Compare 2006 Dodge Ram 1500 - Details
| Pricing | |||
| MSRP | $29,355 | $33,170 | $19,725 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Invoice | $25,900 | $30,351 | $18,048 |
| Destination | $900 | $875 | $875 |
| Interior Edit | |||
| Air Conditioning, Front | Manual | Dual Zone Automatic | Dual Zone Manual |
| Underseat Ducts | N/A | Standard | N/A |
| Auxiliary Visors | N/A | Dual | Dual |
| Clock | In-radio Display | In-radio Display | In-radio Display |
| Compass | N/A | Standard | N/A |
| Cruise Control | Optional | Standard | Standard |
| Cupholders | Front | Front And Rear | Front |
| Gear Shift Knob Trim | Urethane | Urethane | Urethane |
| 12V DC Power Outlet | 2 | 3 | 2 |
| Lighter Elements | Front | Front | Front |
| Ashtray | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Overhead Console | N/A | Mini With Storage | Mini With Storage |
| Floor Console | Partial | Full | N/A |
| Floor Mats | Carpeted Front And Rear | Rubber Front And Rear | Vinyl/rubber Front |
| Front Windows | Manual | Power | Manual |
| Rear Windows | Manual | Power | N/A |
| 1-touch Window Down | Driver | Driver And Passenger | Driver And Passenger |
| Programmable Garage Door Opener | N/A | Optional | N/A |
| Instrumentation | Analog | Analog | Analog |
| Oil Pressure Gauge | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Driver Information Centre | N/A | Standard | Standard |
| Tachometer | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Trip Computer | N/A | Optional | N/A |
| Water Temp Gauge | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Voltage Gauge | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Low Fuel Warning | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Service Interval Warning | N/A | Standard | Standard |
| Exterior Temperature Display | N/A | Standard | N/A |
| Lighting - Map Lights | N/A | Front | Front |
| Lighting - Dome Light | Fade | Delay | Fade |
| Rear Window Defogger | N/A | Standard | Standard |
| Rear View Mirror | Day-night | Auto-dimming Day-night | Day-night |
| Mirrors - Visor Vanity Mirrors | N/A | Passenger | Passenger |
| Retained Accessory Power | N/A | Standard | Standard |
| Seatback Storage Pockets | N/A | 2 | N/A |
| Tilt-Wheel Adjustable Steering Column | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Steering Wheel Material | Urethane | Leather | Urethane |
| Seats Edit | |||
| Front Seat Type | Split-bench | Bucket | Split-bench |
| Standard Seating | 6 Passengers | 5 Passengers | 3 Passengers |
| Front Driver Seat Direction Controls | 4-way | 6-way Power | 4-way |
| Front Passenger Seat Direction Controls | 4-way | 4-way | 4-way |
| Front Armrests | Center | Driver And Passenger | Center |
| Front Head Restraints | Adjustable | Adjustable | Adjustable |
| Rear Seats | Full Bench | 60-40 Split-bench | N/A |
| Rear Armrest | N/A | Standard | N/A |
| Rear Head Restraints | 2 - Adjustable | 2 - Adjustable | N/A |
| Seat Trim | Vinyl | Premium Cloth | Premium Cloth |
| Entertainment Edit | |||
| Radio | AM/FM/Satellite-prep, Seek-scan | AM/FM/Satellite-prep, Seek-scan | AM/FM/Satellite-prep, Seek-scan |
| Cassette Player | N/A | N/A | Optional |
| CD Player | In-dash Mounted Single | In-dash Mounted Single | In-dash Mounted Single |
| CD Changer Compatible | Standard | N/A | N/A |
| Auxiliary Input Jack | Standard | N/A | N/A |
| Steering Wheel Audio Controls | N/A | Optional | N/A |
| Rear Seat Audio Controls | N/A | Standard | N/A |
| Speakers | 4 | 6 Bose | 4 |
| Amplifier | N/A | Standard | N/A |
