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Fuel Economy:
16 MPG city / 20 MPG highway
Transmissions:
4 Speed Automatic
Drivetrains:
Four Wheel Drive, Two Wheel Drive
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Laramie Crew Cab Pickup
Laramie Extended Cab Pickup
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SLT Extended Cab Pickup
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Year
2008
Make
Dodge
Model
Dakota
Trim
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Crew Cab
- Laramie 2WD V8
- Laramie 4WD V8
- SLT 2WD V6
- SLT 4WD V6
- Sport 2WD V6
- Sport 4WD V6
- ST 2WD V6
- ST 4WD V6
- SXT 2WD V6
- SXT 4WD V6
- TRX 2WD V6
- TRX 4WD V6
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Ext Cab
- Laramie 2WD V8
- Laramie 4WD V8
- SLT 2WD V6
- SLT 4WD V6
- Sport 2WD V6
- Sport 4WD V6
- ST 2WD V6
- ST 4WD V6
- SXT 2WD V6
- SXT 4WD V6
- TRX 2WD V6
- TRX 4WD V6
Price Comparison
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Dodge Dakota ST
Nissan Frontier
GMC Canyon
Toyota Tacoma Prerunner
MSRP
$20,470.00
$19,430.00
$21,720.00
$18,480.00
Destination
$690.00
$780.00
$685.00
$685.00
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Fuel Economy
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Dodge Dakota ST
Nissan Frontier
GMC Canyon
Toyota Tacoma Prerunner
City (mpg)
16
16
16
20
Highway (mpg)
20
20
22
25
Engines & Power
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Dodge Dakota ST
Nissan Frontier
GMC Canyon
Toyota Tacoma Prerunner
Standard Engine
3.7L 210hp V6
4L 261hp V6
2.9L 185hp I4
2.7L 159hp I4
Horsepower
210 @ 5200 RPM
261 @ 5600 RPM
185 @ 5600 RPM
159 @ 5200 RPM
Torque
235 @ 4000 RPM
281 @ 4000 RPM
190 @ 2800 RPM
180 @ 3800 RPM
Valves
2
4
4
4
Displacement (cc)
3701
3954
2921
2694
Bore X Stroke (in.)
3.7 X 3.6
3.8 X 3.6
3.8 X 4
3.7 X 3.7
Compression Ratio
9.7:1
9.7:1
10.0:1
9.6:1
Exterior Dimensions & Weight
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Curb Weight - Automatic (lb.)
4296.8
4138.1
3776.5
3670.7
Wheelbase (in.)
131.3
125.9
126
127.8
Length (in.)
218.5
205.5
207.1
208.1
Width (in.)
71.7
72.8
68.6
74.6
Height (in.)
68.6
69.7
67.6
69.9
Track Front (in.)
62.8
61.8
59.6
63
Track Rear (in.)
62.9
61.8
59.8
63.4
Ground Clearance (in.)
7.9
9.8
7.5
9.5
Car Interior
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Standard Seating
2
4
5
4
Front Headroom (in.)
39.6
39.7
39.6
39.9
Rear Headroom (in.)
36.5
38.3
37.9
35.2
Front Legroom (in.)
41.9
42.4
42.2
41.7
Rear Legroom (in.)
32.1
25.4
23.1
28.2
Front Shoulder Room (in.)
57.7
58.3
57.1
57.7
Rear Shoulder Room (in.)
57.4
54.9
57.2
57.7
Front Hip Room (in.)
54.9
55.8
53.3
53.6
Rear Hip Room (in.)
56.9
55
57.6
53.6
Payload & Towing
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Passenger Volumn (cu. ft.)
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
Steering, Suspension & Brakes
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Front Suspension
wishbone
wishbone
wishbone
wishbone
Rear Suspension
beam
beam
beam
beam
Tires
245/70R16
265/70R16
235/75R15
245/75R16
Anti-Theft & Locks
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Power Door Locks
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
Braking & Traction
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4 Wheel Drive / All Wheel Drive
rear wheel drive
rear wheel drive
4x4 wheel drive
rear wheel drive
ABS Brakes (2 or 4 Wheel)
Std.
Std.
Std.
Std.
Limited Slip Differential or Axle
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
Vehicle Stability Control System
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
Entertainment, Communication & Navigation
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Radio
AM/FM
AM/FM
AM/FM
AM/FM
Cassette Player
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
CD Player
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
CD Changer
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
DVD Player
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
Navigation Aid
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
Interior
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Cruise Control
N/A
N/A
Std.
N/A
Tilt Steering
N/A
Yes
Yes
Yes
Telescopic Steering Column
N/A
N/A
N/A
Yes
Heating, Ventilation & Air Conditioning
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Air Conditioning
Std.
Std.
Std.
Std.
Car Safety
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Driver Airbag
Std.
Std.
Std.
Std.
Front Side Airbag
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
Passenger Side Airbag
Std.
Std.
Std.
Std.
Rear Side Airbag
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
Seating
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Driver Multi-Adjustable Power Seat
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
Roof
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Sunroof / Moonroof
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
Windows, Mirrors & Wipers
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Power Windows
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
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Dakota TRX Crew Cab Pickup
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Dakota SLT Extended Cab Pickup
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Dakota ST Extended Cab Pickup
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Dakota TRX Extended Cab Pickup
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