Compare 2012 RAM 1500 - Details
| Pricing | |||
| MSRP | $35,055 | $31,110 | $31,640 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Invoice | $32,339 | $28,932 | $28,834 |
| Destination | $995 | $995 | $995 |
| Interior Edit | |||
| Air Conditioning, Front | Manual | Manual | Manual |
| Clock | In-radio Display | In-radio Display | In-radio Display |
| Compass | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Cruise Control | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Cupholders | Front | Front | Front |
| Gear Shift Knob Trim | Urethane | Urethane | Urethane |
| 12V DC Power Outlet | 3 | 3 | 2 |
| Lighter Elements | Front | N/A | Front |
| Ashtray | Optional | Standard | N/A |
| Overhead Console | Mini | Mini | N/A |
| Floor Console | Full | N/A | N/A |
| Floor Mats | Carpet Front | Vinyl/rubber Front | Carpet Front |
| Front Windows | Power | Power | Power |
| 1-touch Window Up | N/A | N/A | Driver And Passenger |
| 1-touch Window Down | Driver And Passenger | Driver | Driver And Passenger |
| Programmable Garage Door Opener | Standard | N/A | N/A |
| Instrumentation | Analog | Analog | Analog |
| Oil Pressure Gauge | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Driver Information Centre | Standard | Standard | Optional |
| Tachometer | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Trip Computer | Standard | Optional | Optional |
| Water Temp Gauge | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Voltage Gauge | Standard | Standard | N/A |
| Low Fuel Warning | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Service Interval Warning | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Exterior Temperature Display | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Lighting - Glovebox | Standard | N/A | N/A |
| Lighting - Map Lights | Front | Front | Rear |
| Lighting - Dome Light | Fade | Fade | Fade |
| Illuminated Vanity Mirrors | Driver And Passenger | Driver And Passenger | N/A |
| Rear Window Defogger | N/A | Optional | Optional |
| Rear View Mirror | Auto-dimming Day-night | Day-night | Day-night |
| Mirrors - Visor Vanity Mirrors | Driver And Passenger | Driver And Passenger | Driver And Passenger |
| Retained Accessory Power | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Tilt-Wheel Adjustable Steering Column | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Steering Wheel Material | Leather | Leather/metal-look | Urethane |
| Voice Recorder | Standard | N/A | N/A |
| Adjustable Pedals | Power | N/A | Power |
| Seats Edit | |||
| Front Seat Type | Bucket | Split-bench | Split-bench |
| Standard Seating | 2 Passengers | 3 Passengers | 3 Passengers |
| Front Driver Seat Direction Controls | 8-way Power | 4-way | 4-way |
| Front Passenger Seat Direction Controls | 4-way | 4-way | 4-way |
| Lumbar Support | Driver | Driver | Driver |
| Front Armrests | Center | Center | Center |
| Front Head Restraints | Adjustable | Adjustable | Adjustable W/tilt |
| Seat Trim | Cloth | Premium Cloth | Premium Cloth |
| Entertainment Edit | |||
| Radio | SIRIUS AM/FM/Satellite, Seek-scan | SiriusXM AM/FM/Satellite, Seek-scan | AM/FM/Satellite-prep, Seek-scan |
| CD Player | In-dash Mounted Single | In-dash Mounted Single | In-dash Mounted Single |
| MP3 Capability | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Auxiliary Input Jack | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| DVD-Audio | Standard | N/A | N/A |
| Steering Wheel Audio Controls | Standard | Optional | Optional |
| Voice Recognition | Standard | N/A | Optional |
| Speakers | 6 | 4 | 4 |
| Equalizer | N/A | Automatic | N/A |
| Speed-Sensitive Volume | N/A | Standard | Standard |
| Navigation System | Garmin | N/A | N/A |
| 1st Row LCD Screen | 1 | N/A | 1 |
| Bluetooth Compatibility | Standard | Optional | Optional |
| 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 | Safety Canopy System |
| 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 | N/A |
| Automatic Crash Response (airbags And/or Sensors) | N/A | OnStar Directions & Connections | N/A |
