Compare 2012 RAM 3500 - Details
| Pricing | |||
| MSRP | $38,220 | $34,345 | $35,450 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Invoice | $35,210 | $31,941 | $32,936 |
| Destination | $995 | $995 | $995 |
| Interior Edit | |||
| Air Conditioning, Front | Manual | Manual | Manual |
| Clock | In-radio Display | In-radio Display | In-radio Display |
| Compass | N/A | Standard | N/A |
| Cruise Control | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Cupholders | Front | Front | Front |
| Gear Shift Knob Trim | Urethane | Urethane | Urethane |
| 12V DC Power Outlet | 2 | 3 | 3 |
| Lighter Elements | Front | N/A | N/A |
| Ashtray | Optional | Standard | N/A |
| Overhead Console | N/A | Mini | N/A |
| Floor Console | Partial | N/A | N/A |
| Floor Mats | Vinyl/rubber Front | Vinyl/rubber Front | Carpet Front |
| Front Windows | Manual | Power | Power |
| 1-touch Window Down | Driver | Driver | Driver |
| Programmable Garage Door Opener | N/A | Optional | N/A |
| Instrumentation | Analog | Analog | Analog |
| Oil Pressure Gauge | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Driver Information Centre | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Tachometer | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Trip Computer | N/A | Optional | N/A |
| Water Temp Gauge | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Voltage Gauge | Standard | Standard | N/A |
| Low Fuel Warning | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Service Interval Warning | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Exterior Temperature Display | N/A | Standard | Standard |
| Lighting - Map Lights | Front | Front | Front |
| Lighting - Dome Light | Fade | Fade | Fade |
| Illuminated Vanity Mirrors | N/A | Driver And Passenger | N/A |
| Rear Window Defogger | N/A | Optional | N/A |
| Rear View Mirror | Day-night | Auto-dimming Day-night | Day-night |
| Mirrors - Visor Vanity Mirrors | N/A | Driver And Passenger | Driver And Passenger |
| Retained Accessory Power | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Tilt-Wheel Adjustable Steering Column | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Steering Wheel Material | Urethane | Leather/metal-look | Urethane |
| Adjustable Pedals | N/A | Power | Power |
| Seats Edit | |||
| Front Seat Type | Split-bench | Split-bench | Split-bench |
| Standard Seating | 3 Passengers | 3 Passengers | 3 Passengers |
| Front Driver Seat Direction Controls | 4-way | 4-way | 4-way |
| Front Passenger Seat Direction Controls | 4-way | 4-way | 4-way |
| Lumbar Support | N/A | Driver | Driver |
| Front Armrests | Center | Center | Center |
| Front Head Restraints | Adjustable | Adjustable | Adjustable W/tilt |
| Seat Trim | Vinyl | Premium Cloth | Cloth |
| Entertainment Edit | |||
| Radio | AM/FM Stereo, Seek-scan | SiriusXM AM/FM/Satellite, Seek-scan | AM/FM Stereo, Seek-scan |
| CD Player | In-dash Mounted Single | In-dash Mounted Single | In-dash Mounted Single |
| MP3 Capability | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Auxiliary Input Jack | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Steering Wheel Audio Controls | N/A | Optional | Optional |
| Voice Recognition | N/A | N/A | Optional |
| Speakers | 6 | 4 | 4 |
| Equalizer | N/A | Automatic | N/A |
| Speed-Sensitive Volume | N/A | Standard | Standard |
| 1st Row LCD Screen | N/A | N/A | 1 |
| Bluetooth Compatibility | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Safety and Security Edit | |||
| Airbags, Frontal | Driver And Front Passenger | Driver And Front Passenger W/passenger Front-impact Cancellable | Driver And Front Passenger W/passenger Front-impact Cancellable |
