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2004 GMC Sonoma
SLS Crew Cab 4WD
CarGurus Instant Market Value
$25,630
2010 Dodge Dakota
Big Horn/Lone Star Crew Cab 4WD
CarGurus Instant Market Value
$12,122
5 listings nationwide

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Expert Reviews Reviews from CarGurus experts.

2004 GMC Sonoma
SLS Crew Cab 4WD
No Expert Reviews
2010 Dodge Dakota
Big Horn/Lone Star Crew Cab 4WD
Eric Tallberg Review:

Subtly upgraded for 2010, Dodge’s midsize Dakota pickup possesses a st...

The Good: A powerful optional V8 engine and a solid frame endow the 2010 Dodge D...

The Bad: The 2010 Dakota suffers from a lack of refinement, manifested in its c...

User Reviews Reviews from CarGurus users who have driven or owned the car.

2004 GMC Sonoma
SLS Crew Cab 4WD
No User Reviews
2010 Dodge Dakota
Big Horn/Lone Star Crew Cab 4WD
Mz2001 writes:
Fair vehicle
Power Ranked 2003 GMC Sierra 1500 SLT Extended Cab SB worse.
"Couldnt really tell"
Back Seats Ranked 2003 GMC Sierra 1500 SLT Extended Cab SB better.
"The seats"
40
GuruXTCG3 writes:
Very smooth and silent to drive
10
joc38 writes:
A good solid truck It handles very well & has excellent acceleration. It rides slightly rough & choppy, probab...
Power Ranked 2009 Ford Expedition EL XLT 4WD better.
"5.4 cid as opposed to 4.7 cid"
Looks/Style Ranked 2009 Ford Expedition EL XLT 4WD better.
"Better styling- cleaner lines, but unfair to compare mid-size truck with large suv."

Specs

2004 GMC Sonoma
SLS Crew Cab 4WD
2010 Dodge Dakota
Big Horn/Lone Star Crew Cab 4WD
Powertrain 4-Speed Automatic
Drivetrain
4WD
4X4
4X4
Fuel Economy, City
14 MPG
14 MPG
14 MPG
Fuel Economy, Highway
18 MPG
19 MPG
18 MPG
Fuel Tank Volume 17 gal 22 gal
Engine
Fuel Type
Gasoline
Flex Fuel Vehicle
Gasoline
Power
190 hp @ 4,400 RPM
302 hp @ 5,650 RPM
210 hp @ 5,200 RPM
Torque
250 lb-ft @ 2,800 RPM
329 lb-ft @ 3,950 RPM
235 lb-ft @ 4,000 RPM
Cylinders
6 cylinders
8 cylinders
6 cylinders
Compression Ratio
--
9:1
9.7:1
Displacement
4,300 cc
4,700 cc
3,700 cc
Bore x Stroke
--
3.66 in x 3.4 in
3.66 in x 3.57 in
Safety
ABS Brakes Standard Standard
Driver Airbag Standard Standard
Passenger Airbag Standard Standard
Front Side Airbags -- Optional
Curtain Airbags -- Optional
NHTSA Crash Test Results
Front Driver -- 5 stars
Front Passenger -- 5 stars
Side Driver -- 5 stars
Side Rear Passenger -- 5 stars
Rollover (pre-2011) -- 4 stars
Comfort and Convenience
Leather Seats Optional --
Air Conditioning Standard Standard
CD Player Standard Standard
CD Changer Optional Optional
Cassette Player Optional --
Radio Standard Standard
Power Windows Standard Standard
Power Door Locks Standard Standard
Driver Power Seats Optional Optional
Passenger Power Seats Optional Standard
Interior
Maximum Seating 5 seats 6 seats
Front Legroom 42.4 in 41.9 in
Back Legroom 34.6 in 36.4 in
Payload and Towing
Cargo Volume -- --
Standard Payload 1,067 lbs 1,440 lbs
Maximum Payload 1,067 lbs 1,480 lbs
Standard Towing Capacity 5,200 lbs 2,000 lbs
Maximum Towing Capacity 5,200 lbs 6,850 lbs
Exterior
Length 205.3 in 218.5 in
Width 67.8 in 76 in
Height 63.4 in 68.1 in
Wheelbase 122.9 in 131.3 in
Bed Length 55.2 in 64.9 in

Available Options

2004 GMC Sonoma
SLS Crew Cab 4WD
2010 Dodge Dakota
Big Horn/Lone Star Crew Cab 4WD

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