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2008 Dodge Dakota Pricing and Trim Level Descriptions

Suggested Retail Prices for 2008 Dodge Dakota Pickup Trucks

By Dale Wickell, About.com

You can choose from six different trim levels when you buy a Dodge Dakota pickup truck, moving from the basic ST up to the more feature-packed Laramie. The availability of either a four-wheel or two-wheel drive truck gives you more choices within each trim level.

All Dakota pickup truck prices include a $645 destination charge.

2008 Dodge Dakota Extended Cab and Crew Cab - ST Trim Level

ST Dakota pickup trucks come standard with a 3.7-liter V-6 engine that produces 210 hp and 235 lb.-ft. of torque. Other standard features include:

  • six-speed manual transmission
  • 16-inch steel wheels
  • dual-position tailgate
  • tinted windshield and front door windows
  • rear spoiler
  • four-pin tow connection
  • power steering
  • air conditioning
  • power accessory delay
  • cloth bucket seats
  • AM/FM/CD/MP3 radio
  • multi-stage air bags

ST Truck Options

  • 4-speed automatic transmission
  • rear dual folding seats on Extended Cab trucks
  • Extra Security Package (includes anti-lock brakes and side-curtain air bags

ST Truck Pricing

  • ST Extended Cab 4x2: $20,080
  • ST Extended Cab 4x4: $24,330
  • ST Crew Cab 4x2: $22,780
  • ST Crew Cab 4x4: $25,730

2008 Dodge Dakota Extended Cab and Crew Cab - SXT Trim Level

SXT Dakota pickup trucks pick up some additional standard features not found at the ST trim level:

  • 16-inch aluminum wheels
  • tilt-steering wheel with cruise control
  • power windows, locks and mirrors
  • floor mats
  • floor console and dual rear seats on Extended Cab trucks

SXT Truck Options

  • options available on the ST, plus
  • Full Swing rear doors on Extended Cab, opening 170-degrees
  • tow-related Utility Group: Class IV receiver, seven-pin wiring harness, 3.92 rear axle ratio, cargo utility rails and bed liner
  • Convenience Group: sliding rear window or rear window defroster, Full Swing rear doors on Extended Cab, SIRIUS satellite radio

STX Truck Pricing

  • SXT Extended Cab 4x2: $21,640
  • SXT Extended Cab 4x4: $25,890
  • SXT Crew Cab 4x2: $24,285
  • SXT Crew Cab 4x4: $27,235

2008 Dodge Dakota Extended Cab and Crew Cab - SLT Trim Level

SLT Dakota pickup trucks have additional standard features, some that are options on the ST and STX:

  • fog lamps
  • body-color rear bumper
  • utility rails
  • anti-spin differential
  • sliding rear window or defrost
  • SIRIUS Satellite Radio
  • Full Swing™ rear doors on Extended Cab
  • power seats with adjustable lumbar support
  • security alarm
  • Sentry Key® engine immobilizer
  • YES Essentials® seat fabric (which adds a degree of stain resistance)
  • overhead console with compass
  • temperature and trip computer
  • rear-seat collapsible and removable storage on Crew Cab trucks

SLT Dakota Options

  • 4.7-liter V-8 engine with five-speed automatic transmission
  • heated seats
  • bench seats
  • a liner under the cargo rails
  • 3.92 rear axle ratio
  • navigation radio
  • chromed tubular side steps
  • 18-inch chrome-clad aluminum wheels
  • Trailer Tow Package
  • Sound Group, consisting of an upgraded AM/FM stereo with six-disc CD player and MP3 capability, remote audio controls and remote start

SLT Truck Pricing

  • SLT Extended Cab 4x2: $24,595
  • SLT Extended Cab 4x4: $27,545
  • SLT Crew Cab 4x2: $26,815
  • SLT Crew Cab 4x4: $29,765

2008 Dodge Dakota Extended Cab and Crew Cab - TRX/TRX4

Dodge adds more standard features to this Dakota truck trim level:

  • molded-in-color fender flares and body side moldings
  • accent grille
  • tow hooks
  • 16-inch wheels that differ from lower-trim trucks
  • P265/70R17 OWL Rugged Trail tires
  • different cloth bucket seats
  • TRX decals
  • black headlamp bezels with accent rings
  • a 3.55 rear axle ratio

TRX4 Dakota Options

  • skid plates
  • 3.92 axle ratio
  • rubber slush mats

TRX/TRX4 Truck Pricing

  • TRX Extended Cab 4x2: $25,005
  • TRX4 Extended Cab 4x4: $28,190
  • TRX Crew Cab 4x2: $27,195
  • TRX4 Crew Cab 4x4: $30,390

2008 Dodge Dakota Sport Extended Cab and Crew Cab

The Dakota Sport trucks kick up the standard features one more notch:

  • a body-color grille with chromed billets
  • Sport decals
  • 17-inch machined and painted silver wheels
  • P265/70R18 BSW on/off-road tires
  • 3.55 rear axle ratio
  • two-tone, embroidered cloth bucket seats with taller side bolsters
  • a leather-wrapped steering wheel

Dodge Dakota Sport Options

  • red or gray interior accents (on cloth inserts and stitching on seats, on center console lid and steering wheel
  • 18-inch black-painted wheels

TRX/TRX4 Truck Pricing

  • Dodge Dakota Sport Extended Cab 4x2: $25,780
  • Dodge Dakota Sport Extended Cab 4x4: $28,705
  • Dodge Dakota Sport Crew Cab 4x2: $27,210
  • Dodge Dakota Sport Crew Cab 4x4: $30,120

2008 Dodge Dakota Laramie Extended Cab and Crew Cab

Laramie pickup trucks are top-of-the-line Dodge Dakotas, with all the standard features of previous models, with some upgrades.

  • chromed grille and rear bumper
  • automatic headlamps
  • P265/65R16 tires
  • leather bucket seats
  • upgraded audio system with AM/FM stereo and a six-disc CD player with MP3 capability and remote audio controls

SIRIUS Satellite isn't mentioned in Dodge's list of Laramie features -- hopefully that's an oversight.

Laramie Truck Options

  • heated leather bucket seats
  • leather bench seats
  • 18-inch chrome-clad aluminum wheels

Laramie Truck Pricing

  • Dodge Dakota Laramie Extended Cab 4x2: $27,390
  • Dodge Dakota Laramie Extended Cab 4x4: $30,370
  • Dodge Dakota Laramie Crew Cab 4x2: $28,795
  • Dodge Dakota Laramie Crew Cab 4x4: $31,745

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