Compare 2012 RAM 1500 - Details
Pricing | |||
MSRP | $31,105 | $63,060 | $33,470 |
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Invoice | $29,003 | $58,961 | $31,796 |
Destination | $995 | $995 | $995 |
Interior Edit | |||
Air Conditioning, Front | Manual | Dual Zone Automatic | Manual |
Underseat Ducts | Standard | Standard | Standard |
Clock | In-radio Display | Analog | In-radio Display |
Compass | N/A | Standard | N/A |
Cruise Control | Optional | Standard | Standard |
Cupholders | Front | Front And Rear | Front And Rear |
Gear Shift Knob Trim | Urethane | Leather/chrome | Urethane |
12V DC Power Outlet | 2 | 4 | 2 |
Lighter Elements | Front | Front | N/A |
Ashtray | Optional | Standard | Standard |
Overhead Console | N/A | Mini | Mini |
Floor Console | N/A | Full | N/A |
Floor Mats | Rubber Front And Rear | Carpeted Front And Rear | Rubber Front And Rear |
Front Windows | Power | Power | Manual |
Rear Windows | Power | Power | Manual |
1-touch Window Up | Driver And Passenger | Driver And Passenger | N/A |
1-touch Window Down | Driver And Passenger | Driver And Passenger | Driver And Passenger |
Programmable Garage Door Opener | N/A | Standard | N/A |
Instrumentation | Analog | Analog | Analog |
Oil Pressure Gauge | Standard | N/A | N/A |
Driver Information Centre | Optional | Standard | Standard |
Tachometer | Standard | Standard | Standard |
Trip Computer | N/A | Standard | Optional |
Water Temp Gauge | Standard | Standard | Standard |
Voltage Gauge | Standard | N/A | N/A |
Low Fuel Warning | Standard | Standard | Standard |
Service Interval Warning | N/A | Standard | Standard |
Exterior Temperature Display | N/A | Standard | N/A |
Lighting - Glovebox | N/A | Standard | N/A |
Lighting - Map Lights | N/A | Front And Rear | Front And Rear |
Lighting - Dome Light | Fade | Fade | Fade |
Illuminated Vanity Mirrors | N/A | Driver And Passenger | N/A |
Rear Window Defogger | N/A | Standard | Optional |
Rear View Mirror | Day-night | Auto-dimming Day-night | Day-night |
Mirrors - Visor Vanity Mirrors | N/A | Driver And Passenger | Passenger |
Retained Accessory Power | Standard | Standard | Standard |
Seatback Storage Pockets | N/A | 2 | 2 |
Tilt-Wheel Adjustable Steering Column | Standard | Standard | Standard |
Steering Wheel Material | Urethane | Leather/genuine Wood | Urethane |
Adjustable Pedals | N/A | Power | N/A |
Seats Edit | |||
Front Seat Type | Split-bench | Bucket | Split-bench |
Standard Seating | 6 Passengers | 5 Passengers | 6 Passengers |
Front Driver Seat Direction Controls | 4-way | 8-way Power | 4-way |
Front Passenger Seat Direction Controls | 4-way | 8-way Power | 4-way |
Lumbar Support | N/A | Driver And Passenger | Driver |
Front Armrests | Center | Center | Center |
Front Head Restraints | Adjustable | Adjustable | Adjustable |
Heated Front Seats | N/A | Driver And Front Passenger Heated-cushion, Heated-seatback | N/A |
Cooled Front Seats | N/A | Driver And Passenger | N/A |
Memory | N/A | Driver | N/A |
Rear Seats | Full Bench | 60-40 Split-bench | 60-40 Split-bench |
Rear Armrest | N/A | Standard | Standard |
Rear Head Restraints | 2 - Adjustable | 3 - Adjustable | 2 - Adjustable |
Seat Trim | Vinyl | Leather | Vinyl |
Entertainment Edit | |||
Radio | AM/FM Stereo, Seek-scan | SiriusXM AM/FM/Satellite, Seek-scan | XM AM/FM Stereo, Seek-scan |
CD Player | In-dash Mounted Single | In-dash Mounted Single | In-dash Mounted Single |
MP3 Capability | Standard | Standard | Optional |
Auxiliary Input Jack | Standard | Standard | Optional |
DVD-Audio | N/A | Standard | N/A |
Steering Wheel Audio Controls | N/A | Standard | Optional |
Rear Seat Audio Controls | N/A | Standard | N/A |
Speakers | 6 | 8 Bose 5.1 Cabin Surround | 6 |
Amplifier | N/A | Standard | N/A |
Equalizer | N/A | Automatic | Automatic |
Speed-Sensitive Volume | N/A | Standard | Optional |
Navigation System | N/A | Yes With Voice Activation | N/A |
