Compare 2008 Dodge Ram 1500 - Details
| Pricing | |||
| MSRP | $36,980 | $24,660 | $34,380 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Invoice | $32,668 | $22,564 | $31,458 |
| Destination | $900 | $925 | $925 |
| Interior Edit | |||
| Air Conditioning, Front | Manual | Manual | Dual Zone Automatic |
| Underseat Ducts | Standard | N/A | Standard |
| 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 | Front And Rear |
| Gear Shift Knob Trim | Urethane | Urethane | Urethane |
| 12V DC Power Outlet | 2 | 3 | 4 |
| Lighter Elements | Front | N/A | N/A |
| Ashtray | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Overhead Console | Mini | Mini | Mini |
| Floor Console | Partial | N/A | Full |
| Floor Mats | Carpeted Front And Rear | Vinyl/rubber Front | Rubber Front And Rear |
| Front Windows | Power | Power | Power |
| Rear Windows | Power | N/A | Power |
| 1-touch Window Down | Driver | Driver | Driver |
| Programmable Garage Door Opener | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Instrumentation | Analog | Analog | Analog |
| Oil Pressure Gauge | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Driver Information Centre | N/A | Standard | 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 | Standard | Standard |
| Exterior Temperature Display | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Lighting - Glovebox | Optional | N/A | N/A |
| Lighting - Map Lights | Front And Rear | Front | Front And Rear |
| Lighting - Dome Light | Fade | Fade | Fade |
| Illuminated Vanity Mirrors | Driver And Passenger | Driver And Passenger | 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 | Driver And Passenger | Driver And Passenger |
| Retained Accessory Power | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Seatback Storage Pockets | 1 | N/A | 2 |
| Tilt-Wheel Adjustable Steering Column | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Steering Wheel Material | Urethane | Leather/metal-look | Leather/metal-look |
| Adjustable Pedals | Power | N/A | Power |
| 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 | 6-way Power |
| Front Passenger Seat Direction Controls | 4-way | 4-way | 6-way Power |
| Lumbar Support | Driver | Driver | Driver And Passenger |
| Front Armrests | Center | Center | Center |
| Front Head Restraints | Adjustable | Adjustable | Adjustable |
| 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 | Premium Cloth | Cloth | Premium Cloth |
| Entertainment Edit | |||
| Radio | AM/FM/Satellite-prep, Seek-scan | XM AM/FM/Satellite, Seek-scan | XM AM/FM/Satellite, Seek-scan |
| CD Player | In-dash Mounted Single | In-dash Mounted Single | In-dash Mounted Single |
| CD Changer Compatible | Standard | N/A | N/A |
| MP3 Capability | Optional | Standard | Standard |
| Auxiliary Input Jack | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| DVD-Audio | N/A | N/A | Optional |
| Steering Wheel Audio Controls | Optional | Optional | Standard |
| Rear Seat Audio Controls | N/A | N/A | Optional |
| Speakers | 4 | 4 Performance | 6 Performance |
| Amplifier | Premium | N/A | Optional |
| Equalizer | N/A | Automatic | Automatic |
| Speed-Sensitive Volume | N/A | Standard | Standard |
| Entertainment System | With DVD | N/A | With DVD |
| Navigation System | Optional | N/A | Yes With Voice Activation |
| 1st Row LCD Screen | 1 | N/A | 1 |
| 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 | Driver And Front Passenger W/passenger Front-impact Cancellable |
| Airbags, Side Curtain | Curtain 1st And 2nd Row | Curtain 1st Row | N/A |
| Occupancy Sensor | N/A | Standard | N/A |
| In-Vehicle Assistance Service | N/A | OnStar Safe & Sound | OnStar Safe & Sound |
| Automatic Crash Response (airbags And/or Sensors) | N/A | OnStar Safe & Sound | OnStar Safe & Sound |
| Emergency Services | N/A | OnStar Safe & Sound | OnStar Safe & Sound |
| Crisis Assist | N/A | OnStar Safe & Sound | OnStar Safe & Sound |
| Stolen Vehicle Assistance | N/A | OnStar Safe & Sound | OnStar Safe & Sound |
| Remote Door Unlock | N/A | OnStar Safe & Sound | OnStar Safe & Sound |
| Roadside Assistance | N/A | OnStar Safe & Sound | OnStar Safe & Sound |
| Remote Horn And Lights | N/A | OnStar Safe & Sound | OnStar Safe & Sound |
| Hands-Free Calling | N/A | OnStar Safe & Sound | OnStar Safe & Sound |
| Vehicle Diagnostics | N/A | OnStar Safe & Sound | OnStar Safe & Sound |
| Stolen Vehicle Tracking | N/A | Standard | Standard |
| 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 | Standard | Standard |
| Daytime Running Lights | Optional | Standard | Standard |
| 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 | N/A | Standard |
| Content Theft Deterrent Alarm System | Optional | Standard | Standard |
| Ignition Disable | Sentry Key | PASSLock II | PASSLock II |
| Theft Deterrent Radio | N/A | THEFTLOCK | THEFTLOCK |