| Airbags, Side Impact | Seat Mounted, Driver And Passenger | N/A | Seat Mounted, Driver And Passenger |
| Airbags, Side Curtain | Curtain 1st Row | N/A | Curtain 1st Row |
| Occupancy Sensor | Standard | N/A | N/A |
| Traction Control | N/A | N/A | Driveline |
| In-Vehicle Assistance Service | N/A | Standard | N/A |
| Stolen Vehicle Tracking | N/A | Standard | Optional |
| Height Adjustable Seatbelts | Front | Front | Front |
| Seatbelt Pre-tensioners | Front | Front | N/A |
| Headlights | Halogen | Halogen | Halogen |
| Exterior Light Control | Auto On/off | Auto On/off | Auto On/off |
| Delay-off Headlamps | Standard | Standard | Optional |
| Daytime Running Lights | Optional | Standard | Optional |
| Illuminated Entry | Optional | Standard | Standard |
| Parking Assist | N/A | N/A | Optional |
| Remote Keyless Entry | Keyfob (all Doors) | Keyfob (all Doors) | Keyfob (all Doors) |
| Panic Alarm | Optional | Standard | Standard |
| Door Locks | Manual | Power With 2 Stage Unlock | Power With 2 Stage Unlock |
| Content Theft Deterrent Alarm System | N/A | Standard | Standard |
| Ignition Disable | Sentry Key | PASSLock II | SecuriLock |
| Theft Deterrent Radio | N/A | TheftLock | N/A |
| Overview | |||
| Warranty Overview | Basic (36 Month/36,000 Mileage), Powertrain (60 Month/100,000 Mileage), Corrosion Perforation (60 Month/100,000 Mileage), Roadside Assistance (36 Month/36,000 Mileage), Diesel Engine (60 Month/100,000 Mileage) | Basic (36 Month/36,000 Mileage), Powertrain (60 Month/100,000 Mileage), Corrosion Perforation (72 Month/100,000 Mileage), Roadside Assistance (60 Month/100,000 Mileage) | Basic (36 Month/36,000 Mileage), Powertrain (60 Month/60,000 Mileage), Corrosion Perforation (60 Month/unlimited Mileage), Roadside Assistance (60 Month/60,000 Mileage) |
| Warranty Edit | |||
| Warranty - Basic | 36 Months/36,000 Miles | GM TOTAL Warranty 36 Months/36,000 Miles | 36 Months/36,000 Miles |
| Warrranty - Powertrain | 60 Months/100,000 Miles | 60 Months/100,000 Miles | 60 Months/60,000 Miles |
| Warranty - Corrosion Perforation | 60 Months/100,000 Miles | 72 Months/100,000 Miles | 60 Months/unlimited Miles |
| Warranty - Roadside Assistance | 36 Months/36,000 Miles | 60 Months/100,000 Miles | 60 Months/60,000 Miles |
| Exterior Edit | |||
| Antenna | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed |
| Body Material | Fully Galvanized Steel | Fully Galvanized Steel | Fully Galvanized Steel |
| Paint | Clearcoat Monotone | Clearcoat Monotone | Clearcoat Monotone |
| Grille Trim | Black | Black W/chrome Surround | Chrome |
| Fog/driving Lights | N/A | Front | Front |
| Door Count | 2 Doors | 2 Doors | 2 Doors |
| Rear Cargo Door | Tailgate | Tailgate | Tailgate |
| Tinted Windows | Light | Deep | Deep |
| Rear Window Type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed |
| Mirrors | Dual Manual | Dual Power Remote | Dual Power Remote |
| Heated Door Mirrors | Optional | Standard | Standard |
| Pickup Box | Regular | Regular | Regular |
| Pickup Cargo Box Light | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Pickup Truck Tonneau Cover | N/A | Soft | Soft |
| Pickup Bed Liner | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Rear Step Bumper | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Front Tires | LT235/80SR17.0E BSW AS | LT235/80SR17.0E BSW Highway | LT245/75SR17.0E BSW AS |
| Wheels | 17" Argent Styled Steel | 17" Steel | 17" Argent Steel |
| Dual Rear Wheels | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Spare Tire And Wheel | Full-size Steel | Full-size Steel | Full-size Steel |
| Windshield Wipers - Front | Variable Intermittent | Variable Intermittent | Variable Intermittent |
