A 2011 Dodge Dakota averages $8,800 today, with most selling between $4,500 and $11,295. ForCar prices the Dodge Dakota from real US listings across 22 model years ($1,750–$10,995) — trade-in, private-party and dealer, adjusted for mileage. Free, no signup.
A 2006 Dodge Dakota still asks 85% of what a 2011 one does — that's how much value it holds after 5 years. Among 20 pickups we price, that ranks #7, above the 77% class median. The steepest single-year drop comes at year 2 (−61%), after which losses ease to about 14.3% a year. Mileage costs it 56%: the same car reads 100k–150k instead of Under 40k miles. Calculated from 400 listings.
Dodge Dakota value by year
What a Dodge Dakota is worth at each model year, from real US listings — the low (trade-in), median (private-party) and high (dealer) price.
| Year | Trade-in | Median | Dealer | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | $4,500 | $11,295 | 6 | |
| 2010 | $3,495 | $16,995 | 10 | |
| 2009 | $2,300 | $6,555 | 8 | |
| 2008 | $5,000 | $8,000 | 35 | |
| 2007 | $1,900 | $10,900 | 21 | |
| 2006 | $3,500 | $12,947 | 52 | |
| 2005 | $2,000 | $10,995 | 57 | |
| 2004 | $2,950 | $9,950 | 63 | |
| 2003 | $1,500 | $8,899 | 21 | |
| 2002 | $1,250 | $11,995 | 26 | |
| 2001 | $2,500 | $6,900 | 15 | |
| 2000 | $3,500 | $8,900 | 22 | |
| 1999 | $3,500 | $9,999 | 21 | |
| 1998 | $1,700 | $6,750 | 8 | |
| 1997 | $1,500 | $4,500 | 4 | |
| 1996 | $1,500 | $5,000 | 8 | |
| 1995 | $1,700 | $8,995 | 3 | |
| 1994 | $2,500 | $4,000 | 3 | |
| 1993 | $2,200 | $4,500 | 3 | |
| 1992 | $2,400 | $3,800 | 4 | |
| 1991 | $5,500 | $10,500 | 3 | |
| 1990 | $2,000 | $12,999 | 7 |
How the Dodge Dakota depreciates
Median market price by model year — how a Dodge Dakota loses (or holds) value as it ages, from real listings. See how it tracks against the typical depreciation curve by age:
The newest Dodge Dakota averages $8,800; a 21-year-older one runs about $5,950 — roughly 32% lost over 21 years. The steepest drop is usually in the first few years.
Does the Dodge Dakota hold value better than its rivals?
Every pickup we price, ranked by how much of its 2011 price a 2006 car still asks. Higher is better — the Dodge Dakota sits at #7 of 20, against a class median of 77%.
The Dodge Dakota market right now
What the market asks for a Dodge Dakota at each model year — the median of 1,068 real listings we track. Pro plots every individual listing on this chart.
Adjust your Dodge Dakota value for mileage
Pick a model year and enter your odometer — see what your exact Dodge Dakota is worth on today's market.
And here's what the market actually asks at each odometer band — crossing 100k costs a Dodge Dakota about 56% of its under-40k price:
Trade-in, private-party & dealer price
Every Dodge Dakota has three prices. Our low–median–high range maps to what a dealer pays you, what you'd get selling it yourself, and what a lot charges — compare with current used-market prices across all models.
For a 2011 Dodge Dakota: a dealer trade-in offer is around $4,500, selling private-party nets about $8,800, and a lot asks near $11,295 — a $6,795 spread on the same car.
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Dodge Dakota value FAQ
How much is a Dodge Dakota worth?
A 2011 Dodge Dakota averages $8,800 today (roughly $4,500–$11,295). Value depends on the year and mileage — see the table above for every model year, or add your mileage for an exact number.
Does mileage change the Dodge Dakota value?
Yes — higher mileage lowers value. Enter your odometer reading in the mileage tool above to adjust the estimate from the model-year average.
Is the Dodge Dakota value free?
Yes, every estimate is free with no signup, from real US market listings.
How is this calculated?
ForCar aggregates real asking prices for the Dodge Dakota from current US listings into the low (10th percentile), median and high (90th percentile) price per model year.
Which Dodge Dakota year is the best value?
See the value-by-year table and depreciation above — older years cost less but the newest years hold value best. The sweet spot is usually a few years old, where the steepest depreciation has already happened.
Is this a free Dodge Dakota Blue Book alternative?
Yes. ForCar is a free, no-signup alternative to Kelley Blue Book and NADA — instead of a private formula, you see what Dodge Dakotas are actually listed for right now, by year and mileage.
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