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. A more stylish interior with aluminum colored trim adds sophistication to the Dakota.
| Model/Trim/Package | Engine | | | Original MSRP
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| Dakota Extended Cab ST | 3.7l V6 (210-bhp) | M6 | RWD | $21,075 |
| Dakota Extended Cab ST | 3.7l V6 (210-bhp) | A4 | RWD | $22,210 |
| Dakota Extended Cab ST | 3.7l V6 (210-bhp) | M6 | 4WD | $25,325 |
| Dakota Extended Cab ST | 3.7l V6 (210-bhp) | A4 | 4WD | $26,460 |
| Dakota Extended Cab Big Horn/Lone Star | 3.7l V6 (210-bhp) | A4 | RWD | $23,360 |
| Dakota Extended Cab Big Horn/Lone Star | 4.7l V8 (302-bhp) | A5 | RWD | $24,420 |
| Dakota Extended Cab Big Horn/Lone Star | 3.7l V6 (210-bhp) | A4 | 4WD | $27,610 |
| Dakota Extended Cab Big Horn/Lone Star | 4.7l V8 (302-bhp) | A5 | 4WD | $28,670 |
| Dakota Extended Cab TRX | 3.7l V6 (210-bhp) | A4 | 4WD | $29,635 |
| Dakota Extended Cab TRX | 4.7l V8 (302-bhp) | A5 | 4WD | $30,695 |
| Dakota Extended Cab Laramie | 3.7l V6 (210-bhp) | A4 | RWD | $26,965 |
| Dakota Extended Cab Laramie | 4.7l V8 (302-bhp) | A5 | RWD | $28,025 |
| Dakota Extended Cab Laramie | 3.7l V6 (210-bhp) | A4 | 4WD | $29,805 |
| Dakota Extended Cab Laramie | 4.7l V8 (302-bhp) | A5 | 4WD | $30,865 |
