2005 Dodge Dakota

At a Glance

Pricing $20,774 - $
Drive Types RWD, 4WD
Engines 3.7l V6, 4.7l V8
Transmissions A4, A5, M6

The Dakota Quad Cab returns with more angular styling. It is the largest mid-sized pickup and the only truck in its class with available V-8 power. The 4.7L Magnum V-8 is available in 230hp and 250hp versions. The Quad Cab is available as either a 6-speed manual or as a 4 or 5 speed automatic. The Quad Cab comes standard with the club cab with optional 6-passenger seating in the crew cab. Two bed lengths are available at 6'6" and 5'4".

What Changed:

All-new Dakota with updated styling and frame design. Three engine choices include a V6 and two V8s. Dakota is available in extended cab and Quad cab configurations in 4x2 and 4x4 versions with two different available bed lengths.

Model/Trim/Package Engine Original MSRP
Dakota Quad Cab 4.7l V8 (250-bhp) A5 4WD $
Dakota Quad Cab 4.7l V8 (250-bhp) A5 RWD $
Dakota Quad Cab 4.7l V8 (230-bhp) A5 4WD $25,579
Dakota Quad Cab 4.7l V8 (230-bhp) A5 RWD $22,729
Dakota Quad Cab 4.7l V8 (230-bhp) M6 4WD $24,409
Dakota Quad Cab 4.7l V8 (230-bhp) M6 RWD $21,559
Dakota Quad Cab 3.7l V6 (210-bhp) A4 4WD $24,719
Dakota Quad Cab 3.7l V6 (210-bhp) A4 RWD $21,869
Dakota Quad Cab 3.7l V6 (210-bhp) M6 4WD $23,624
Dakota Quad Cab 3.7l V6 (210-bhp) M6 RWD $20,774