2008 Dodge Dakota Club Cab

At a Glance

Pricing $19,435 - $29,740
Drive Types RWD, 4WD
Engines 3.7l V6, 4.7l V8
Transmissions A4, A5, M6
Fuel Economy 14-16 (city), 18-20 (highway)

Like the Ram pickup, the Dakota shares similar styling cues that identify it unmistakably as a Dodge truck. The Dakota Club Cab offers extra room behind the front seats for cargo. Being a midsize truck allows the Dakota to offer real cargo and towing capacity advantages over its compact pickup competition. Engine choices include a 3.7L V-6 and 4.7L V-8, but no Hemi ®. Both are equipped with a standard 6-speed manual, which is a rarity in this class. A more stylish interior with aluminum colored trim adds sophistication to the Dakota.

What Changed:

The Dakota receives styling updates for 2008. Output of the 4.7L V8 increases to 302 hp, a gain of 42 hp.

Model/Trim/Package Engine Original MSRP
Dakota Extended Cab ST 3.7l V6 (210-bhp) M6 RWD $19,435
Dakota Extended Cab ST 3.7l V6 (210-bhp) A4 RWD $20,570
Dakota Extended Cab ST 3.7l V6 (210-bhp) M6 4WD $23,685
Dakota Extended Cab ST 3.7l V6 (210-bhp) A4 4WD $24,820
Dakota Extended Cab SXT 3.7l V6 (210-bhp) M6 RWD $20,995
Dakota Extended Cab SXT 3.7l V6 (210-bhp) A4 RWD $22,130
Dakota Extended Cab SXT 3.7l V6 (210-bhp) M6 4WD $25,245
Dakota Extended Cab SXT 3.7l V6 (210-bhp) A4 4WD $26,380
Dakota Extended Cab SLT 3.7l V6 (210-bhp) M6 RWD $23,950
Dakota Extended Cab SLT 3.7l V6 (210-bhp) A4 RWD $25,085
Dakota Extended Cab SLT 4.7l V8 (302-bhp) A5 RWD $26,145
Dakota Extended Cab SLT 3.7l V6 (210-bhp) M6 4WD $26,900
Dakota Extended Cab SLT 3.7l V6 (210-bhp) A4 4WD $28,035
Dakota Extended Cab SLT 4.7l V8 (302-bhp) A5 4WD $29,055
Dakota Extended Cab TRX 3.7l V6 (210-bhp) M6 RWD $24,360
Dakota Extended Cab TRX 3.7l V6 (210-bhp) A4 RWD $25,495
Dakota Extended Cab TRX 4.7l V8 (302-bhp) A5 RWD $26,515
Dakota Extended Cab TRX 3.7l V6 (210-bhp) M6 4WD $27,545
Dakota Extended Cab TRX 3.7l V6 (210-bhp) A4 4WD $28,680
Dakota Extended Cab TRX 4.7l V8 (302-bhp) A5 4WD $29,740
Dakota Extended Cab Sport 3.7l V6 (210-bhp) A4 RWD $25,135
Dakota Extended Cab Sport 4.7l V8 (302-bhp) A5 RWD $26,195
Dakota Extended Cab Sport 3.7l V6 (210-bhp) A4 4WD $28,060
Dakota Extended Cab Sport 4.7l V8 (302-bhp) A5 4WD $29,120
Dakota Extended Cab Laramie 4.7l V8 (302-bhp) A5 RWD $26,745
Dakota Extended Cab Laramie 4.7l V8 (302-bhp) A5 4WD $29,725