Dodge Ram 1500 vs. Dodge Ram 3500
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Highlights
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$20,810
Starting MSRP
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$35,995
Starting MSRP
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-
Starting MSRP
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N/A
Towing Capacity
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N/A
Towing Capacity
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-
Towing Capacity
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76 in
Bed Length
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96 in
Bed Length
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-
Bed Length
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Gas V6
Engine Type
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Turbocharged Diesel I6
Engine Type
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-
Engine Type
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14 City / 20 Hwy
MPG
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-
MPG
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-
MPG
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390 hp
210 hp 310 hp Horsepower
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350 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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210 @ 5200
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
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350 @ 3000
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
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-
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
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Gas V6
Engine Type
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Turbocharged Diesel I6
Engine Type
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-
Engine Type
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235 @ 4000
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
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650 @ 1500
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
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-
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
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3.7L/226
Displacement
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6.7L/408
Displacement
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-
Displacement
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A/T
5-Speed A/T 4-Speed A/T Transmission Options
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6-Speed A/T
M/T 6-Speed M/T A/T Transmission Options
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-
Transmission Options
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14 City / 20 Hwy
MPG
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-
MPG
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-
MPG
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11.3 qts
Total Cooling System Capacity
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29.5 qts
Total Cooling System Capacity
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-
Total Cooling System Capacity
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Tires & Wheels
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P265/70R17
Front Tire Size
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LT235/80R17E
Front Tire Size
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-
Front Tire Size
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Full-Size
Spare Tire Size
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LT235/80R17E
Spare Tire Size
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-
Spare Tire Size
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17 x -TBD- in
Spare Wheel Size
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17 x 6.0 in
Spare Wheel Size
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-
Spare Wheel Size
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Steel
Rear Wheel Material
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Steel
Rear Wheel Material
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-
Rear Wheel Material
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17 x 7.0 in
Rear Wheel Size
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17 x 6.0 in
Rear Wheel Size
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-
Rear Wheel Size
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P265/70R17
Rear Tire Size
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LT235/80R17E
Rear Tire Size
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-
Rear Tire Size
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17 x 7.0 in
Front Wheel Size
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17 x 6.0 in
Front Wheel Size
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-
Front Wheel Size
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Steel
Front Wheel Material
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Steel
Front Wheel Material
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-
Front Wheel Material
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Steel
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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Independent
Suspension Type - Front
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SLA Independent
Suspension Type - Front
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-
Suspension Type - Front
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Not Available
Axle Type - Front
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Hypoid
Axle Type - Front
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-
Axle Type - Front
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Multi-link coil
Suspension Type - Rear
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Live axle
Suspension Type - Rear
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-
Suspension Type - Rear
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Solid
Axle Type - Rear
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Full-floating
Axle Type - Rear
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-
Axle Type - Rear
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Steering
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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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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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N/A
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
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N/A
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
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-
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
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Pwr rack & pinion
Steering Type
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Pwr Rack & Pinion
Steering Type
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-
Steering Type
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Measurements
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63 in
Front Hip Room
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63 in
Front Hip Room
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-
Front Hip Room
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66 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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10 in
Ground Clearance, Front
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8 in
Ground Clearance, Front
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-
Ground Clearance, Front
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76 in
Cargo Box Length @ Floor
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96 in
Cargo Box Length @ Floor
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-
Cargo Box Length @ Floor
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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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209 in
Length, Overall w/o rear bumper
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231 in
Length, Overall w/o rear bumper
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-
Length, Overall w/o rear bumper
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N/A
Length, Overall
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N/A
Length, Overall
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-
Length, Overall
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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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34 in
Ground to Top of Load Floor
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-
Ground to Top of Load Floor
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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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58 ft³
Cargo Volume
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75 ft³
Cargo Volume
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-
Cargo Volume
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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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51 in
Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings
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67 in
Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings
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-
Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings
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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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66 in
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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N/A
Overhang, Front
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40 in
Overhang, Front
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-
Overhang, Front
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41 in
Front Leg Room
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41 in
Front Leg Room
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-
Front Leg Room
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3
