Compare 2012 RAM 1500 - Details
| Pricing | |||
| MSRP | $40,705 | $36,800 | $29,100 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Invoice | $37,549 | $34,224 | $27,354 |
| Destination | $995 | $995 | $995 |
| Interior Edit | |||
| Air Conditioning, Front | Manual | Dual Zone Manual | Manual |
| Underseat Ducts | Standard | Standard | N/A |
| Cargo Concealed Storage | Standard | N/A | N/A |
| Clock | In-radio Display | In-radio Display | In-radio Display |
| Compass | Standard | Standard | N/A |
| Cruise Control | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Cupholders | Front And Rear | Front And Rear | Front |
| Gear Shift Knob Trim | Urethane | Urethane | Urethane |
| 12V DC Power Outlet | 3 | 4 | 2 |
| Lighter Elements | Front | N/A | N/A |
| Ashtray | Optional | N/A | Standard |
| Overhead Console | Mini | Mini | Mini |
| Floor Console | Full | Full | N/A |
| Floor Mats | Carpeted Front And Rear | Carpeted Front And Rear | Vinyl/rubber Front |
| Front Windows | Power | Power | Manual |
| Rear Windows | Power | Power | N/A |
| 1-touch Window Up | Driver And Passenger | N/A | N/A |
| 1-touch Window Down | Driver And Passenger | Driver And Passenger | 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 | Standard |
| Tachometer | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Trip Computer | Standard | Standard | Optional |
| Water Temp Gauge | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Voltage Gauge | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Low Fuel Warning | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Service Interval Warning | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Exterior Temperature Display | Standard | Standard | N/A |
| Lighting - Map Lights | Front | Front And Rear | Front |
| Lighting - Dome Light | Fade | Fade | Fade |
| Illuminated Vanity Mirrors | Driver And Passenger | Driver And Passenger | N/A |
| Rear Window Defogger | Optional | Standard | Optional |
| Rear View Mirror | Auto-dimming Day-night | Day-night | Day-night |
| Mirrors - Visor Vanity Mirrors | Driver And Passenger | Driver And Passenger | Passenger |
| Retained Accessory Power | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Seatback Storage Pockets | N/A | 2 | N/A |
| Tilt-Wheel Adjustable Steering Column | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Steering Wheel Material | Leather | Leather | Urethane |
| Voice Recorder | Standard | N/A | N/A |
| Adjustable Pedals | Power | Power | N/A |
| Seats Edit | |||
| Front Seat Type | Bucket | Bucket | Split-bench |
| Standard Seating | 5 Passengers | 5 Passengers | 3 Passengers |
| Front Driver Seat Direction Controls | 8-way Power | 6-way Power | 4-way |
| Front Passenger Seat Direction Controls | 4-way | 6-way Power | 4-way |
| Lumbar Support | Driver | Driver | Driver |
| Front Armrests | Center | Center | Center |
| Front Head Restraints | Adjustable | Adjustable | Adjustable |
| Heated Front Seats | Driver And Front Passenger Heated-cushion, Heated-seatback | N/A | N/A |
| Cooled Front Seats | Driver And Passenger | N/A | N/A |
| Rear Seats | 60-40 Split-bench | 60-40 Split-bench | N/A |
| Rear Armrest | Standard | Standard | N/A |
| Rear Head Restraints | 3 - Adjustable | 3 - Adjustable | N/A |
| Seat Trim | Cloth | Premium Cloth | Vinyl |
| Entertainment Edit | |||
| Radio | SIRIUS AM/FM/Satellite, 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 | Standard | N/A | N/A |
| Steering Wheel Audio Controls | Standard | Standard | Optional |
| Rear Seat Audio Controls | N/A | Standard | N/A |
