# Dodge Dakota (1st Gen) Market Intelligence

> Live inventory, active auctions, and real-time pricing analysis for the Dodge Dakota (1st Gen).

### Overview
- **Make:** Dodge
- **Model:** Dakota
- **Generation:** 1st Gen
- **Production Years:** 1987–1996
- **Canonical Market URL:** https://www.garagescout.ai/markets/dodge/dakota/1st-gen
- **Data as of:** October 18, 2026 (latest listing update or sale; 2026-10-18T09:37:03.322Z)
- **Source Coverage:** Curated across Bring a Trailer, PCARMARKET, Cars & Bids, and vetted specialist dealers.

## Trailing 12-Month (TTM) Market Performance
- **Active Live Inventory:** 1 verified car available
- **Active Live Auctions:** 0 live auctions with open bidding
- **12-Month Confirmed Benchmark Sales:** 6 completed transactions
- **12-Month Median Sold Price (all variants):** $12,400
- **Current Live Asking Price Range:** $23,995 – $23,995
- **Current Live Asking Median:** $23,995

## Verified Live Inventory
- **1995 Dodge Dakota Sport** (1995) | Asking: $23,995 | 91,710 mi | manual | Venue: Dealer inventory | Location: La Vergne, Tennessee | [View Listing](https://www.garagescout.ai/listings/1995-dodge-dakota-sport-5a6912f6)

## Sales Ledger Preview
Showing the 5 most recent of 6 recorded sales (last 12 months).

| Date | Vehicle / Spec | Gearbox | Mileage | Sold Price | Marketplace |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 18, 2026 | Variant not identified | Gearbox not in the listing | — | $25,000 | GAA Classic Cars |
| Jun 16, 2026 | Variant not identified | Automatic | 56,000 mi | $10,500 | Bring a Trailer |
| May 15, 2026 | Variant not identified | Automatic | 130,171 mi | $23,100 | Mecum |
| Apr 7, 2026 | Variant not identified | Automatic | 190,000 mi | $9,018 | Bring a Trailer |
| Mar 27, 2026 | Variant not identified | Automatic | 282,000 mi | $3,300 | Bring a Trailer |

## Market Memory (Last 12 Months)
- **Benchmark Sales:** 6 completed transactions
- **Earlier Sales on Record:** 13 since 2023
- **Interquartile Range (Middle 50%):** $9,389 – $20,900

| Calendar Year | Completed Sales | Median Price |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 6 | $12,400 |

## Frequently Asked Questions

### What is the current market price of a Dodge Dakota (1st Gen)?

Based on 6 benchmark sales recorded over the trailing 12 months on GarageScout, the median sale price for the Dodge Dakota (1st Gen), across all variants, is $12,400. The one verified live listing is asking $23,995.

### How many Dodge Dakota (1st Gen) examples are currently for sale?

As of October 18, 2026, there are 1 verified Dodge Dakota (1st Gen) example listed for sale across vetted specialist dealers and auctions on GarageScout.

### How many Dodge Dakota (1st Gen) cars sold in the last 12 months?

GarageScout recorded 6 sales of the Dodge Dakota (1st Gen) in the trailing 12 months, counting confirmed sales only. Restomods, gearbox conversions and sales priced like deposits or placeholders are left out.

### What does a Dodge Dakota (1st Gen) sell for by model year?

Median sale prices over the trailing 12 months on GarageScout, across all variants, for model years with 3 or more sales: 1989 $9,759 (4 sales).

### Where do Dodge Dakota (1st Gen) cars sell?

Of the 6 sales GarageScout recorded in the trailing 12 months, 3 on Bring a Trailer, 2 on Mecum and 1 on GAA Classic Cars.

### Where does GarageScout's Dodge Dakota (1st Gen) market data come from?

GarageScout's Dodge Dakota (1st Gen) figures come from the listings and sales it has recorded on Bring a Trailer, Mecum, GAA Classic Cars and dealer inventories. Repeat sales of one car matched by VIN count once, and a median sale price is stated only where 3 or more sales in the trailing 12 months back it.

## Related Markets

- **Generations:** [2nd Gen](https://www.garagescout.ai/markets/dodge/dakota/2nd-gen), [3rd Gen](https://www.garagescout.ai/markets/dodge/dakota/3rd-gen)
- **Model:** [All Dodge Dakota markets](https://www.garagescout.ai/markets/dodge/dakota)
- **Make:** [All Dodge markets](https://www.garagescout.ai/markets/dodge)

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*Data synthesized by GarageScout Market Intelligence. Preserving vehicle market memory across enthusiast auctions, specialist dealers, and private sales.*