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| Pros | Cons |
| Trailer-towing capability | Acceleration (V6) |
| Fuel economy | |
| Rear-seat room (Club Cab) | |
| 4WD Ext. Cab V6, manual | 4WD Club Cab V8 | Class Average |
| 3 | 5 | 4.9 |
| 4WD Ext. Cab V6, manual | 4WD Club Cab V8 | Class Average |
| 4 | 4 | 3.5 |
| 4WD Ext. Cab V6, manual | 4WD Club Cab V8 | Class Average |
| 5 | 5 | 4.6 |
| 4WD Ext. Cab V6, manual | 4WD Club Cab V8 | Class Average |
| 4 | 4 | 3.9 |
| 4WD Ext. Cab V6, manual | 4WD Club Cab V8 | Class Average |
| 5 | 6 | 4.5 |
| 4WD Ext. Cab V6, manual | 4WD Club Cab V8 | Class Average |
| 6 | 6 | 5.9 |
| 4WD Ext. Cab V6, manual | 4WD Club Cab V8 | Class Average |
| 4 | 4 | 4.7 |
| 4WD Ext. Cab V6, manual | 4WD Club Cab V8 | Class Average |
| 7 | 7 | 5.6 |
| 4WD Ext. Cab V6, manual | 4WD Club Cab V8 | Class Average |
| 2 | 5 | 2.7 |
| 4WD Ext. Cab V6, manual | 4WD Club Cab V8 | Class Average |
| 3 | 4 | 3.6 |
| 4WD Ext. Cab V6, manual | 4WD Club Cab V8 | Class Average |
| 7 | 8 | 5.8 |
| 4WD Ext. Cab V6, manual | 4WD Club Cab V8 | Class Average |
| 50 | 58 | 49.7 |
| Low Score | 35 | |
| Average Score | 49 | |
| High Score | 61 |
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| Trim Name | Retail Price | Dealer Invoice | Destination Charge |
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| 2WD ST Club Cab extended cab | $19,805 | $18,226 | $690 |
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| 4WD ST Club Cab extended cab | $24,055 | $22,054 | $690 |
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| 2WD ST Quad Cab crew cab | $22,505 | $20,674 | $690 |
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| 4WD ST Quad Cab crew cab | $25,455 | $23,335 | $690 |
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| 2WD Bighorn/Lone Star Club Cab extended cab | $21,365 | $19,615 | $690 |
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| 4WD Bighorn/Lone Star Club Cab extended cab | $25,615 | $23,442 | $690 |
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| 2WD Bighorn/Lone Star Quad Cab crew cab | $24,010 | $22,014 | $690 |
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| 4WD Bighorn/Lone Star Quad Cab crew cab | $26,960 | $24,674 | $690 |
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| 2WD SLT Club Cab extended cab | $24,320 | $22,245 | $690 |
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| 4WD SLT Club Cab extended cab | $27,270 | $24,915 | $690 |
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| 2WD SLT Quad Cab crew cab | $26,540 | $24,266 | $690 |
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| 4WD SLT Quad Cab crew cab | $29,490 | $26,926 | $690 |
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| 2WD TRX Club Cab extended cab | $24,730 | $22,610 | $690 |
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| 4WD TRX Club Cab extended cab | $27,915 | $25,489 | $690 |
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| 2WD TRX Quad Cab crew cab | $26,920 | $24,604 | $690 |
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| 4WD TRX Quad Cab crew cab | $30,115 | $27,482 | $690 |
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| 2WD Sport Club Cab extended cab | $25,505 | $23,299 | $690 |
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| 4WD Sport Club Cab extended cab | $28,430 | $25,948 | $690 |
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| 2WD Sport Quad Cab crew cab | $26,935 | $24,617 | $690 |
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| 4WD Sport Quad Cab crew cab | $29,845 | $27,242 | $690 |
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| 2WD Laramie Club Cab extended cab | $27,115 | $24,732 | $690 |
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| 4WD Laramie Club Cab extended cab | $30,095 | $27,430 | $690 |
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| 2WD Laramie Quad Cab crew cab | $28,520 | $26,028 | $690 |
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| 4WD Laramie Quad Cab crew cab | $31,470 | $28,688 | $690 |
| Model | Rebate & Incentives | Type | Expires |
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| Dakota | $1500-$3250 cash back or 0%-5.9% financing. | Customer | 07/31/08 |
Major Packages |
Retail Price |
Invoice Price |
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Bighorn/Lone Star Quick Order Pkg. 22D
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Bighorn/Lone Star
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$655
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$576
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Unique exterior trim, color-keyed bumpers, fog lights, 265/60R18 on/off-road tires. Requires 4-speed automatic transmission.
