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2008 Dodge Dakota
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2008 Dodge Dakota
MSRP $25,695 - $36,895
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2008 Ford F-150
MSRP $22,199 - $48,799
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Mechanical
Engine
Gas/Ethanol V8 Gas V6
Gas V8 Gas/Ethanol V8 Gas V6
Displacement
4.7L/287 3.7L/225
4.6L/281 5.4L/330 4.2L/256
Fuel System
SMPI
EFI
Horsepower
290 hp @ - TBD - rpm 210 hp @ 5200 rpm
248 hp @ 4750 rpm 300 hp @ 5000 rpm 202 hp @ 4350 rpm
Torque
290 ft-lb @ - TBD - rpm 235 ft-lb @ 4000 rpm
294 ft-lb @ 4000 rpm 365 ft-lb @ 3750 rpm 260 ft-lb @ 3750 rpm
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
1,429 - 2,268 kg
1,043 - 2,268 kg
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
143 - 227 kg
104 - 227 kg
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
2,517 - 3,198 kg
2,313 - 4,990 kg
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
252 - 320 kg
347 - 748 kg
Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
N/A
2,313 - 4,990 kg
Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
N/A
578 - 1,247 kg
Maximum Trailering Capacity
N/A
N/A
Steering
Power Steering
Power Steering
Drivetrain
Rear-Wheel Drive Four-Wheel Drive
Rear-Wheel Drive Four-Wheel Drive All-Wheel Drive
Transmission
4-speed automatic transmission 6-speed manual transmission w/OD
4-speed automatic transmission w/OD Trailer tow pkg-inc: class IV trailer hitch receiver, 7-pin wiring harness, upgraded radiator, upgraded auxiliary transmission oil cooler 5-speed manual transmission w/OD
Fuel
Fuel
Gasoline Flex Fuel
Gasoline Flex Fuel
Fuel Consumption: City
13.4 - 15.6 L/100 km
14.7 - 17.0 L/100 km
Fuel Consumption: Highway
9.8 - 11.3 L/100 km
10.2 - 12.1 L/100 km
Fuel Consumption: City/HWY Combined
9.8 - 15.6 L/100 km
10.2 - 17.0 L/100 km
Fuel Capacity
83.0 L
98.0 - 135.0 L
Safety
Driver Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Passenger Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Front Side Air Bag
Standard
Not Available
Rear Side Air Bag
Not Available
Not Available
Front Head Air Bag
Standard
Not Available
Rear Head Air Bag
Standard
Not Available
Knee Air Bag
Not Available
Not Available
Seatbelt Air Bag
Not Available
Not Available
Brake
Front Disc Rear Drum
4 Wheel Disc
Brake ABS System
Standard
Standard
Traction Control
Not Available
Standard
Stability Control
Not Available
Not Available
Rollover Protection Bars
Not Available
Not Available
Child Safety Locks
Not Available
Not Available
Emergency Trunk Release
Not Available
Not Available
Driver Restriction Features
Not Available
Not Available
Driver Assistance
Back-Up Camera
Not Available
Standard
360 Camera
Not Available
Not Available
Brake Assist
Not Available
Not Available
Blind Spot Monitor
Not Available
Not Available
Lane Departure Warning
Not Available
Not Available
Lane Keeping Assist
Not Available
Not Available
Cross-Traffic Alert
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Parking Aid
Not Available
Standard
Automatic Parking
Not Available
Not Available
Tire Pressure Monitor
Standard
Standard
Cruise Control
Standard
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
Not Available
Heads-Up Display
Not Available
Not Available
Lighting
Daytime Running Lights
Not Available
Not Available
Automatic Headlights
Not Available
Standard
HID headlights
Not Available
Not Available
Headlights-Auto-Leveling
Not Available
Not Available
Night Vision
Not Available
Not Available
Integrated Turn Signal Mirrors
Not Available
Standard