| Equalizer | N/A | Automatic | Automatic |
| Speed-Sensitive Volume | N/A | Standard | Standard |
| Entertainment System | N/A | With DVD | N/A |
| 2nd Row LCD Screen | N/A | 1 | 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 |
| Traction Control | N/A | N/A | Driveline |
| 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 | Optional | N/A |
| Height Adjustable Seatbelts | Front | N/A | N/A |
| Seatbelt Pre-tensioners | Front | N/A | N/A |
| Headlights | Halogen | Halogen | Halogen |
| Exterior Light Control | N/A | Auto On/off | Auto On/off |
| Delay-off Headlamps | Standard | N/A | N/A |
| Daytime Running Lights | Optional | Standard | Standard |
| Door Curb Lights | N/A | 4 | 2 |
| Illuminated Entry | Optional | Standard | N/A |
| Remote Keyless Entry | Keyfob (all Doors) | Keyfob (all Doors) | Keyfob (all Doors) |
| Panic Alarm | Optional | Standard | N/A |
| Door Locks | Manual | Power With 2 Stage Unlock | Manual |
| Rear Child Safety Door Locks | Standard | Standard | N/A |
| Content Theft Deterrent Alarm System | N/A | Standard | N/A |
| Ignition Disable | Sentry Key | PASSLock II | PASSLock II |
| Theft Deterrent Radio | N/A | TheftLock | N/A |
| Overview | |||
| Warranty Overview | Basic (36 Month/36,000 Mileage), Powertrain ( Unlimited Month/unlimited Mileage), Corrosion Perforation (60 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 (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 (72 Month/100,000 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 | GM TOTAL Warranty 36 Months/36,000 Miles |
| Warrranty - Powertrain | Unlimited Months/unlimited Miles | 36 Months/36,000 Miles | 36 Months/36,000 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 | 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 |
| Bodyside Mouldings | Black | N/A | Black |
| Grille Trim | Chrome | Black W/chrome Surround | With Chrome Bar |
| Fog/driving Lights | N/A | Front | N/A |
| Door Count | 4 Doors | 4 Doors | 2 Doors |
| Rear Cargo Door | Tailgate | Tailgate | Tailgate |
| Tinted Windows | Deep | Deep | Light |
| Rear Window Type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed |
| Mirrors | Dual Manual | Dual Power Remote | Dual Manual |
| Heated Door Mirrors | Optional | Standard | N/A |
| Mirrors, Auto Dimming | N/A | Driver | N/A |
| Sunroof | N/A | 1st Row Regular Express Open Sliding And Tilting Glass | N/A |
| Pickup Box | Regular | Regular | Regular |
| Pickup Cargo Box Light | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Pickup Truck Tonneau Cover | N/A | Soft | Soft |
| Pickup Bed Extender | N/A | Optional | Optional |
| Pickup Bed Liner | Optional | N/A | N/A |
| Rear Step Bumper | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Front Tires | P245/70SR17.0 BSW AS | LT265/75SR16.0E BSW AS | P245/70SR17.0 BSW AS |
| Wheels | 17" Argent Styled Steel | 16" Painted Steel | 17" Styled 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 | Power | N/A | N/A |
| Fender Flares | N/A | Standard | N/A |
| Mechanical Edit | |||
| Engine | 4.7L V-8 | 6.0L V-8 | 4.3L V-6 |
| Engine - Valvetrain | SOHC | OHV | OHV |
| Turbocharger | N/A | Intercooled Turbo | N/A |
| Brakes | 4-wheel Disc | 4-wheel Disc | Front Disc/rear Drum |
| Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) | Rear Wheel | 4-wheel | 4-wheel |
| Drive Type | Four-wheel | Rear-wheel | Rear-wheel |
| 4WD Shift | Electronic | N/A | N/A |
| Engine Block Heater | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Exhaust | Stainless Steel | Stainless Steel | Stainless Steel |
