Compare 2006 Dodge Ram 3500 - Details
| Pricing | |||
| MSRP | $39,710 | $28,185 | $33,950 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Invoice | $34,916 | $25,301 | $31,064 |
| Destination | $900 | $875 | $875 |
| Interior Edit | |||
| Air Conditioning, Front | Manual | Manual | Dual Zone Automatic |
| Underseat Ducts | Standard | N/A | Standard |
| Auxiliary Visors | N/A | N/A | Dual |
| Cargo Concealed Storage | Standard | N/A | N/A |
| Clock | In-radio Display | In-radio Display | In-radio Display |
| Compass | Standard | N/A | Standard |
| Cruise Control | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Cupholders | Front And Rear | Front | Front And Rear |
| Gear Shift Knob Trim | Urethane | Urethane | Urethane |
| 12V DC Power Outlet | 2 | 2 | 3 |
| Lighter Elements | Front | Front | Front |
| Ashtray | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Overhead Console | Mini | N/A | Mini With Storage |
| Floor Console | Partial | Partial | Full |
| Floor Mats | Carpeted Front And Rear | Carpet Front | Rubber Front And Rear |
| Front Windows | Power | Power | Power |
| Rear Windows | Power | N/A | Power |
| 1-touch Window Down | Driver | Driver | Driver And Passenger |
| Programmable Garage Door Opener | N/A | N/A | Optional |
| Instrumentation | Analog | Analog | Analog |
| Oil Pressure Gauge | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Driver Information Centre | N/A | N/A | Standard |
| Tachometer | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Trip Computer | Standard | N/A | Standard |
| Water Temp Gauge | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Voltage Gauge | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Low Fuel Warning | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Service Interval Warning | N/A | N/A | Standard |
| Exterior Temperature Display | Standard | N/A | Standard |
| Lighting - Glovebox | Optional | Standard | N/A |
| Lighting - Map Lights | Front And Rear | Front | Front |
| Lighting - Dome Light | Fade | Delay | Delay |
| Illuminated Vanity Mirrors | Driver And Passenger | N/A | N/A |
| Rear Window Defogger | Optional | N/A | Standard |
| Rear View Mirror | Day-night | Day-night | Auto-dimming Day-night |
| Mirrors - Visor Vanity Mirrors | Passenger | Passenger | Passenger |
| Retained Accessory Power | N/A | Standard | Standard |
| Seatback Storage Pockets | 1 | N/A | 2 |
| Tilt-Wheel Adjustable Steering Column | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Steering Wheel Material | Urethane | Urethane | Leather |
| Adjustable Pedals | Power | Power | N/A |
| Seats Edit | |||
| Front Seat Type | Split-bench | Split-bench | Bucket |
| Standard Seating | 6 Passengers | 3 Passengers | 5 Passengers |
| Front Driver Seat Direction Controls | 4-way | 4-way | 8-way Power |
| Front Passenger Seat Direction Controls | 4-way | 4-way | 8-way Power |
| Lumbar Support | Driver | Driver And Passenger | Driver And Passenger |
| Front Armrests | Center | Center | Driver And Passenger |
| Front Head Restraints | Adjustable | Fixed | Adjustable |
| Heated Front Seats | N/A | N/A | Driver And Front Passenger Heated-cushion, Heated-seatback |
| Memory | N/A | N/A | Driver |
| Rear Seats | 60-40 Split-bench | N/A | 60-40 Split-bench |
| Rear Armrest | Standard | N/A | Standard |
| Rear Head Restraints | 3 - Adjustable | N/A | 2 - Adjustable |
| Seat Trim | Cloth | Cloth | Leather |
| Entertainment Edit | |||
| Radio | AM/FM/Satellite-prep, Seek-scan | AM/FM Stereo, Seek-scan | AM/FM/Satellite-prep, Seek-scan |
| Cassette Player | Optional | Optional | N/A |
| CD Player | In-dash Mounted Single | In-dash Mounted Single | In-dash Mounted 6-disc |
