Compare 2012 RAM 3500 - Details
| Pricing | |||
| MSRP | $46,620 | $43,710 | $46,705 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Invoice | $42,889 | $40,650 | $43,436 |
| Destination | $995 | $995 | $995 |
| Interior Edit | |||
| Air Conditioning, Front | Manual | Dual Zone Automatic | Dual Zone Automatic |
| Underseat Ducts | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Cargo Concealed Storage | Standard | N/A | N/A |
| Clock | In-radio Display | In-radio Display | In-radio Display |
| Compass | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Cruise Control | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Cupholders | Front And Rear | Front And Rear | Front And Rear |
| Gear Shift Knob Trim | Urethane | Urethane | Urethane |
| 12V DC Power Outlet | 2 | 4 | 4 |
| Lighter Elements | Front | N/A | N/A |
| Ashtray | Optional | N/A | N/A |
| Overhead Console | Mini | Mini | Mini |
| Floor Console | Partial | Full | Full |
| Floor Mats | Carpeted Front And Rear | Rubber Front And Rear | Carpeted Front And Rear |
| Front Windows | Power | Power | Power |
| Rear Windows | Power | Power | Power |
| 1-touch Window Up | Driver And Passenger | N/A | N/A |
| 1-touch Window Down | Driver And Passenger | Driver And Passenger | Driver And Passenger |
| Programmable Garage Door Opener | Optional | Optional | Standard |
| Instrumentation | Analog | Analog | Analog |
| Oil Pressure Gauge | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Driver Information Centre | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Tachometer | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Trip Computer | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Water Temp Gauge | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Voltage Gauge | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Low Fuel Warning | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Service Interval Warning | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Exterior Temperature Display | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Lighting - Glovebox | Optional | N/A | N/A |
| Lighting - Map Lights | Front | Front And Rear | Front And Rear |
| Lighting - Dome Light | Fade | Fade | Fade |
| Illuminated Vanity Mirrors | Driver And Passenger | Driver And Passenger | Driver And Passenger |
| Rear Window Defogger | Optional | Standard | Standard |
| Rear View Mirror | Day-night | Auto-dimming Day-night | Auto-dimming Day-night |
| Mirrors - Visor Vanity Mirrors | Passenger | Driver And Passenger | Driver And Passenger |
| Retained Accessory Power | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Seatback Storage Pockets | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Tilt-Wheel Adjustable Steering Column | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Steering Wheel Material | Urethane | Leather/metal-look | Leather/metal-look |
| Voice Recorder | Optional | N/A | N/A |
| Adjustable Pedals | Power | Power | Power |
| Seats Edit | |||
| Front Seat Type | Split-bench | Bucket | Bucket |
| Standard Seating | 6 Passengers | 5 Passengers | 5 Passengers |
| Front Driver Seat Direction Controls | 4-way | 8-way Power | 8-way Power |
| Front Passenger Seat Direction Controls | 4-way | 8-way Power | 8-way Power |
| Lumbar Support | Driver | Driver And Passenger | Driver And Passenger |
| Front Armrests | Center | Center | Center |
| Front Head Restraints | Adjustable | Adjustable | Adjustable |
| Heated Front Seats | N/A | Driver And Front Passenger Heated-cushion, Heated-seatback | Driver And Front Passenger Heated-cushion, Heated-seatback |
| Cooled Front Seats | N/A | Driver And Passenger | Driver And Passenger |
| Memory | N/A | Driver | Driver |
| Rear Seats | Full Bench | 60-40 Split-bench | 60-40 Split-bench |
| Rear Armrest | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Rear Head Restraints | 3 - Adjustable | 2 - Adjustable | 2 - Adjustable |
| Seat Trim | Cloth | Leather | Leather |
| Entertainment Edit | |||
| Radio | SIRIUS AM/FM/Satellite, Seek-scan | SiriusXM AM/FM/Satellite, Seek-scan | AM/FM/Satellite, Seek-scan |
