Compare 2012 RAM 1500 - Details
| Pricing | |||
| MSRP | $26,885 | $27,675 | $63,060 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Invoice | $25,008 | $25,738 | $58,961 |
| 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 | Analog |
| Compass | N/A | Standard | Standard |
| Cruise Control | Optional | Standard | Standard |
| Cupholders | Front | Front | Front And Rear |
| Gear Shift Knob Trim | Urethane | Urethane | Leather/chrome |
| 12V DC Power Outlet | 2 | 3 | 4 |
| Lighter Elements | Front | N/A | Front |
| Ashtray | Optional | Standard | Standard |
| Overhead Console | N/A | Mini | Mini |
| Floor Console | N/A | N/A | Full |
| Floor Mats | Vinyl/rubber Front | Vinyl/rubber Front | Carpeted Front And Rear |
| Front Windows | Manual | Power | Power |
| Rear Windows | N/A | N/A | 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 | N/A | N/A | Standard |
| Instrumentation | Analog | Analog | Analog |
| Oil Pressure Gauge | Standard | Standard | N/A |
| Driver Information Centre | Optional | Standard | Standard |
| Tachometer | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Trip Computer | N/A | Optional | Standard |
| Water Temp Gauge | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Voltage Gauge | Standard | Standard | N/A |
| Low Fuel Warning | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Service Interval Warning | N/A | Standard | Standard |
| Exterior Temperature Display | N/A | Standard | Standard |
| Lighting - Glovebox | N/A | N/A | Standard |
| Lighting - Map Lights | N/A | Front | Front And Rear |
| Lighting - Dome Light | Fade | Fade | Fade |
| Illuminated Vanity Mirrors | N/A | Driver And Passenger | Driver And Passenger |
| Rear Window Defogger | N/A | Optional | Standard |
| Rear View Mirror | Day-night | Day-night | Auto-dimming Day-night |
| Mirrors - Visor Vanity Mirrors | N/A | Driver And 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 | Leather/metal-look | Leather/genuine Wood |
| Adjustable Pedals | N/A | 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 | 8-way Power |
| Front Passenger Seat Direction Controls | 4-way | 4-way | 8-way Power |
| Lumbar Support | N/A | Driver | Driver And Passenger |
| 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 |
| Cooled Front Seats | N/A | N/A | Driver And Passenger |
| Memory | N/A | N/A | Driver |
| 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 | Vinyl | Premium Cloth | Leather |
| Entertainment Edit | |||
| Radio | AM/FM Stereo, Seek-scan | SiriusXM AM/FM/Satellite, 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 | Standard | Standard |
| Auxiliary Input Jack | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| DVD-Audio | N/A | N/A | Standard |
| Steering Wheel Audio Controls | N/A | Optional | Standard |
| Rear Seat Audio Controls | N/A | N/A | Standard |
| Speakers | 6 | 4 | 8 Bose 5.1 Cabin Surround |
| Amplifier | N/A | N/A | Standard |
| Equalizer | N/A | Automatic | Automatic |
| Speed-Sensitive Volume | N/A | Standard | Standard |
| Navigation System | N/A | N/A | Yes With Voice Activation |
| 1st 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 | Standard | Standard |
| Height Adjustable Seatbelts | Front | Front | Front |
| Seatbelt Pre-tensioners | Front | Front | Front |
| Headlights | Halogen | Halogen | High Intensity Low Beam, Xenon |
| Exterior Light Control | Auto On/off | Auto On/off | Twilight Sentinel Auto On/off |
| Delay-off Headlamps | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Daytime Running Lights | Optional | Standard | Standard |
| Door Curb Lights | N/A | N/A | 2 |
| Illuminated Entry | Optional | Standard | Standard |
| Parking Assist | N/A | N/A | Ultrasonic |
| 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 | N/A | Standard |
| Content Theft Deterrent Alarm System | Optional | Standard | Standard |
| Ignition Disable | Sentry Key | PASSLock II | PASS-Key III+ |
| 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 (48 Month/50,000 Mileage), Powertrain (60 Month/100,000 Mileage), Corrosion Perforation (72 Month/unlimited Mileage), Roadside Assistance (60 Month/100,000 Mileage), Maintenance (48 Month/50,000 Mileage) |
| Warranty Edit | |||
| Warranty - Basic | 36 Months/36,000 Miles | GM TOTAL Warranty 36 Months/36,000 Miles | Ownership Privileges 48 Months/50,000 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/unlimited Miles |
| Warranty - Roadside Assistance | 36 Months/36,000 Miles | 60 Months/100,000 Miles | 60 Months/100,000 Miles |
