Compare 2012 RAM 3500 - Details
| Pricing | |||
| MSRP | $38,220 | $45,545 | $48,650 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Invoice | $35,210 | $42,357 | $44,656 |
| Destination | $995 | $995 | $975 |
| Interior Edit | |||
| Air Conditioning, Front | Manual | Dual Zone Automatic | Manual |
| Underseat Ducts | N/A | Standard | Standard |
| Cargo Concealed Storage | N/A | N/A | Standard |
| Clock | In-radio Display | In-radio Display | In-radio Display |
| Compass | N/A | Standard | Standard |
| Cruise Control | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Cupholders | Front | Front And Rear | Front And Rear |
| Gear Shift Knob Trim | Urethane | Urethane | Urethane |
| 12V DC Power Outlet | 2 | 4 | 2 |
| Lighter Elements | Front | N/A | Front |
| Ashtray | Optional | N/A | Optional |
| Overhead Console | N/A | Mini | Mini |
| Floor Console | Partial | Full | Partial |
| Floor Mats | Vinyl/rubber Front | Rubber Front And Rear | Carpeted Front And Rear |
| Front Windows | Manual | Power | Power |
| Rear Windows | N/A | Power | Power |
| 1-touch Window Up | N/A | N/A | Driver And Passenger |
| 1-touch Window Down | Driver | Driver And Passenger | Driver And Passenger |
| Programmable Garage Door Opener | N/A | Optional | Optional |
| Instrumentation | Analog | Analog | Analog |
| Oil Pressure Gauge | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Driver Information Centre | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Tachometer | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Trip Computer | N/A | Standard | Standard |
| 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 | N/A | Standard | Standard |
| Lighting - Glovebox | N/A | N/A | Optional |
| Lighting - Map Lights | Front | Front And Rear | Front |
| Lighting - Dome Light | Fade | Fade | Fade |
| Illuminated Vanity Mirrors | N/A | Driver And Passenger | Driver And Passenger |
| 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/metal-look | Urethane |
| Voice Recorder | N/A | N/A | Optional |
| Adjustable Pedals | N/A | Power | Power |
| Seats Edit | |||
| Front Seat Type | Split-bench | Bucket | Split-bench |
| Standard Seating | 3 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 | N/A | 60-40 Split-bench | 60-40 Split-bench |
| Rear Armrest | N/A | Standard | Standard |
| Rear Head Restraints | N/A | 2 - Adjustable | 3 - Adjustable |
| Seat Trim | Vinyl | Leather | Cloth |
| Entertainment Edit | |||
| Radio | AM/FM Stereo, Seek-scan | XM AM/FM/Satellite, Seek-scan | SIRIUS 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 | Optional | Optional |
| Steering Wheel Audio Controls | N/A | Standard | Optional |
| Rear Seat Audio Controls | N/A | Optional | N/A |
| Voice Recognition | N/A | Optional | Optional |
| Speakers | 6 | 7 Bose | 6 |
| Amplifier | N/A | Standard | Optional |
| Equalizer | N/A | Automatic | N/A |
| Speed-Sensitive Volume | N/A | Standard | N/A |
| Entertainment System | N/A | With DVD | With DVD |
| Navigation System | N/A | Yes With Voice Activation | Garmin |
| 1st Row LCD Screen | N/A | 1 | 1 |
| 2nd Row LCD Screen | N/A | 1 | 1 |
| 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 | N/A |
| Airbags, Side Curtain | Curtain 1st Row | Curtain 1st And 2nd Row | Curtain 1st And 2nd Row |
| Occupancy Sensor | Standard | N/A | Standard |
| Traction Control | N/A | ABS And Driveline | N/A |
| 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 | N/A |
| Height Adjustable Seatbelts | Front | Front | Front And Rear |
