Compare 2006 Dodge Dakota - Details
| Pricing | |||
| MSRP | $20,340 | $19,995 | $24,435 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Invoice | $18,638 | $18,411 | $22,146 |
| Destination | $645 | $635 | $645 |
| Interior Edit | |||
| Air Conditioning, Front | Manual | Manual | Manual |
| Air Filter | N/A | N/A | Standard |
| Underseat Ducts | N/A | N/A | Standard |
| Auxiliary Visors | N/A | N/A | Dual |
| Clock | In-radio Display | In-radio Display | In-dash |
| Compass | N/A | N/A | Optional |
| Cruise Control | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Cupholders | Front And Rear | Front | Front And Rear |
| Gear Shift Knob Trim | Urethane | Urethane | Urethane |
| 12V DC Power Outlet | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| Lighter Elements | N/A | Front | Front |
| Ashtray | N/A | Standard | Standard |
| Overhead Console | N/A | N/A | Mini With Storage |
| Floor Console | Partial | Partial | Full |
| Floor Mats | Carpet Front | N/A | Carpeted Front And Rear |
| Front Windows | Manual | Manual | Power |
| Rear Windows | Fixed | Fixed | Power |
| 1-touch Window Down | Driver | Driver | Driver |
| Instrumentation | Analog | Analog | Analog |
| Oil Pressure Gauge | N/A | Standard | N/A |
| Tachometer | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Water Temp Gauge | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Voltage Gauge | N/A | Standard | N/A |
| Low Fuel Warning | Standard | N/A | Standard |
| Service Interval Warning | N/A | N/A | Standard |
| Exterior Temperature Display | N/A | N/A | Optional |
| Lighting - Map Lights | Front | N/A | Front |
| Lighting - Dome Light | Fade | Regular | Regular |
| Rear Window Defogger | Optional | N/A | N/A |
| Rear View Mirror | Day-night | Day-night | Day-night |
| Mirrors - Visor Vanity Mirrors | Passenger | N/A | Passenger |
| Retained Accessory Power | N/A | N/A | Standard |
| Seatback Storage Pockets | N/A | N/A | 2 |
| Tilt-Wheel Adjustable Steering Column | Optional | Optional | Standard |
| Steering Wheel Material | Urethane | Urethane | Urethane |
| Seats Edit | |||
| Front Seat Type | Split-bench | Split-bench | Bucket |
| Standard Seating | 3 Passengers | 5 Passengers | 5 Passengers |
| Front Driver Seat Direction Controls | 4-way | 4-way | 4-way |
| Front Passenger Seat Direction Controls | 4-way | 4-way | 4-way |
| Lumbar Support | Driver | N/A | Driver |
| Fold Flat Front Passenger Seat | N/A | N/A | Standard |
| Front Armrests | Center | Center | Center |
| Front Head Restraints | Adjustable | Fixed | Adjustable |
| Heated Front Seats | Driver And Front Passenger Heated-cushion, Heated-seatback | N/A | Driver And Front Passenger Heated-cushion, Heated-seatback |
| Rear Seats | 40-40 Jump | 50-50 Jump | 60-40 Split-bench |
| Rear Head Restraints | 2 - Fixed | N/A | 3 - Adjustable |
| Seat Trim | Cloth | Cloth | Cloth |
| Entertainment Edit | |||
| Radio | AM/FM/Satellite-prep, Seek-scan | AM/FM Stereo, Seek-scan | AM/FM Stereo, Seek-scan |
| Cassette Player | N/A | Standard | N/A |
| CD Player | In-dash Mounted Single | In-dash Mounted Single | In-dash Mounted Single |
| CD Changer Compatible | Standard | N/A | N/A |
| MP3 Capability | N/A | Standard | N/A |
| Auxiliary Input Jack | Standard | N/A | N/A |
| Steering Wheel Audio Controls | N/A | N/A | Optional |
| Speakers | 4 | 4 | 6 |
| Amplifier | N/A | Premium | Optional |
| Entertainment System | N/A | N/A | With DVD |
| 1st Row LCD Screen | N/A | N/A | 1 |
| 2nd Row LCD Screen | N/A | N/A | 1 |
| Bluetooth Compatibility | Optional | N/A | N/A |
| Safety and Security Edit | |||
| Airbags, Frontal | Driver And Front Passenger W/passenger Front-impact Cancellable | Driver And Front Passenger W/passenger Front-impact Cancellable | Driver And Front Passenger |
| Airbags, Side Impact | N/A | N/A | Seat Mounted, Driver And Passenger |
| Airbags, Side Curtain | Curtain 1st And 2nd Row | N/A | Curtain 1st And 2nd Row |
| Occupancy Sensor | Standard | N/A | Standard |