| Warranty - Maintenance | N/A | N/A | 48 Months/50,000 Miles |
| Exterior Edit | |||
| Antenna | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed |
| Body Material | Galvanized Steel/aluminum | Fully Galvanized Steel | Composite/galvanized Steel |
| Paint | Clearcoat Monotone | Clearcoat Monotone | Clearcoat Monotone |
| Bodyside Mouldings | N/A | Body-colored | Body-colored |
| Bodyside Insert | N/A | N/A | Chrome |
| Grille Trim | Black | Chrome | Chrome |
| Fog/driving Lights | N/A | Front | Front |
| Door Count | 2 Doors | 2 Doors | 4 Doors |
| Rear Cargo Door | Tailgate | Tailgate | Tailgate And Middle-gate |
| Tinted Windows | Light | Deep | Deep |
| Rear Window Type | Fixed | Fixed | Removeable |
| Mirrors | Dual Manual | Dual Power Remote | Dual Power Remote W/tilt Down |
| Heated Door Mirrors | Optional | Standard | Standard |
| Mirrors, Auto Dimming | N/A | N/A | Driver |
| Roof Rack | N/A | N/A | Standard |
| Pickup Box | Regular | Regular | Regular |
| Pickup Cargo Box Light | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Pickup Truck Tonneau Cover | N/A | Soft | Hard |
| 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 | P265/65SR18.0 BSW Touring AS |
| Wheels | 17" Argent Styled Steel | 17" Styled Steel | 18" 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 |
| Mud Flaps | N/A | Optional | N/A |
| Mechanical Edit | |||
| Engine | 4.7L V-8 | 4.8L V-8 | 6.2L V-8 |
| Engine - Valvetrain | SOHC | OHV | OHV |
| Recommended Fuel | N/A | N/A | Flexible |
| 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 | Four-wheel | Rear-wheel | All Wheel |
| 4WD Shift | Electronic | N/A | N/A |
| 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 | Heavy Duty | Regular |
| Ride Control | N/A | N/A | Road Sensing System |
| Adaptive Suspension | N/A | N/A | Standard |
| Automatic Level Control | N/A | N/A | Rear |
| 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 | Coil |
| Rear Suspension Type | Multi-link | Leaf | Multi-link |
| Rear Anti-roll Bar | Standard | N/A | Standard |
| Rear Shocks | Heavy Duty | Gas-pressurized | Air |
| Rear Springs | Coil | Leaf | Coil |
| Electronic Stability System | Standard | StabiliTrak W/Proactive Roll Avoidance | StabiliTrak |
| Sequential Shift Control | Standard | Optional | Driver Shift Control |
| Transmission | 6-spd Auto W/OD | 4-spd Auto W/OD | 6-spd W/OD |
| Axle Ratio | 3.55 | 3.23 | 3.42 |
| Locking/limited Slip Differential | Optional | N/A | Standard |
| Remote Vehicle Starting System | Optional | N/A | Standard |
| Specifications Edit | |||
| Exterior Length | 231.0 " | 224.5 " | 222.0 " |
| Exterior Body Width | 79.4 " | 79.9 " | 79.1 " |
| Exterior Height | 75.0 " | 73.5 " | 74.5 " |
| Exterior Box Length | 98.3 " | 97.8 " | 54.3 " |
| Engine | 4.7L V-8 | 4.8L V-8 | 6.2L V-8 |
| Horsepower | 310 @ 5,650 Rpm | 302 @ 5,600 Rpm | 403 @ 5,700 Rpm |
| Torque | 330 @ 3,950 Rpm | 305 @ 4,600 Rpm | 417 @ 4,300 Rpm |
| SAEJ1349 AUG2004 Compliant | N/A | Standard | Standard |
| Fuel Economy - City | 14 Mpg | 14 Mpg | 13 Mpg |
| Fuel Economy - Highway | 19 Mpg | 19 Mpg | 18 Mpg |
| 0-60mph / 0-100kmh (s) | 7.0 Seconds | 7.3 Seconds | 6.2 Seconds |
| 1/4 Mile Time | 15.1 Seconds | 15.6 Seconds | 14.7 Seconds |
| 1/4 Mile Speed | 91 Mph | 92 Mph | 94 Mph |
| Lateral Acceleration (g) | .7 | .7 | .7 |
| Slalom Speed | 54 Mph | 54 Mph | 53 Mph |
| Bore-and-Stroke | 3.66/3.41 " | 3.78/3.27 " | 4.06/3.62 " |
| Curb Weight | 5,032 Lbs. | 4,596 Lbs. | 5,949 Lbs. |
| Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) | 6,600 Lbs. | 6,400 Lbs. | 7,200 Lbs. |
| Front Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) | 3,900 Lbs. | 3,300 Lbs. | N/A |
| Rear Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) | 3,900 Lbs. | 3,750 Lbs. | N/A |
| Payload | 1,568 Lbs. | 1,804 Lbs. | 1,230 Lbs. |
| Maximum Trailer Weight | 6,050 Lbs. | 5,100 Lbs. | 7,600 Lbs. |
| Maximum GCWR | 11,250 Lbs. | 10,000 Lbs. | 14,000 Lbs. |
| Wheelbase | 140.0 " | 133.0 " | 130.0 " |
| Front Track | 68.2 " | 68.1 " | 68.2 " |
| Rear Track | 67.5 " | 67.0 " | 67.0 " |
| Turning Radius | 22.7 '' | 22.1 '' | 19.5 '' |
| Ground Clearance | 9.0 " | 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 " | 60.5 " |
| 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 | 65.3 " |
| Pickup Box Minimum Width | 51.0 " | 50.6 " | 50.0 " |
| Pickup Box Maximum Width | 66.4 " | 62.4 " | N/A |
| Pickup Box Depth | 20.2 " | 21.0 " | 25.0 " |
| Passenger Volume | 63 Cu.ft. | N/A | N/A |
| Fuel Tank | 32.0 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 |
