Ford Maverick vs. Dodge Dakota
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Ford Maverick and Dodge Dakota contrasts the two cars across a broad spectrum of vehicle specifications to determine which car is better. In addition to comparing pricing and specs, iSeeCars uses all the ratings, rankings, and insights from its comprehensive analyses of each vehicle model, including calculations of reliability, safety, depreciation, value retention, and the vehicle's projected lifetime recalls (based on analyzing over 25 billion data points). This in-depth evaluation is used to identify which vehicle represents a better overall choice for shoppers who are considering both the Ford Maverick and the Dodge Dakota.
When we compare the Ford Maverick's and the Dodge Dakota's specifications and ratings, the Ford Maverick has the advantage in the areas of fuel efficiency, interior volume and base engine power. The Dodge Dakota has the advantage in the area of typical lower range of pricing for one- to five-year-old used cars. Based on this comparison of the Ford Maverick's and the Dodge Dakota's specifications and ratings, the Ford Maverick is a better car than the Dodge Dakota.
Pricing: A used 2024 Ford Maverick ranges from $27,328 to $41,850 while a used 2010 Dodge Dakota is priced between $6,452 to $16,991.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Ford Maverick’s base engine makes 250 horsepower, and the Dodge Dakota base engine makes 210 horsepower. The Maverick is rated to deliver an average of 26 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 495 miles. The Dakota is rated to deliver an average of 17 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 440 miles. This gives the Ford Maverick the fuel efficiency and maximum range advantage over the Dodge Dakota. The Maverick uses regular unleaded, and the Dakota uses gasoline.
Passenger Space Comparison: The Ford Maverick has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more front head room, front leg room, rear head room and rear leg room. The Dodge Dakota has the advantage in the areas of front shoulder room and rear shoulder room.
Available Cab Types and Bed Lengths: The Ford Maverick is available in a Crew Cab configuration, and the Dodge Dakota is available in a Crew Cab or an Extended Cab configuration. The Ford Maverick offers a bed length of 54.4 inches, and the Dodge Dakota offers bed lengths of 64.9 and 78.8 inches.
Safety Ratings: The Ford Maverick has an average safety rating of 4 out of 5 Stars based on NHTSA's crash test ratings.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
$25,521 - $40,940
Starting MSRP:
$23,815
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Compact Pickup Trucks)
$25,358
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Compact Pickup Trucks)
$23,815 - $26,900
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
$22,755
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Midsize Pickup Trucks)
$19,357
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Midsize Pickup Trucks)
$15,345 - $28,450
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$33,640
Price Range:
$27,328 - $41,850
Category Avg Price:
(Compact Pickup Trucks)
$34,179
Category Avg Price Range:
(Compact Pickup Trucks)
$33,640 - $34,717
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
3,980
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
2,130
# Good or Great Deals:
207
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$11,755
Price Range:
$6,452 - $16,991
Category Avg Price:
(Midsize Pickup Trucks)
$12,603
Category Avg Price Range:
(Midsize Pickup Trucks)
$11,298 - $16,127
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
13
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
114,337
# Good or Great Deals:
1
Ford Maverick Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
8.6 / 10
Safety:
8.0 / 10
Dodge Dakota Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
Not available
Safety:
Not available
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Ford Maverick
Avg Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Life Expectancy:
N/A
Category Life Expectancy Range:
N/A
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Dodge Dakota
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
N/A
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
N/A
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
15.2
Typical Category Recalls:
(Compact Pickup Trucks)
8.8
Category Range for Recalls:
(Compact Pickup Trucks)
2.4 - 15.2
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
5.3
Typical Category Recalls:
(Midsize Pickup Trucks)
5.3
Category Range for Recalls:
(Midsize Pickup Trucks)
1.9 - 15
Ford Maverick Rankings
Ranking
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2 out of / 2Ranking
2 out of / 2Dodge Dakota Rankings
Available Body Styles
Pickup Truck
Available Body Styles
Pickup Truck
Available Cab Types
Crew Cab
Available Cab Types
Crew Cab, Extended Cab
Available Bed Length(s)
54.4 inches
Available Bed Length(s)
64.9 inches, 78.8 inches
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline, Hybrid
Available Drivetrain Options
Flex Fuel, Gasoline
Ford Maverick Trim Levels
Lariat, XL, XLT
Dodge Dakota Trim Levels
Big Horn, Laramie, Lone Star, ST, TRX
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
