Compare 2012 RAM 1500 - Details
| Pricing | |||
| MSRP | $26,650 | $22,585 | $40,195 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Invoice | $24,791 | $21,682 | $37,381 |
| Destination | $995 | $995 | $995 |
| Interior Edit | |||
| Air Conditioning, Front | Manual | Manual | Dual Zone Automatic |
| Underseat Ducts | N/A | N/A | Standard |
| Clock | In-radio Display | In-radio Display | In-radio Display |
| Compass | Standard | N/A | Standard |
| Cruise Control | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Cupholders | Front | Front | Front And Rear |
| Gear Shift Knob Trim | Urethane | Urethane | Urethane |
| 12V DC Power Outlet | 2 | 2 | 4 |
| Lighter Elements | Front | N/A | N/A |
| Ashtray | Optional | Standard | N/A |
| Overhead Console | Mini | Mini | Mini |
| Floor Console | Full | N/A | Full |
| Floor Mats | Carpet Front | Vinyl/rubber Front | Carpeted Front And Rear |
| Front Windows | Power | Manual | Power |
| Rear Windows | N/A | N/A | Power |
| 1-touch Window Down | Driver And Passenger | Driver And Passenger | Driver And Passenger |
| Programmable Garage Door Opener | Optional | N/A | N/A |
| Instrumentation | Analog | Analog | Analog |
| Oil Pressure Gauge | Standard | N/A | Standard |
| Driver Information Centre | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Tachometer | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Trip Computer | Standard | Optional | Standard |
| Water Temp Gauge | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Voltage Gauge | Standard | N/A | Standard |
| Low Fuel Warning | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Service Interval Warning | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Exterior Temperature Display | Standard | N/A | Standard |
| Lighting - Glovebox | Optional | N/A | N/A |
| Lighting - Map Lights | Front | Front | Front And Rear |
| Lighting - Dome Light | Fade | Fade | Fade |
| Illuminated Vanity Mirrors | Driver And Passenger | N/A | Driver And Passenger |
| Rear Window Defogger | N/A | Optional | Standard |
| Rear View Mirror | Day-night | Day-night | Day-night |
| Mirrors - Visor Vanity Mirrors | Passenger | Passenger | Driver And Passenger |
| Retained Accessory Power | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Seatback Storage Pockets | N/A | N/A | 2 |
| Tilt-Wheel Adjustable Steering Column | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Steering Wheel Material | Urethane | Urethane | Leather |
| Voice Recorder | Optional | N/A | N/A |
| Adjustable Pedals | Power | N/A | Power |
| Seats Edit | |||
| Front Seat Type | Split-bench | Split-bench | Bucket |
| Standard Seating | 3 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 |
| Front Armrests | Center | Center | Center |
| Front Head Restraints | Adjustable | Adjustable | Adjustable |
| Heated Front Seats | N/A | N/A | Driver And Front Passenger Heated-cushion, Heated-seatback |
| Rear Seats | N/A | N/A | 60-40 Split-bench |
| Rear Armrest | N/A | N/A | Standard |
| Rear Head Restraints | N/A | N/A | 3 - Adjustable |
| Seat Trim | Cloth | Vinyl | Leather |
| Entertainment Edit | |||
| Radio | SIRIUS AM/FM/Satellite, Seek-scan | XM AM/FM Stereo, Seek-scan | SiriusXM AM/FM/Satellite, Seek-scan |
| CD Player | In-dash Mounted Single | In-dash Mounted Single | In-dash Mounted Single |
| MP3 Capability | Standard | Optional | Standard |
