Compare 2012 RAM 3500 - Details
| Pricing | |||
| MSRP | $53,985 | $34,345 | $56,940 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Invoice | $49,502 | $31,941 | $51,992 |
| Destination | $995 | $995 | $975 |
| Interior Edit | |||
| Air Conditioning, Front | Dual Zone Automatic | Manual | Dual Zone Automatic |
| Underseat Ducts | Standard | N/A | Standard |
| Cargo Concealed Storage | Standard | N/A | Standard |
| Clock | In-radio Display | In-radio Display | In-radio Display |
| Compass | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Cruise Control | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Cupholders | Front And Rear | Front | Front And Rear |
| Gear Shift Knob Trim | Urethane | Urethane | Leather/chrome |
| 12V DC Power Outlet | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| Lighter Elements | Front | N/A | Front |
| Ashtray | Optional | Standard | Optional |
| Overhead Console | Mini | Mini | Mini |
| Floor Console | Partial | N/A | Full |
| Floor Mats | Carpeted Front And Rear | Vinyl/rubber Front | Rubber Front And Rear |
| Front Windows | Power | Power | Power |
| Rear Windows | Power | N/A | Power |
| 1-touch Window Up | Driver And Passenger | N/A | Driver And Passenger |
| 1-touch Window Down | Driver And Passenger | Driver | Driver And Passenger |
| Programmable Garage Door Opener | Standard | Optional | Standard |
| Instrumentation | Analog | Analog | Analog |
| Oil Pressure Gauge | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Driver Information Centre | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Tachometer | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Trip Computer | Standard | Optional | 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 | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Lighting - Glovebox | Standard | N/A | Standard |
| Lighting - Map Lights | Front | Front | Front |
| Lighting - Dome Light | Fade | Fade | Fade |
| Illuminated Vanity Mirrors | Driver And Passenger | Driver And Passenger | Driver And Passenger |
| Rear Window Defogger | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Rear View Mirror | Auto-dimming Day-night | Auto-dimming Day-night | Auto-dimming Day-night |
| Mirrors - Visor Vanity Mirrors | Driver And Passenger | Driver And Passenger | Driver And Passenger |
| Retained Accessory Power | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Seatback Storage Pockets | 2 | N/A | 2 |
| Tilt-Wheel Adjustable Steering Column | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Steering Wheel Material | Leather | Leather/metal-look | Leather |
| Voice Recorder | Standard | N/A | Standard |
| Adjustable Pedals | Power | Power | Power |
| Seats Edit | |||
| Front Seat Type | Split-bench | Split-bench | Bucket |
| Standard Seating | 6 Passengers | 3 Passengers | 5 Passengers |
| Front Driver Seat Direction Controls | 8-way Power | 4-way | 8-way Power |
| Front Passenger Seat Direction Controls | 4-way Power | 4-way | 4-way Power |
| Lumbar Support | Driver And Passenger | Driver | Driver And Passenger |
| Front Armrests | Center | Center | Center |
| Front Head Restraints | Adjustable | Adjustable | Adjustable |
| Heated Front Seats | Driver And Front Passenger Heated-cushion, Heated-seatback | N/A | Driver And Front Passenger Heated-cushion, Heated-seatback |
| Cooled Front Seats | Driver And Passenger | N/A | Driver And Passenger |
| Memory | Driver | N/A | Driver |
| Rear Seats | 60-40 Split-bench | N/A | 60-40 Split-bench |
| Rear Armrest | Standard | N/A | Standard |
| Rear Head Restraints | 3 - Adjustable | N/A | 3 - Adjustable |
| Heated Rear Seats | Optional | N/A | Standard |
| Seat Trim | Leather | Premium Cloth | Leather |
| Entertainment Edit | |||
| Radio | SIRIUS AM/FM/Satellite, Seek-scan | SiriusXM 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 | Standard | N/A | Standard |
| Steering Wheel Audio Controls | Standard | Optional | Standard |
| Voice Recognition | Standard | N/A | Standard |
| Speakers | 10 Performance | 4 | 10 Performance |
| Amplifier | Standard | N/A | Standard |
| Equalizer | N/A | Automatic | N/A |
| Speed-Sensitive Volume | N/A | Standard | N/A |
| Entertainment System | With DVD | N/A | With DVD |
| Navigation System | Yes With Voice Activation | N/A | Garmin |
| 1st Row LCD Screen | 1 | N/A | 1 |
| 2nd Row LCD Screen | 1 | N/A | 1 |
| Bluetooth Compatibility | Standard | Optional | Standard |
| Safety and Security Edit | |||
| Airbags, Frontal | Driver And Front Passenger | Driver And Front Passenger W/passenger Front-impact Cancellable | Driver And Front Passenger |
| Airbags, Side Impact | Seat Mounted, Driver And Passenger | N/A | N/A |
| Airbags, Side Curtain | Curtain 1st And 2nd Row | N/A | Curtain 1st And 2nd Row |
| Occupancy Sensor | Standard | N/A | Standard |
| Traction Control | ABS And Driveline | N/A | N/A |