1st Row LCD Screen | N/A | 1 | N/A |
Bluetooth Compatibility | Optional | Standard | 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 And 2nd Row | Curtain 1st And 2nd 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 | Optional |
Height Adjustable Seatbelts | Front | Front | Front |
Seatbelt Pre-tensioners | Front | Front | Front |
Headlights | Halogen | High Intensity Low Beam, Xenon | Halogen |
Exterior Light Control | Auto On/off | Twilight Sentinel Auto On/off | Auto On/off |
Delay-off Headlamps | Standard | Standard | Standard |
Daytime Running Lights | Optional | Standard | Standard |
Door Curb Lights | N/A | 2 | N/A |
Illuminated Entry | Optional | Standard | Standard |
Parking Assist | Parksense | Ultrasonic | N/A |
Remote Keyless Entry | Keyfob (all Doors) | Keyfob (all Doors) | Keyfob (all Doors) |
Panic Alarm | Optional | Standard | Standard |
Door Locks | Power | Power With 2 Stage Unlock | Power With 2 Stage Unlock |
Rear Child Safety Door Locks | Standard | Standard | Standard |
Content Theft Deterrent Alarm System | Optional | Standard | N/A |
Ignition Disable | Sentry Key | PASS-Key III+ | PASSLock II |
Theft Deterrent Radio | N/A | N/A | 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 (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) | 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 | Ownership Privileges 48 Months/50,000 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/unlimited Miles | 72 Months/100,000 Miles |
Warranty - Roadside Assistance | 36 Months/36,000 Miles | 60 Months/100,000 Miles | 60 Months/100,000 Miles |
Warranty - Maintenance | N/A | 48 Months/50,000 Miles | N/A |
Exterior Edit | |||
Antenna | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed |
Body Material | Galvanized Steel/aluminum | Composite/galvanized Steel | Fully Galvanized Steel |
Paint | Clearcoat Monotone | Clearcoat Monotone | Clearcoat Monotone |
Bodyside Mouldings | Chrome | Body-colored | N/A |
Bodyside Insert | N/A | Chrome | N/A |
Grille Trim | Black | Chrome | Black |
Fog/driving Lights | Front | Front | N/A |
Door Count | 4 Doors | 4 Doors | 4 Doors |
Rear Cargo Door | Tailgate | Tailgate And Middle-gate | Tailgate |
Tinted Windows | Deep | Deep | Light |
Rear Window Type | Fixed | Removeable | Fixed |
Mirrors | Dual Power Remote | Dual Power Remote W/tilt Down | Dual Manual |
Heated Door Mirrors | Standard | Standard | Optional |
Mirrors, Auto Dimming | N/A | Driver | N/A |
Roof Rack | N/A | Standard | N/A |
Pickup Box | Regular | Regular | Regular |
Pickup Cargo Box Light | Standard | Standard | Standard |
Pickup Truck Tonneau Cover | N/A | Hard | Soft |
Pickup Bed Extender | Optional | N/A | N/A |
Pickup Bed Liner | Optional | N/A | Optional |
Rear Step Bumper | Standard | Standard | Standard |
Front Tires | P265/70SR17.0 BSW AS | P265/65SR18.0 BSW Touring AS | P265/70SR17.0 BSW AS |
Wheels | 17" Argent Styled Steel | 18" Machined Aluminum | 17" Painted Steel |
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 | Standard | N/A |
Mud Flaps | N/A | N/A | Optional |
Mechanical Edit | |||
Engine | 4.7L V-8 | 6.2L V-8 | 4.8L V-8 |
Engine - Valvetrain | SOHC | OHV | OHV |
Recommended Fuel | N/A | Flexible | N/A |
Brakes | 4-wheel Disc | 4-wheel Disc | Front Disc/rear Drum |
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) | 4-wheel | 4-wheel | 4-wheel |
Brake Assist | Standard | Standard | N/A |
Drive Type | Four-wheel | All Wheel | Four-wheel |
4WD Shift | Electronic | N/A | Manual |
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 | Regular |
Ride Control | N/A | Road Sensing System | N/A |
Adaptive Suspension | N/A | Standard | N/A |
Automatic Level Control | N/A | Rear | N/A |
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 | Multi-link | Leaf |
Rear Anti-roll Bar | Standard | Standard | N/A |
Rear Shocks | Heavy Duty | Air | Gas-pressurized |
Rear Springs | Coil | Coil | Leaf |
