Compare 2012 RAM 1500 - Details
| Pricing | |||
| MSRP | $30,740 | $30,740 | $30,320 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Invoice | $28,550 | $28,550 | $28,804 |
| Destination | $995 | $995 | $995 |
| Interior Edit | |||
| Air Conditioning, Front | Manual | Manual | |
| Underseat Ducts | Standard | Standard | |
| Cargo Concealed Storage | Standard | N/A | |
| Clock | In-radio Display | In-radio Display | |
| Cruise Control | Optional | Standard | |
| Cupholders | Front And Rear | Front And Rear | |
| Gear Shift Knob Trim | Urethane | Urethane | |
| 12V DC Power Outlet | 2 | 2 | |
| Lighter Elements | Front | N/A | |
| Ashtray | Optional | Standard | |
| Overhead Console | N/A | Mini | |
| Floor Mats | Rubber Front And Rear | Rubber Front And Rear | |
| Front Windows | Power | Manual | |
| Rear Windows | Power | Manual | |
| 1-touch Window Up | Driver And Passenger | N/A | |
| 1-touch Window Down | Driver And Passenger | Driver And Passenger | |
| Instrumentation | Analog | Analog | |
| Oil Pressure Gauge | Standard | N/A | |
| Driver Information Centre | Optional | Standard | |
| Tachometer | Standard | Standard | |
| Trip Computer | N/A | Optional | |
| Water Temp Gauge | Standard | Standard | |
| Voltage Gauge | Standard | N/A | |
| Low Fuel Warning | Standard | Standard | |
| Service Interval Warning | N/A | Standard | |
| Lighting - Map Lights | N/A | Front And Rear | |
| Lighting - Dome Light | Fade | Fade | |
| Rear Window Defogger | N/A | Optional | |
| Rear View Mirror | Day-night | Day-night | |
| Mirrors - Visor Vanity Mirrors | N/A | Passenger | |
| Retained Accessory Power | Standard | Standard | |
| Seatback Storage Pockets | N/A | 2 | |
| Tilt-Wheel Adjustable Steering Column | Standard | Standard | |
| Steering Wheel Material | Urethane | Urethane | |
| Seats Edit | |||
| Front Seat Type | Split-bench | Split-bench | |
| Standard Seating | 6 Passengers | 6 Passengers | |
| Front Driver Seat Direction Controls | 4-way | 4-way | |
| Front Passenger Seat Direction Controls | 4-way | 4-way | |
| Lumbar Support | N/A | Driver | |
| Front Armrests | Center | Center | |
| Front Head Restraints | Adjustable | Adjustable | |
| Rear Seats | Full Bench | 60-40 Split-bench | |
| Rear Armrest | Standard | Standard | |
| Rear Head Restraints | 3 - Adjustable | 2 - Adjustable | |
| Seat Trim | Vinyl | Vinyl | |
| Entertainment Edit | |||
| Radio | AM/FM Stereo, Seek-scan | XM AM/FM Stereo, Seek-scan | |
| CD Player | In-dash Mounted Single | In-dash Mounted Single | |
| MP3 Capability | Standard | Optional | |
| Auxiliary Input Jack | Standard | Optional | |
| Steering Wheel Audio Controls | N/A | Optional | |
| Speakers | 6 | 6 | |
| Equalizer | N/A | Automatic | |
| Speed-Sensitive Volume | N/A | Optional | |
| Bluetooth Compatibility | Optional | Optional | |
| Safety and Security Edit | |||
| Airbags, Frontal | Driver And Front Passenger | Driver And Front Passenger | |
| Airbags, Side Impact | Seat Mounted, Driver And Passenger | Seat Mounted, Driver And Passenger | |
| Airbags, Side Curtain | Curtain 1st And 2nd Row | Curtain 1st And 2nd Row | |
| Occupancy Sensor | Standard | Standard | |
| Traction Control | ABS And Driveline | ABS And Driveline | |
| In-Vehicle Assistance Service | N/A | OnStar Directions & Connections | |
| Automatic Crash Response (airbags And/or Sensors) | N/A | OnStar Directions & Connections | |
| Emergency Services | N/A | OnStar Directions & Connections | |
| Crisis Assist | N/A | OnStar Directions & Connections | |
| Stolen Vehicle Assistance | N/A | OnStar Directions & Connections | |
| Remote Door Unlock | N/A | OnStar Directions & Connections | |