| Voice Recognition | Standard | N/A | N/A |
| Speakers | 6 | 6 | 4 |
| Equalizer | N/A | Automatic | Automatic |
| Speed-Sensitive Volume | N/A | Standard | Optional |
| Entertainment System | With DVD | N/A | N/A |
| Navigation System | Garmin | N/A | N/A |
| 1st Row LCD Screen | 1 | 1 | N/A |
| 2nd Row LCD Screen | 1 | N/A | N/A |
| Bluetooth Compatibility | Standard | Standard | Optional |
| Safety and Security Edit | |||
| Airbags, Frontal | Driver And Front Passenger | Driver And Front Passenger | Driver And Front Passenger W/passenger Front-impact Cancellable |
| 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 Row |
| Occupancy Sensor | Standard | Standard | N/A |
| 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 | 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 | Standard | Optional |
| Parking Assist | Parksense | UltraSonic | N/A |
| Remote Keyless Entry | Keyfob (all Doors) | Keyfob (all Doors) | Keyfob (all Doors) |
| Panic Alarm | Standard | Standard | Optional |
| Door Locks | Power With 2 Stage Unlock | Power With 2 Stage Unlock | Manual |
| Rear Child Safety Door Locks | Standard | Standard | N/A |
| Content Theft Deterrent Alarm System | Optional | Standard | N/A |
| Ignition Disable | Sentry Key | PASS-Key III | PASSLock II |
| 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 | Body-colored | N/A |
| Grille Trim | Body-colored | Black W/chrome Surround | Chrome |
| Fog/driving Lights | Front | Front | N/A |
| Door Count | 4 Doors | 4 Doors | 2 Doors |
| Rear Cargo Door | Tailgate | Tailgate And Middle-gate | Tailgate |
| Tinted Windows | Deep | Deep | Light |
| Rear Window Type | Power | Removeable | Fixed |
| Mirrors | Dual Power Remote | Dual Power Remote | Dual Manual |
| Heated Door Mirrors | Standard | Standard | Optional |
| Mirrors, Auto Dimming | Driver And Passenger | Driver | N/A |
| Sunroof | 1st Row Regular Express Open/close Sliding And Tilting Glass | N/A | N/A |
| Roof Rack | N/A | Standard | N/A |
| Pickup Box | Regular | Regular Composite | 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 | P275/60SR20.0 OWL AS | P265/70SR17.0 BSW Touring AS | LT245/75SR17.0E BSW AS |
| Wheels | 20" Aluminum | 17" 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 | 5.7L V-8 | 5.3L V-8 | 6.0L V-8 |
| Engine - Valvetrain | OHV | OHV | OHV |
| Turbocharger | N/A | N/A | Intercooled Turbo |
| Brakes | 4-wheel Disc | 4-wheel Disc | 4-wheel Disc |
| Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) | 4-wheel | 4-wheel | 4-wheel |
| Brake Assist | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Drive Type | Four-wheel | Rear-wheel | Rear-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 | Re-circulating Ball |
| Suspension Tuning | Regular | Touring | Heavy Duty |
| 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 | Premium | Gas-pressurized |
| Front Springs | Coil | Coil | Torsion Bar |
| Rear Suspension Type | Multi-link | Multi-link | Leaf |
| Rear Anti-roll Bar | Standard | Standard | N/A |
| Rear Shocks | Heavy Duty | Premium | Gas-pressurized |
| Rear Springs | Coil | Coil | Leaf |
| Electronic Stability System | Standard | Standard | StabiliTrak W/Proactive Roll Avoidance |
| Sequential Shift Control | Standard | Standard | N/A |
| Transmission | 6-spd Auto W/OD | 6-spd Auto W/OD | 6-spd Auto W/OD |
| Axle Ratio | 3.55 | 3.08 | 3.73 |
| Locking/limited Slip Differential | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Remote Vehicle Starting System | Optional | Optional | N/A |
| Specifications Edit | |||
| Exterior Length | 229.0 " | 221.3 " | 225.0 " |