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Convenience Group
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Bighorn/Lone Star Club Cab
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$360
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$317
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Bighorn/Lone Star Quad Cab
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$265
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$233
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Satellite radio, full-swing rear doors (Club Cab), sliding rear window.
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Extra Security Group
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Bighorn/Lone Star, Laramie, SLT, ST, Sport, TRX
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$640
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$563
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Curtain side airbags, front and rear antilock brakes.
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Premium Sound Group
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SLT/TRX Club Cab
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$825
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$726
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SLT/TRX Club Cab w/automatic transmission, SLT/TRX Quad Cab
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$1,010
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$889
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Sport
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$960
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$845
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Alpine AM/FM radio w/in-dash 6-disc CD/MP3 changer, leather-wrapped steering wheel, remote engine start (Club Cab w/automatic transmission, Crew Cab).
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Utility Group
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Bighorn/Lone Star
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$870
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$766
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Limited-slip differential, special axle ratio, special mirrors, bed utility rails, bedliner, heavy-duty engine and transmission cooling, 7-pin wiring harness, Class IV hitch receiver.
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Chrome Edition Group
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Bighorn/Lone Star, Laramie, SLT, ST, Sport, TRX
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$790
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$695
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Chrome side steps, chrome fuel filler door, chrome exhaust tip.
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Trailer Tow Group
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SLT, 2WD TRX, Sport, Laramie
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$525
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$462
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4WD TRX
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$345
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$304
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Special mirrors, heavy-duty engine and transmission cooling, Class IV trailer hitch, 7-pin wiring harness.
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Powertrain |
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Flex-fuel 4.7-liter V8 engine
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SLT, TRX, Sport
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$985
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$867
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Requires 5-speed automatic transmission.
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4-speed automatic transmission
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ST, Bighorn/Lone Star, SLT Club Cab, 4WD TRX Club Cab
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$1,135
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$999
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2WD TRX Club Cab
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$1,095
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$964
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NA w/4.7-liter V8 engine. Std. SLT/TRX Quad Cab, Sport.
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5-speed automatic transmission
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2WD SLT/TRX Club Cab
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$1,210
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$1,065
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4WD SLT/TRX Club Cab
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$1,170
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$1,030
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Sport, SLT/TRX Quad Cab
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$75
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$66
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Requires 4.7-liter V8 engine.
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AWD transfer case
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4WD TRX/Sport/Laramie
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$395
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$348
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TRX, Sport require 4.7-liter V8 engine, 5-speed automatic transmission.
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Limited-slip differential
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Bighorn/Lone Star, Laramie, SLT, ST, Sport, TRX
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$295
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$260
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Requires automatic transmission or special axle ratio.
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Special axle ratio
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w/automatic transmission
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$40
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$35
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w/manual transmission
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$80
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$70
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Comfort and Convenience Features |
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Navigation system
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SLT, TRX, Sport
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$1,795
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$1,580
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SLT/TRX/Sport w/Premium Sound Group, Laramie
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$1,445
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$1,272
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Replaces Premium Sound Group and Laramie in-dash 6-disc CD/MP3 changer w/single disc CD/MP3 player.
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Power sunroof
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SLT/TRX/Sport/Laramie Quad Cab
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$850
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$748
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NA w/Extra Security Group.
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Rear defogger
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Bighorn/Lone Star, Laramie, SLT, Sport, TRX
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$20
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$18
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Deletes sliding rear window. Bighorn/Lone Star requires Convenience Group. NA ST.