| Auxiliary Input Jack | Standard | Optional | Standard |
| DVD-Audio | Optional | N/A | Optional |
| Steering Wheel Audio Controls | Optional | Optional | Standard |
| Rear Seat Audio Controls | N/A | N/A | Standard |
| Voice Recognition | Optional | N/A | Optional |
| Speakers | 6 | 4 | 7 Bose |
| Amplifier | Optional | N/A | Standard |
| Equalizer | N/A | Automatic | Automatic |
| Speed-Sensitive Volume | N/A | Optional | Standard |
| Entertainment System | N/A | N/A | With DVD |
| Navigation System | Garmin | N/A | Yes With Voice Activation |
| 1st Row LCD Screen | 1 | N/A | 1 |
| 2nd Row LCD Screen | N/A | N/A | 1 |
| Bluetooth Compatibility | Optional | Optional | Standard |
| Safety and Security Edit | |||
| Airbags, Frontal | Driver And Front Passenger | Driver And Front Passenger | Driver And Front Passenger |
| Airbags, Side Impact | Seat Mounted, Driver And Passenger | Seat Mounted, Driver And Passenger | Seat Mounted, Driver And Passenger |
| Airbags, Side Curtain | Curtain 1st Row | Curtain 1st Row | Curtain 1st And 2nd Row |
| Occupancy Sensor | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Traction Control | ABS And Driveline | ABS And Driveline | ABS And Driveline |
| In-Vehicle Assistance Service | N/A | OnStar Directions & Connections | OnStar Directions & Connections |
| Automatic Crash Response (airbags And/or Sensors) | N/A | OnStar Directions & Connections | OnStar Directions & Connections |
| Emergency Services | N/A | OnStar Directions & Connections | OnStar Directions & Connections |
| Crisis Assist | N/A | OnStar Directions & Connections | OnStar Directions & Connections |
| Stolen Vehicle Assistance | N/A | OnStar Directions & Connections | OnStar Directions & Connections |
| Remote Door Unlock | N/A | OnStar Directions & Connections | OnStar Directions & Connections |
| Roadside Assistance | N/A | OnStar Directions & Connections | OnStar Directions & Connections |
| Remote Horn And Lights | N/A | OnStar Directions & Connections | OnStar Directions & Connections |
| Turn-by-Turn Navigation | N/A | OnStar Directions & Connections | OnStar Directions & Connections |
| Hands-Free Calling | N/A | OnStar Directions & Connections | OnStar Directions & Connections |
| Vehicle Diagnostics | N/A | OnStar Directions & Connections | OnStar Directions & Connections |
| Stolen Vehicle Tracking | N/A | Optional | Standard |
| Height Adjustable Seatbelts | Front | Front | Front |
| Seatbelt Pre-tensioners | Front | Front | Front |
| Headlights | Halogen | Halogen | Halogen |
| Exterior Light Control | Auto On/off | Auto On/off | Auto On/off |
| Delay-off Headlamps | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Daytime Running Lights | Optional | Standard | Standard |
| Illuminated Entry | Standard | Optional | Standard |
| Parking Assist | N/A | N/A | UltraSonic |
| Remote Keyless Entry | Keyfob (all Doors) | Keyfob (all Doors) | Keyfob (all Doors) |
| Panic Alarm | Standard | Optional | Standard |
| Door Locks | Power With 2 Stage Unlock | Manual | Power With 2 Stage Unlock |
| Rear Child Safety Door Locks | N/A | N/A | Standard |
| Content Theft Deterrent Alarm System | Optional | N/A | Standard |
| Ignition Disable | Sentry Key | PASSLock II | PASS-Key III |
| Theft Deterrent Radio | N/A | TheftLock | TheftLock |
| Low Tire Pressure Warning | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Overview | |||