Electronic Stability System | Standard | StabiliTrak | StabiliTrak W/Proactive Roll Avoidance |
Sequential Shift Control | Standard | Driver Shift Control | Optional |
Transmission | 6-spd Auto W/OD | 6-spd W/OD | 4-spd Auto W/OD |
Axle Ratio | 3.55 | 3.42 | 3.42 |
Locking/limited Slip Differential | Optional | Standard | N/A |
Remote Vehicle Starting System | Optional | Standard | N/A |
Specifications Edit | |||
Exterior Length | 229.0 " | 222.0 " | 230.2 " |
Exterior Body Width | 79.4 " | 79.1 " | 80.0 " |
Exterior Height | 75.7 " | 74.5 " | 73.7 " |
Exterior Box Length | 76.3 " | 54.3 " | 69.3 " |
Engine | 4.7L V-8 | 6.2L V-8 | 4.8L V-8 |
Horsepower | 310 @ 5,650 Rpm | 403 @ 5,700 Rpm | 302 @ 5,600 Rpm |
Torque | 330 @ 3,950 Rpm | 417 @ 4,300 Rpm | 305 @ 4,600 Rpm |
SAEJ1349 AUG2004 Compliant | N/A | Standard | Standard |
Fuel Economy - City | 14 Mpg | 13 Mpg | 13 Mpg |
Fuel Economy - Highway | 19 Mpg | 18 Mpg | 18 Mpg |
0-60mph / 0-100kmh (s) | 7.0 Seconds | 6.2 Seconds | 6.7 Seconds |
1/4 Mile Time | 15.1 Seconds | 14.7 Seconds | 15.2 Seconds |
1/4 Mile Speed | 90 Mph | 94 Mph | 88 Mph |
Lateral Acceleration (g) | .7 | .7 | .7 |
Slalom Speed | 54 Mph | 53 Mph | 53 Mph |
Bore-and-Stroke | 3.66/3.41 " | 4.06/3.62 " | 3.78/3.27 " |
Curb Weight | 5,203 Lbs. | 5,949 Lbs. | 5,341 Lbs. |
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) | 6,700 Lbs. | 7,200 Lbs. | 7,000 Lbs. |
Front Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) | 3,900 Lbs. | N/A | 3,950 Lbs. |
Rear Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) | 3,900 Lbs. | N/A | 3,950 Lbs. |
Payload | 1,497 Lbs. | 1,230 Lbs. | 1,659 Lbs. |
Maximum Trailer Weight | 6,050 Lbs. | 7,600 Lbs. | 5,500 Lbs. |
Maximum GCWR | 11,250 Lbs. | 14,000 Lbs. | 11,000 Lbs. |
Wheelbase | 140.0 " | 130.0 " | 143.5 " |
Front Track | 68.1 " | 68.2 " | 68.1 " |
Rear Track | 67.5 " | 67.0 " | 67.0 " |
Turning Radius | 22.7 '' | 19.5 '' | 23.6 '' |
Ground Clearance | 9.0 " | N/A | 12.1 " |
Front Legroom | 41.0 " | 41.3 " | 41.3 " |
Rear Legroom | 34.7 " | 39.1 " | 38.7 " |
Front Headroom | 41.0 " | 41.1 " | 41.2 " |
Rear Headroom | 39.7 " | 40.0 " | 40.5 " |
Front Hip Room | 63.2 " | 60.5 " | 62.5 " |
Rear Hip Room | 62.9 " | 62.3 " | 65.4 " |
Front Shoulder Room | 66.0 " | 65.2 " | 65.2 " |
Rear Shoulder Room | 65.7 " | 65.3 " | 65.1 " |
Pickup Box Minimum Width | 51.0 " | 50.0 " | 50.6 " |
Pickup Box Maximum Width | 66.4 " | N/A | 62.5 " |
Pickup Box Depth | 20.1 " | 25.0 " | 21.0 " |
Passenger Volume | 117 Cu.ft. | N/A | N/A |
Fuel Tank | 26.0 Gal. | 31.0 Gal. | 26.0 Gal. |
Cost To Own | |||
NHTSA Frontal Crash Test Ratings Edit | |||
Passenger's | 4 | N/A | 4 |
Overall | 3 | N/A | 4 |
Overall Side | 5 | N/A | 5 |
Side Barrier Rating Driver | 5 | N/A | 5 |
Driver's | 4 | N/A | 5 |
Side - Pole | 1 | N/A | 5 |
Side - Pole Barrier combined (REAR) | N/A | N/A | 5 |
Front Seat | 5 | N/A | N/A |
Side - Barrier | 5 | N/A | 5 |
Side - Pole Barrier combined (FRONT) | 3 | N/A | 5 |
Overall Rollover Rating | 4 | 3 | 4 |
Overall Front | 4 | N/A | 4 |
IIHS Frontal Offset Crash Test Ratings Edit | |||
Overall Rear | good | N/A | acceptable |
Chest | good | N/A | good |
Driver Torso | poor | N/A | acceptable |
Rear Passenger Head Protection | acceptable | N/A | good |
Rear Passenger Head and Neck | good | N/A | good |
Structure/safety cage | good | N/A | good |
Rear Passenger Torso | good | N/A | marginal |
Rear Passenger Pelvis/Leg | good | N/A | good |
Driver Head and Neck | good | N/A | good |
Overall Front | good | N/A | good |
Overall Side | marginal | N/A | acceptable |
Left Leg/Foot | good | N/A | acceptable |
Roof Strength | marginal | N/A | marginal |
Driver Head Protection | good | N/A | good |
Seat Head/Restraint Geometry | good | N/A | good |
Restraints | good | N/A | good |
Driver Pelvis/Leg | good | N/A | good |
Right Leg/Foot | good | N/A | good |
Head/Neck | good | N/A | good |
Dynamic Rating | good | N/A | acceptable |