| 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 | Optional | Standard | Standard |
| Parking Assist | N/A | UltraSonic | Parksense |
| 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 | Standard | Standard |
| Content Theft Deterrent Alarm System | N/A | Standard | Optional |
| Ignition Disable | Sentry Key | PASSLock II | Sentry Key |
| Theft Deterrent Radio | N/A | TheftLock | N/A |
| Low Tire Pressure Warning | N/A | Standard | N/A |
| 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), Diesel Engine (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) | 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), Diesel Engine (60 Month/100,000 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/100,000 Miles |
| Warranty - Corrosion Perforation | 60 Months/100,000 Miles | 72 Months/100,000 Miles | 60 Months/100,000 Miles |
| Warranty - Roadside Assistance | 36 Months/36,000 Miles | 60 Months/100,000 Miles | 36 Months/36,000 Miles |
| Exterior Edit | |||
| Antenna | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed |
| Body Material | Fully Galvanized Steel | Fully Galvanized Steel | Fully Galvanized Steel |
| Paint | Clearcoat Monotone | Clearcoat Monotone | Clearcoat Monotone |
| Bodyside Mouldings | N/A | Body-colored | Chrome |
| Grille Trim | Black | Chrome | Chrome |
| Fog/driving Lights | N/A | Front | Front |
| Door Count | 2 Doors | 4 Doors | 4 Doors |
| Rear Cargo Door | Tailgate | Tailgate | Tailgate |
| Tinted Windows | Light | Deep | Deep |
| Rear Window Type | Fixed | Fixed | Power |
| Mirrors | Dual Manual | Dual Power Remote W/tilt Down | Dual Power Remote |
| Heated Door Mirrors | Optional | Standard | Standard |
| Mirrors, Auto Dimming | N/A | Driver | N/A |
| Sunroof | N/A | 1st Row Exterior Express Open Sliding And Tilting Glass | 1st Row Regular Express Open/close Sliding And Tilting Glass |
| Pickup Box | Regular | Regular | Regular |
| Pickup Cargo Box Light | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Pickup Truck Tonneau Cover | N/A | Soft | N/A |
| Pickup Bed Liner | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Rear Step Bumper | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Front Tires | LT235/80SR17.0E BSW AS | LT265/70SR18.0E BSW AS | LT235/80SR17.0E BSW AS |
| Wheels | 17" Argent Styled Steel | 18" Polished Forged Aluminum | 17" Styled Steel |
| Dual Rear Wheels | Standard | N/A | Standard |
| Spare Tire And Wheel | Full-size Steel | Full-size Steel | Full-size Steel |
| Windshield Wipers - Front | Variable Intermittent | Variable Intermittent | Variable Intermittent |
| Fender Flares | N/A | N/A | Optional |
| Mud Flaps | N/A | Optional | N/A |
| Mechanical Edit | |||
| Engine | 6.7L I-6 | 6.0L V-8 | 6.7L I-6 |
| Engine - Valvetrain | OHV | OHV | OHV |
| Turbocharger | Intercooled Turbo | Intercooled Turbo | 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 | N/A | Standard | N/A |
| Drive Type | Rear-wheel | Four-wheel | Four-wheel |
| 4WD Shift | N/A | Electronic | Electronic |
| Engine Block Heater | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Exhaust | Stainless Steel | Stainless Steel | Stainless Steel |
| Steering | Rack And Pinion | Re-circulating Ball | Re-circulating Ball |
| Suspension Tuning | Regular | Heavy Duty | Regular |
| Front Suspension Type | Short And Long Arm | Short And Long Arm | Multi-link |
| Front Anti-roll Bar | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Front Shocks | Heavy Duty | Gas-pressurized | Heavy Duty |
