A 2006 Dodge Dakota still asks 52% of what a 2011 one does — that's how much value it holds after 5 years. Among 22 pickups we price, that ranks #18, below the 63% class median. The steepest single-year drop comes at year 5 (−33.3%), after which losses ease to about 14.2% a year. Mileage costs it 24%: the same car reads 100k–150k instead of Under 40k miles. Calculated from 327 listings.
Dodge Dakota value by year
The newest Dakota at under half the 2011 price is the 2005, with a median asking price of $4,000 (45% of it). A 2003 and a 2002 ask almost the same, $4,950 against $4,900, so the newer year costs next to nothing extra.
| Year | Trade-in | Median | Dealer | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | $2,950 | $12,500 | 10 | |
| 2010 | $3,495 | $16,995 | 7 | |
| 2009 | $2,500 | $15,995 | 4 | |
| 2008 | $3,500 | $11,070 | 16 | |
| 2007 | $2,800 | $12,995 | 16 | |
| 2006 | $1,300 | $9,850 | 29 | |
| 2005 | $2,250 | $8,500 | 36 | |
| 2004 | $2,200 | $8,500 | 41 | |
| 2003 | $2,900 | $11,995 | 25 | |
| 2002 | $1,250 | $9,900 | 30 | |
| 2001 | $1,250 | $7,900 | 26 | |
| 2000 | $2,000 | $10,500 | 21 | |
| 1999 | $2,300 | $5,900 | 14 | |
| 1998 | $1,500 | $5,950 | 6 | |
| 1997 | $1,000 | $7,000 | 8 | |
| 1996 | $1,500 | $2,800 | 5 | |
| 1995 | $1,500 | $8,995 | 8 | |
| 1994 | $4,000 | $6,500 | 3 | |
| 1993 | $1,500 | $4,500 | 7 | |
| 1992 | $2,400 | $4,250 | 7 | |
| 1991 | $4,500 | $10,500 | 3 | |
| 1990 | $2,000 | $7,500 | 5 |
How the Dodge Dakota depreciates
The newest Dodge Dakota has a median asking price of $8,800; a 21-year-older one runs about $2,500 — roughly 72% lost over 21 years (compare the typical depreciation curve by age).
Does the Dodge Dakota hold value better than its rivals?
Over the same 5 years the Ford F-150 keeps 53%, the RAM 1500 85% and the Chevrolet Silverado 81%, against 52% for the Dakota. The Ford F-150, RAM 1500 and Chevrolet Silverado hold value better than the Dakota.
The Dodge Dakota market right now
Adjust your Dodge Dakota value for mileage
Crossing 100k miles costs a Dodge Dakota about 24% of its under-40k asking price:
Trade-in, private-party & dealer price
For a 2011 Dodge Dakota: a dealer trade-in offer is around $2,950, selling private-party nets about $8,800, and a lot asks near $12,500 — a $9,550 spread on the same car.
What sellers really ask, from our own listings: for the same model year, the Dakota costs a median 59% more from a dealer than from a private seller, across the 5 recent model years with enough of both. Title, state and mileage effects are on the Dodge Dakota price page.
| Model year | Private seller (listings) | Dealer (listings) | Dealer vs private |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | $5,450 (38) | $7,900 (15) | +45% |
| 2007 | $3,950 (35) | $8,500 (15) | +115% |
| 2006 | $4,600 (57) | $7,750 (33) | +68% |
| 2005 | $4,400 (90) | $6,995 (27) | +59% |
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Dodge Dakota value FAQ
How much is a Dodge Dakota worth?
It depends mostly on the model year: in our listings the median asking price runs from $2,500 to $8,800 across 22 model years. A 2011 is worth about $8,800, the median of 10 listings.
How much does mileage cut a Dodge Dakota's value?
Among Dakotas from the last eight model years, those with under 40,000 miles ask a median $7,850, and those with over 150,000 miles ask $3,800; crossing 100,000 miles alone costs about 24%.
Which Dodge Dakota year is the best value?
The newest Dakota at under half the 2011 price is the 2005, with a median asking price of $4,000 (45% of it). A 2003 and a 2002 ask almost the same, $4,950 against $4,900, so the newer year costs next to nothing extra.
Is a Dodge Dakota cheaper from a dealer or a private seller?
Usually from a private seller: for the same model year, dealers ask a median 59% more, across 5 recent model years in our listings.
Does the Dakota hold value better than the Ford F-150?
No: over 5 years the Dakota keeps 52% of its value and the Ford F-150 53%, by the median asking prices of the 2011 and 2006 model years.
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