| Exterior Body Width | 79.4 " | 79.1 " | 80.0 " |
| Exterior Height | 76.3 " | 76.6 " | 77.6 " |
| Exterior Box Length | 67.4 " | 63.3 " | 97.8 " |
| Engine | 5.7L V-8 | 5.3L V-8 | 6.0L V-8 |
| Horsepower | 390 @ 5,600 Rpm | 320 @ 5,400 Rpm | 360 @ 5,400 Rpm |
| Torque | 407 @ 4,000 Rpm | 335 @ 4,000 Rpm | 380 @ 4,200 Rpm |
| SAEJ1349 AUG2004 Compliant | N/A | Standard | Standard |
| Fuel Economy - City | 13 Mpg | 15 Mpg | N/A |
| Fuel Economy - Highway | 19 Mpg | 21 Mpg | N/A |
| 0-60mph / 0-100kmh (s) | 6.7 Seconds | 8.6 Seconds | 7.1 Seconds |
| 1/4 Mile Time | 15.0 Seconds | 16.4 Seconds | 15.5 Seconds |
| 1/4 Mile Speed | 90 Mph | 87 Mph | 93 Mph |
| Lateral Acceleration (g) | .7 | .7 | .7 |
| Slalom Speed | 54 Mph | 52 Mph | 52 Mph |
| Bore-and-Stroke | 3.92/3.58 " | 3.78/3.62 " | 4.00/3.62 " |
| Curb Weight | 5,478 Lbs. | 5,840 Lbs. | 5,630 Lbs. |
| Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) | 6,800 Lbs. | 7,000 Lbs. | 9,300 Lbs. |
| Front Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) | 3,900 Lbs. | 3,500 Lbs. | 4,400 Lbs. |
| Rear Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) | 3,900 Lbs. | 4,100 Lbs. | 6,200 Lbs. |
| Payload | 1,322 Lbs. | 1,326 Lbs. | 3,670 Lbs. |
| Maximum Trailer Weight | 8,350 Lbs. | 5,100 Lbs. | 10,200 Lbs. |
| Maximum GCWR | 14,000 Lbs. | 11,000 Lbs. | 16,000 Lbs. |
| Wheelbase | 140.0 " | 130.0 " | 133.7 " |
| Front Track | 68.6 " | 68.2 " | 68.8 " |
| Rear Track | 67.5 " | 67.0 " | 67.3 " |
| Turning Radius | 22.7 '' | 21.5 '' | 22.5 '' |
| Ground Clearance | 9.6 " | N/A | 9.8 " |
| Drag Coefficient | .42 | N/A | N/A |
| Front Legroom | 41.0 " | 41.3 " | 41.3 " |
| Rear Legroom | 39.4 " | 39.1 " | N/A |
| Front Headroom | 41.0 " | 41.1 " | 41.3 " |
| Rear Headroom | 39.9 " | 40.0 " | N/A |
| Front Hip Room | 63.2 " | 60.3 " | 60.3 " |
| Rear Hip Room | 63.2 " | 62.3 " | N/A |
| Front Shoulder Room | 66.0 " | 65.2 " | 65.2 " |
| Rear Shoulder Room | 65.7 " | 65.2 " | N/A |
| Pickup Box Minimum Width | 51.0 " | 50.0 " | 50.6 " |
| Pickup Box Maximum Width | 66.4 " | N/A | 62.5 " |
| Pickup Box Depth | 20.0 " | 22.5 " | 21.0 " |
| Passenger Volume | 125 Cu.ft. | N/A | N/A |
| Fuel Tank | 26.0 Gal. | 31.0 Gal. | 36.0 Gal. |
| Cost To Own | |||
| NHTSA Frontal Crash Test Ratings Edit | |||
| Passenger's | 4 | N/A | N/A |
| Overall | 3 | N/A | N/A |
| Overall Side | 5 | N/A | N/A |
| Side Barrier Rating Driver | 5 | N/A | N/A |
| Driver's | 4 | N/A | N/A |
| Side - Pole | 1 | N/A | N/A |
| Front Seat | 5 | N/A | N/A |
| Side - Barrier | 5 | N/A | N/A |
| Side - Pole Barrier combined (FRONT) | 3 | N/A | N/A |
| Overall Rollover Rating | 4 | 3 | 3 |
| Overall Front | 4 | N/A | N/A |
| IIHS Frontal Offset Crash Test Ratings Edit | |||
| Overall Rear | good | N/A | N/A |
| Chest | good | N/A | N/A |
| Driver Torso | poor | N/A | N/A |
| Rear Passenger Head Protection | acceptable | N/A | N/A |
| Rear Passenger Head and Neck | good | N/A | N/A |
| Structure/safety cage | good | N/A | N/A |
| Rear Passenger Torso | good | N/A | N/A |
| Rear Passenger Pelvis/Leg | good | N/A | N/A |
| Driver Head and Neck | good | N/A | N/A |
| Overall Front | good | N/A | N/A |
| Overall Side | marginal | N/A | N/A |
| Left Leg/Foot | good | N/A | N/A |
| Roof Strength | marginal | N/A | N/A |
| Driver Head Protection | good | N/A | N/A |
| Seat Head/Restraint Geometry | good | N/A | N/A |
| Restraints | good | N/A | N/A |
| Driver Pelvis/Leg | good | N/A | N/A |
| Right Leg/Foot | good | N/A | N/A |
| Head/Neck | good | N/A | N/A |
| Dynamic Rating | good | N/A | N/A |