| CD Player | In-dash Mounted Single | In-dash Mounted Single | In-dash Mounted 6-disc |
| MP3 Capability | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Auxiliary Input Jack | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| DVD-Audio | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Steering Wheel Audio Controls | Optional | Standard | Standard |
| Rear Seat Audio Controls | N/A | Optional | Optional |
| Voice Recognition | Optional | N/A | N/A |
| Speakers | 6 | 7 Bose | 7 Bose |
| Amplifier | Optional | Standard | Standard |
| Equalizer | N/A | Automatic | Automatic |
| Speed-Sensitive Volume | N/A | Standard | Standard |
| Entertainment System | With DVD | With DVD | With DVD |
| Navigation System | Garmin | Yes With Voice Activation | Yes With Voice Activation |
| 1st Row LCD Screen | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| 2nd Row LCD Screen | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Bluetooth Compatibility | Optional | Standard | Standard |
| Safety and Security Edit | |||
| Airbags, Frontal | Driver And Front Passenger | Driver And Front Passenger | Driver And Front Passenger |
| Airbags, Side Impact | Seat Mounted, Driver And Passenger | N/A | N/A |
| Airbags, Side Curtain | Curtain 1st And 2nd Row | N/A | N/A |
| Occupancy Sensor | Standard | N/A | N/A |
| Traction Control | ABS And Driveline | N/A | N/A |
| In-Vehicle Assistance Service | N/A | Standard | OnStar Directions & Connections |
| Automatic Crash Response (airbags And/or Sensors) | N/A | N/A | OnStar Directions & Connections |
| Emergency Services | N/A | N/A | OnStar Directions & Connections |
| Crisis Assist | N/A | N/A | OnStar Directions & Connections |
| Stolen Vehicle Assistance | N/A | N/A | OnStar Directions & Connections |
| Remote Door Unlock | N/A | N/A | OnStar Directions & Connections |
| Roadside Assistance | N/A | N/A | OnStar Directions & Connections |
| Remote Horn And Lights | N/A | N/A | OnStar Directions & Connections |
| Turn-by-Turn Navigation | N/A | N/A | OnStar Directions & Connections |
| Hands-Free Calling | N/A | N/A | OnStar Directions & Connections |
| Vehicle Diagnostics | N/A | N/A | OnStar Directions & Connections |
| Stolen Vehicle Tracking | N/A | Standard | Standard |
| Height Adjustable Seatbelts | Front | Front | Front |
| Seatbelt Pre-tensioners | Front | Front | Front |
| Headlights | Halogen | Halogen | Halogen |
| Exterior Light Control | Auto On/off | Auto On/off | Auto On/off |
| Delay-off Headlamps | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Daytime Running Lights | Optional | Standard | Standard |
| Illuminated Entry | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Parking Assist | Parksense | UltraSonic | UltraSonic |
| Remote Keyless Entry | Keyfob (all Doors) | Keyfob (all Doors) | Keyfob (all Doors) |
| Panic Alarm | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Door Locks | Power With 2 Stage Unlock | Power With 2 Stage Unlock | Power With 2 Stage Unlock |
| Rear Child Safety Door Locks | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Content Theft Deterrent Alarm System | Optional | Standard | Standard |
| Ignition Disable | Sentry Key | PASSLock II | Standard |
| Theft Deterrent Radio | N/A | TheftLock | TheftLock |
| 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/100,000 Mileage), Corrosion Perforation (72 Month/100,000 Mileage), Roadside Assistance (60 Month/100,000 Mileage) |
| Warranty Edit | |||
| Warranty - Basic | 36 Months/36,000 Miles | GM TOTAL Warranty 36 Months/36,000 Miles | GM TOTAL Warranty 36 Months/36,000 Miles |
| Warrranty - Powertrain | 60 Months/100,000 Miles | 60 Months/100,000 Miles | 60 Months/100,000 Miles |
| Warranty - Corrosion Perforation | 60 Months/100,000 Miles | 72 Months/100,000 Miles | 72 Months/100,000 Miles |
| Warranty - Roadside Assistance | 36 Months/36,000 Miles | 60 Months/100,000 Miles | 60 Months/100,000 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 |
| Bodyside Mouldings | Chrome | Body-colored | Body-colored |
| Bodyside Insert | N/A | N/A | Chrome |
| Grille Trim | Chrome | Black W/chrome Surround | Chrome |
| Fog/driving Lights | Front | Front | Front |
