Chevrolet Silverado 2500 vs. RAM 2500
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Highlights
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$45,900
Starting MSRP
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$46,855
Starting MSRP
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-
Starting MSRP
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14,500 lbs
Towing Capacity
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15,640 lbs
Towing Capacity
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-
Towing Capacity
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98 in
Bed Length
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98 in
Bed Length
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-
Bed Length
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Gas V8
Engine Type
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Regular Gasoline V-8
Engine Type
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-
Engine Type
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401 hp
470 hp Horsepower
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405 hp
Horsepower
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-
Horsepower
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Rear Wheel Drive
Drive Type
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Rear Wheel Drive
Drive Type
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-
Drive Type
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3
Seating Capacity
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3
Seating Capacity
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-
Seating Capacity
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3 yr / 36,000 mi
Basic Warranty
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3 yr / 36,000 mi
Basic Warranty
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-
Basic Warranty
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Engine
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Gas V8
Engine Type
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Regular Gasoline V-8
Engine Type
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-
Engine Type
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6.6L/-TBD-
Displacement
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6.4 L/392
Displacement
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-
Displacement
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401 @ 5200
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
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405 @ 5600
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
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-
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
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464 @ 4000
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
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429 @ 4000
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
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-
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
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10-Speed A/T
A/T Transmission Options
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8-Speed A/T
A/T Transmission Options
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-
Transmission Options
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N/A
Total Cooling System Capacity
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N/A
Total Cooling System Capacity
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-
Total Cooling System Capacity
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Tires & Wheels
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LT245/75R17
Front Tire Size
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LT245/70RR17
Front Tire Size
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-
Front Tire Size
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LT245/75R17
Rear Tire Size
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LT245/70RR17
Rear Tire Size
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-
Rear Tire Size
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LT245/75R17
Spare Tire Size
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Full-Size
Spare Tire Size
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-
Spare Tire Size
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17 x -TBD- in
Front Wheel Size
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17 X 7.5 in
Front Wheel Size
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-
Front Wheel Size
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17 x -TBD- in
Rear Wheel Size
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17 X 7.5 in
Rear Wheel Size
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-
Rear Wheel Size
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17 x -TBD- in
Spare Wheel Size
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Full-Size in
Spare Wheel Size
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-
Spare Wheel Size
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Steel
Front Wheel Material
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Styled Steel
Front Wheel Material
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-
Front Wheel Material
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Steel
Rear Wheel Material
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Styled Steel
Rear Wheel Material
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-
Rear Wheel Material
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N/A
Spare Wheel Material
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Steel
Spare Wheel Material
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-
Spare Wheel Material
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Suspension
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Multi-Leaf Springs
Suspension Type - Rear
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Multi-Link
Suspension Type - Rear
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-
Suspension Type - Rear
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Short/Long Arm
Suspension Type - Front
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Multi-Link
Suspension Type - Front
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-
Suspension Type - Front
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N/A
Axle Type - Front
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Non-Independent
Axle Type - Front
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-
Axle Type - Front
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N/A
Axle Type - Rear
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Rigid Axle
Axle Type - Rear
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-
Axle Type - Rear
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Steering
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Pwr
Steering Type
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Re-Circulating Ball
Steering Type
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-
Steering Type
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N/A
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
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N/A
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
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-
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
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47 ft
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
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45 ft
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
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-
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
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N/A
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall
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N/A
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall
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-
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall
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Measurements
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3
Passenger Capacity
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3
Passenger Capacity
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-
Passenger Capacity
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43 in
Front Head Room
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40 in
Front Head Room
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-
Front Head Room
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45 in
Front Leg Room
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41 in
Front Leg Room
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-
Front Leg Room
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66 in
Front Shoulder Room
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66 in
Front Shoulder Room
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-
Front Shoulder Room
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61 in
Front Hip Room
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63 in
Front Hip Room
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-
Front Hip Room
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N/A
Second Head Room
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N/A
Second Head Room
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-
Second Head Room
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N/A
Second Leg Room
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N/A
Second Leg Room
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-
Second Leg Room
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N/A
Second Shoulder Room
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N/A
Second Shoulder Room
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-
Second Shoulder Room
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N/A
Second Hip Room
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N/A
Second Hip Room
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-
Second Hip Room
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142 in
Wheelbase
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141 in
Wheelbase
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-
Wheelbase
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N/A
Length, Overall w/o rear bumper
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N/A
Length, Overall w/o rear bumper
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-
Length, Overall w/o rear bumper
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N/A
Length, Overall w/rear bumper
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N/A
Length, Overall w/rear bumper
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-
Length, Overall w/rear bumper
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236 in
Length, Overall
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232 in
Length, Overall
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-
Length, Overall
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82 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors
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79 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors
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-
Width, Max w/o mirrors
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80 in
Height, Overall
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78 in
Height, Overall
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-
Height, Overall
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N/A
Overhang, Front
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N/A
Overhang, Front
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-
Overhang, Front
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N/A
Overhang, Rear w/o bumper
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N/A
Overhang, Rear w/o bumper
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-
Overhang, Rear w/o bumper
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N/A
Cab to End of Frame
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N/A
Cab to End of Frame
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-
Cab to End of Frame
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N/A
Ground to Top of Load Floor
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N/A
Ground to Top of Load Floor
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-
Ground to Top of Load Floor
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10 in
Ground Clearance, Front
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7 in
Ground Clearance, Front
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-
Ground Clearance, Front
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10 in
Ground Clearance, Rear
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7 in
Ground Clearance, Rear
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-
Ground Clearance, Rear
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98 in
Cargo Box Length @ Floor
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98 in
Cargo Box Length @ Floor
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-
Cargo Box Length @ Floor