| In-Vehicle Assistance Service | N/A | Standard | 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 | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Parking Assist | Parksense | N/A | ParkView(TM) |
| Remote Keyless Entry | Keyfob (all Doors) | Keyfob (all Doors) | Keyfob (all Doors) |
| Panic Alarm | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Door Locks | Power With 2 Stage Unlock | Power With 2 Stage Unlock | Power With 2 Stage Unlock |
| Rear Child Safety Door Locks | Standard | N/A | Standard |
| Content Theft Deterrent Alarm System | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Ignition Disable | Sentry Key | PASSLock II | Sentry Key |
| Theft Deterrent Radio | N/A | TheftLock | 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 Lower Accent Two-tone | Clearcoat Monotone | Clearcoat Lower Accent Two-tone |
| Bodyside Mouldings | Chrome | N/A | N/A |
| Grille Trim | Chrome | Black W/chrome Surround | Chrome |
| Fog/driving Lights | Front | Front | Front |
| Door Count | 4 Doors | 2 Doors | 4 Doors |
| Rear Cargo Door | Tailgate | Tailgate | Tailgate |
| Tinted Windows | Deep | Deep | Deep |
| Rear Window Type | Power | Fixed | Power |
| Mirrors | Dual Power Remote | Dual Power Remote | Dual Power Remote |
| Heated Door Mirrors | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Sunroof | 1st Row Regular Express Open/close Sliding And Tilting Glass | N/A | 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 Extender | Optional | N/A | N/A |
| Pickup Bed Liner | Optional | Optional | Standard |
| Rear Step Bumper | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Front Tires | LT265/70SR17.0E OWL AT | LT235/80SR17.0E BSW Highway | LT235/80SR17.0E BSW AS |
| Wheels | 17" Silver Aluminum | 17" Steel | 17" Polished Aluminum |
| Dual Rear Wheels | N/A | Standard | Standard |
| 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 |
| Fender Flares | Standard | N/A | Standard |
| 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 |
| Drive Type | Four-wheel | Rear-wheel | Four-wheel |
| 4WD Shift | Electronic | N/A | Electronic |
| Engine Block Heater | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Exhaust | Stainless Steel | Stainless Steel | Stainless Steel |
| Steering | Re-circulating Ball | Re-circulating Ball | Re-circulating Ball |
| Suspension Tuning | Regular | Heavy Duty | Regular |
| Front Suspension Type | Multi-link | 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 | Standard | N/A | N/A |
| Transmission | 6-spd Man W/OD | 6-spd Auto W/OD | 6-spd Auto W/OD |
| Axle Ratio | 3.42 | 3.73 | 3.73 |
| Locking/limited Slip Differential | Standard | N/A | Standard |
| Remote Vehicle Starting System | Optional | Optional | Standard |
| Specifications Edit | |||
| Exterior Length | 237.4 " | 225.0 " | 248.4 " |
| Exterior Body Width | 79.5 " | 95.9 " | 96.4 " |
| Exterior Height | 78.4 " | 77.4 " | 78.3 " |
| Exterior Box Length | 76.3 " | 97.8 " | 76.3 " |
| Engine | 6.7L I-6 | 6.0L V-8 | 6.7L I-6 |
| Horsepower | 350 @ 3,000 Rpm | 322 @ 4,400 Rpm | 350 @ 3,000 Rpm |
| Torque | 610 @ 1,400 Rpm | 380 @ 4,200 Rpm | 800 @ 1,600 Rpm |
| SAEJ1349 AUG2004 Compliant | N/A | Standard | N/A |
| 0-60mph / 0-100kmh (s) | 9.6 Seconds | 9.1 Seconds | 9.5 Seconds |
| 1/4 Mile Time | 17.0 Seconds | 16.7 Seconds | 16.9 Seconds |
| 1/4 Mile Speed | 82 Mph | 85 Mph | 80 Mph |
| Lateral Acceleration (g) | .6 | .7 | .6 |
| Slalom Speed | 49 Mph | 48 Mph | 45 Mph |
| Bore-and-Stroke | 4.21/4.88 " | 4.00/3.62 " | 4.21/4.88 " |
| Curb Weight | 7,391 Lbs. | 6,185 Lbs. | 7,970 Lbs. |
| Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) | 10,100 Lbs. | 13,400 Lbs. | 10,500 Lbs. |
| Front Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) | 5,500 Lbs. | 4,400 Lbs. | 5,500 Lbs. |
| Rear Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) | 6,500 Lbs. | 9,825 Lbs. | 9,350 Lbs. |
| Payload | 2,710 Lbs. | 7,215 Lbs. | 2,530 Lbs. |
| Maximum Trailer Weight | 11,450 Lbs. | 9,600 Lbs. | 12,900 Lbs. |
| Maximum GCWR | 19,000 Lbs. | 16,000 Lbs. | 21,000 Lbs. |
| Wheelbase | 149.5 " | 133.7 " | 160.5 " |
| Front Track | 68.3 " | 68.8 " | 69.5 " |
| Rear Track | 68.2 " | 75.0 " | 75.8 " |
| Turning Radius | 22.0 '' | 22.8 '' | 23.4 '' |
| Ground Clearance | 8.1 " | 10.0 " | 8.3 " |
| Front Legroom | 41.0 " | 41.3 " | 41.0 " |
| Rear Legroom | 40.3 " | N/A | 45.3 " |
| Front Headroom | 41.0 " | 41.3 " | 41.0 " |
| Rear Headroom | 39.9 " | N/A | 40.3 " |
| Front Hip Room | 63.2 " | 60.3 " | 63.2 " |
| Rear Hip Room | 63.2 " | N/A | 63.2 " |
| Front Shoulder Room | 66.0 " | 65.2 " | 66.0 " |
| Rear Shoulder Room | 65.7 " | N/A | 65.7 " |
| Luggage Volume | N/A | N/A | 7.6 Cu.ft. |
| Luggage Volume (max) | 41.0 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 | 20.1 " | 21.0 " | 20.1 " |
| Passenger Volume | 121 Cu.ft. | N/A | 143 Cu.ft. |
| Fuel Tank | 34.0 Gal. | 36.0 Gal. | 34.0 Gal. |
| Cost To Own | |||
| NHTSA Frontal Crash Test Ratings | |||
| IIHS Frontal Offset Crash Test Ratings | |||