| Front Springs | Coil | Torsion Bar | Coil |
| Rear Suspension Type | Leaf | Leaf | Leaf |
| Rear Shocks | Heavy Duty | Gas-pressurized | Heavy Duty |
| Rear Springs | Leaf | Leaf | Leaf |
| Electronic Stability System | N/A | StabiliTrak W/Proactive Roll Avoidance | N/A |
| Transmission | 6-spd Man W/OD | 6-spd Auto W/OD | 6-spd Man W/OD |
| Axle Ratio | 3.42 | 3.73 | 3.42 |
| Locking/limited Slip Differential | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Remote Vehicle Starting System | N/A | Standard | Optional |
| Specifications Edit | |||
| Exterior Length | 230.4 " | 240.2 " | 248.4 " |
| Exterior Body Width | 96.4 " | 80.0 " | 96.4 " |
| Exterior Height | 73.6 " | 78.1 " | 78.3 " |
| Exterior Box Length | 98.3 " | 78.8 " | 76.3 " |
| Engine | 6.7L I-6 | 6.0L V-8 | 6.7L I-6 |
| Horsepower | 350 @ 3,000 Rpm | 360 @ 5,400 Rpm | 350 @ 3,000 Rpm |
| Torque | 610 @ 1,400 Rpm | 380 @ 4,200 Rpm | 610 @ 1,400 Rpm |
| SAEJ1349 AUG2004 Compliant | N/A | Standard | N/A |
| 0-60mph / 0-100kmh (s) | 9.3 Seconds | 7.0 Seconds | 10.3 Seconds |
| 1/4 Mile Time | 16.8 Seconds | 15.4 Seconds | 17.4 Seconds |
| 1/4 Mile Speed | 84 Mph | 89 Mph | 79 Mph |
| Lateral Acceleration (g) | .6 | .6 | .6 |
| Slalom Speed | 47 Mph | 51 Mph | 45 Mph |
| Bore-and-Stroke | 4.21/4.88 " | 4.00/3.62 " | 4.21/4.88 " |
| Curb Weight | 6,901 Lbs. | 6,434 Lbs. | 7,907 Lbs. |
| Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) | 12,000 Lbs. | 9,500 Lbs. | 10,500 Lbs. |
| Front Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) | 5,000 Lbs. | 4,800 Lbs. | 5,500 Lbs. |
| Rear Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) | 9,350 Lbs. | 5,200 Lbs. | 9,350 Lbs. |
| Payload | 5,100 Lbs. | 3,066 Lbs. | 2,590 Lbs. |
| Maximum Trailer Weight | 11,950 Lbs. | 9,400 Lbs. | 10,950 Lbs. |
| Maximum GCWR | 19,000 Lbs. | 16,000 Lbs. | 19,000 Lbs. |
| Wheelbase | 140.5 " | 153.7 " | 160.5 " |
| Front Track | 68.6 " | 68.8 " | 69.5 " |
| Rear Track | 75.8 " | 67.3 " | 75.8 " |
| Turning Radius | 22.5 '' | 25.2 '' | 23.4 '' |
| Ground Clearance | 8.0 " | 9.8 " | 8.3 " |
| Front Legroom | 41.0 " | 41.3 " | 41.0 " |
| Rear Legroom | N/A | 39.0 " | 45.3 " |
| Front Headroom | 40.3 " | 41.3 " | 41.0 " |
| Rear Headroom | N/A | 40.6 " | 40.3 " |
| Front Hip Room | 62.9 " | 60.3 " | 63.2 " |
| Rear Hip Room | N/A | 65.5 " | 63.2 " |
| Front Shoulder Room | 66.0 " | 65.2 " | 66.0 " |
| Rear Shoulder Room | N/A | 65.2 " | 65.7 " |
| Luggage Volume | 15.2 Cu.ft. | N/A | 7.6 Cu.ft. |
| Luggage Volume (max) | 15.2 Cu.ft. | N/A | 72.2 Cu.ft. |
| Pickup Box Minimum Width | 51.0 " | 50.6 " | 51.0 " |
| Pickup Box Maximum Width | 66.4 " | 62.5 " | 66.4 " |
| Pickup Box Depth | 20.2 " | 21.0 " | 20.1 " |
| Passenger Volume | 64 Cu.ft. | N/A | 143 Cu.ft. |
| Fuel Tank | 35.0 Gal. | 36.0 Gal. | 34.0 Gal. |
| Cost To Own | |||
| NHTSA Frontal Crash Test Ratings Edit | |||
| Overall | N/A | 3 | N/A |
| Side Barrier Rating Driver | N/A | 5 | N/A |
| Driver's | N/A | 3 | N/A |
| Side - Pole | N/A | 1 | N/A |
| Front Seat | N/A | 5 | N/A |
| Side - Barrier | N/A | 5 | N/A |
| Side - Pole Barrier combined (FRONT) | N/A | 2 | N/A |
| Overall Rollover Rating | N/A | 4 | N/A |
| Overall Front | N/A | 3 | N/A |
| Passenger's | N/A | 3 | N/A |
| Rear Seat | N/A | 5 | N/A |
| Overall Side | N/A | 4 | N/A |
| Side - Pole Barrier combined (REAR) | N/A | 5 | N/A |
| Side Barrier Rating Passenger Rear Seat | N/A | 5 | N/A |
| IIHS Frontal Offset Crash Test Ratings | |||
