Compare 2005 Dodge Ram 3500 - Details
| Pricing | |||
| MSRP | $39,165 | $38,225 | $36,940 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Invoice | $34,337 | $33,447 | $31,944 |
| Destination | $900 | $850 | $850 |
| Interior Edit | |||
| Air Conditioning, Front | Manual | Dual Zone Automatic | Automatic |
| Underseat Ducts | N/A | Standard | Standard |
| Auxiliary Visors | N/A | Dual | N/A |
| Cell Phone | Voice Activated | 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 | 3 | 3 |
| Lighter Elements | Front | Front | Front |
| Ashtray | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Overhead Console | Mini | Mini With Storage | Modular With Storage |
| Floor Console | Partial | Full | Full |
| Floor Mats | Carpet Front | Rubber Front And Rear | Carpeted Front And Rear |
| Front Windows | Power | Power | Power |
| Rear Windows | Power | Power | Power |
| 1-touch Window Down | Driver | Driver And Passenger | Driver |
| Programmable Garage Door Opener | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Instrumentation | Analog | Analog | Analog |
| Oil Pressure Gauge | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Driver Information Centre | N/A | Standard | N/A |
| 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 | N/A | Standard | N/A |
| Exterior Temperature Display | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Lighting - Glovebox | Standard | N/A | Standard |
| Lighting - Map Lights | Front | Front | Front And Rear |
| Lighting - Dome Light | Fade | Fade | Fade |
| Illuminated Vanity Mirrors | Driver And Passenger | N/A | 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 | Passenger | Driver And Passenger |
| Retained Accessory Power | N/A | Standard | Standard |
| Seatback Storage Pockets | 1 | 2 | N/A |
| Tilt-Wheel Adjustable Steering Column | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Steering Wheel Material | Urethane | Leather | Leather |
| Adjustable Pedals | Power | N/A | Power |
| Seats Edit | |||
| Front Seat Type | Split-bench | Bucket | Split-bench |
| Standard Seating | 6 Passengers | 5 Passengers | 6 Passengers |
| Front Driver Seat Direction Controls | 4-way | 10-way Power | 6-way Power |
| Front Passenger Seat Direction Controls | 4-way | 10-way Power | 4-way |
| Lumbar Support | Driver And Passenger | Driver And Passenger | Driver And Passenger |
| Front Armrests | Center | Driver And Passenger | Center |
| Front Head Restraints | Adjustable | Adjustable | Fixed |
| Heated Front Seats | Driver And Front Passenger Heated-cushion, Heated-seatback | Driver And Front Passenger Heated-cushion, Heated-seatback | Driver And Front Passenger Heated-cushion, Heated-seatback |
| Memory | N/A | Driver | Driver |
| Rear Seats | Full Bench | 60-40 Split-bench | 60-40 Split-bench |
| Rear Armrest | N/A | Standard | Standard |
| Rear Head Restraints | 2 - Adjustable | 2 - Adjustable | 2 - Adjustable |
| Seat Trim | Cloth | Leather | Leather |
| Entertainment Edit | |||
| Radio | AM/FM/Satellite-prep, Seek-scan | AM/FM/Satellite-prep, Seek-scan | AM/FM Stereo, Seek-scan |
| Cassette Player | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| CD Player | In-dash Mounted Single | In-dash Mounted 6-disc | In-dash Mounted Single |
| CD Changer Compatible | Standard | N/A | N/A |
| MP3 Capability | N/A | N/A | Optional |
| Steering Wheel Audio Controls | Optional | Standard | Standard |
| Rear Seat Audio Controls | N/A | Standard | Optional |
| Speakers | 4 | 6 Bose | 4 |
| Amplifier | Premium | Standard | Optional |
| Equalizer | N/A | Automatic | N/A |
| Speed-Sensitive Volume | N/A | Standard | Standard |