| Emergency Services | N/A | OnStar Directions & Connections | N/A |
| Crisis Assist | N/A | OnStar Directions & Connections | N/A |
| Stolen Vehicle Assistance | N/A | OnStar Directions & Connections | N/A |
| Remote Door Unlock | N/A | OnStar Directions & Connections | N/A |
| Roadside Assistance | N/A | OnStar Directions & Connections | N/A |
| Remote Horn And Lights | N/A | OnStar Directions & Connections | N/A |
| Turn-by-Turn Navigation | N/A | OnStar Directions & Connections | N/A |
| Hands-Free Calling | N/A | OnStar Directions & Connections | N/A |
| Vehicle Diagnostics | N/A | OnStar Directions & Connections | N/A |
| Stolen Vehicle Tracking | N/A | Standard | Optional |
| 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 | Optional |
| 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 |
| Content Theft Deterrent Alarm System | Optional | Standard | Standard |
| Ignition Disable | Sentry Key | PASSLock II | SecuriLock |
| Theft Deterrent Radio | N/A | TheftLock | N/A |
| 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/60,000 Mileage), Corrosion Perforation (60 Month/unlimited Mileage), Roadside Assistance (60 Month/60,000 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 | 60 Months/100,000 Miles | 60 Months/100,000 Miles | 60 Months/60,000 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 | 60 Months/100,000 Miles | 60 Months/60,000 Miles |
| Exterior Edit | |||
| Antenna | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed |
| Body Material | Galvanized Steel/aluminum | Fully Galvanized Steel | Galvanized Steel/aluminum |
| Paint | Clearcoat Monotone | Clearcoat Monotone | Clearcoat Monotone |
| Bodyside Mouldings | N/A | Body-colored | N/A |
| Grille Trim | Body-colored | Chrome | Chrome |
| Fog/driving Lights | Front | Front | Front |
| Door Count | 2 Doors | 2 Doors | 2 Doors |
| Rear Cargo Door | Tailgate | Tailgate | Tailgate |
| Tinted Windows | Light | Deep | Deep |
| Rear Window Type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed |
| Mirrors | Dual Power Remote | Dual Power Remote | Dual Power Remote |
| Heated Door Mirrors | Standard | Standard | Optional |
| Mirrors, Auto Dimming | Driver And Passenger | N/A | Driver |
| Pickup Box | Regular | Regular | Regular |
| Pickup Cargo Box Light | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Pickup Truck Tonneau Cover | N/A | Soft | N/A |
| Pickup Bed Extender | Optional | N/A | N/A |
| Pickup Bed Liner | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Rear Step Bumper | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Front Tires | P275/60SR20.0 OWL AS | P265/70SR17.0 BSW AS | P235/75SR17.0 BSW AT |
| Wheels | 20" Aluminum | 17" Styled 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 | Optional |
| Mud Flaps | N/A | Optional | N/A |
| Mechanical Edit | |||
| Engine | 5.7L V-8 | 4.8L V-8 | 3.7L V-6 |
| Engine - Valvetrain | OHV | OHV | DOHC |
| 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 | N/A |
| Drive Type | Four-wheel | Four-wheel | Four-wheel |
| 4WD Shift | Electronic | Electronic | Electronic |
| Engine Block Heater | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Exhaust | Stainless Steel | Stainless Steel | Stainless Steel |
| Steering | Rack And Pinion | Rack And Pinion | Rack And Pinion |
| Speed Sensitive Steering | N/A | N/A | Standard |
| Suspension Tuning | Regular | Heavy Duty | Regular |
| Front Suspension Type | Short And Long Arm | Short And Long Arm | Double Wishbone |
| Front Anti-roll Bar | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Front Shocks | Heavy Duty | Gas-pressurized | Gas-pressurized |
| Front Springs | Coil | Coil | Coil |
| Rear Suspension Type | Multi-link | Leaf | Leaf |
| Rear Anti-roll Bar | Standard | N/A | N/A |
| Rear Shocks | Heavy Duty | Gas-pressurized | Gas-pressurized |
| Rear Springs | Coil | Leaf | Leaf |
| Electronic Stability System | Standard | StabiliTrak W/Proactive Roll Avoidance | AdvanceTrac W/Roll Stability Control |
| Sequential Shift Control | Standard | Optional | SelectShift |
