Dodge announced pricing on July 13 for its all-new 2005 Dodge Dakota mid-size pickup. The 2005 Dodge Dakota arrives in showrooms this fall.
The 2005 Dodge Dakota ST comes standard with 16-inch wheels and an all-new six-speed manual transmission paired with the 3.7-liter Magnum V-6, rated at 210 horsepower and 235 lb.-ft. torque. The 4.7-liter V-8 Magnum engine, rated at 230 horsepower and 290 lb.-ft. of torque, is also available.
Available features include tilt steering wheel, cruise control, UConnect hands-free communications, dual rear seats, sliding rear window, trailer tow package, four-wheel ABS, and two-row side curtain airbags. Dodge Dakota will also be the first mid-size pickup to offer heated cloth seats.
Following are MSRP prices for the 2005 Dodge Dakota ST. All prices include $645 for destination.
Dodge Dakota ST Club Cab 2WD: $19,210
Dodge Dakota V-8 ST Club Cab 2WD: $19,995
Dodge Dakota ST Club Cab 4WD: $22,869
Dodge Dakota ST Quad Cab 2WD: $21,419
Dodge Dakota ST Quad Cab 4WD: $24,269
The 2005 Dodge Dakota SLT comes standard with a 3.7-liter Magnum V-6 engine rated at 210 horsepower and 235 lb.-ft. of torque. Other available engines include the 4.7-liter V-8 Magnum which is rated at 230 horsepower and 290 lb. ft.-torque and the 4.7-liter High Output Magnum V-8 which is rated at 250-plus horsepower and 300-plus lb. ft. of torque.
Dakota SLT comes standard with tilt steering, cruise control, 16-inch aluminum wheels, fog lamps, dual rear seats, and power windows, locks and mirrors. Available features include 17-inch chrome clad aluminum wheels, power seats, overhead console, Infinity six-speaker 288-watt premium sound system, six-disc CD changer, UConnect hands-free communications, SIRIUS satellite radio, sliding rear window, trailer tow package, four-wheel ABS, a two-speed full-time transfer case, and two-row side curtain airbags. Dakota will also be the first mid-size pickup to offer heated cloth seats.
Following are prices for the 2005 Dodge Dakota SLT. All prices include $645 for destination.
Dodge Dakota SLT Club Cab 2WD: $21,774
Dodge Dakota SLT Club Cab 4WD: $24,624
Dodge Dakota SLT Quad Cab 2WD: $23,174
Dodge Dakota STL Quad Cab 4WD: $26,024
The 2005 Dodge Dakota Laramie comes standard with a 3.7-liter Magnum V-6 engine rated at 210 horsepower and 235 lb.-ft. of torque. Other available engines include the 4.7-liter V-8 Magnum, rated at 230 horsepower and 290 lb.-ft. of torque, and the 4.7-liter High Output Magnum V-8, rated at 250-plus horsepower and 300-plus lb.-ft. of torque.
Dakota Laramie comes loaded with standard features including an Infinity six-speaker 288-watt premium sound system, six-disc changer, 16-inch aluminum wheels, OWL all-season tires, tilt steering, cruise control, leather seats, fog lamps, dual rear seats, six way leather power driver's seat, overhead console, leather-wrapped steering wheel with remote audio controls, and power windows, locks and mirrors.
Available features include 17-inch chrome clad aluminum wheels, sliding rear window, rear window defrost, four-wheel ABS, a two-speed full-time transfer case, two-row side curtain air bags, UConnect hands-free communications, SIRIUS satellite radio, and a trailer tow package.
Following are MSRP prices for 2005 Dodge Dakota Laramie. All prices include $645 for destination.
Dodge Dakota Laramie Club Cab 2WD: $24,984
Dodge Dakota Laramie Club Cab 4WD: $27,834
Dodge Dakota Laramie Quad Cab 2WD: $26,474
Dodge Dakota Laramie Quad Cab 4WD: $29,324
Dodge Announces Pricing for 2005 Dakota
Dodge announced pricing on July 13 for its all-new 2005 Dodge Dakota mid-size pickup. The 2005 Dodge Dakota arrives in showrooms this fall.
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