Compare 2003 Dodge Ram Van 1500 - Details
| Pricing | |||
| MSRP | $20,080 | $23,640 | $21,955 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Invoice | $17,854 | $20,745 | $19,297 |
| Destination | $715 | $735 | $735 |
| Interior Edit | |||
| Air Conditioning, Front | Manual | Manual | Manual |
| Air Conditioning, Rear | Provision | Optional | Optional |
| Underseat Ducts | N/A | Optional | Optional |
| Cargo Tie Downs | N/A | Optional | Optional |
| Clock | In-radio Display | In-radio Display | In-radio Display |
| Cruise Control | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Cupholders | Front | Front | Front |
| Gear Shift Knob Trim | Urethane | Urethane | Urethane |
| 12V DC Power Outlet | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Lighter Elements | Front | Front | Front |
| Ashtray | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Floor Mats | N/A | Carpet Front | Carpet Front |
| Front Windows | Manual | Manual | Manual |
| Rear Windows | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed |
| Instrumentation | Analog | Analog | Analog |
| Oil Pressure Gauge | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Water Temp Gauge | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Voltage Gauge | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Low Fuel Warning | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Lighting - Glovebox | Optional | N/A | N/A |
| Lighting - Dome Light | Regular | Regular | Regular |
| Lighting - Cargo Light | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Rear Window Defogger | Optional | N/A | N/A |
| Rear View Mirror | Day-night | Day-night | Day-night |
| Tilt-Wheel Adjustable Steering Column | Optional | Standard | Standard |
| Steering Wheel Material | Urethane | Urethane | Urethane |
| Seats Edit | |||
| Front Seat Type | Bucket | Bucket | Bucket |
| Standard Seating | 2 Passengers | 2 Passengers | 2 Passengers |
| Front Driver Seat Direction Controls | 2-way | 4-way | 4-way |
| Front Passenger Seat Direction Controls | 2-way | 4-way | 4-way |
| Front Armrests | Driver And Passenger | Driver And Passenger | Driver And Passenger |
| Front Head Restraints | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed |
| Rear Seats | N/A | Bench | Bench |
| Seat Trim | Vinyl | Vinyl | Vinyl |
| Entertainment Edit | |||
| Radio | AM/FM Stereo, Seek-scan | AM/FM Stereo, Seek-scan | AM/FM Stereo, Seek-scan |
| Cassette Player | Standard | Optional | Optional |
| CD Player | In-dash Mounted Single | In-dash Mounted Single | In-dash Mounted Single |
| CD Changer Compatible | Optional | N/A | N/A |
| Speakers | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Equalizer | Graphic | N/A | N/A |
| Safety and Security Edit | |||
| Airbags, Frontal | Driver And Front Passenger | Driver And Front Passenger | Driver And Front Passenger |
| Height Adjustable Seatbelts | Front | Front | Front |
| Seatbelt Pre-tensioners | N/A | Front | Front |
| Headlights | Halogen | Halogen | Halogen |
| Daytime Running Lights | N/A | Optional | Optional |
| Illuminated Entry | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Remote Keyless Entry | Keyfob (front Doors) | Keyfob (all Doors) | Keyfob (all Doors) |
| Panic Alarm | N/A | Optional | Optional |
| Door Locks | Manual | Manual | Manual |
| Content Theft Deterrent Alarm System | Optional | N/A | N/A |
| Overview | |||
| Warranty Overview | Basic (36 Month/36,000 Mileage), Powertrain (84 Month/70,000 Mileage), Corrosion Perforation (60 Month/100,000 Mileage), Roadside Assistance (84 Month/70,000 Mileage) | Basic (36 Month/36,000 Mileage), Powertrain (36 Month/36,000 Mileage), Corrosion Perforation (60 Month/unlimited Mileage), Roadside Assistance (36 Month/36,000 Mileage) | Basic (36 Month/36,000 Mileage), Powertrain (36 Month/36,000 Mileage), Corrosion Perforation (60 Month/unlimited Mileage), Roadside Assistance (36 Month/36,000 Mileage) |
| Warranty Edit | |||
| Warranty - Basic | 36 Months/36,000 Miles | 36 Months/36,000 Miles | 36 Months/36,000 Miles |