| Roadside Assistance | N/A | OnStar Directions & Connections | |
| Remote Horn And Lights | N/A | OnStar Directions & Connections | |
| Turn-by-Turn Navigation | N/A | OnStar Directions & Connections | |
| Hands-Free Calling | N/A | OnStar Directions & Connections | |
| Vehicle Diagnostics | N/A | OnStar Directions & Connections | |
| Stolen Vehicle Tracking | N/A | Optional | |
| Height Adjustable Seatbelts | Front | Front | |
| Seatbelt Pre-tensioners | Front | Front | |
| Headlights | Halogen | Halogen | |
| Exterior Light Control | Auto On/off | Auto On/off | |
| Delay-off Headlamps | Standard | Standard | |
| Daytime Running Lights | Optional | Standard | |
| Illuminated Entry | Optional | Standard | |
| Parking Assist | Parksense | N/A | |
| Remote Keyless Entry | Keyfob (all Doors) | Keyfob (all Doors) | |
| Panic Alarm | Optional | Standard | |
| Door Locks | Power | Power With 2 Stage Unlock | |
| Rear Child Safety Door Locks | Standard | Standard | |
| Content Theft Deterrent Alarm System | Optional | N/A | |
| Ignition Disable | Sentry Key | PASSLock II | |
| Theft Deterrent Radio | N/A | TheftLock | |
| Low Tire Pressure Warning | 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) | |
| Warranty Edit | |||
| Warranty - Basic | 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 | |
| Warranty - Corrosion Perforation | 60 Months/100,000 Miles | 72 Months/100,000 Miles | |
| Warranty - Roadside Assistance | 36 Months/36,000 Miles | 60 Months/100,000 Miles | |
| Exterior Edit | |||
| Antenna | Fixed | Fixed | |
| Body Material | Galvanized Steel/aluminum | Fully Galvanized Steel | |
| Paint | Clearcoat Monotone | Clearcoat Monotone | |
| Bodyside Mouldings | Chrome | N/A | |
| Grille Trim | Black | Black | |
| Fog/driving Lights | Front | N/A | |
| Door Count | 4 Doors | 4 Doors | |
| Rear Cargo Door | Tailgate | Tailgate | |
| Tinted Windows | Deep | Light | |
| Rear Window Type | Fixed | Fixed | |
| Mirrors | Dual Power Remote | Dual Manual | |
| Heated Door Mirrors | Standard | Optional | |
| Pickup Box | Regular | Regular | |
| Pickup Cargo Box Light | Standard | Standard | |
| Pickup Truck Tonneau Cover | N/A | Soft | |
| Pickup Bed Extender | Optional | N/A | |
| Pickup Bed Liner | Optional | Optional | |
| Rear Step Bumper | Standard | Standard | |
| Front Tires | P265/70SR17.0 BSW AS | P245/70SR17.0 BSW AS | |
| Wheels | 17" Argent Styled Steel | 17" Painted Steel | |
| Spare Tire And Wheel | Full-size Steel | Full-size Steel | |
| Windshield Wipers - Front | Variable Intermittent | Variable Intermittent | |
| Mud Flaps | N/A | Optional | |
| Mechanical Edit | |||
| Engine | 4.7L V-8 | 4.8L V-8 | |
| Engine - Valvetrain | SOHC | OHV | |
| Brakes | 4-wheel Disc | Front Disc/rear Drum | |
| Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) | 4-wheel | 4-wheel | |
| Brake Assist | Standard | N/A | |
| Drive Type | Rear-wheel | Rear-wheel | |
| Engine Block Heater | Optional | Optional | |
| Exhaust | Stainless Steel | Stainless Steel | |
| Steering | Rack And Pinion | Rack And Pinion | |
| Suspension Tuning | Regular | Regular | |
| Front Suspension Type | Short And Long Arm | Short And Long Arm | |
| Front Anti-roll Bar | Standard | Standard | |
| Front Shocks | Heavy Duty | Gas-pressurized | |
| Front Springs | Coil | Coil | |
| Rear Suspension Type | Multi-link | Leaf | |
| Rear Anti-roll Bar | Standard | N/A | |
| Rear Shocks | Heavy Duty | Gas-pressurized | |
| Rear Springs | Coil | Leaf | |
| Electronic Stability System | Standard | StabiliTrak W/Proactive Roll Avoidance | |
| Sequential Shift Control | Standard | Optional | |
