Compare 2006 Dodge Ram 2500 - Details
| Pricing | |||
| MSRP | $39,460 | $33,950 | $35,560 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Invoice | $34,701 | $31,064 | $31,717 |
| Destination | $900 | $875 | $875 |
| Interior Edit | |||
| Air Conditioning, Front | Dual Zone Manual | Dual Zone Automatic | Automatic |
| Underseat Ducts | Standard | Standard | N/A |
| Auxiliary Visors | N/A | Dual | N/A |
| 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 | 3 | 3 | 2 |
| Lighter Elements | Front | Front | Front |
| Ashtray | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Overhead Console | Mini | Mini With Storage | Full With Storage |
| Floor Console | Partial | Full | Partial |
| 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 Down | Driver | Driver And Passenger | Driver |
| Programmable Garage Door Opener | Standard | Optional | N/A |
| 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 And Rear | Front | Front And Rear |
| Lighting - Dome Light | Fade | Delay | Delay |
| Illuminated Vanity Mirrors | Driver And Passenger | N/A | Driver And Passenger |
| Rear Window Defogger | Optional | Standard | N/A |
| Rear View Mirror | Auto-dimming Day-night | Auto-dimming Day-night | Auto-dimming Day-night |
| Mirrors - Visor Vanity Mirrors | Driver And Passenger | Passenger | Driver And Passenger |
| Retained Accessory Power | N/A | Standard | Standard |
| Seatback Storage Pockets | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| Tilt-Wheel Adjustable Steering Column | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Steering Wheel Material | Leather | 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 Power | 8-way Power | 6-way Power |
| Front Passenger Seat Direction Controls | 4-way Power | 8-way Power | 6-way Power |
| 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 | N/A |
| Rear Seats | 60-40 Split-bench | 60-40 Split-bench | 60-40 Split-bench |
| Rear Armrest | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Rear Head Restraints | 3 - Adjustable | 2 - Adjustable | 2 - Fixed |
| Seat Trim | Leather | Leather | Leather |
| Entertainment Edit | |||
| Radio | SIRIUS AM/FM/Satellite, Seek-scan | AM/FM/Satellite-prep, Seek-scan | AM/FM Stereo, Seek-scan |
| Cassette Player | Optional | N/A | Optional |
| CD Player | In-dash Mounted 6-disc | In-dash Mounted 6-disc | In-dash Mounted Single |
| MP3 Capability | Standard | N/A | N/A |
| Steering Wheel Audio Controls | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Rear Seat Audio Controls | N/A | Standard | N/A |
| Speakers | 7 Infinity | 6 Bose | 4 |
| Amplifier | Premium | Standard | Standard |
| Equalizer | N/A | Automatic | N/A |
| Speed-Sensitive Volume | N/A | Standard | N/A |
| Entertainment System | With DVD | With DVD | N/A |
| Navigation System | Optional | N/A | N/A |
| 1st Row LCD Screen | 1 | N/A | N/A |
| 2nd Row LCD Screen | 1 | 1 | N/A |
| 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 |
| 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 And Rear | N/A | Front |
| 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 | Standard |
| Daytime Running Lights | Optional | Standard | Optional |
| Door Curb Lights | N/A | 4 | N/A |
| 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 | Standard | Standard | N/A |
| Ignition Disable | Sentry Key | PASSLock II | N/A |
| 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 (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 | 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 | 60 Months/unlimited 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 | Chrome | Colored | Body-colored |
| Bodyside Insert | N/A | Chrome | N/A |
