Dodge Ram 2500 vs. Dodge Ram 3500
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Highlights
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$27,975
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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96 in
Bed Length
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96 in
Bed Length
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-
Bed Length
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Gas V8
Engine Type
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Turbocharged Diesel I6
Engine Type
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-
Engine Type
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305 hp
383 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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400 @ 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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383 @ 5600
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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5.7L/345
Displacement
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6.7L/408
Displacement
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-
Displacement
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Gas V8
Engine Type
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Turbocharged Diesel I6
Engine Type
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-
Engine Type
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6-Speed A/T
M/T 6-Speed M/T A/T 5-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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16.2 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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Steel
Spare Wheel Material
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Steel
Spare Wheel Material
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-
Spare Wheel Material
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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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Steel
Front Wheel Material
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Steel
Front Wheel Material
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-
Front Wheel Material
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17 x 7.5 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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17 x 7.5 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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17 x 7.5 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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LT245/70R17E
Spare Tire Size
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LT235/80R17E
Spare Tire Size
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-
Spare Tire Size
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LT245/70R17E
Rear Tire Size
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LT235/80R17E
Rear Tire Size
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-
Rear Tire Size
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LT245/70R17E
Front Tire Size
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LT235/80R17E
Front Tire Size
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-
Front Tire Size
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Suspension
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Coil
Suspension Type - Front
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SLA Independent
Suspension Type - Front
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-
Suspension Type - Front
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Leaf
Suspension Type - Rear
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Live axle
Suspension Type - Rear
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-
Suspension Type - Rear
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Hypoid
Axle Type - Front
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Hypoid
Axle Type - Front
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-
Axle Type - Front
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Full-floating
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
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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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
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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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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3
Passenger Capacity
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3
Passenger Capacity
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-
Passenger Capacity
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N/A
Front Head Room
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40 in
Front Head Room
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-
Front Head Room
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96 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
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
Front Shoulder Room
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66 in
Front Shoulder Room
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-
Front Shoulder Room
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N/A
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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N/A
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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N/A
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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141 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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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 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
Length, Overall
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N/A
Length, Overall
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-
Length, Overall
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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
Height, Overall
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74 in
Height, Overall
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-
Height, Overall
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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
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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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
Ground Clearance, Front
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8 in
Ground Clearance, Front
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-
Ground Clearance, Front
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N/A
Ground Clearance, Rear
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8 in
Ground Clearance, Rear
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-
Ground Clearance, Rear
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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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N/A
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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N/A
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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Weight & 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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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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35 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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8,650 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
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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N/A
Curb Weight
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6,812 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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N/A
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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N/A
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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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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N/A
Curb Weight - Rear
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2,868 lbs
Curb Weight - Rear
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-
Curb Weight - Rear
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N/A
Curb Weight - Front
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3,944 lbs
Curb Weight - Front
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-
Curb Weight - Front
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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
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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N/A
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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N/A
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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N/A
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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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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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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N/A
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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N/A
Maximum Payload Capacity
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4,688 lbs
Maximum Payload Capacity
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-
Maximum Payload Capacity
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Electrical
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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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730
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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Not Available
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
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-
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
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N/A
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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N/A
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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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
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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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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Pwr
Brake Type
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Pwr
Brake Type
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-
Brake Type
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FAQ
Which is more reliable, the 2011 Dodge Ram 2500 or the 2011 Dodge Ram 3500?
The 2011 Dodge Ram 2500 is more reliable than the 2011 Dodge Ram 3500 according to Cars.com consumers, with a reliability rating of 4.8 for the 2011 Ram 2500 versus a reliability rating of 4.2 for the 2011 Ram 3500.
Which is more fuel efficient, the 2011 Dodge Ram 2500 or the 2011 Dodge Ram 3500?
The 2011 Dodge Ram 2500 and the 2011 Dodge Ram 3500 both get 0 MPG combined.
Which car is cheaper, the 2011 Dodge Ram 2500 or the 2011 Dodge Ram 3500?
The 2011 Dodge Ram 2500 is cheaper than the 2011 Dodge Ram 3500 with a $27,975 starting MSRP versus a $35,995 starting MSRP.
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