| Transmission | 6-spd Auto W/OD | 4-spd Auto W/OD | |
| Axle Ratio | 3.55 | 3.23 | |
| Locking/limited Slip Differential | Optional | N/A | |
| Remote Vehicle Starting System | Optional | N/A | |
| Specifications Edit | |||
| Exterior Length | 229.0 " | 230.2 " | |
| Exterior Body Width | 79.4 " | 80.0 " | |
| Exterior Height | 75.1 " | 73.8 " | |
| Exterior Box Length | 67.4 " | 69.3 " | |
| Engine | 4.7L V-8 | 4.8L V-8 | |
| Horsepower | 310 @ 5,650 Rpm | 302 @ 5,600 Rpm | |
| Torque | 330 @ 3,950 Rpm | 305 @ 4,600 Rpm | |
| SAEJ1349 AUG2004 Compliant | N/A | Standard | |
| Fuel Economy - City | 14 Mpg | 14 Mpg | |
| Fuel Economy - Highway | 20 Mpg | 19 Mpg | |
| 0-60mph / 0-100kmh (s) | 7.8 Seconds | 7.9 Seconds | |
| 1/4 Mile Time | 15.8 Seconds | 16.1 Seconds | |
| 1/4 Mile Speed | 91 Mph | 89 Mph | |
| Lateral Acceleration (g) | .7 | .7 | |
| Slalom Speed | 54 Mph | 53 Mph | |
| Bore-and-Stroke | 3.66/3.41 " | 3.78/3.27 " | |
| Curb Weight | 5,083 Lbs. | 5,099 Lbs. | |
| Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) | 6,800 Lbs. | 6,800 Lbs. | |
| Front Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) | 3,700 Lbs. | 3,650 Lbs. | |
| Rear Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) | 3,900 Lbs. | 3,950 Lbs. | |
| Payload | 1,717 Lbs. | 1,701 Lbs. | |
| Maximum Trailer Weight | 6,000 Lbs. | 4,700 Lbs. | |
| Maximum GCWR | 11,250 Lbs. | 10,000 Lbs. | |
| Wheelbase | 140.0 " | 143.5 " | |
| Front Track | 68.0 " | 68.1 " | |
| Rear Track | 67.5 " | 67.0 " | |
| Turning Radius | 22.6 '' | 23.6 '' | |
| Ground Clearance | 9.6 " | 12.3 " | |
| Front Legroom | 41.0 " | 41.3 " | |
| Rear Legroom | 39.4 " | 38.7 " | |
| Front Headroom | 41.0 " | 41.2 " | |
| Rear Headroom | 39.9 " | 40.5 " | |
| Front Hip Room | 63.2 " | 62.5 " | |
| Rear Hip Room | 63.2 " | 65.4 " | |
| Front Shoulder Room | 66.0 " | 65.2 " | |
| Rear Shoulder Room | 65.7 " | 65.1 " | |
| Pickup Box Minimum Width | 51.0 " | 50.6 " | |
| Pickup Box Maximum Width | 66.4 " | 62.5 " | |
| Pickup Box Depth | 20.0 " | 21.0 " | |
| Passenger Volume | 125 Cu.ft. | N/A | |
| Fuel Tank | 26.0 Gal. | 26.0 Gal. | |
| Cost To Own | |||
| NHTSA Frontal Crash Test Ratings Edit | |||
| Passenger's | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Overall | 3 | 3 | 4 |
| Overall Side | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Side Barrier Rating Driver | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Driver's | 4 | 4 | 5 |
| Side - Pole | 1 | 1 | 5 |
| Side - Pole Barrier combined (REAR) | N/A | N/A | 5 |
| Front Seat | 5 | 5 | N/A |
| Side - Barrier | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Side - Pole Barrier combined (FRONT) | 3 | 3 | 5 |
| Overall Rollover Rating | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Overall Front | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| IIHS Frontal Offset Crash Test Ratings Edit | |||
| Overall Rear | good | good | acceptable |
| Chest | good | good | good |
| Driver Torso | poor | poor | acceptable |
| Rear Passenger Head Protection | acceptable | acceptable | good |
| Rear Passenger Head and Neck | good | good | good |
| Structure/safety cage | good | good | good |
| Rear Passenger Torso | good | good | marginal |
| Rear Passenger Pelvis/Leg | good | good | good |
| Driver Head and Neck | good | good | good |
| Overall Front | good | good | good |
| Overall Side | marginal | marginal | acceptable |
| Left Leg/Foot | good | good | acceptable |
| Roof Strength | marginal | marginal | marginal |
| 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 | good |
| Head/Neck | good | good | good |
| Dynamic Rating | good | good | acceptable |