| Low Tire Pressure Warning | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| 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 (60 Month/100,000 Mileage), Corrosion Perforation (72 Month/100,000 Mileage), Roadside Assistance (60 Month/100,000 Mileage) | Basic (36 Month/36,000 Mileage), Powertrain (60 Month/100,000 Mileage), Corrosion Perforation (72 Month/100,000 Mileage), Roadside Assistance (60 Month/100,000 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 | 60 Months/100,000 Miles | 60 Months/100,000 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 | 60 Months/100,000 Miles | 60 Months/100,000 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 | Body-colored | Body-colored |
| Grille Trim | Chrome | Chrome | Chrome |
| Fog/driving Lights | Front | Front | Front |
| Door Count | 4 Doors | 2 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 | Dual Power Remote |
| Heated Door Mirrors | Standard | Standard | 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/close Sliding And Tilting Glass |
| Roof Rails | N/A | N/A | Optional |
| Pickup Box | Regular | Regular | Regular |
| Pickup Cargo Box Light | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Pickup Bed Liner | Optional | N/A | N/A |
| Rear Step Bumper | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Front Tires | LT265/70SR17.0E BSW AT | P245/70SR17.0 BSW AS | LT245/75SR16.0E BSW AS |
| Wheels | 17" Styled Steel | 17" Styled Steel | 16" 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 |
| Mud Flaps | Optional | N/A | N/A |
| Mechanical Edit | |||
| Engine | 5.7L V-8 | 4.8L V-8 | 6.0L V-8 |
| Engine - Valvetrain | OHV | OHV | OHV |
| Turbocharger | N/A | N/A | Intercooled Turbo |
| 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 | 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 | Re-circulating Ball | Rack And Pinion | 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 | Coil | 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 | N/A | Standard |
| Transmission | 5-spd W/OD | 4-spd Auto W/OD | 6-spd Auto W/OD |
| Axle Ratio | 3.73 | 3.23 | 3.73 |
| Locking/limited Slip Differential | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Remote Vehicle Starting System | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Specifications Edit | |||
| Exterior Length | 247.7 " | 205.6 " | 239.9 " |
| Exterior Body Width | 79.5 " | 79.9 " | 79.9 " |
| Exterior Height | 78.5 " | 73.6 " | 77.1 " |
| Exterior Box Length | 75.9 " | 78.7 " | 78.9 " |
| Engine | 5.7L V-8 | 4.8L V-8 | 6.0L V-8 |
| Horsepower | 345 @ 5,200 Rpm | 295 @ 5,600 Rpm | 353 @ 5,400 Rpm |
| Torque | 375 @ 4,200 Rpm | 305 @ 4,800 Rpm | 373 @ 4,400 Rpm |
| SAEJ1349 AUG2004 Compliant | N/A | Standard | Standard |
| Fuel Economy - City | 13 Mpg | 14 Mpg | N/A |
| Fuel Economy - Highway | 17 Mpg | 19 Mpg | N/A |
| 0-60mph / 0-100kmh (s) | 8.4 Seconds | 7.1 Seconds | 7.2 Seconds |
| 1/4 Mile Time | 16.1 Seconds | 15.4 Seconds | 15.6 Seconds |
| 1/4 Mile Speed | 82 Mph | 93 Mph | 92 Mph |
| Lateral Acceleration (g) | .7 | .7 | .7 |
| Slalom Speed | 51 Mph | 55 Mph | 51 Mph |
| Bore-and-Stroke | 3.92/3.58 " | 3.78/3.27 " | 4.00/3.62 " |
| Curb Weight | 6,424 Lbs. | 4,453 Lbs. | 5,742 Lbs. |
| Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) | 8,510 Lbs. | 6,400 Lbs. | 9,200 Lbs. |
| Front Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) | 5,200 Lbs. | 3,200 Lbs. | 4,200 Lbs. |
| Rear Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) | 6,010 Lbs. | 3,750 Lbs. | 6,084 Lbs. |
| Payload | 2,090 Lbs. | 1,947 Lbs. | 3,458 Lbs. |
| Maximum Trailer Weight | 7,450 Lbs. | 5,200 Lbs. | 10,000 Lbs. |
| Maximum GCWR | 14,000 Lbs. | 10,000 Lbs. | 16,000 Lbs. |
| Wheelbase | 160.5 " | 119.0 " | 153.0 " |
| Front Track | 69.5 " | 68.1 " | 68.1 " |
| Rear Track | 68.2 " | 67.0 " | 67.0 " |
| Turning Radius | 26.2 '' | 19.8 '' | 25.6 '' |
| Ground Clearance | 7.7 " | 13.4 " | 11.6 " |
| Drag Coefficient | .53 | N/A | N/A |
| Front Legroom | 41.0 " | 41.3 " | 41.3 " |
| Rear Legroom | 44.2 " | N/A | 39.0 " |
| Front Headroom | 40.8 " | 41.5 " | 41.3 " |
| Rear Headroom | 40.5 " | N/A | 40.6 " |
| Front Hip Room | 64.9 " | 62.5 " | 62.5 " |
| Rear Hip Room | 64.4 " | N/A | 65.5 " |
| Front Shoulder Room | 67.0 " | 65.2 " | 65.2 " |
| Rear Shoulder Room | 66.5 " | N/A | 65.2 " |
| 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 " | 50.6 " | 50.6 " |
| Pickup Box Maximum Width | 66.4 " | 62.5 " | 62.5 " |
| Pickup Box Depth | 20.2 " | 21.0 " | 21.0 " |
| Passenger Volume | 143 Cu.ft. | N/A | N/A |
| Fuel Tank | 34.0 Gal. | 26.0 Gal. | 26.0 Gal. |
| Cost To Own | |||
| NHTSA Frontal Crash Test Ratings Edit | |||
| Passenger's | 5 | 5 | N/A |
| Side Barrier Rating Driver | N/A | 5 | N/A |
| Driver's | 5 | 5 | N/A |
| Front Seat | N/A | 5 | N/A |
| Overall Rollover Rating | 4 | 4 | N/A |
| IIHS Frontal Offset Crash Test Ratings | |||
