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2009 Dodge Truck Dakota Extended Cab 4X2 BIGHORN/LONESTAR



2009 Ford Truck Ranger Super Cab 4X4 126-in. WB XLT Styleside 2 Door





Standards and Options
Pricing

Dodge Truck Dakota Extended Cab 4X2 Ford Truck Ranger Super Cab 4X4

MSRP $23,710 $22,305

Invoice Price $21,839 $20,637

Destination Charges $740 $720

Air Conditioning. Health, Ventilation

Dodge Truck Dakota Extended Cab 4X2 Ford Truck Ranger Super Cab 4X4

Air Conditioning Standard Standard

Automatic Climate Control N/A N/A

Interior Pollen/Particle/Dust Air Filter Not listed N/A

Rear HVAC Ducts N/A N/A

Rear Heating, Ventilation & Air Conditioning N/A N/A

Rear Seat HVAC Controls N/A N/A

Entertainment, Communication, Navigation

Dodge Truck Dakota Extended Cab 4X2 Ford Truck Ranger Super Cab 4X4

CD Changer Option Option

CD Player Standard Standard

Cassette Player N/A N/A

DVD Player Option N/A

Hands Free or Voice Activated Phone N/A N/A

Navigational Aid N/A N/A

Radio Standard Standard

Second Row Sound Controls/Accessories N/A N/A

Subwoofer Not listed Option

Telematic Systems N/A N/A

Exterior

Dodge Truck Dakota Extended Cab 4X2 Ford Truck Ranger Super Cab 4X4

Bodyside/Cab Step or Running Board Option Option

Bumper Step Up Standard Standard

Front Air Dam N/A Standard

Metallic Paint Standard Standard

Power Sliding Side Van Door N/A N/A

Power Trunk Lid N/A N/A

Rear Spoiler N/A N/A

Skid Plate or Underbody Protection Option Option

Splash or Mud Guards Option Standard

Wind Deflector or Buffer for Convertibles N/A N/A

Instrumentation

Dodge Truck Dakota Extended Cab 4X2 Ford Truck Ranger Super Cab 4X4

Battery Gauge N/A Standard

Clock Standard Standard

Compass Standard Not listed

Cruise Control Standard Option

Electroluminescent Instrumentation N/A N/A

Gauges Standard Standard

Inside Temperature Gauge Not listed N/A

Intelligent Cruise Control N/A N/A

Night Vision N/A N/A

Oil Gauge N/A Standard

Outside Temperature Gauge Standard Not listed

Service or Maintenance Interval Indicator Not listed N/A

Steering Wheel Mounted Controls Option Option

Tachometer Standard Standard

Tire Inflation/Pressure Monitor Standard Standard

Trip Computer Not listed Not listed

Lighting

Dodge Truck Dakota Extended Cab 4X2 Ford Truck Ranger Super Cab 4X4

Automatic Headlights N/A N/A

Cornering Lights N/A N/A

Daytime Running Lights Not listed N/A

Fog Lights Standard Standard

Halogen Headlights Standard Standard

Headlight Washers N/A N/A

High Intensity Discharge Headlights N/A N/A

Windshield Wiper Activated Headlights N/A N/A

Roof

Dodge Truck Dakota Extended Cab 4X2 Ford Truck Ranger Super Cab 4X4

Power Sunroof/Moonroof N/A N/A

Removable/Convertible Top N/A N/A

Sunroof/Moonroof N/A N/A

Tires and Wheels

Dodge Truck Dakota Extended Cab 4X2 Ford Truck Ranger Super Cab 4X4

Alloy Wheels Standard Option

Chrome Wheels Not listed Standard

Exterior Rear Mounted Tire Carrier N/A N/A

Full Size Spare Tire Standard Not listed

Interior Spare Tire for SUVs & Vans N/A N/A

Self Sealing/Run Flat Tires N/A N/A

Steel Wheels Not listed Standard

Underbody Tire Carrier Standard Standard

Windows/Mirrors/Wipers

Dodge Truck Dakota Extended Cab 4X2 Ford Truck Ranger Super Cab 4X4

Exterior Auto Day/Night/Electrochromic Mirrir N/A N/A

Glass Rear Window on Convertible N/A N/A

Heated Exterior Mirror N/A N/A

