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2008 Dodge Dakota Pricing and Trim Level Descriptions

Suggested Retail Prices for 2008 Dodge Dakota Pickup Trucks

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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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