For the same model year, dealers ask 46 points more than private sellers; FL is the cheapest state at -10% and OR the priciest at +33%; a four-wheel drive Dakota asks +23% against the median of its model year.
Dodge Dakota price by model year
| Year | Typical price | Spread | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | — | 10 | |
| 2010 | — | 7 | |
| 2008 | — | 16 | |
| 2007 | — | 12 | |
| 2006 | — | 29 | |
| 2005 | 4× | 33 | |
| 2004 | 4.5× | 39 | |
| 2003 | — | 21 | |
| 2002 | — | 26 | |
| 2001 | — | 23 | |
| 2000 | — | 18 | |
| 1999 | — | 12 | |
| 1997 | — | 6 | |
| 1996 | — | 5 | |
| 1995 | — | 8 | |
| 1994 | — | 9 | |
| 1993 | — | 6 | |
| 1992 | — | 7 | |
| 1990 | — | 5 |
Dealer or private seller
On the Dodge Dakota the dealer markup works out at 46% over a private sale of the same year.
| Seller | Listings | vs median year | Average asked |
|---|---|---|---|
| Private seller | 605 | +2.3% | $4,618 |
| Dealer | 209 | +48.2% | $7,065 |
What a branded title costs
| Title | Listings | vs median year | Average asked |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clean title | 772 | +13.3% | $5,207 |
| Rebuilt | 16 | +35.5% | $6,488 |
Branded titles are harder to insure, finance and resell, so check the exact car first: run its VIN against the records.
How fast price falls with mileage
Measured on the 2005 Dakota, the model year with the most listings, so age does not mix in. Between the 100–125k and 200–225k bands the asking price falls 58%.
| Mileage | Price drop | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| 100–125k miles | 18 | |
| 125–150k miles | 31 | |
| 150–175k miles | 22 | |
| 175–200k miles | 12 | |
| 200–225k miles | 12 |
Which options hold value
The single biggest swing on a Dodge Dakota is drivetrain: 4WD asks +23% against the median of its own model year.
| Item | Option | Listings | vs median year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drivetrain | Four-wheel drive | 319 | +23.4% |
| Drivetrain | Rear-wheel drive | 266 | +11.6% |
| Transmission | Manual | 85 | +13.2% |
| Transmission | Automatic | 712 | +13.1% |
Where it's cheaper
States where the Dodge Dakota asks least and most, measured against the national median for each model year. Most expensive is OR at +33%, cheapest FL at -10% — 43 points apart, which on a $4,700 car is roughly $2,021.
| State | Listings | vs national median |
|---|---|---|
| FL | 41 | |
| MN | 33 | |
| NV | 26 | |
| OH | 24 | |
| NC | 25 | |
| PA | 19 | |
| CO | 57 | |
| WA | 117 | |
| TX | 48 | |
| OR | 65 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a used Dodge Dakota cost?
The median asking price is $4,700 across 931 live listings. A 1990 asks about $2,500 and a 2011 about $8,800. The most listed year is 2004, at $4,800.
Is it cheaper to buy a Dakota from a private seller?
Yes. Against the median for the same model year, dealers ask 48.2% above and private sellers 2.3% above, a gap of about $4,039 on a 2011 at $8,800.
How much value does a Dakota lose per 25,000 miles?
About 20% of the asking price for every 25,000 miles on the 2005 Dakota, measured from the 100–125k band to the 200–225k band. To price one car by its year and mileage, use the Dodge Dakota valuation tool.
Where is the cheapest place to buy a Dakota?
Of the states with enough listings, FL asks least at -9.9% against the national median, and OR most at +33.1%. On the typical $4,700 Dakota that spread is about $2,021.
Why do Dakota prices for the same year vary so much?
Among 39 listings of the 2004 Dakota, the priciest tenth asks 4.5× what the cheapest tenth does: $8,500 against $1,900.
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