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N/A
Cargo Box Width @ Top, Rear
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66 in
Cargo Box Width @ Top, Rear
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-
Cargo Box Width @ Top, Rear
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71 in
Cargo Box Width @ Floor
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66 in
Cargo Box Width @ Floor
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-
Cargo Box Width @ Floor
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51 in
Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings
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51 in
Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings
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-
Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings
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21 in
Cargo Box (Area) Height
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20 in
Cargo Box (Area) Height
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-
Cargo Box (Area) Height
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N/A
Tailgate Width
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60 in
Tailgate Width
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-
Tailgate Width
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84 ft³
Cargo Volume
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75 ft³
Cargo Volume
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-
Cargo Volume
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N/A
Ext'd Cab Cargo Volume
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N/A
Ext'd Cab Cargo Volume
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-
Ext'd Cab Cargo Volume
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Weight & Capacity
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N/A
Base Curb Weight
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6,066 lbs
Base Curb Weight
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-
Base Curb Weight
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3,471 lbs
Curb Weight - Front
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3,477 lbs
Curb Weight - Front
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-
Curb Weight - Front
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2,603 lbs
Curb Weight - Rear
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2,588 lbs
Curb Weight - Rear
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-
Curb Weight - Rear
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0 lbs
Option Weight - Front
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0 lbs
Option Weight - Front
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-
Option Weight - Front
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0 lbs
Option Weight - Rear
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0 lbs
Option Weight - Rear
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-
Option Weight - Rear
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6,074 lbs
As Spec'd Curb Weight
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6,065 lbs
As Spec'd Curb Weight
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-
As Spec'd Curb Weight
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3,926 lbs
As Spec'd Payload
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3,935 lbs
As Spec'd Payload
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-
As Spec'd Payload
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3,926 lbs
Maximum Payload Capacity
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3,935 lbs
Maximum Payload Capacity
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-
Maximum Payload Capacity
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24,500 lbs
Gross Combined Wt Rating
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22,050 lbs
Gross Combined Wt Rating
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-
Gross Combined Wt Rating
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5,000 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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5,000 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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-
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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500 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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500 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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-
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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14,500 lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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15,640 lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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-
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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1,450 lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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1,564 lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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-
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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18,700 lbs
Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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N/A
Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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-
Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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4,675 lbs
Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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N/A
Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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-
Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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14,500 lbs
Maximum Trailering Capacity
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15,640 lbs
Maximum Trailering Capacity
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-
Maximum Trailering Capacity
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36 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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32 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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-
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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N/A
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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N/A
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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-
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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10,790 lbs
Gross Axle Weight Rating
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12,000 lbs
Gross Axle Weight Rating
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-
Gross Axle Weight Rating
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6,074 lbs
Curb Weight
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6,065 lbs
Curb Weight
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-
Curb Weight
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0 lbs
Total Option Weight
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0 lbs
Total Option Weight
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-
Total Option Weight
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10,000 lbs
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating
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10,000 lbs
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating
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-
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating
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Safety
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Standard
Backup Camera
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Standard
Backup Camera
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-
Backup Camera
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Standard
Stability Control
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Standard
Stability Control
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-
Stability Control
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Standard
Navigation System
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-
Navigation System
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-
Navigation System
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Standard
Lane Departure Warning
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-
Lane Departure Warning
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-
Lane Departure Warning
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Entertainment
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Standard
Bluetooth®
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-
Bluetooth®
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Bluetooth®
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Electrical
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720
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
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730
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
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-
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
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170
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
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220
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
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-
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
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Brakes
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Pwr
Brake Type
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4-Wheel Disc
Brake Type
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-
Brake Type
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4-Wheel
Brake ABS System
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4-Wheel
Brake ABS System
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-
Brake ABS System
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N/A
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
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4-Wheel
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
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-
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
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Yes
Disc - Front (Yes or )
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Yes
Disc - Front (Yes or )
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Disc - Front (Yes or )
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Yes
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
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Yes
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
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-
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
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14.0 x 1.6 in
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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14 in
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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-
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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14.1 x 1.3 in
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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14 in
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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-
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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N/A
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
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N/A
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
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-
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
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FAQ
Which is more reliable, the 2026 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 or the 2026 RAM 2500?
The 2026 RAM 2500 is more reliable than the 2026 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 according to Cars.com consumers, with a reliability rating of 5.0 for the 2026 2500 versus a reliability rating of 2.5 for the 2026 Silverado 2500.
Which is more fuel efficient, the 2026 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 or the 2026 RAM 2500?
The 2026 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 and the 2026 RAM 2500 both get 0 MPG combined.
Which car is cheaper, the 2026 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 or the 2026 RAM 2500?
The 2026 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 is cheaper than the 2026 RAM 2500 with a $45,900 starting MSRP versus a $46,855 starting MSRP.
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