| Mud Flaps | N/A | N/A | Optional |
| Mechanical Edit | |||
| Engine | 6.7L I-6 | 6.0L V-8 | 6.2L V-8 |
| Engine - Valvetrain | OHV | OHV | SOHC |
| Turbocharger | Intercooled Turbo | Intercooled Turbo | Intercooled Turbo |
| Brakes | 4-wheel Disc | 4-wheel Disc | 4-wheel Disc |
| Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) | 4-wheel | 4-wheel | 4-wheel |
| Brake Assist | N/A | N/A | Standard |
| Drive Type | Rear-wheel | Rear-wheel | Rear-wheel |
| Engine Block Heater | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Exhaust | Stainless Steel | Stainless Steel | Stainless Steel |
| Steering | Rack And Pinion | Re-circulating Ball | Re-circulating Ball |
| Suspension Tuning | Regular | Heavy Duty | Firm |
| Front Suspension Type | Short And Long Arm | Short And Long Arm | N/A |
| Front Anti-roll Bar | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Front Shocks | Heavy Duty | Gas-pressurized | Heavy Duty |
| Front Springs | Coil | Torsion Bar | Coil |
| Rear Suspension Type | Leaf | Leaf | Leaf |
| Rear Anti-roll Bar | N/A | N/A | Standard |
| Rear Shocks | Heavy Duty | Gas-pressurized | Heavy Duty |
| Rear Springs | Leaf | Leaf | Leaf |
| Sequential Shift Control | N/A | N/A | SelectShift |
| Transmission | 6-spd Man W/OD | 6-spd Auto W/OD | 6-spd W/OD |
| Axle Ratio | 3.42 | 3.73 | 3.73 |
| Locking/limited Slip Differential | Standard | N/A | Optional |
| Remote Vehicle Starting System | N/A | Optional | Optional |
| Specifications Edit | |||
| Exterior Length | 230.4 " | 225.0 " | 227.6 " |
| Exterior Body Width | 96.4 " | 95.9 " | 96.0 " |
| Exterior Height | 73.6 " | 77.4 " | 76.7 " |
| Exterior Box Length | 98.3 " | 97.8 " | 98.0 " |
| Engine | 6.7L I-6 | 6.0L V-8 | 6.2L V-8 |
| Horsepower | 350 @ 3,000 Rpm | 322 @ 4,400 Rpm | 316 @ 4,179 Rpm |
| Torque | 610 @ 1,400 Rpm | 380 @ 4,200 Rpm | 397 @ 4,179 Rpm |
| SAEJ1349 AUG2004 Compliant | N/A | Standard | N/A |
| 0-60mph / 0-100kmh (s) | 9.3 Seconds | 9.1 Seconds | N/A |
| 1/4 Mile Time | 16.8 Seconds | 16.7 Seconds | N/A |
| 1/4 Mile Speed | 84 Mph | 85 Mph | N/A |
| Lateral Acceleration (g) | .6 | .7 | N/A |
| Slalom Speed | 47 Mph | 48 Mph | N/A |
| Bore-and-Stroke | 4.21/4.88 " | 4.00/3.62 " | 4.02/3.74 " |
| Curb Weight | 6,901 Lbs. | 6,185 Lbs. | 6,386 Lbs. |
| Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) | 12,000 Lbs. | 13,400 Lbs. | 13,300 Lbs. |
| Front Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) | 5,000 Lbs. | 4,400 Lbs. | 4,100 Lbs. |
| Rear Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) | 9,350 Lbs. | 9,825 Lbs. | 9,500 Lbs. |
| Payload | 5,100 Lbs. | 7,215 Lbs. | 7,110 Lbs. |
| Maximum Trailer Weight | 11,950 Lbs. | 9,600 Lbs. | 12,900 Lbs. |
| Maximum GCWR | 19,000 Lbs. | 16,000 Lbs. | 19,500 Lbs. |
| Wheelbase | 140.5 " | 133.7 " | 137.0 " |
| Front Track | 68.6 " | 68.8 " | 68.3 " |
| Rear Track | 75.8 " | 75.0 " | 74.7 " |
| Turning Radius | 22.5 '' | 22.8 '' | 23.8 '' |
| Ground Clearance | 8.0 " | 10.0 " | N/A |
| Front Legroom | 41.0 " | 41.3 " | 41.1 " |
| Front Headroom | 40.3 " | 41.3 " | 40.7 " |
| Front Hip Room | 62.9 " | 60.3 " | 67.6 " |
| Front Shoulder Room | 66.0 " | 65.2 " | 68.0 " |
| Luggage Volume | 15.2 Cu.ft. | N/A | N/A |
| Luggage Volume (max) | 15.2 Cu.ft. | N/A | N/A |
| Pickup Box Minimum Width | 51.0 " | 50.6 " | 50.9 " |
| Pickup Box Maximum Width | 66.4 " | 62.5 " | 69.3 " |
| Pickup Box Depth | 20.2 " | 21.0 " | 20.0 " |
| Passenger Volume | 64 Cu.ft. | N/A | 66 Cu.ft. |
| Fuel Tank | 35.0 Gal. | 36.0 Gal. | 35.0 Gal. |
| Cost To Own | |||
| NHTSA Frontal Crash Test Ratings | |||
| IIHS Frontal Offset Crash Test Ratings | |||