| CD Changer Compatible | Standard | N/A | N/A |
| MP3 Capability | Optional | N/A | N/A |
| Auxiliary Input Jack | Standard | N/A | N/A |
| Steering Wheel Audio Controls | Optional | N/A | Standard |
| Rear Seat Audio Controls | N/A | N/A | Standard |
| Speakers | 4 | 4 | 6 Bose |
| Amplifier | Premium | Standard | Standard |
| Equalizer | N/A | N/A | Automatic |
| Speed-Sensitive Volume | N/A | N/A | Standard |
| Entertainment System | With DVD | N/A | With DVD |
| Navigation System | Optional | N/A | N/A |
| 1st Row LCD Screen | 1 | N/A | N/A |
| 2nd Row LCD Screen | 1 | N/A | 1 |
| Bluetooth Compatibility | Optional | N/A | N/A |
| Safety and Security Edit | |||
| Airbags, Frontal | Driver And Front Passenger | Driver And Front Passenger W/passenger Front-impact Cancellable | Driver And Front Passenger |
| Airbags, Side Curtain | Curtain 1st And 2nd Row | N/A | N/A |
| In-Vehicle Assistance Service | N/A | N/A | OnStar |
| Automatic Crash Response (airbags And/or Sensors) | N/A | N/A | OnStar |
| Emergency Services | N/A | N/A | OnStar |
| Crisis Assist | N/A | N/A | OnStar |
| Stolen Vehicle Assistance | N/A | N/A | OnStar |
| Remote Door Unlock | N/A | N/A | OnStar |
| Roadside Assistance | N/A | N/A | OnStar |
| Remote Horn And Lights | N/A | N/A | OnStar |
| Hands-Free Calling | N/A | N/A | OnStar |
| Vehicle Diagnostics | N/A | N/A | OnStar |
| Stolen Vehicle Tracking | N/A | N/A | Optional |
| Height Adjustable Seatbelts | Front And Rear | Front | 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 | Optional | N/A |
| Daytime Running Lights | Optional | Optional | Standard |
| Door Curb Lights | N/A | N/A | 4 |
| Illuminated Entry | Standard | Optional | Standard |
| Parking Assist | N/A | Optional | N/A |
| Remote Keyless Entry | Keyfob (all Doors) | Keyfob (all Doors) | Keyfob (all Doors) |
| Panic Alarm | Standard | Optional | Standard |
| Door Locks | Power With 2 Stage Unlock | Power | Power With 2 Stage Unlock |
| Rear Child Safety Door Locks | Standard | N/A | Standard |
| Content Theft Deterrent Alarm System | Optional | N/A | Standard |
| Ignition Disable | Sentry Key | N/A | PASSLock II |
| Theft Deterrent Radio | N/A | N/A | TheftLock |
| Overview | |||
| Warranty Overview | Basic (36 Month/36,000 Mileage), Powertrain (36 Month/36,000 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 (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 (72 Month/100,000 Mileage), Roadside Assistance (36 Month/36,000 Mileage) |
| Warranty Edit | |||
| Warranty - Basic | 36 Months/36,000 Miles | 36 Months/36,000 Miles | GM TOTAL Warranty 36 Months/36,000 Miles |
| Warrranty - Powertrain | 36 Months/36,000 Miles | 36 Months/36,000 Miles | 36 Months/36,000 Miles |
| Warranty - Corrosion Perforation | 60 Months/100,000 Miles | 60 Months/unlimited 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 | Colored |
| Bodyside Insert | N/A | N/A | Chrome |
| Grille Trim | Chrome | Chrome | Black W/chrome Surround |
| Fog/driving Lights | Front | Front | Front |
| Door Count | 4 Doors | 2 Doors | 4 Doors |
| Rear Cargo Door | Tailgate | Tailgate | Tailgate |
| Tinted Windows | Deep | Light | Deep |
| Rear Window Type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed |
| Mirrors | Dual Power Remote | Dual Power Remote | Dual Power Remote W/tilt Down |
| Heated Door Mirrors | Standard | Optional | Standard |
| Mirrors, Auto Dimming | N/A | N/A | Driver |
| Sunroof | 1st Row Regular Express Open/close Sliding And Tilting Glass | N/A | 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 | N/A | Soft |
| Pickup Bed Extender | N/A | N/A | Optional |