Heated Washer System N/A N/A

Heated Windshield Glass N/A N/A

Interior Auto Day/Night/Electrochromic Mirror N/A N/A

Interval Wipers Standard Standard

Oversize or Wide Angle Exterior Mirror N/A N/A

Power Adjustable Exterior Mirror Standard Option

Power Backlight Window N/A N/A

Rain Sensing Wipers N/A N/A

Rear Wiper N/A N/A

Sliding Rear Pickup Truck Window Option Option

Tinted Glass Standard Standard

Vehicle Speed Sensing Wiper Interval N/A N/A

Windshield Wiper De-Icer N/A N/A

Capacities and Dimensions
General

 Dodge Truck Dakota Extended Cab 4X2 Ford Truck Ranger Super Cab 4X4

Body Style Compact Pickup Compact Pickup    
EPA Classification PUSTD2WD PUSTD4WD    
Turbo N N    
Drive Train

 Dodge Truck Dakota Extended Cab 4X2 Ford Truck Ranger Super Cab 4X4

City MPG 15 15    
Combined MPG 17 16    
Displacement (CC) 3701 4015    
Driveline RWD 4WD-PT    
Final Drive Ratio 3.92 3.73    
Fuel Capacity (gal) 22.0 19.5    
Fuel System SEFI MPFI    
Fuel Type Gas Gas    
Gas Guzzler Tax $0 $0    
Highway MPG 20 19    
Horsepower @ RPM 210@5200 207@5250    
PowerToWeightRatio 21.1      
RPM @ Peak Horsepower 5200 5250    
Standard Transmission 4 Speed Automatic 5 Speed Manual    
Torque @ RPM 235@4000 238@3000    
Transmission Speeds 4 5    
Transmission Type A M    
Type of Engine 3.7L V6 4.0L V6    
Valves 12 12    
Exterior

 Dodge Truck Dakota Extended Cab 4X2 Ford Truck Ranger Super Cab 4X4

Crash Test Rating 5*/5* 5*/4*    
Curb weight (lbs) 4291      
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating Maximum 6010 5280    
Overall Height (in) 68.6 67.7    
Overall Length (in) 218.5 203.6    
Overall Width (in) 71.7 71.3    
Wheelbase (in) 131.3 125.9    
Interior - Cargo - Carrying

 Dodge Truck Dakota Extended Cab 4X2 Ford Truck Ranger Super Cab 4X4

Cargo Height 17.6 16.5    
Cargo Length 78.8 72.7    
Cargo Width - Wall 59.6 54.4    
Cargo Width - Wheel 45.2 40.5    
Interior - Passenger

 Dodge Truck Dakota Extended Cab 4X2 Ford Truck Ranger Super Cab 4X4

Seating Capacity - Optional 5 2/4/5    
Interior - Passengers

 Dodge Truck Dakota Extended Cab 4X2 Ford Truck Ranger Super Cab 4X4

Headroom front (in) 39.6 39.2    
Headroom rear (in) 36.5 33.2    
Hip room front (in) 54.9 52.7    
Hip room rear (in) 56.9 18.7    
Leg room front (in) 41.9 42.4    
Leg room rear (in) 32.1 39.1    
Seating Capacity - Maximum 5 5    
Seating capacity - Standard 4 3    
Shoulder room front (in) 57.7 54.5    
Shoulder room rear (in) 57.4 14.1    
Suspension

 Dodge Truck Dakota Extended Cab 4X2 Ford Truck Ranger Super Cab 4X4

Front suspension Ind Ind    
Ground Clearance (in) 7.9 8.2    
Rear Suspension Live Live    
Track Front 62.8 58.5    
Track Rear 62.9 57.3    
Towing

 Dodge Truck Dakota Extended Cab 4X2 Ford Truck Ranger Super Cab 4X4

Tow Capacity (Maximum) 4850 6000    
Tow Capacity Standard 3250 6000    
Turning Radius

 Dodge Truck Dakota Extended Cab 4X2 Ford Truck Ranger Super Cab 4X4

Steering Diameter Left 44.0 43.0    
Steering Diameter Right 44.0 43.0    
Warranty

 Dodge Truck Dakota Extended Cab 4X2 Ford Truck Ranger Super Cab 4X4

Powertrain Miles   60000    
Powertrain Time (Months) 0 60    
Rust Miles 100000      
Rust Time (Months) 60 60    
Warranty - Basic Miles 36000 36000    
Warranty - Basic Time (Months) 36 36    


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