Compare 2006 Dodge Ram 3500 - Details
| Pricing | |||
| MSRP | $27,420 | $33,950 | $28,730 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Invoice | $24,161 | $31,064 | $26,288 |
| 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 | Standard |
| 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 | Carpet Front | Rubber Front And Rear | Vinyl/rubber Front |
| Front Windows | Manual | Power | Power |
| Rear Windows | N/A | 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 | Standard | Optional |
| 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 | N/A | Standard | Standard |
| Lighting - Map Lights | N/A | Front | Front |
| Lighting - Dome Light | Fade | Delay | Delay |
| Rear Window Defogger | N/A | Standard | Standard |
| Rear View Mirror | Day-night | Auto-dimming Day-night | Auto-dimming 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 | Leather |
| Seats Edit | |||
| Front Seat Type | Split-bench | Bucket | Split-bench |
| Standard Seating | 3 Passengers | 5 Passengers | 3 Passengers |
| Front Driver Seat Direction Controls | 4-way | 8-way Power | 4-way |
| Front Passenger Seat Direction Controls | 4-way | 8-way Power | 4-way |
| Lumbar Support | N/A | Driver And Passenger | N/A |
| Front Armrests | Center | Driver And Passenger | Center |
| Front Head Restraints | Adjustable | Adjustable | Adjustable |
| Heated Front Seats | N/A | Driver And Front Passenger Heated-cushion, Heated-seatback | N/A |
| Memory | N/A | Driver | N/A |
| Rear Seats | N/A | 60-40 Split-bench | N/A |
| Rear Armrest | N/A | Standard | N/A |
| Rear Head Restraints | N/A | 2 - Adjustable | N/A |
| Seat Trim | Vinyl | Leather | 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 6-disc | 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 | Standard | Optional |
| Rear Seat Audio Controls | N/A | Standard | N/A |
| Speakers | 4 | 6 Bose | 4 Performance |
| 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 W/passenger Front-impact Cancellable | Driver And Front Passenger | Driver And Front Passenger W/passenger Front-impact Cancellable |
| Airbags, Side Curtain | Curtain 1st Row | N/A | N/A |
| In-Vehicle Assistance Service | N/A | OnStar | OnStar |
| Automatic Crash Response (airbags And/or Sensors) | N/A | OnStar | OnStar |
| Emergency Services | N/A | OnStar | OnStar |
| Crisis Assist | N/A | OnStar | OnStar |
| Stolen Vehicle Assistance | N/A | OnStar | OnStar |
| Remote Door Unlock | N/A | OnStar | OnStar |
| Roadside Assistance | N/A | OnStar | OnStar |
| Remote Horn And Lights | N/A | OnStar | OnStar |
| Hands-Free Calling | N/A | OnStar | OnStar |
| Vehicle Diagnostics | N/A | OnStar | OnStar |
| Stolen Vehicle Tracking | N/A | Optional | Optional |
| 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 | Standard |
| Remote Keyless Entry | Keyfob (all Doors) | Keyfob (all Doors) | Keyfob (all Doors) |
| Panic Alarm | Optional | Standard | Standard |
| Door Locks | Manual | Power With 2 Stage Unlock | Power With 2 Stage Unlock |
| Rear Child Safety Door Locks | N/A | Standard | N/A |
| Content Theft Deterrent Alarm System | N/A | Standard | Standard |
| Ignition Disable | Sentry Key | PASSLock II | PASSLock II |
| Theft Deterrent Radio | N/A | TheftLock | TheftLock |
| 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 | N/A | Colored | N/A |
| Bodyside Insert | N/A | Chrome | N/A |
| Grille Trim | Gray | Black W/chrome Surround | Black W/chrome Surround |
| Fog/driving Lights | N/A | Front | Front |