| Entertainment System | N/A | With DVD | With DVD |
| Navigation System | Optional | N/A | N/A |
| 1st Row LCD Screen | 1 | N/A | N/A |
| 2nd Row LCD Screen | N/A | 1 | 1 |
| Bluetooth Compatibility | Optional | N/A | N/A |
| Safety and Security Edit | |||
| Airbags, Frontal | Driver And Front Passenger | Driver And Front Passenger | Driver And Front Passenger |
| Airbags, Side Curtain | Curtain 1st And 2nd Row | N/A | N/A |
| Occupancy Sensor | N/A | N/A | Standard |
| In-Vehicle Assistance Service | N/A | OnStar | N/A |
| Automatic Crash Response (airbags And/or Sensors) | N/A | OnStar | N/A |
| Emergency Services | N/A | OnStar | N/A |
| Crisis Assist | N/A | OnStar | N/A |
| Stolen Vehicle Assistance | N/A | OnStar | N/A |
| Remote Door Unlock | N/A | OnStar | N/A |
| Roadside Assistance | N/A | OnStar | N/A |
| Remote Horn And Lights | N/A | OnStar | N/A |
| Hands-Free Calling | N/A | OnStar | N/A |
| Vehicle Diagnostics | N/A | OnStar | N/A |
| Stolen Vehicle Tracking | N/A | Standard | N/A |
| Height Adjustable Seatbelts | Front | N/A | Front And Rear |
| Seatbelt Pre-tensioners | Front | N/A | Front |
| Headlights | Halogen | Halogen | Halogen |
| Exterior Light Control | N/A | Auto On/off | Auto On/off |
| Delay-off Headlamps | N/A | Standard | Standard |
| Daytime Running Lights | Optional | Standard | Optional |
| Door Curb Lights | N/A | 4 | 2 |
| Illuminated Entry | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Parking Assist | N/A | N/A | Optional |
| 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 | N/A |
| Ignition Disable | Sentry Key | PASSLock II | SecuriLock(R) |
| Theft Deterrent Radio | N/A | TheftLock | 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), Diesel Engine (60 Month/100,000 Mileage) | Basic (36 Month/36,000 Mileage), Powertrain (36 Month/36,000 Mileage), Corrosion Perforation (72 Month/100,000 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 | GM TOTAL Warranty 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 | 72 Months/100,000 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 | Galvanized Steel/aluminum |
| Paint | Clearcoat Monotone | Clearcoat Monotone | Clearcoat Monotone |
| Bodyside Mouldings | Black | Body-colored | N/A |
| Bodyside Insert | N/A | Chrome | N/A |
| Grille Trim | Chrome | With Chrome Bar | 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 | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed |
| Mirrors | Dual Power Remote | Dual Power Remote W/tilt Down | Dual Power Remote |
| Heated Door Mirrors | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Mirrors, Auto Dimming | N/A | Driver | N/A |
| Sunroof | 1st Row Regular Express Open/close Sliding And Tilting Glass | 1st Row Regular Express Open Sliding And Tilting Glass | 1st Row Regular Express Open Sliding And Tilting Glass |
| Pickup Box | Regular | Regular | Regular |
| Pickup Cargo Box Light | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Pickup Truck Tonneau Cover | N/A | Soft | N/A |
| Pickup Bed Extender | N/A | Optional | Optional |
| Pickup Bed Liner | Optional | N/A | N/A |
| Rear Step Bumper | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Front Tires | LT265/70SR17.0E BSW AS | P265/70SR17.0 BSW AS | P275/65SR18.0 OWL AT |
| Wheels | 17" Styled Steel | 17" Polished Aluminum | 18" Silver Aluminum |
| 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 | N/A | Optional |
| Mechanical Edit | |||
| Engine | 5.9L I-6 | 5.3L V-8 | 5.4L V-8 |
| Engine - Valvetrain | OHV | OHV | SOHC |
| Turbocharger | Intercooled Turbo | N/A | N/A |