| Pickup Bed Liner | Optional | N/A | N/A |
| Rear Step Bumper | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Front Tires | LT265/70SR17.0E BSW AS | LT245/75SR17.0E BSW AS | LT245/75SR16.0E BSW AS |
| Wheels | 17" Styled Steel | 17" Argent Steel | 16" Polished Forged Aluminum |
| Dual Rear Wheels | Optional | Standard | N/A |
| 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 | N/A | Standard |
| Mechanical Edit | |||
| Engine | 5.9L I-6 | 5.4L V-8 | 6.0L V-8 |
| Engine - Valvetrain | OHV | SOHC | 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 | 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 | Firm | Heavy Duty |
| Front Suspension Type | Short And Long Arm | N/A | Short And Long Arm |
| Front Anti-roll Bar | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Front Shocks | Heavy Duty | Heavy Duty | Gas-pressurized |
| Front Springs | Coil | Coil | Torsion Bar |
| Rear Suspension Type | Leaf | Leaf | Leaf |
| Rear Anti-roll Bar | N/A | Standard | N/A |
| Rear Shocks | Heavy Duty | Heavy Duty | Gas-pressurized |
| Rear Springs | Leaf | Leaf | Leaf |
| Sequential Shift Control | N/A | N/A | Optional |
| Transmission | 6-spd Man W/OD | 6-spd Man W/OD | 4-spd Auto W/OD |
| Axle Ratio | 3.73 | 4.10 | 4.10 |
| Locking/limited Slip Differential | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Remote Vehicle Starting System | Optional | N/A | N/A |
| Specifications Edit | |||
| Exterior Length | 247.7 " | 226.4 " | 239.7 " |
| Exterior Body Width | 79.5 " | 95.5 " | 79.7 " |
| Exterior Height | 74.5 " | 76.7 " | 77.0 " |
| Exterior Box Length | 75.9 " | 98.6 " | 78.7 " |
| Engine | 5.9L I-6 | 5.4L V-8 | 6.0L V-8 |
| Horsepower | 325 @ 2,900 Rpm | 300 @ 5,000 Rpm | 300 @ 4,400 Rpm |
| Torque | 610 @ 1,600 Rpm | 365 @ 3,750 Rpm | 360 @ 4,000 Rpm |
| 0-60mph / 0-100kmh (s) | 9.4 Seconds | 8.2 Seconds | 8.7 Seconds |
| 1/4 Mile Time | 17.2 Seconds | 16.4 Seconds | 16.5 Seconds |
| 1/4 Mile Speed | 82 Mph | 87 Mph | 85 Mph |
| Lateral Acceleration (g) | .6 | .7 | .7 |
| Slalom Speed | 50 Mph | 49 Mph | 52 Mph |
| Bore-and-Stroke | 4.02/4.72 " | 3.55/4.17 " | 4.00/3.62 " |
| Curb Weight | 6,987 Lbs. | 5,954 Lbs. | 5,594 Lbs. |
| Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) | 9,900 Lbs. | 11,800 Lbs. | 9,200 Lbs. |
| Front Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) | 4,750 Lbs. | 3,800 Lbs. | 4,410 Lbs. |
| Rear Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) | 6,200 Lbs. | 9,000 Lbs. | 6,084 Lbs. |
| Payload | 2,910 Lbs. | 5,700 Lbs. | 3,606 Lbs. |
| Maximum Trailer Weight | 15,850 Lbs. | 11,300 Lbs. | 10,100 Lbs. |
| Maximum GCWR | 23,000 Lbs. | 17,500 Lbs. | 16,000 Lbs. |
| Wheelbase | 160.5 " | 137.0 " | 153.0 " |
| Front Track | 68.6 " | 68.3 " | 68.6 " |
| Rear Track | 68.2 " | 93.7 " | 66.0 " |
| Turning Radius | 26.0 '' | 23.8 '' | 24.8 '' |
| Ground Clearance | 8.4 " | N/A | 12.1 " |
| Front Legroom | 41.0 " | 41.0 " | 41.3 " |
| Rear Legroom | 44.2 " | N/A | 39.1 " |
| Front Headroom | 40.8 " | 41.1 " | 41.0 " |
| Rear Headroom | 40.5 " | N/A | 39.0 " |
| Front Hip Room | 64.9 " | 67.4 " | 61.4 " |
| Rear Hip Room | 64.4 " | N/A | 62.9 " |
| Front Shoulder Room | 67.0 " | 68.0 " | 65.2 " |
| Rear Shoulder Room | 66.5 " | N/A | 65.1 " |
| 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 " | 50.9 " | 50.0 " |
| Pickup Box Maximum Width | 66.4 " | 69.3 " | 64.8 " |
| Pickup Box Depth | 20.2 " | 20.0 " | 19.5 " |
| Passenger Volume | 143 Cu.ft. | 66 Cu.ft. | N/A |
| Fuel Tank | 34.0 Gal. | 38.0 Gal. | 26.0 Gal. |
| Cost To Own | |||
| NHTSA Frontal Crash Test Ratings | |||
| IIHS Frontal Offset Crash Test Ratings | |||