Auto-Dimming Rearview Mirror
Not Available
Standard
Infotainment
AM/FM Stereo
Standard
Standard
HD Radio
Not Available
Not Available
Satellite Radio
Standard
Standard
CD Player
Standard
Standard
MP3 Player
Standard
Standard
Auxiliary Audio Input
Not Available
Standard
Hard Disk Drive Media Storage
Standard
Not Available
Rear Seat Audio Controls
Not Available
Standard
Steering Wheel-Audio Controls
Standard
Standard
Navigation System
Standard
Standard
Connectivity
Smart Device Integration
Not Available
Not Available
Apple CarPlay
Not Available
Not Available
Android Auto
Not Available
Not Available
WiFi Hotspot
Not Available
Not Available
Bluetooth Connection
Not Available
Not Available
Power Outlet
Standard
Standard
Wireless Charging
Not Available
Not Available
Comfort
Air Conditioning
Standard
Standard
Climate Control
Not Available
Standard
Multi-Zone Air Conditioning
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Air Conditioning
Not Available
Optional
Heated Front Seat(s)
Standard
Standard
Heated Rear Seat(s)
Not Available
Not Available
Cooled Front Seat(s)
Not Available
Not Available
Cooled Rear Seat(s)
Not Available
Not Available
Driver Adjustable Lumbar
Standard
Standard
Passenger Adjustable Lumbar
Not Available
Standard
Seat-Massage
Not Available
Not Available
Heated Steering Wheel
Not Available
Not Available
Convenience
Power Windows
Standard
Standard
Power Door Locks
Standard
Standard
Keyless Entry
Standard
Standard
Keyless Start
Not Available
Not Available
Power Driver Seat
Standard
Standard
Power Passenger Seat
Not Available
Standard
Seat Memory
Not Available
Standard
Power Mirror(s)
Standard
Standard
Heated Mirrors
Not Available
Standard
Mirror Memory
Not Available
Standard
Power Folding Mirrors
Not Available
Standard
Power Liftgate
Not Available
Not Available
Hands-Free Liftgate
Not Available
Not Available
Remote Trunk Release
Not Available
Not Available
Remote Engine Start
Standard
Not Available
Variable Speed Intermittent Wipers
Standard
Not Available
Rain Sensing Wipers
Not Available
Not Available
Universal Garage Door Opener
Standard
Standard
Running Boards/Side Steps
Standard
Standard
Power Retractable Running Boards
Not Available
Not Available
Interior
Passenger Capacity
2 - 6
3 - 6
Front Head Room
1,008 - 1,013 mm
1,019 - 1,039 mm
Front Leg Room
1,064 mm
1,049 mm
Front Shoulder Room
1,466 mm
1,671 - 1,689 mm
Rear Head Room
930 - 975 mm
1,006 mm
Rear Leg Room
815 - 925 mm
831 - 991 mm
Rear Shoulder Room
1,458 - 1,461 mm
1,671 - 1,694 mm
Trunk Volume
N/A
N/A
Front Reading Lamps
Standard
Not Available
Rear Reading Lamps
Not Available
Not Available
Exterior
Wheelbase
3,335 mm
3,200 - 4,140 mm
Length, Overall
N/A
N/A
Width, Max w/o mirrors
1,930 - 1,941 mm
2,004 mm
Height, Overall
1,727 - 1,742 mm
1,864 - 1,943 mm
Min Ground Clearance
N/A
N/A
Base Curb Weight
N/A
N/A
Front Tire Size
P265/60R18 P265/65R17 P245/70R16
P265/60R18 P275/55R20 P255/65R17 LT245/70R17 LT245/75R17 P235/70R17 P275/45R22 LT275/65R18 P275/65R18 P235/75R17 P255/70R17
Rear Tire Size
P265/60R18 P265/65R17 P245/70R16
P265/60R18 P275/55R20 P255/65R17 LT245/70R17 LT245/75R17 P235/70R17 P275/45R22 LT275/65R18 P275/65R18 P235/75R17 P255/70R17
Sun/Moon Roof
Standard
Standard
Luggage Rack
Not Available
Not Available
Stepside Pickup Box
Not Available
Standard
Bed Liner
Standard
Standard
Canopy
Not Available
Not Available
Pickup Bed Tonneau Cover
Not Available
Not Available
Security
Security System
Standard
Not Available
Engine Immobilizer
Standard
Standard
Wheels-Locks
Not Available
Standard
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