| Warrranty - Powertrain | 84 Months/70,000 Miles | 36 Months/36,000 Miles | 36 Months/36,000 Miles |
| Warranty - Corrosion Perforation | 60 Months/100,000 Miles | 60 Months/unlimited Miles | 60 Months/unlimited Miles |
| Warranty - Roadside Assistance | 84 Months/70,000 Miles | 36 Months/36,000 Miles | 36 Months/36,000 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 | Argent | Gray | Gray |
| Door Count | 3 Doors | 3 Doors | 3 Doors |
| Rear Cargo Door | Split Swing-out | Split Swing-out | Split Swing-out |
| Tinted Windows | Light | Light | Light |
| Rear Window Type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed |
| Mirrors | Dual Manual | Dual Manual | Dual Manual |
| Roof Rack | Optional | N/A | N/A |
| Rear Step Bumper | Standard | Optional | Optional |
| Front Tires | P245/75SR16.0 OWL AS | LT245/75SR16.0E BSW AS | P235/75SR15.0 BSW AS |
| Wheels | 16" Black Steel | 16" Silver Steel | 15" Silver Steel |
| Spare Tire And Wheel | Full-size Steel | Full-size Steel | Full-size Steel |
| Windshield Wipers - Front | Variable Intermittent | Variable Intermittent | Variable Intermittent |
| Running Boards | N/A | Optional | Optional |
| Mechanical Edit | |||
| Engine | 3.9L V-6 | 4.2L V-6 | 4.2L V-6 |
| Engine - Valvetrain | OHV | OHV | OHV |
| Recommended Fuel | Regular Unleaded | Regular Unleaded | Regular Unleaded |
| Brakes | 4-wheel Disc | 4-wheel Disc | Front Disc/rear Drum |
| 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 | Re-circulating Ball | Re-circulating Ball | Re-circulating Ball |
| Suspension Tuning | Heavy Duty | Regular | Regular |
| Front Suspension Type | Short And Long Arm | N/A | N/A |
| Front Anti-roll Bar | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Front Shocks | Heavy Duty | Heavy Duty | Heavy Duty |
| Front Springs | Coil | Coil | Coil |
| Rear Suspension Type | Leaf | Leaf | Leaf |
| Rear Shocks | Heavy Duty | Heavy Duty | Heavy Duty |
| Rear Springs | Leaf | Leaf | Leaf |
| Transmission | 3-spd Auto | 4-spd Auto W/OD | 4-spd Auto W/OD |
| Axle Ratio | 3.55 | 4.10 | 3.55 |
| Locking/limited Slip Differential | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Specifications Edit | |||
| Exterior Length | 208.5 " | 231.9 " | 211.9 " |
| Exterior Body Width | 78.8 " | 79.3 " | 79.3 " |
| Exterior Height | 79.8 " | 83.4 " | 80.9 " |
| Engine | 3.9L V-6 | 4.2L V-6 | 4.2L V-6 |
| Horsepower | 175 @ 4,800 Rpm | 191 @ 4,800 Rpm | 191 @ 4,800 Rpm |
| Torque | 225 @ 3,200 Rpm | 244 @ 2,750 Rpm | 244 @ 2,750 Rpm |
| Fuel Economy - City | 15 Mpg | 14 Mpg | 15 Mpg |
| Fuel Economy - Highway | 16 Mpg | 17 Mpg | 19 Mpg |
| 0-60mph / 0-100kmh (s) | N/A | 11.5 Seconds | 10.4 Seconds |
| 1/4 Mile Time | N/A | 18.1 Seconds | 17.5 Seconds |
| 1/4 Mile Speed | N/A | 76 Mph | 80 Mph |
| Lateral Acceleration (g) | N/A | .7 | .7 |
| Slalom Speed | N/A | 54 Mph | 55 Mph |
| Bore-and-Stroke | 3.91/3.31 " | 3.82/3.74 " | 3.82/3.74 " |
| Curb Weight | 4,405 Lbs. | 5,399 Lbs. | 4,795 Lbs. |
| Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) | 6,600 Lbs. | 8,600 Lbs. | 6,700 Lbs. |
| Front Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) | N/A | 3,550 Lbs. | 2,960 Lbs. |
| Rear Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) | N/A | 5,520 Lbs. | 2,950 Lbs. |
| Payload | 2,190 Lbs. | 3,375 Lbs. | 2,010 Lbs. |
| Maximum Trailer Weight | 8,200 Lbs. | 5,400 Lbs. | 5,000 Lbs. |
| Maximum GCWR | N/A | 11,000 Lbs. | 10,000 Lbs. |
| Wheelbase | 127.2 " | 138.0 " | 138.0 " |
| Front Track | 67.9 " | 69.4 " | 69.4 " |
| Rear Track | 65.6 " | 67.0 " | 67.0 " |
| Turning Radius | 23.1 '' | 24.0 '' | 23.3 '' |
| Front Legroom | 39.0 " | 40.0 " | 40.0 " |
| Front Headroom | 38.9 " | 42.5 " | 42.5 " |
| Front Hip Room | N/A | 65.6 " | 65.6 " |
| Front Shoulder Room | 68.0 " | 68.4 " | 68.4 " |
| Luggage Volume | 238.9 Cu.ft. | 309.4 Cu.ft. | 256.5 Cu.ft. |
| Luggage Volume (max) | 238.9 Cu.ft. | 309.4 Cu.ft. | 256.5 Cu.ft. |
| Fuel Tank | 35.0 Gal. | 35.0 Gal. | 35.0 Gal. |
| Cost To Own | |||
| NHTSA Frontal Crash Test Ratings | |||
| IIHS Frontal Offset Crash Test Ratings | |||