| Transmission | 6-spd Auto W/OD | 4-spd Auto W/OD | 6-spd Auto W/OD |
| Axle Ratio | 3.55 | 3.42 | 3.73 |
| Locking/limited Slip Differential | Optional | N/A | Optional |
| Remote Vehicle Starting System | Optional | N/A | N/A |
| Specifications Edit | |||
| Exterior Length | 209.0 " | 205.6 " | 213.2 " |
| Exterior Body Width | 79.4 " | 79.9 " | 79.2 " |
| Exterior Height | 76.0 " | 73.8 " | 76.0 " |
| Exterior Box Length | 76.3 " | 78.7 " | 78.0 " |
| Engine | 5.7L V-8 | 4.8L V-8 | 3.7L V-6 |
| Horsepower | 390 @ 5,600 Rpm | 302 @ 5,600 Rpm | 302 @ 6,500 Rpm |
| Torque | 407 @ 4,000 Rpm | 305 @ 4,600 Rpm | 278 @ 4,000 Rpm |
| SAEJ1349 AUG2004 Compliant | N/A | Standard | Standard |
| Fuel Economy - City | 13 Mpg | 13 Mpg | 16 Mpg |
| Fuel Economy - Highway | 19 Mpg | 18 Mpg | 21 Mpg |
| 0-60mph / 0-100kmh (s) | 6.0 Seconds | 5.9 Seconds | 6.7 Seconds |
| 1/4 Mile Time | 14.2 Seconds | 14.5 Seconds | 15.0 Seconds |
| 1/4 Mile Speed | 98 Mph | 93 Mph | 90 Mph |
| Lateral Acceleration (g) | .8 | .8 | .7 |
| Slalom Speed | 56 Mph | 55 Mph | 54 Mph |
| Bore-and-Stroke | 3.92/3.58 " | 3.78/3.27 " | 3.76/3.45 " |
| Curb Weight | 5,005 Lbs. | 4,686 Lbs. | 4,925 Lbs. |
| Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) | 6,350 Lbs. | 6,400 Lbs. | 6,650 Lbs. |
| Front Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) | 3,900 Lbs. | 3,950 Lbs. | 3,450 Lbs. |
| Rear Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) | 3,900 Lbs. | 3,750 Lbs. | 3,500 Lbs. |
| Payload | 1,345 Lbs. | 1,714 Lbs. | 1,670 Lbs. |
| Maximum Trailer Weight | 8,800 Lbs. | 6,000 Lbs. | 5,700 Lbs. |
| Maximum GCWR | 14,000 Lbs. | 11,000 Lbs. | 10,900 Lbs. |
| Wheelbase | 120.0 " | 119.0 " | 126.0 " |
| Front Track | 68.4 " | 68.1 " | 67.0 " |
| Rear Track | 67.5 " | 67.0 " | 67.0 " |
| Turning Radius | 19.9 '' | 19.8 '' | 20.8 '' |
| Ground Clearance | 9.9 " | 13.1 " | N/A |
| Front Legroom | 41.0 " | 41.3 " | 41.4 " |
| Front Headroom | 40.3 " | 41.5 " | 41.0 " |
| Front Hip Room | 62.9 " | 62.5 " | 60.5 " |
| Front Shoulder Room | 66.0 " | 65.2 " | 65.9 " |
| Luggage Volume | N/A | N/A | 17.2 Cu.ft. |
| Luggage Volume (max) | N/A | N/A | 17.2 Cu.ft. |
| Pickup Box Minimum Width | 51.0 " | 50.6 " | 50.0 " |
| Pickup Box Maximum Width | 66.4 " | 62.4 " | 65.2 " |
| Pickup Box Depth | 20.1 " | 21.0 " | 22.4 " |
| Passenger Volume | 63 Cu.ft. | N/A | 65 Cu.ft. |
| Fuel Tank | 26.0 Gal. | 26.0 Gal. | 26.0 Gal. |
| Cost To Own | |||
| NHTSA Frontal Crash Test Ratings Edit | |||
| Passenger's | 4 | 4 | 3 |
| Overall | 3 | 4 | 4 |
| Overall Side | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Side Barrier Rating Driver | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Driver's | 4 | 5 | 4 |
| Side - Pole | 1 | 5 | 4 |
| Side - Pole Barrier combined (REAR) | N/A | 5 | N/A |
| Front Seat | 5 | N/A | N/A |
| Side - Barrier | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Side - Pole Barrier combined (FRONT) | 3 | 5 | 5 |
| Overall Rollover Rating | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Overall Front | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| IIHS Frontal Offset Crash Test Ratings Edit | |||
| Overall Rear | good | acceptable | good |
| Chest | good | good | good |
| Driver Torso | poor | acceptable | good |
| Rear Passenger Head Protection | acceptable | good | good |
| Rear Passenger Head and Neck | good | good | good |
| Structure/safety cage | good | good | good |
| Rear Passenger Torso | good | marginal | good |
| Rear Passenger Pelvis/Leg | good | good | good |
| Driver Head and Neck | good | good | good |
| Overall Front | good | good | good |
| Overall Side | marginal | acceptable | good |
| Left Leg/Foot | good | acceptable | acceptable |
| Roof Strength | marginal | marginal | good |
| Driver Head Protection | good | good | good |
| Seat Head/Restraint Geometry | good | good | good |
| Restraints | good | good | good |
| Driver Pelvis/Leg | good | good | good |
| Right Leg/Foot | good | good | acceptable |
| Head/Neck | good | good | good |
| Dynamic Rating | good | acceptable | good |