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Upgraded cloth upholstery
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Bighorn/Lone Star
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$665
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$585
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Includes power driver seat, heated front seats.
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Front split bench seat
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SLT
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$275
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$242
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Laramie
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$245
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$216
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Front bench seat
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TRX
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$275
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$242
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Heated front seats
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Bighorn/Lone Star, SLT, TRX, Sport, Laramie
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$250
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$220
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Rear jump seats
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ST Club Cab
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$300
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$264
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Requires center console.
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Center console
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ST Quad Cab
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$75
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$66
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Requires rear jump seats.
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Appearance and Miscellaneous |
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Chrome side steps
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Bighorn/Lone Star, Laramie, SLT, ST, TRX
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$525
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$462
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NA Sport.
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Bedliner
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SLT, TRX, Sport
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$245
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$165
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Engine-block heater
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Bighorn/Lone Star, Laramie, SLT, ST, Sport, TRX
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$35
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$31
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Special paint
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Bighorn/Lone Star, Laramie, SLT, ST, Sport, TRX
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$150
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$132
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Premium paint
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Bighorn/Lone Star, Laramie, SLT, ST, Sport, TRX
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$225
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$198
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Special Purpose, Wheels and Tires |
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Black alloy wheels
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Sport
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$100
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$88
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Includes 265/60R18 on/off-road tires.
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Chrome alloy wheels
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SLT
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$895
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$788
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Laramie
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$545
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$480
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Includes 265/60R18 on/off-road tires.
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265/70R16 all-terrain white-letter tires
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SLT
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$350
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$308
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265/60R17 on/off-road white-letter tires
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Sport
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$100
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$88
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265/60R18 on/off-road white-letter tires
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SLT, Laramie
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$100
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$88
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Requires chrome alloy wheels.
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| Specification | Dodge Dakota extended cab | Dodge Dakota crew cab |
| Wheelbase, in. | 131.3 | 131.3 |
| Overall Length, in. | 218.5 | 218.5 |
| Overall Width, in. | 71.7 | 71.7 |
| Overall Height, in. | 68.6 | 68.7 |
| Curb Weight, lbs. | 4296 | 4381 |
| Cargo Volume, cu. ft. | -- | -- |
| Standard Payload, lbs. | 1710 | 1630 |
| Fuel Capacity, gals. | 22.0 | 22.0 |
| Seating Capacity | 5 | 6 |
| Front Head Room, in. | 39.6 | 39.9 |
| Max. Front Leg Room, in. | 41.9 | 41.9 |
| Rear Head Room, in. | 36.5 | 38.4 |
| Max. Rear Leg Room, in. | 32.1 | 36.4 |
| sohc V6 | sohc V8 | |
| Size, liters/cu. in. | 3.7 /226 | 4.7 /287 |
| Horsepower @ rpm. | 210 @ 5200 | 302 @ 4600 |
| Torque (lb-ft) @ rpm. | 235 @ 4000 | 329 @ 3600 |
| Availability | Standard | Standard |
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EPA City / highway mpg
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| 6-speed manual | 16/20 | --/-- |
| 4-speed automatic | 15/20 | --/-- |
| 5-speed automatic | --/-- | 16/22 |
Antilock Brakes Traction Control Antiskid System |
Front Side Airbags Curtain Side Airbags Rear Side Airbags |
| Test | Dodge Dakota extended cab | Dodge Dakota crew cab |
| 4WD Rollover | 4 | 4 |
| Front Impact, Driver | 5 | 5 |
| Front Impact, Passenger | 5 | 5 |
| Rollover Resistance | 4 | 4 |
| Side Impact, Driver | 5 | 5 |
| Side Impact, Rear Passenger | NA | 5 |
| Class | Years/Miles | Comments |
| Powertrain | Lifetime/-- | -- |
| Bumper-to-bumper | 3/36,000 | -- |
| Corrosion | 5/100,000 | -- |
| Free roadside assistance | 3/36,000 | -- |
| Free scheduled maintenance | None/-- | -- |
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