| Brakes | 4-wheel Disc | Front Disc/rear Drum | 4-wheel Disc |
| Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) | 4-wheel | 4-wheel | 4-wheel |
| Drive Type | Four-wheel | Four-wheel | Four-wheel |
| 4WD Shift | Manual | Electronic | Electronic |
| Engine Block Heater | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Exhaust | Stainless Steel | Stainless Steel | Stainless Steel |
| Steering | Re-circulating Ball | Re-circulating Ball | Rack And Pinion |
| Suspension Tuning | Regular | Heavy Duty | Regular |
| Front Suspension Type | Leading Link | Short And Long Arm | Double Wishbone |
| Front Anti-roll Bar | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Front Shocks | Heavy Duty | Gas-pressurized | Gas-pressurized |
| Front Springs | Coil | Torsion Bar | Coil |
| Rear Suspension Type | Leaf | Leaf | Leaf |
| Rear Shocks | Heavy Duty | Gas-pressurized | Gas-pressurized |
| Rear Springs | Leaf | Leaf | Leaf |
| Transmission | 6-spd Man W/OD | 4-spd Auto W/OD | 4-spd Auto W/OD |
| Axle Ratio | 3.73 | 3.42 | 3.73 |
| Locking/limited Slip Differential | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Specifications Edit | |||
| Exterior Length | 227.7 " | 225.9 " | 223.8 " |
| Exterior Body Width | 79.9 " | 78.5 " | 78.9 " |
| Exterior Height | 79.1 " | 75.0 " | 74.7 " |
| Exterior Box Length | 75.9 " | 69.2 " | 66.0 " |
| Engine | 5.9L I-6 | 5.3L V-8 | 5.4L V-8 |
| Horsepower | 325 @ 2,900 Rpm | 295 @ 5,200 Rpm | 300 @ 5,000 Rpm |
| Torque | 600 @ 1,600 Rpm | 335 @ 4,000 Rpm | 365 @ 3,750 Rpm |
| Fuel Economy - City | N/A | 15 Mpg | 14 Mpg |
| Fuel Economy - Highway | N/A | 19 Mpg | 18 Mpg |
| 0-60mph / 0-100kmh (s) | 9.4 Seconds | 7.1 Seconds | 7.4 Seconds |
| 1/4 Mile Time | 17.1 Seconds | 15.2 Seconds | 15.3 Seconds |
| 1/4 Mile Speed | 82 Mph | 89 Mph | 90 Mph |
| Lateral Acceleration (g) | .6 | .7 | .7 |
| Slalom Speed | 50 Mph | 54 Mph | 54 Mph |
| Bore-and-Stroke | 4.02/4.72 " | 3.78/3.62 " | 3.55/4.17 " |
| Curb Weight | 7,112 Lbs. | 5,299 Lbs. | 5,305 Lbs. |
| Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) | 9,900 Lbs. | 7,000 Lbs. | 7,200 Lbs. |
| Front Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) | 5,200 Lbs. | 3,925 Lbs. | 3,600 Lbs. |
| Rear Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) | 6,200 Lbs. | 4,000 Lbs. | 3,850 Lbs. |
| Payload | 3,020 Lbs. | 1,701 Lbs. | 1,560 Lbs. |
| Maximum Trailer Weight | 13,950 Lbs. | 7,400 Lbs. | 8,700 Lbs. |
| Maximum GCWR | 21,000 Lbs. | 13,000 Lbs. | 14,500 Lbs. |
| Wheelbase | 140.5 " | 143.5 " | 139.0 " |
| Front Track | 69.7 " | 65.0 " | 67.0 " |
| Rear Track | 68.2 " | 66.0 " | 67.0 " |
| Turning Radius | 24.4 '' | 23.7 '' | 22.5 '' |
| Ground Clearance | 8.1 " | 8.7 " | N/A |
| Front Legroom | 41.0 " | 41.3 " | 41.3 " |
| Rear Legroom | 36.4 " | 39.1 " | 39.0 " |
| Front Headroom | 40.8 " | 40.7 " | 40.1 " |
| Rear Headroom | 40.0 " | 40.2 " | 39.6 " |
| Front Hip Room | 65.1 " | 61.4 " | 63.8 " |
| Rear Hip Room | 64.6 " | 62.9 " | 63.1 " |
| Front Shoulder Room | 67.0 " | 65.2 " | 65.8 " |
| Rear Shoulder Room | 66.7 " | 65.1 " | 65.8 " |
| Luggage Volume | 41.0 Cu.ft. | N/A | N/A |
| Luggage Volume (max) | 41.0 Cu.ft. | N/A | 47.9 Cu.ft. |
| Pickup Box Minimum Width | 51.0 " | 50.0 " | 50.0 " |
| Pickup Box Maximum Width | 66.4 " | 60.2 " | 60.3 " |
| Pickup Box Depth | 20.2 " | 19.5 " | 22.3 " |
| Passenger Volume | 121 Cu.ft. | N/A | 122 Cu.ft. |
| Fuel Tank | 35.0 Gal. | 26.0 Gal. | 30.0 Gal. |
| Cost To Own | |||
| NHTSA Frontal Crash Test Ratings | |||
| Passenger's | N/A | N/A | 5 |
| Driver's | N/A | N/A | 5 |
| IIHS Frontal Offset Crash Test Ratings | |||