| Warranty Overview | Basic (36 Month/36,000 Mileage), Powertrain (60 Month/100,000 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 | 60 Months/100,000 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 | Galvanized Steel/aluminum | Fully Galvanized Steel | Fully Galvanized Steel |
| Paint | Clearcoat Monotone | Clearcoat Monotone | Clearcoat Monotone |
| Bodyside Mouldings | N/A | N/A | Body-colored |
| Grille Trim | Chrome | Black | Black W/chrome Surround |
| Fog/driving Lights | Front | N/A | Front |
| Door Count | 2 Doors | 2 Doors | 4 Doors |
| Rear Cargo Door | Tailgate | Tailgate | Tailgate And Middle-gate |
| Tinted Windows | Light | Light | Deep |
| Rear Window Type | Fixed | Fixed | Removeable |
| Mirrors | Dual Power Remote | Dual Manual | Dual Power Remote |
| Heated Door Mirrors | Standard | Optional | Standard |
| Mirrors, Auto Dimming | Driver And Passenger | N/A | Driver |
| Sunroof | N/A | N/A | 1st Row Regular Express Open/close Sliding And Tilting Glass |
| Roof Rack | N/A | N/A | Standard |
| Pickup Box | Regular | Regular | Regular Composite |
| Pickup Cargo Box Light | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Pickup Truck Tonneau Cover | N/A | Soft | Hard |
| Pickup Bed Extender | Optional | N/A | N/A |
| Pickup Bed Liner | Optional | Optional | N/A |
| Rear Step Bumper | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Front Tires | P265/70SR17.0 BSW AS | P245/70SR17.0 BSW AS | P265/70SR17.0 BSW Touring AS |
| Wheels | 17" Silver Aluminum | 17" Painted Steel | 17" Machined Aluminum |
| Spare Tire And Wheel | Full-size Steel | Full-size Steel | Full-size Steel |
| Windshield Wipers - Front | Variable Intermittent | Variable Intermittent | Variable Intermittent |
| Running Boards | N/A | N/A | Standard |
| Fender Flares | Optional | N/A | Optional |
| Mud Flaps | N/A | Optional | N/A |
| Mechanical Edit | |||
| Engine | 4.7L V-8 | 4.3L V-6 | 5.3L V-8 |
| Engine - Valvetrain | SOHC | OHV | OHV |
| Brakes | 4-wheel Disc | Front Disc/rear Drum | 4-wheel Disc |
| Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) | 4-wheel | 4-wheel | 4-wheel |
| Brake Assist | Standard | N/A | Standard |
| 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 | Rack And Pinion | Rack And Pinion |
| Suspension Tuning | Regular | Regular | Touring |
| 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 | Premium |
| Front Springs | Coil | Coil | Coil |
| Rear Suspension Type | Multi-link | Leaf | Multi-link |
| Rear Anti-roll Bar | N/A | N/A | Standard |
| Rear Shocks | Heavy Duty | Gas-pressurized | Premium |
| Rear Springs | Coil | Leaf | Coil |
| Electronic Stability System | Standard | StabiliTrak W/Proactive Roll Avoidance | Standard |
| Sequential Shift Control | Standard | Optional | Standard |
| Transmission | 6-spd Auto W/OD | 4-spd Auto W/OD | 6-spd Auto W/OD |
| Axle Ratio | 3.55 | 3.23 | 3.08 |
| Locking/limited Slip Differential | Optional | N/A | Standard |
| Remote Vehicle Starting System | Optional | N/A | Standard |
| Specifications Edit | |||
| Exterior Length | 209.0 " | 224.5 " | 221.3 " |
| Exterior Body Width | 79.4 " | 79.9 " | 79.1 " |
| Exterior Height | 74.6 " | 73.5 " | 76.6 " |
| Exterior Box Length | 76.3 " | 97.8 " | 63.3 " |
| Engine | 4.7L V-8 | 4.3L V-6 | 5.3L V-8 |
| Horsepower | 310 @ 5,650 Rpm | 195 @ 4,600 Rpm | 320 @ 5,400 Rpm |