| Traction Control | N/A | N/A | ABS And Driveline |
| Height Adjustable Seatbelts | Front | Front | Front |
| Seatbelt Pre-tensioners | Front | Front | Front |
| Headlights | Halogen | Halogen | Halogen |
| Exterior Light Control | N/A | N/A | Auto Off |
| Delay-off Headlamps | Standard | N/A | N/A |
| Daytime Running Lights | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Illuminated Entry | N/A | Optional | Optional |
| Parking Assist | N/A | N/A | Optional |
| Remote Keyless Entry | Keyfob (front Doors) | Keyfob (front Doors) | Keyfob (all Doors) |
| Panic Alarm | N/A | Optional | Optional |
| Door Locks | Manual | Manual | Power |
| Rear Child Safety Door Locks | N/A | N/A | Standard |
| Content Theft Deterrent Alarm System | N/A | N/A | Optional |
| Ignition Disable | Sentry Key | SecuriLock(R) | Standard |
| First Aid Kit | N/A | N/A | Optional |
| Low Tire Pressure Warning | N/A | N/A | Standard |
| Overview | |||
| Warranty Overview | Basic (36 Month/36,000 Mileage), Powertrain ( Unlimited Month/unlimited Mileage), Corrosion Perforation (60 Month/100,000 Mileage), Roadside Assistance (36 Month/36,000 Mileage) | Basic (36 Month/36,000 Mileage), Powertrain (36 Month/36,000 Mileage), Corrosion Perforation (60 Month/unlimited Mileage), Roadside Assistance (36 Month/36,000 Mileage) | Basic (36 Month/36,000 Mileage), Powertrain (60 Month/60,000 Mileage), Corrosion Perforation (60 Month/unlimited Mileage), Accessories (36 Month/36,000 Mileage) |
| Warranty Edit | |||
| Warranty - Basic | 36 Months/36,000 Miles | 36 Months/36,000 Miles | 36 Months/36,000 Miles |
| Warrranty - Powertrain | Unlimited Months/unlimited Miles | 36 Months/36,000 Miles | 60 Months/60,000 Miles |
| Warranty - Corrosion Perforation | 60 Months/100,000 Miles | 60 Months/unlimited Miles | 60 Months/unlimited Miles |
| Warranty - Roadside Assistance | 36 Months/36,000 Miles | 36 Months/36,000 Miles | 36 Months/36,000 Miles |
| Exterior Edit | |||
| Antenna | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed |
| Body Material | Fully Galvanized Steel | Fully Galvanized Steel | Fully Galvanized Steel |
| Paint | Clearcoat Monotone | Clearcoat Monotone | Clearcoat Monotone |
| Bodyside Mouldings | N/A | Body-colored | N/A |
| Grille Trim | Chrome | Body-colored | Black |
| Fog/driving Lights | Front | Front | Front |
| Door Count | 4 Doors | 4 Doors | 4 Doors |
| Rear Cargo Door | Tailgate | Tailgate | Tailgate |
| Tinted Windows | Deep | Light | Light |
| Rear Window Type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed |
| Mirrors | Dual Manual | Dual Manual | Dual Power Remote |
| Roof Rack | N/A | N/A | Optional |
| Pickup Box | Regular | Regular | Regular Composite |
| Pickup Cargo Box Light | Standard | N/A | N/A |
| Pickup Truck Tonneau Cover | N/A | N/A | Hard |
| Pickup Bed Extender | N/A | Optional | Optional |
| Pickup Bed Liner | Optional | Optional | N/A |
| Rear Step Bumper | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Front Tires | P245/70SR16.0 BSW AT | P235/75SR15.0 OWL AT | P245/75SR16.0 BSW M+S |
| Wheels | 16" Silver Styled Steel | 15" Silver Styled Steel | 16" Silver Styled Steel |
| Spare Tire And Wheel | Full-size Steel | Compact Steel | Full-size Steel |
| Windshield Wipers - Front | Variable Intermittent | Variable Intermittent | Fixed Interval |
| Running Boards | N/A | N/A | Illuminated |
| Fender Flares | N/A | Standard | Standard |
| Mud Flaps | N/A | Standard | Standard |
| Mechanical Edit | |||
| Engine | 3.7L V-6 | 3.0L V-6 | 4.0L V-6 |
| Engine - Valvetrain | SOHC | OHV | DOHC |
| Brakes | Front Disc/rear Drum | Front Disc/rear Drum | Front Disc/rear Drum |
| Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) | Rear Wheel | 4-wheel | 4-wheel |
| Brake Assist | N/A | N/A | Standard |
| Drive Type | Rear-wheel | Rear-wheel | Four-wheel |
| 4WD Shift | N/A | N/A | Manual |
| Engine Block Heater | Optional | Optional | N/A |