| Steering | Rack And Pinion | Re-circulating Ball | Rack And Pinion |
| Suspension Tuning | Regular | Heavy Duty | Regular |
| 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 | Coil |
| Rear Suspension Type | Leaf | Leaf | Leaf |
| Rear Shocks | Heavy Duty | Gas-pressurized | Gas-pressurized |
| Rear Springs | Leaf | Leaf | Leaf |
| Sequential Shift Control | N/A | Optional | N/A |
| Transmission | 6-spd Man W/OD | 4-spd Auto W/OD | 5-spd Man W/OD |
| Axle Ratio | 3.55 | 4.10 | 3.23 |
| Locking/limited Slip Differential | Optional | N/A | Optional |
| Remote Vehicle Starting System | Optional | N/A | N/A |
| Specifications Edit | |||
| Exterior Length | 227.7 " | 258.5 " | 205.7 " |
| Exterior Body Width | 79.5 " | 79.7 " | 78.5 " |
| Exterior Height | 75.9 " | 77.3 " | 71.2 " |
| Exterior Box Length | 75.9 " | 97.6 " | 78.6 " |
| Engine | 4.7L V-8 | 6.0L V-8 | 4.3L V-6 |
| Horsepower | 235 @ 4,600 Rpm | 300 @ 4,400 Rpm | 195 @ 4,600 Rpm |
| Torque | 300 @ 3,500 Rpm | 360 @ 4,000 Rpm | 260 @ 2,800 Rpm |
| Fuel Economy - City | 14 Mpg | N/A | 16 Mpg |
| Fuel Economy - Highway | 18 Mpg | N/A | 22 Mpg |
| 0-60mph / 0-100kmh (s) | 10.0 Seconds | 9.2 Seconds | 8.9 Seconds |
| 1/4 Mile Time | 17.2 Seconds | 16.8 Seconds | 16.9 Seconds |
| 1/4 Mile Speed | 78 Mph | 84 Mph | 84 Mph |
| Lateral Acceleration (g) | .7 | .7 | .8 |
| Slalom Speed | 53 Mph | 51 Mph | 55 Mph |
| Bore-and-Stroke | 3.66/3.41 " | 4.00/3.62 " | 4.00/3.48 " |
| Curb Weight | 5,240 Lbs. | 5,911 Lbs. | 4,211 Lbs. |
| Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) | 6,700 Lbs. | 9,900 Lbs. | 6,100 Lbs. |
| Front Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) | 3,900 Lbs. | 4,800 Lbs. | 3,150 Lbs. |
| Rear Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) | 3,900 Lbs. | 6,500 Lbs. | 3,686 Lbs. |
| Payload | 1,460 Lbs. | 3,989 Lbs. | 1,889 Lbs. |
| Maximum Trailer Weight | 4,100 Lbs. | 9,400 Lbs. | 4,000 Lbs. |
| Maximum GCWR | 9,500 Lbs. | 16,000 Lbs. | 8,500 Lbs. |
| Wheelbase | 140.5 " | 167.0 " | 119.0 " |
| Front Track | 68.0 " | 68.6 " | 65.0 " |
| Rear Track | 67.9 " | 66.0 " | 66.0 " |
| Turning Radius | 23.0 '' | N/A | 20.0 '' |
| Ground Clearance | 9.6 " | 12.1 " | 8.5 " |
| Drag Coefficient | .53 | N/A | N/A |
| Front Legroom | 41.0 " | 41.3 " | 41.3 " |
| Rear Legroom | 36.4 " | 39.1 " | N/A |
| Front Headroom | 40.8 " | 41.0 " | 41.0 " |
| Rear Headroom | 40.0 " | 39.0 " | N/A |
| Front Hip Room | 64.9 " | 61.4 " | 61.4 " |
| Rear Hip Room | 64.6 " | 62.9 " | N/A |
| Front Shoulder Room | 67.0 " | 65.2 " | 65.2 " |
| Rear Shoulder Room | 66.7 " | 65.1 " | N/A |
| Luggage Volume | 41.0 Cu.ft. | N/A | N/A |
| Luggage Volume (max) | 41.0 Cu.ft. | N/A | N/A |
| Pickup Box Minimum Width | 51.0 " | 50.0 " | 50.0 " |
| Pickup Box Maximum Width | 70.2 " | 64.8 " | 64.8 " |
| Pickup Box Depth | 20.1 " | 19.5 " | 19.5 " |
| Passenger Volume | 122 Cu.ft. | N/A | N/A |
| Fuel Tank | 26.0 Gal. | 34.0 Gal. | 26.0 Gal. |
| Cost To Own | |||
| NHTSA Frontal Crash Test Ratings | |||
| Passenger's | 5 | N/A | 3 |
| Driver's | 5 | N/A | 4 |
| Overall Rollover Rating | 4 | N/A | 4 |
| IIHS Frontal Offset Crash Test Ratings Edit | |||
| Overall Rear | poor | N/A | N/A |
| Chest | good | N/A | good |
| Left Leg/Foot | marginal | N/A | good |
| Seat Head/Restraint Geometry | marginal | N/A | N/A |
| Restraints | good | N/A | poor |
| Structure/safety cage | good | N/A | poor |
| Right Leg/Foot | good | N/A | good |
| Head/Neck | good | N/A | good |
| Overall Front | good | N/A | marginal |