| Torque | 330 @ 3,950 Rpm | 260 @ 2,800 Rpm | 335 @ 4,000 Rpm |
| SAEJ1349 AUG2004 Compliant | N/A | Optional | Standard |
| Fuel Economy - City | 14 Mpg | 15 Mpg | 15 Mpg |
| Fuel Economy - Highway | 20 Mpg | 20 Mpg | 21 Mpg |
| 0-60mph / 0-100kmh (s) | 7.2 Seconds | 9.7 Seconds | 8.6 Seconds |
| 1/4 Mile Time | 15.3 Seconds | 17.0 Seconds | 16.4 Seconds |
| 1/4 Mile Speed | 93 Mph | 82 Mph | 87 Mph |
| Lateral Acceleration (g) | .8 | .7 | .7 |
| Slalom Speed | 54 Mph | 54 Mph | 52 Mph |
| Bore-and-Stroke | 3.66/3.41 " | 4.00/3.48 " | 3.78/3.62 " |
| Curb Weight | 4,642 Lbs. | 4,596 Lbs. | 5,840 Lbs. |
| Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) | 6,025 Lbs. | 6,400 Lbs. | 7,000 Lbs. |
| Front Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) | 3,700 Lbs. | 3,300 Lbs. | 3,500 Lbs. |
| Rear Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) | 3,900 Lbs. | 3,750 Lbs. | 4,100 Lbs. |
| Payload | 1,383 Lbs. | 1,804 Lbs. | 1,326 Lbs. |
| Maximum Trailer Weight | 6,450 Lbs. | 4,700 Lbs. | 5,100 Lbs. |
| Maximum GCWR | 11,250 Lbs. | 9,500 Lbs. | 11,000 Lbs. |
| Wheelbase | 120.0 " | 133.0 " | 130.0 " |
| Front Track | 68.0 " | 68.1 " | 68.2 " |
| Rear Track | 67.5 " | 67.0 " | 67.0 " |
| Turning Radius | 19.7 '' | 22.1 '' | 21.5 '' |
| Ground Clearance | 9.7 " | 13.4 " | N/A |
| Front Legroom | 41.0 " | 41.3 " | 41.3 " |
| Rear Legroom | N/A | N/A | 39.1 " |
| Front Headroom | 40.3 " | 41.5 " | 41.1 " |
| Rear Headroom | N/A | N/A | 40.0 " |
| Front Hip Room | 62.9 " | 62.5 " | 60.3 " |
| Rear Hip Room | N/A | N/A | 62.3 " |
| Front Shoulder Room | 66.0 " | 65.2 " | 65.2 " |
| Rear Shoulder Room | N/A | N/A | 65.2 " |
| Pickup Box Minimum Width | 51.0 " | 50.6 " | 50.0 " |
| Pickup Box Maximum Width | 66.4 " | 62.4 " | N/A |
| Pickup Box Depth | 20.1 " | 21.0 " | 22.5 " |
| Passenger Volume | 63 Cu.ft. | N/A | N/A |
| Fuel Tank | 26.0 Gal. | 34.0 Gal. | 31.0 Gal. |
| Cost To Own | |||
| NHTSA Frontal Crash Test Ratings Edit | |||
| Passenger's | 4 | 4 | N/A |
| Overall | 3 | 4 | N/A |
| Overall Side | 5 | 5 | N/A |
| Side Barrier Rating Driver | 5 | 5 | N/A |
| Driver's | 4 | 5 | N/A |
| Side - Pole | 1 | 5 | N/A |
| Side - Pole Barrier combined (REAR) | N/A | 5 | N/A |
| Front Seat | 5 | N/A | N/A |
| Side - Barrier | 5 | 5 | N/A |
| Side - Pole Barrier combined (FRONT) | 3 | 5 | N/A |
| Overall Rollover Rating | 4 | 4 | 3 |
| Overall Front | 4 | 4 | N/A |
| IIHS Frontal Offset Crash Test Ratings Edit | |||
| Overall Rear | good | acceptable | N/A |
| Chest | good | good | N/A |
| Driver Torso | poor | acceptable | N/A |
| Rear Passenger Head Protection | acceptable | good | N/A |
| Rear Passenger Head and Neck | good | good | N/A |
| Structure/safety cage | good | good | N/A |
| Rear Passenger Torso | good | marginal | N/A |
| Rear Passenger Pelvis/Leg | good | good | N/A |
| Driver Head and Neck | good | good | N/A |
| Overall Front | good | good | N/A |
| Overall Side | marginal | acceptable | N/A |
| Left Leg/Foot | good | acceptable | N/A |
| Roof Strength | marginal | marginal | N/A |
| Driver Head Protection | good | good | N/A |
| Seat Head/Restraint Geometry | good | good | N/A |
| Restraints | good | good | N/A |
| Driver Pelvis/Leg | good | good | N/A |
| Right Leg/Foot | good | good | N/A |
| Head/Neck | good | good | N/A |
| Dynamic Rating | good | acceptable | N/A |