| Exhaust | Stainless Steel | Partial Stainless Steel | Stainless Steel |
| Steering | Rack And Pinion | Rack And Pinion | Rack And Pinion |
| Suspension Tuning | Heavy Duty | Regular | Regular |
| Front Suspension Type | Short And Long Arm | Short And Long Arm | Double Wishbone |
| Front Anti-roll Bar | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Front Shocks | Heavy Duty | Heavy Duty | Gas-pressurized |
| Front Springs | Coil | Torsion Bar | Coil |
| Rear Suspension Type | Leaf | Leaf | Leaf |
| Rear Anti-roll Bar | Standard | N/A | N/A |
| Rear Shocks | Heavy Duty | Heavy Duty | Gas-pressurized |
| Rear Springs | Leaf | Leaf | Leaf |
| Electronic Stability System | N/A | N/A | Optional |
| Transmission | 6-spd Man W/OD | 5-spd Man W/OD | 6-spd Man W/OD |
| Axle Ratio | 3.21 | 4.10 | 3.73 |
| Locking/limited Slip Differential | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Specifications Edit | |||
| Exterior Length | 218.8 " | 202.9 " | 208.1 " |
| Exterior Body Width | 71.7 " | 69.4 " | 74.6 " |
| Exterior Height | 68.7 " | 66.3 " | 70.1 " |
| Exterior Box Length | 78.8 " | 72.3 " | 60.3 " |
| Engine | 3.7L V-6 | 3.0L V-6 | 4.0L V-6 |
| Horsepower | 210 @ 5,200 Rpm | 148 @ 4,900 Rpm | 236 @ 5,200 Rpm |
| Torque | 235 @ 4,000 Rpm | 180 @ 3,950 Rpm | 266 @ 4,000 Rpm |
| Fuel Economy - City | 16 Mpg | 18 Mpg | 16 Mpg |
| Fuel Economy - Highway | 22 Mpg | 23 Mpg | 20 Mpg |
| 0-60mph / 0-100kmh (s) | 9.0 Seconds | 9.3 Seconds | 7.4 Seconds |
| 1/4 Mile Time | 17.1 Seconds | 16.8 Seconds | 15.8 Seconds |
| 1/4 Mile Speed | 81 Mph | 83 Mph | 86 Mph |
| Lateral Acceleration (g) | .7 | .8 | .8 |
| Slalom Speed | 57 Mph | 59 Mph | 56 Mph |
| Bore-and-Stroke | 3.66/3.57 " | 3.50/3.14 " | 3.70/3.74 " |
| Curb Weight | 4,261 Lbs. | 3,210 Lbs. | 4,035 Lbs. |
| Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) | 6,010 Lbs. | 4,960 Lbs. | 5,450 Lbs. |
| Front Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) | 3,100 Lbs. | N/A | N/A |
| Rear Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) | 3,600 Lbs. | N/A | N/A |
| Payload | 1,750 Lbs. | 1,260 Lbs. | 1,415 Lbs. |
| Maximum Trailer Weight | 3,300 Lbs. | 2,360 Lbs. | 3,500 Lbs. |
| Maximum GCWR | 7,700 Lbs. | 6,000 Lbs. | 8,100 Lbs. |
| Wheelbase | 131.3 " | 125.7 " | 127.8 " |
| Front Track | 62.8 " | 58.6 " | 63.0 " |
| Rear Track | 62.9 " | 57.3 " | 63.4 " |
| Turning Radius | 22.0 '' | 21.3 '' | 20.0 '' |
| Ground Clearance | 8.1 " | N/A | N/A |
| Drag Coefficient | .47 | N/A | .39 |
| Front Legroom | 41.9 " | 42.4 " | 41.7 " |
| Rear Legroom | 32.1 " | 40.1 " | 32.6 " |
| Front Headroom | 39.6 " | 39.3 " | 40.1 " |
| Rear Headroom | 36.5 " | 33.3 " | 38.5 " |
| Front Hip Room | 54.9 " | 52.7 " | 53.6 " |
| Rear Hip Room | 56.9 " | 19.4 " | 55.2 " |
| Front Shoulder Room | 57.7 " | 53.8 " | 57.7 " |
| Rear Shoulder Room | 57.4 " | 15.3 " | 59.3 " |
| Luggage Volume | 30.0 Cu.ft. | N/A | N/A |
| Luggage Volume (max) | N/A | 22.2 Cu.ft. | N/A |
| Pickup Box Minimum Width | 45.2 " | 40.4 " | 41.5 " |
| Pickup Box Maximum Width | 59.6 " | N/A | 56.7 " |
| Pickup Box Depth | 17.6 " | 16.5 " | 18.0 " |
| Passenger Volume | 94 Cu.ft. | N/A | 99 Cu.ft. |
| Fuel Tank | 22.0 Gal. | 19.5 Gal. | 21.0 Gal. |
| Cost To Own | |||
| NHTSA Frontal Crash Test Ratings Edit | |||
| Passenger's | 4 | 4 | 5 |
| Side Barrier Rating Driver | 5 | 4 | 5 |
| Driver's | 5 | 4 | 5 |
| Side Barrier Rating Passenger Rear Seat | 5 | N/A | 5 |
| Overall Rollover Rating | 4 | 2 | 4 |
| IIHS Frontal Offset Crash Test Ratings Edit | |||
| Overall Rear | acceptable | poor | marginal |
| Chest | good | good | good |
| Left Leg/Foot | poor | acceptable | good |
| Seat Head/Restraint Geometry | good | marginal | good |
| Restraints | good | marginal | N/A |
| Structure/safety cage | good | acceptable | good |
| Right Leg/Foot | acceptable | marginal | good |
| Head/Neck | good | acceptable | acceptable |
| Overall Front | acceptable | acceptable | good |
| Dynamic Rating | acceptable | N/A | marginal |
