2008 Dodge Dakota Quad Cab

At a Glance

Pricing $22,135 - $31,100
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 Crew Cab ST 3.7l V6 (210-bhp) M6 RWD $22,135
Dakota Crew Cab ST 3.7l V6 (210-bhp) A4 RWD $23,270
Dakota Crew Cab ST 3.7l V6 (210-bhp) M6 4WD $25,085
Dakota Crew Cab ST 3.7l V6 (210-bhp) A4 4WD $26,220
Dakota Crew Cab SXT 3.7l V6 (210-bhp) M6 RWD $23,640
Dakota Crew Cab SXT 3.7l V6 (210-bhp) A4 RWD $24,775
Dakota Crew Cab SXT 3.7l V6 (210-bhp) M6 4WD $26,590
Dakota Crew Cab SXT 3.7l V6 (210-bhp) A4 4WD $27,725
Dakota Crew Cab SLT 3.7l V6 (210-bhp) A4 RWD $26,170
Dakota Crew Cab SLT 4.7l V8 (302-bhp) A5 RWD $27,230
Dakota Crew Cab SLT 3.7l V6 (210-bhp) A4 4WD $29,160
Dakota Crew Cab SLT 4.7l V8 (302-bhp) A5 4WD $30,180
Dakota Crew Cab TRX 3.7l V6 (210-bhp) A4 RWD $26,590
Dakota Crew Cab TRX 4.7l V8 (302-bhp) A5 RWD $27,610
Dakota Crew Cab TRX 3.7l V6 (210-bhp) A4 4WD $29,745
Dakota Crew Cab TRX 4.7l V8 (302-bhp) A5 4WD $30,805
Dakota Crew Cab Sport 3.7l V6 (210-bhp) A4 RWD $26,565
Dakota Crew Cab Sport 4.7l V8 (302-bhp) A5 RWD $27,625
Dakota Crew Cab Sport 3.7l V6 (210-bhp) A4 4WD $29,475
Dakota Crew Cab Sport 4.7l V8 (302-bhp) A5 4WD $30,535
Dakota Crew Cab Laramie 4.7l V8 (302-bhp) A5 RWD $28,150
Dakota Crew Cab Laramie 4.7l V8 (302-bhp) A5 4WD $31,100