5 years / 60000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
5 years / 60000 miles
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
5 years / 100000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
3 years / 36000 miles
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
4 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
Not yet available
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
250 hp @ 5500 rpm
Torque:
277 foot-lbs @ 3000 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.071 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
Not yet available
Max Payload:
1519 lbs
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
210 hp @ 5200 rpm
Torque:
235 foot-lbs @ 4000 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.050 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
2000 lbs
Max Payload:
1810 lbs
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
2 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
FWD / AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
23 / 30 / 26
Range (city/hwy):
380 / 495 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Regular Unleaded
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
3.7 liters
Engine Configuration:
V
Number of Cylinders:
6
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
4X2 / 4X4
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
15 / 20 / 17
Range (city/hwy):
330 / 440 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Gasoline
Standard/Optional Features
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Wifi:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Alloy wheels:
Available
Heated Seats
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Navigation System:
Available
Parking Sensors:
Available
Satellite radio:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Trailer Hitch:
Available
Voice Recognition:
Available
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Available
Air Suspension:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Power Lift Gate:
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roadside assistance:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple CarPlay:
N/A
Bench Seats:
Available
Bluetooth:
N/A
Keyless Entry:
Available
Keyless Ignition:
Available
Power outlet:
Standard
Wifi:
Available
Adaptive Cruise Control:
N/A
Alloy wheels:
Available
Heated Seats
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
N/A
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Navigation System:
Available
Parking Sensors:
N/A
Satellite radio:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
Available
Voice Recognition:
Available
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Air Suspension:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
Available
Internet Radio:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Power Lift Gate:
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roadside assistance:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
Rear Seat Reminder:
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Available
Driver Attention Monitoring:
Available
Lane Departure Warning:
Available
Lane Keeping Assist:
Available
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Available
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
N/A
Forward Collision Warning:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Blind Spot Monitoring:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Lane Departure Warning:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
40.3 inches
Front Leg Room:
42.8 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
57.3 inches
Rear Head Room:
39.6 inches
Rear Leg Room:
35.9 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
55.6 inches
Cargo Space:
Not yet available
Overall Interior Volume:
100.3 cubic feet
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
39.6 inches
Front Leg Room:
41.9 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
57.7 inches
Rear Head Room:
36.5 inches
Rear Leg Room:
32.1 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
57.4 inches
Cargo Space:
Not yet available
Overall Interior Volume:
94.3 cubic feet
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3525 lbs
Width:
83.5 inches
Height:
68.7 inches
Length:
199.7 inches
Wheelbase:
121.1 inches
Ground Clearance:
8.3 inches
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
4200 lbs
Width:
71.7 inches
Height:
68 inches
Length:
218.5 inches
Wheelbase:
131.3 inches
Ground Clearance:
7.4 inches
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
17.0 x 7.0 inches
Wheel Type:
painted steel
Tire Size:
P225/65R17
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
16.0 x 7.0 inches
Wheel Type:
steel
Tire Size:
P245/70R16
Exterior Colors
Black
Shadow Black
Blue
Atlas Blue Metallic
Gray
Cactus Gray / Carbonized Gray Metallic
Red
Hot Pepper Red Metallic Tinted Clearcoat
Silver
Iconic Silver Metallic
White
Oxford White
Exterior Colors
Black
Brilliant Black Crystal Pearl Coat
Blue
Deep Water Blue Pearl Coat
Gray
Mineral Gray Metallic Clear Coat
Red
Inferno Red Crystal Pearl Coat
Silver
Bright Silver Metallic Clear Coat
White
Bright White Clear Coat
Interior Colors
Black
Black Onyx/Medium Dark Slate
Gray
Not available
Interior Colors
Black
Not available
Gray
Dark Slate Gray/Medium Slate Gray
