)BigHornTruck (Extended Cab)LoneStarTruck (Extended Cab)LaramieTruck (Extended Cab)TRX4Truck (Extended Cab)
- Doors
- ST4BigHorn4LoneStar4Laramie4TRX44
- Seating
- ST2BigHorn4LoneStar4Laramie4TRX44
- Length
- ST218.5 inBigHorn218.5 inLoneStar218.5 inLaramie218.5 inTRX4218.5 in
- Width
- ST76.4 inBigHorn76.4 inLoneStar76.4 inLaramie76.4 inTRX476.4 in
- Height
- ST68 inBigHorn68 inLoneStar68 inLaramie68 inTRX468 in
- Wheelbase
- ST131.3 inBigHorn131.3 inLoneStar131.3 inLaramie131.3 inTRX4131.3 in
- Ground clearance
- ST7.4 inBigHorn7.4 inLoneStar7.4 inLaramie7.4 inTRX47.4 in
Capacity & weight
- Max towing
- ST5,000 lbsBigHorn7,200 lbsLoneStar7,200 lbsLaramie7,100 lbsTRX46,850 lbs
- Max payload
- ST1,820 lbsBigHorn1,800 lbsLoneStar1,800 lbsLaramie1,750 lbsTRX41,540 lbs
- Curb weight
- ST4,175 lbsBigHorn4,209 lbsLoneStar4,209 lbsLaramie4,264 lbsTRX44,467 lbs
- Fuel tank
- ST27 galBigHorn22 galLoneStar22 galLaramie22 galTRX422 gal
Fuel economy & EV
- Combined MPG
- ST17BigHorn17LoneStar17Laramie17TRX415
- City MPG
- ST15BigHorn15LoneStar15Laramie15TRX414
- Highway MPG
- ST20BigHorn20LoneStar20Laramie20TRX418
| Spec | ST | BigHorn | LoneStar | Laramie | TRX4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine & drivetrain | |||||
| Engine type | gas | gas | gas | gas | gas |
| Fuel type | regular unleaded | regular unleaded | regular unleaded | regular unleaded | regular unleaded |
| Cylinders | V6 | V6 | V6 | V6 | V6 |
| Displacement | 3.7 L | 3.7 L | 3.7 L | 3.7 L | 3.7 L |
| Horsepower | 210 hp | 210 hp | 210 hp | 210 hp | 210 hp |
| Torque | 235 lb-ft | 235 lb-ft | 235 lb-ft | 235 lb-ft | 235 lb-ft |
| Transmission | 4-speed automatic | 4-speed automatic | 4-speed automatic | 4-speed automatic | 4-speed automatic |
| Drivetrain | 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) |
| Doors | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Seating | 2 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Length | 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 |
| Height | 68 in | 68 in | 68 in | 68 in | 68 in |
| Wheelbase | 131.3 in | 131.3 in | 131.3 in | 131.3 in | 131.3 in |
| Ground clearance | 7.4 in | 7.4 in | 7.4 in | 7.4 in | 7.4 in |
| Capacity & weight | |||||
| Max towing | 5,000 lbs | 7,200 lbs | 7,200 lbs | 7,100 lbs | 6,850 lbs |
| Max payload | 1,820 lbs | 1,800 lbs | 1,800 lbs | 1,750 lbs | 1,540 lbs |
| Curb weight | 4,175 lbs | 4,209 lbs | 4,209 lbs | 4,264 lbs | 4,467 lbs |
| Fuel tank | 27 gal | 22 gal | 22 gal | 22 gal | 22 gal |
| Fuel economy & EV | |||||
| Combined MPG | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 15 |
| City MPG | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 14 |
| Highway MPG | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 18 |
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2009 Dodge Dakota FAQ
- How much does the 2009 Dodge Dakota cost?
- The 2009 Dodge Dakota has a starting MSRP of $22,560, ranging up to $31,630 for the top trim. Trim pricing includes ST from $22,560; BigHorn from $23,710; LoneStar from $23,710; Laramie from $27,315; TRX from $29,985.
- What is the fuel economy of the 2009 Dodge Dakota?
- The 2009 Dodge Dakota achieves up to 18 MPG combined (EPA estimate), depending on trim and configuration.
- How much can the 2009 Dodge Dakota tow?
- The 2009 Dodge Dakota has a maximum towing capacity of up to 7,200 pounds, depending on trim and equipment.
- How many trims does the 2009 Dodge Dakota come in?
- The 2009 Dodge Dakota is available in 5 trims (18 total configurations) across Truck (Extended Cab) and Truck (Crew Cab) body styles with rear wheel drive, four wheel drive.