Passenger Capacity
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3
Passenger Capacity
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-
Passenger Capacity
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75 in
Height, Overall
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74 in
Height, Overall
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-
Height, Overall
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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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9 in
Ground Clearance, Rear
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8 in
Ground Clearance, Rear
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-
Ground Clearance, Rear
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79 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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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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60 in
Tailgate Width
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60 in
Tailgate Width
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-
Tailgate Width
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40 in
Front Head Room
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40 in
Front Head Room
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-
Front Head Room
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121 in
Wheelbase
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141 in
Wheelbase
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-
Wheelbase
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N/A
Overhang, Rear w/o bumper
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42 in
Overhang, Rear w/o bumper
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-
Overhang, Rear w/o bumper
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20 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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Weight & Capacity
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26 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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35 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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-
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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563 lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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1,808 lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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-
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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2,534 lbs
Curb Weight - Front
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3,944 lbs
Curb Weight - Front
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-
Curb Weight - Front
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8,500 lbs
Gross Combined Wt Rating
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19,000 lbs
Gross Combined Wt Rating
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-
Gross Combined Wt Rating
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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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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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Not Available 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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7,600 lbs
Gross Axle Weight Rating
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14,350 lbs
Gross Axle Weight Rating
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-
Gross Axle Weight Rating
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4,548 lbs
Curb Weight
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6,812 lbs
Curb Weight
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-
Curb Weight
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4,548 lbs
As Spec'd Curb Weight
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6,812 lbs
As Spec'd Curb Weight
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-
As Spec'd Curb Weight
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3,750 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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1,477 lbs
As Spec'd Payload
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4,688 lbs
As Spec'd Payload
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-
As Spec'd Payload
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3,750 lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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12,050 lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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-
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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2,014 lbs
Curb Weight - Rear
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2,868 lbs
Curb Weight - Rear
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-
Curb Weight - Rear
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Not Available gal
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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Not Available gal
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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-
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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375 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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Not Available 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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1,477 lbs
Maximum Payload Capacity
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4,688 lbs
Maximum Payload Capacity
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-
Maximum Payload Capacity
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6,025 lbs
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating
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11,500 lbs
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating
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-
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating
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N/A
Maximum Trailering Capacity
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N/A
Maximum Trailering Capacity
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-
Maximum Trailering Capacity
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N/A
Base Curb Weight
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N/A
Base Curb Weight
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-
Base 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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Safety
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Standard
Stability Control
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-
Stability Control
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-
Stability Control
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Standard
Brake Assist
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-
Brake Assist
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-
Brake Assist
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Electrical
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700
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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160
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
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160
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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Pwr
Brake Type
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-
Brake Type
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Not Available
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
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Not Available
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
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-
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
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13.8 x 0.87 in
Rear 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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-
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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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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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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Not Available
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
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Not Available
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
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-
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
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13.2 x 1.10 in
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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14.2 x 1.5 in
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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-
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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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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FAQ
Which is more reliable, the 2011 Dodge Ram 1500 or the 2011 Dodge Ram 3500?
The 2011 Dodge Ram 1500 is more reliable than the 2011 Dodge Ram 3500 according to Cars.com consumers, with a reliability rating of 4.5 for the 2011 Ram 1500 versus a reliability rating of 4.2 for the 2011 Ram 3500.
Which is more fuel efficient, the 2011 Dodge Ram 1500 or the 2011 Dodge Ram 3500?
The 2011 Dodge Ram 1500 is more fuel efficient than the 2011 Dodge Ram 3500 with 15 MPG combined versus 0 MPG combined.
Which car is cheaper, the 2011 Dodge Ram 1500 or the 2011 Dodge Ram 3500?
The 2011 Dodge Ram 1500 is cheaper than the 2011 Dodge Ram 3500 with a $20,810 starting MSRP versus a $35,995 starting MSRP.
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