Dodge Ram 1500 vs. RAM 1500
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Highlights
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$20,810
Starting MSRP
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$42,375
Starting MSRP
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-
Starting MSRP
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N/A
Towing Capacity
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7,660 lbs
Towing Capacity
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-
Towing Capacity
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76 in
Bed Length
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76 in
Bed Length
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-
Bed Length
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Gas V6
Engine Type
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Gas/Electric V-6
Engine Type
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-
Engine Type
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14 City / 20 Hwy
MPG
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20 City / 25 Hwy
MPG
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-
MPG
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390 hp
210 hp 310 hp Horsepower
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420 hp
305 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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6
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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3.7L/226
Displacement
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3.6 L/220
Displacement
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-
Displacement
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210 @ 5200
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
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305 @ 6400
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
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-
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
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235 @ 4000
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
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269 @ 4800
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
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-
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
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Gas V6
Engine Type
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Gas/Electric V-6
Engine Type
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-
Engine Type
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A/T
5-Speed A/T 4-Speed A/T Transmission Options
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8-Speed A/T
A/T Transmission w/Dual Shift Mode Transmission Options
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-
Transmission Options
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14 City / 20 Hwy
MPG
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20 City / 25 Hwy
MPG
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-
MPG
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11.3 qts
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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P265/70R17
Rear Tire Size
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P275/55TR20
Rear Tire Size
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-
Rear Tire Size
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Steel
Rear Wheel Material
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Aluminum
Rear Wheel Material
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-
Rear Wheel Material
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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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Aluminum
Front Wheel Material
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-
Front Wheel Material
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Full-Size
Spare Tire Size
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Full-Size
Spare Tire Size
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-
Spare Tire Size
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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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P265/70R17
Front Tire Size
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P275/55TR20
Front Tire Size
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-
Front Tire Size
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17 x 7.0 in
Front Wheel Size
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20 X 9 in
Front Wheel Size
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-
Front Wheel Size
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17 x 7.0 in
Rear Wheel Size
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20 X 9 in
Rear Wheel Size
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-
Rear Wheel Size
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Suspension
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Solid
Axle Type - Rear
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Rigid Axle
Axle Type - Rear
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-
Axle Type - Rear
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Independent
Suspension Type - Front
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Short And Long Arm
Suspension Type - Front
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-
Suspension Type - Front
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Not Available
Axle Type - Front
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Independent
Axle Type - Front
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-
Axle Type - Front
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Multi-link coil
Suspension Type - Rear
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Multi-Link
Suspension Type - Rear
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-
Suspension 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 - Curb to Curb
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46 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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Pwr rack & pinion
Steering Type
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Rack-Pinion
Steering Type
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-
Steering Type
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Measurements
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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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79 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors
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82 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors
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-
Width, Max w/o mirrors
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N/A
Second Hip Room
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63 in
Second Hip Room
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-
Second Hip Room
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N/A
Second Head Room
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39 in
Second Head Room
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-
Second Head 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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40 in
Front Head Room
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41 in
Front Head Room
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-
Front Head Room
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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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N/A
Second Leg Room
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36 in
Second Leg Room
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-
Second Leg Room
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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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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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N/A
Length, Overall
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229 in
Length, Overall
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-
Length, Overall
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9 in
Ground Clearance, Rear
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N/A
Ground Clearance, Rear
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-
Ground Clearance, Rear
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3
Passenger Capacity
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6
Passenger Capacity
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-
Passenger Capacity
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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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N/A
Overhang, Front
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40 in
Overhang, Front
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-
Overhang, Front
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N/A
Second Shoulder Room
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66 in
Second Shoulder Room
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-
Second Shoulder Room
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20 in
Cargo Box (Area) Height
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22 in
Cargo Box (Area) Height
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-
Cargo Box (Area) Height
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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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75 in
Height, Overall
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78 in
Height, Overall
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-
Height, Overall
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58 ft³
Cargo Volume
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62 ft³
Cargo Volume
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-
Cargo Volume
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76 in
Cargo Box Length @ Floor
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76 in
Cargo Box Length @ Floor
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-
Cargo Box Length @ 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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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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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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60 in
Tailgate Width
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60 in
Tailgate Width
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-
Tailgate Width
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209 in
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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10 in
Ground Clearance, Front
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N/A
Ground Clearance, Front
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-
Ground Clearance, Front
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121 in
Wheelbase
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141 in
Wheelbase
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-
Wheelbase
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Weight & Capacity
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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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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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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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8,500 lbs
Gross Combined Wt Rating
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12,900 lbs
Gross Combined Wt Rating
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-
Gross Combined Wt Rating
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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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4,548 lbs
As Spec'd Curb Weight
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4,835 lbs
As Spec'd Curb Weight
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-
As Spec'd Curb Weight
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1,477 lbs
Maximum Payload Capacity
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2,365 lbs
Maximum Payload Capacity
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-
Maximum Payload Capacity
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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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26 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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26 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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-
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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7,600 lbs
Gross Axle Weight Rating
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7,800 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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4,835 lbs
Curb Weight
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-
Curb Weight
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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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563 lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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766 lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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-
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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N/A
Maximum Trailering Capacity
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7,660 lbs
Maximum Trailering Capacity
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-
Maximum Trailering Capacity
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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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N/A
Base Curb Weight
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4,836 lbs
Base Curb Weight
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-
Base Curb Weight
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Not Available gal
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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2,534 lbs
Curb Weight - Front
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2,747 lbs
Curb Weight - Front
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-
Curb Weight - Front
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3,750 lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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7,660 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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2,088 lbs
Curb Weight - Rear
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-
Curb Weight - Rear
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6,025 lbs
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating
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7,200 lbs
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating
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-
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating
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1,477 lbs
As Spec'd Payload
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2,365 lbs
As Spec'd Payload
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-
As Spec'd Payload
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Safety
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Backup Camera
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Standard
Backup Camera
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-
Backup Camera
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Rear Cross Traffic Alert
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Standard
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
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Rear Cross Traffic Alert
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Lane Departure Warning
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Standard
Lane Departure Warning
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-
Lane Departure Warning
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Blind Spot Monitor
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Standard
Blind Spot Monitor
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-
Blind Spot Monitor
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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
Brake Assist
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-
Brake Assist
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-
Brake Assist
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Entertainment
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-
Bluetooth®
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Standard
Bluetooth®
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-
Bluetooth®
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Electrical
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160
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
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N/A
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
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-
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
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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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Brakes
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Not Available
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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Not Available
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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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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13.2 x 1.10 in
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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15 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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Pwr
Brake Type
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4-Wheel Disc
Brake Type
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-
Brake Type
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13.8 x 0.87 in
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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15 in
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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FAQ
Which is more fuel efficient, the 2011 Dodge Ram 1500 or the 2027 RAM 1500?
The 2027 RAM 1500 is more fuel efficient than the 2011 Dodge Ram 1500 with 22 MPG combined versus 15 MPG combined.
Which car is cheaper, the 2011 Dodge Ram 1500 or the 2027 RAM 1500?
The 2011 Dodge Ram 1500 is cheaper than the 2027 RAM 1500 with a $20,810 starting MSRP versus a $42,375 starting MSRP.
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