| 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 | Sliding |
| Mirrors | Dual Power Remote | Dual Power Remote W/tilt Down | Dual Power Remote |
| Heated Door Mirrors | Standard | Standard | Optional |
| 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 | N/A |
| Pickup Bed Liner | Optional | N/A | N/A |
| Rear Step Bumper | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Front Tires | LT265/70SR17.0E BSW AS | LT245/75SR16.0E BSW AS | LT275/65SR18.0E BSW AS |
| Wheels | 17" Aluminum | 16" Polished Forged Aluminum | 18" Polished Forged Aluminum |
| Spare Tire And Wheel | Full-size Steel | Full-size Steel | Full-size Steel |
| Windshield Wipers - Front | Variable Intermittent | Variable Intermittent | Variable Intermittent |
| Fender Flares | N/A | Standard | N/A |
| Mechanical Edit | |||
| Engine | 5.7L V-8 | 6.0L V-8 | 5.4L 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 |
| 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 | Optional |
| Rear Shocks | Heavy Duty | Gas-pressurized | Heavy Duty |
| Rear Springs | Leaf | Leaf | Leaf |
| Sequential Shift Control | N/A | Optional | N/A |
| Transmission | 5-spd W/OD | 4-spd Auto W/OD | 6-spd Man W/OD |
| Axle Ratio | 3.73 | 4.10 | 3.73 |
| Locking/limited Slip Differential | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Remote Vehicle Starting System | Optional | N/A | N/A |
| Specifications Edit | |||
| Exterior Length | 247.7 " | 239.7 " | 245.6 " |
| Exterior Body Width | 79.5 " | 79.7 " | 79.9 " |
| Exterior Height | 74.5 " | 77.0 " | 77.8 " |
| Exterior Box Length | 75.9 " | 78.7 " | 82.4 " |
| Engine | 5.7L V-8 | 6.0L V-8 | 5.4L V-8 |
| Horsepower | 345 @ 5,200 Rpm | 300 @ 4,400 Rpm | 300 @ 5,000 Rpm |
| Torque | 375 @ 4,200 Rpm | 360 @ 4,000 Rpm | 365 @ 3,750 Rpm |
| 0-60mph / 0-100kmh (s) | 8.9 Seconds | 8.7 Seconds | 8.3 Seconds |
| 1/4 Mile Time | 16.5 Seconds | 16.5 Seconds | 16.3 Seconds |
| 1/4 Mile Speed | 89 Mph | 85 Mph | 87 Mph |
| Lateral Acceleration (g) | .7 | .7 | .7 |
| Slalom Speed | 52 Mph | 52 Mph | 52 Mph |
| Bore-and-Stroke | 3.92/3.58 " | 4.00/3.62 " | 3.55/4.17 " |
| Curb Weight | 6,163 Lbs. | 5,594 Lbs. | 5,960 Lbs. |
| Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) | 8,800 Lbs. | 9,200 Lbs. | 10,400 Lbs. |
| Front Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) | 4,750 Lbs. | 4,410 Lbs. | 3,800 Lbs. |
| Rear Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) | 6,010 Lbs. | 6,084 Lbs. | 7,000 Lbs. |
| Payload | 2,640 Lbs. | 3,606 Lbs. | 4,200 Lbs. |
| Maximum Trailer Weight | 8,700 Lbs. | 10,100 Lbs. | 8,600 Lbs. |
| Maximum GCWR | 15,000 Lbs. | 16,000 Lbs. | 15,000 Lbs. |
| Wheelbase | 160.5 " | 153.0 " | 156.0 " |
| Front Track | 68.6 " | 68.6 " | 68.3 " |
| Rear Track | 68.2 " | 66.0 " | 67.2 " |
| Turning Radius | 26.0 '' | 24.8 '' | 26.7 '' |
| Ground Clearance | 8.4 " | 12.1 " | N/A |
| Front Legroom | 41.0 " | 41.3 " | 41.0 " |
| Rear Legroom | 44.2 " | 39.1 " | 41.7 " |
| Front Headroom | 40.8 " | 41.0 " | 41.3 " |
| Rear Headroom | 40.5 " | 39.0 " | 40.8 " |
| Front Hip Room | 64.9 " | 61.4 " | 67.4 " |
| Rear Hip Room | 64.4 " | 62.9 " | 67.3 " |
| Front Shoulder Room | 67.0 " | 65.2 " | 68.0 " |
| Rear Shoulder Room | 66.5 " | 65.1 " | 68.0 " |
| Luggage Volume | 7.6 Cu.ft. | N/A | N/A |
| Luggage Volume (max) | 72.2 Cu.ft. | N/A | N/A |
| Pickup Box Minimum Width | 51.0 " | 50.0 " | 50.9 " |
| Pickup Box Maximum Width | 66.4 " | 64.8 " | 69.3 " |
| Pickup Box Depth | 20.2 " | 19.5 " | 20.0 " |
| Passenger Volume | 143 Cu.ft. | N/A | 134 Cu.ft. |
| Fuel Tank | 34.0 Gal. | 26.0 Gal. | 29.0 Gal. |
| Cost To Own | |||
| NHTSA Frontal Crash Test Ratings | |||
| IIHS Frontal Offset Crash Test Ratings | |||