| Door Count | 2 Doors | 4 Doors | 2 Doors |
| Rear Cargo Door | Tailgate | Tailgate | Tailgate |
| Tinted Windows | Light | Deep | Deep |
| Rear Window Type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed |
| Mirrors | Dual Manual | Dual Power Remote W/tilt Down | Dual Power Remote |
| Heated Door Mirrors | Optional | Standard | Standard |
| 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 | LT235/80SR17.0E BSW AS | LT245/75SR16.0E BSW AS | LT215/85SR16.0D BSW AS |
| Wheels | 17" Argent Steel | 16" Polished Forged Aluminum | 16" Painted Steel |
| Dual Rear Wheels | Standard | N/A | 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 | N/A | Standard | Standard |
| Mechanical Edit | |||
| Engine | 5.7L V-8 | 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 | Four-wheel |
| 4WD Shift | N/A | N/A | Manual |
| 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 |
| Sequential Shift Control | N/A | Optional | Optional |
| Transmission | 6-spd Man W/OD | 4-spd Auto W/OD | 5-spd Man W/OD |
| Axle Ratio | 3.73 | 4.10 | 4.10 |
| Locking/limited Slip Differential | Optional | Optional | N/A |
| Remote Vehicle Starting System | Optional | N/A | N/A |
| Specifications Edit | |||
| Exterior Length | 229.7 " | 239.7 " | 224.5 " |
| Exterior Body Width | 96.0 " | 79.7 " | 96.1 " |
| Exterior Height | 74.4 " | 77.0 " | 76.7 " |
| Exterior Box Length | 97.9 " | 78.7 " | 97.6 " |
| Engine | 5.7L V-8 | 6.0L V-8 | 6.0L V-8 |
| Horsepower | 330 @ 5,400 Rpm | 300 @ 4,400 Rpm | 300 @ 4,400 Rpm |
| Torque | 375 @ 4,200 Rpm | 360 @ 4,000 Rpm | 360 @ 4,000 Rpm |
| 0-60mph / 0-100kmh (s) | 7.8 Seconds | 8.7 Seconds | 8.5 Seconds |
| 1/4 Mile Time | 15.9 Seconds | 16.5 Seconds | 16.6 Seconds |
| 1/4 Mile Speed | 89 Mph | 85 Mph | 83 Mph |
| Lateral Acceleration (g) | .7 | .7 | .7 |
| Slalom Speed | 48 Mph | 52 Mph | 48 Mph |
| Bore-and-Stroke | 3.92/3.58 " | 4.00/3.62 " | 4.00/3.62 " |
| Curb Weight | 6,007 Lbs. | 5,594 Lbs. | 5,889 Lbs. |
| Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) | 11,000 Lbs. | 9,200 Lbs. | 11,400 Lbs. |
| Front Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) | 4,110 Lbs. | 4,410 Lbs. | 4,500 Lbs. |
| Rear Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) | 9,350 Lbs. | 6,084 Lbs. | 8,550 Lbs. |
| Payload | 4,990 Lbs. | 3,606 Lbs. | 5,511 Lbs. |
| Maximum Trailer Weight | 10,850 Lbs. | 10,100 Lbs. | 9,800 Lbs. |
| Maximum GCWR | 17,000 Lbs. | 16,000 Lbs. | 16,000 Lbs. |
| Wheelbase | 140.5 " | 153.0 " | 133.0 " |
| Front Track | 68.6 " | 68.6 " | 68.6 " |
| Rear Track | 75.8 " | 66.0 " | 74.7 " |
| Turning Radius | 22.3 '' | 24.8 '' | 21.9 '' |
| Ground Clearance | 8.0 " | 12.1 " | 13.6 " |
| Front Legroom | 41.0 " | 41.3 " | 41.3 " |
| Rear Legroom | N/A | 39.1 " | N/A |
| Front Headroom | 40.9 " | 41.0 " | 41.0 " |
| Rear Headroom | N/A | 39.0 " | N/A |
| Front Hip Room | 65.1 " | 61.4 " | 61.4 " |
| Rear Hip Room | N/A | 62.9 " | N/A |
| Front Shoulder Room | 67.0 " | 65.2 " | 65.2 " |
| Rear Shoulder Room | N/A | 65.1 " | N/A |
| Luggage Volume | 15.2 Cu.ft. | N/A | N/A |
| Luggage Volume (max) | 15.2 Cu.ft. | N/A | N/A |
| Pickup Box Minimum Width | 51.0 " | 50.0 " | 50.0 " |
| Pickup Box Maximum Width | 66.4 " | 64.8 " | 64.8 " |
| Pickup Box Depth | 20.2 " | 19.5 " | 19.5 " |
| Passenger Volume | 65 Cu.ft. | N/A | N/A |
| Fuel Tank | 35.0 Gal. | 26.0 Gal. | 34.0 Gal. |
| Cost To Own | |||
| NHTSA Frontal Crash Test Ratings | |||
| IIHS Frontal Offset Crash Test Ratings | |||