| Door Count | 4 Doors | 4 Doors | 4 Doors |
| Rear Cargo Door | Tailgate | Tailgate | Tailgate |
| Tinted Windows | Deep | Deep | Deep |
| Rear Window Type | Power | Fixed | Fixed |
| Mirrors | Dual Power Remote | Dual Power Remote | Dual Power Remote |
| Heated Door Mirrors | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Sunroof | 1st Row Regular Express Open/close Sliding And Tilting Glass | 1st Row Regular Express Open/close Sliding And Tilting Glass | 1st Row Regular Express Open/close Sliding And Tilting Glass |
| 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 | LT235/80SR17.0E BSW Highway |
| Wheels | 17" Styled Steel | 17" Polished Forged Aluminum | 17" Polished Forged Aluminum |
| 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 |
| Fender Flares | Optional | N/A | N/A |
| Mechanical Edit | |||
| Engine | 6.7L I-6 | 6.0L V-8 | 6.0L V-8 |
| Engine - Valvetrain | OHV | OHV | OHV |
| 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 |
| 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 | Heavy Duty |
| Front Suspension Type | Short And Long Arm | Short And Long Arm | Short And Long Arm |
| Front Anti-roll Bar | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Front Shocks | Heavy Duty | Gas-pressurized | Gas-pressurized |
| Front Springs | Coil | Torsion Bar | Torsion Bar |
| Rear Suspension Type | Leaf | Leaf | Leaf |
| Rear Shocks | Heavy Duty | Gas-pressurized | Gas-pressurized |
| Rear Springs | Leaf | Leaf | Leaf |
| Electronic Stability System | Optional | N/A | N/A |
| Transmission | 6-spd Man W/OD | 6-spd Auto W/OD | 6-spd Auto W/OD |
| Axle Ratio | 3.42 | 3.73 | 3.73 |
| Locking/limited Slip Differential | Standard | N/A | N/A |
| Remote Vehicle Starting System | Optional | Standard | Standard |
| Specifications Edit | |||
| Exterior Length | 259.4 " | 259.1 " | 259.1 " |
| Exterior Body Width | 96.4 " | 95.9 " | 95.9 " |
| Exterior Height | 74.1 " | 77.9 " | 77.9 " |
| Exterior Box Length | 98.3 " | 97.8 " | 97.8 " |
| Engine | 6.7L I-6 | 6.0L V-8 | 6.0L V-8 |
| Horsepower | 350 @ 3,000 Rpm | 322 @ 4,400 Rpm | 322 @ 4,400 Rpm |
| Torque | 610 @ 1,400 Rpm | 380 @ 4,200 Rpm | 380 @ 4,200 Rpm |
| SAEJ1349 AUG2004 Compliant | N/A | Standard | Standard |
| 0-60mph / 0-100kmh (s) | 9.8 Seconds | 9.9 Seconds | 9.9 Seconds |
| 1/4 Mile Time | 17.2 Seconds | 17.2 Seconds | 17.2 Seconds |
| 1/4 Mile Speed | 82 Mph | 83 Mph | 83 Mph |
| Lateral Acceleration (g) | .6 | .6 | .6 |
| Slalom Speed | 46 Mph | 47 Mph | 47 Mph |
| Bore-and-Stroke | 4.21/4.88 " | 4.00/3.62 " | 4.00/3.62 " |
| Curb Weight | 7,441 Lbs. | 6,802 Lbs. | 6,946 Lbs. |
| Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) | 11,500 Lbs. | 13,000 Lbs. | 13,000 Lbs. |
| Front Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) | 5,000 Lbs. | 4,800 Lbs. | 4,800 Lbs. |
| Rear Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) | 9,350 Lbs. | 9,375 Lbs. | 9,375 Lbs. |
| Payload | 4,060 Lbs. | 6,198 Lbs. | 6,054 Lbs. |
| Maximum Trailer Weight | 11,400 Lbs. | 9,000 Lbs. | 8,900 Lbs. |
| Maximum GCWR | 19,000 Lbs. | 16,000 Lbs. | 16,000 Lbs. |
| Wheelbase | 169.5 " | 167.7 " | 167.7 " |
| Front Track | 68.6 " | 68.8 " | 68.8 " |
| Rear Track | 75.8 " | 75.0 " | 75.0 " |
| Turning Radius | 26.6 '' | 27.7 '' | 27.7 '' |
| Ground Clearance | 7.9 " | 9.7 " | 9.7 " |
| Front Legroom | 41.0 " | 41.3 " | 41.3 " |
| Rear Legroom | 40.3 " | 39.0 " | 39.0 " |
| Front Headroom | 41.0 " | 41.3 " | 41.3 " |
| Rear Headroom | 39.9 " | 40.6 " | 40.6 " |
| Front Hip Room | 63.2 " | 60.3 " | 60.3 " |
| Rear Hip Room | 63.2 " | 65.5 " | 65.5 " |
| Front Shoulder Room | 66.0 " | 65.2 " | 65.2 " |
| Rear Shoulder Room | 65.7 " | 65.2 " | 65.2 " |
| Luggage Volume (max) | 41.0 Cu.ft. | N/A | N/A |
| Pickup Box Minimum Width | 51.0 " | 50.6 " | 50.6 " |
| Pickup Box Maximum Width | 66.4 " | 62.5 " | 62.5 " |
| Pickup Box Depth | 20.2 " | 21.0 " | 21.0 " |
| Passenger Volume | 121 Cu.ft. | N/A | N/A |
| Fuel Tank | 35.0 Gal. | 36.0 Gal. | 36.0 Gal. |
| Cost To Own | |||
| NHTSA Frontal Crash Test Ratings | |||
| IIHS Frontal Offset Crash Test Ratings | |||
