2005 Dodge Dakota SLT
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202 days listed
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$3,731 price drop
The dealer has lowered the price 16 times.
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The Dakota is Dodge's mid-size pickup, a smaller alternative to the full-size Ram that still offers real truck capability. It drives more like a car than a big truck, with responsive steering and a ride that's composed on the highway. The Quad Cab gives you four full doors and a back seat that fits adults, though the bed is on the short side. Owners mention the 4WD system and oxygen sensors as trouble spots, but many report high-mileage trucks still running strong. The SLT is the mid-grade Dakota, splitting the difference between the basic ST and the loaded Laramie with more standard equipment than the ST but a lower price than the Laramie. With the 4.7L V8 and four-speed automatic sending power to all four wheels, this Dakota tows well and handles mud or snow without fuss, though the 15 mpg combined is what you expect from a V8 truck. The SLT's available 4WD system includes a low-range transfer case, giving you real off-road capability that the base ST doesn't offer.
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Miles Overview
The Dakota is Dodge's mid-size pickup, a smaller alternative to the full-size Ram that still offers real truck capability. It drives more like a car than a big truck, with responsive steering and a ride that's composed on the highway. The Quad Cab gives you four full doors and a back seat that fits adults, though the bed is on the short side. Owners mention the 4WD system and oxygen sensors as trouble spots, but many report high-mileage trucks still running strong. The SLT is the mid-grade Dakota, splitting the difference between the basic ST and the loaded Laramie with more standard equipment than the ST but a lower price than the Laramie. With the 4.7L V8 and four-speed automatic sending power to all four wheels, this Dakota tows well and handles mud or snow without fuss, though the 15 mpg combined is what you expect from a V8 truck. The SLT's available 4WD system includes a low-range transfer case, giving you real off-road capability that the base ST doesn't offer.
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$85
6% APR for 72 months
*Estimated taxes and fees. All amounts reflect the dealership’s listing. DriversHub assumes no liability for omissions, inaccuracies, or non‑disclosed fees in dealer‑supplied pricing.
Negotiation Potential
202 days listed
More time on the market may make the dealer open to offers.
$3,731 price drop
The dealer has lowered the price 16 times.
7 active alternatives
Similar vehicles nationwide
Some alternatives are available, but choice is limited.
Ask Miles about this car, what it should cost, and how to handle the dealer.
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Deery Brothers Chrysler Dodge Jeep RAM of Iowa City is a car dealer in Iowa City, IA.